Porsche provides updates on testing of new Formula E car

The development of Porsche's future Formula E race car, dubbed GEN4, is in full swing.

The new all-electric single-seater, which has been built to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship's fourth vehicle regulations, features 600kW of power, permanent all-wheel drive, new tyres, and a significant increase in downforce, representing the biggest performance leap seen in the championship to date.

The GEN4's testing phase saw an initial focus on reliable operation and the interaction of all components, with emphasis gradually shifting towards performance

The real boundaries, however, are being pushed by vehicle components developed in-house by Porsche. Despite an extended service life, they are designed to be lighter, deliver higher performance, and reduce costs at the same time. Until October 2026, Porsche Motorsport will continue to develop what is its most extensive hardware package for Formula E to date. Thereafter, the focus will shift to the continuous optimisation of the software.

Porsche's in-house developments to date already include the operating software, pulse inverter, electric motor, gearbox, differential, drive shafts, and other drivetrain components on the rear axle, as well as cooling, carrier, and suspension components at the rear.

The GEN4, which has been in testing since November 2025, saw initial focus on reliable operation and the interaction of all components, with emphasis gradually shifting towards performance. The Porsche customer team is also testing the new car before the FIA homologates the specification in Q4 2026.