Formula E rules

Launched in September 2014 by Formula E Holdings and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s primary goal is to promote the use of electric vehicles through races known as “E-Prix.” The 2026–2027 season features 21 E-Prix held on permanent or street circuits across 11 countries. The main new feature of this 13th season is the introduction of new, more powerful “Gen 4” electric single-seaters.

Gen4, E-PrixUnleashed, and E-Prix

After the Gen1, which had to be replaced midway through the race, the Gen2 “Batmobile”—introduced in 2018–2019—was finally capable of lasting the entire race, followed by the Gen3, which debuted in 2022–2023, offering more power and energy recovery capabilities. Now, the highly anticipated Gen4 is arriving this season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

This new all-electric single-seater, with performance levels comparable to a combustion-engine Formula 2 car, is set to revolutionize the series. With 600 kW of power in Attack Mode (+71% compared to the Gen3 EVO), or 815 bhp, the Gen4 can reach 335 km/h, goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.8 s, and from 0 to 200 km/h in 4.4 s (1.5 s faster than the Gen3 EVO) . With 55 kW, the Podium Advances Technology battery is 43% more powerful.

Another important technical point is that regenerative braking capacity has increased to 700 kW, which accounts for 50% of the energy used during a race. The Gen4 thus achieves 97% energy efficiency. Heavier and larger than the Gen3 EVO, the Gen4 features two aerodynamic configurations: high downforce and low drag.

Furthermore, the Gen4 is the first fully recyclable or reusable race car, with its main components made from at least 20% recycled materials. Its battery contains no rare earth elements. Formula E is the first series to be certified under the BSI Net Zero Pathway Standard and B Corp Certification.

With the arrival of Gen4, the sporting regulations are changing for Season 13 to include two race formats: the E-PrixUnleashed (sprint/performance) and the E-Prix (endurance/energy management). For the E-PrixUnleashed, the cars are set up with high downforce for a 30-minute race, featuring 6 minutes of Attack Mode and no Pit Boost. In the E-Prix, the cars are set up for low aerodynamic drag in a 45-minute race with 8 minutes of Attack Mode and a mandatory 30-second Pit Boost (3.85 kWh recharge).

The qualifying format retains the same “Groups + Duels” system. The 22 drivers are divided into 2 groups. The 4 fastest drivers from each group advance to the Duels. These 8 drivers compete head-to-head in a single flying lap; the 4 winners advance to the semifinals, and then the 2 winners compete for pole position in the final.

This season, points are awarded in the qualifying rounds: 4 points for the winner of the final + 1 point for pole position, 3 points for the other finalist, 2 points for the semifinal losers…

Finally, the points system follows the same scale as other FIA championships: 25 points for the winner, 18 for second place, 15 for third, and then 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1 point are awarded through the 10th-place finisher. Points from qualifying are added to this total. Thus, a winner of an E-PrixUnleashed or E-Prix race can earn 25 points plus 5 points in qualifying if they secured pole position.

In addition to the Drivers' and Teams' World Championships, the 2026–2027 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship awards a Manufacturers' Championship title.

Updates in September 2026