The new electric single-seater faster than an F1 car is born

The most surprising technical fact about the GEN3 Evo, the new single-seater of the world electric car championship unveiled in Monte Carlo by Formula E and the International Automobile Federation (FIA), is its ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km in 1.82 seconds, 30 per cent faster than a current F1 car. The new Formula E single-seater will be able to reach a top speed of 200 mph (321 km/h).

'The GEN3 Evo marks a fundamental chapter in the evolution of Formula E,' emphasised Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, 'embodying our dedication to innovation and sustainably achieved high performance, featuring unprecedented acceleration and advanced aerodynamic design.

Developed by Formula E and FIA specialists, the latest GEN3 Evo will make its debut next year, in season 11 of the world championship, and marks a significant leap forward in electric racing technology, ahead of the 2026 debut of Gen4. Already in the GEN 3 Evo there is the hand of an Italian company like Marelli, which has developed the front electric motor, the purpose of which will not only be to allow energy recovery as in the Gen3 electric cars, but also to allow the single-seaters to have four-wheel drive in certain phases of the race. Also working on GEN4 is Podium Advanced Technologies, a company from Valle d'Aosta, based in Pont-Saint-Martin. In fact, after having assured Ducati the supply of battery systems for the MotoE world championship, from 2026 Podium will also produce high-performance battery systems for Formula E, consolidating its position as the benchmark for global motorsport.

Returning to the GEN3 Evo version of Formula E, the technical updates deliver faster and more agile cars to the carmakers involved in the circuit, with performance that improves those of the current single-seaters by 2 per cent, equating to a qualifying lap that is around two seconds faster on a track such as Monaco (where stage 8 of the 2024 World Championship will be run on Saturday 27 April). It ranges from a chassis designed to be stronger and more aerodynamic to all-wheel drive, a first for a Formula E single-seater, which will be available during qualifying duels, race starts and Attack Mode (the 25 kW power surplus that can be used in the race by all drivers for a limited number of times, starting from lap 2.), in order to make the races more exciting for both drivers and fans.

Among the improvements that lend themselves to development by teams and manufacturers, for direct technology transfer to the automotive industry, are the improved grip provided by Hankook iON tyres (made from 35 per cent recycled and sustainable materials), more effective regenerative braking (it will be possible to produce almost 50 per cent of the energy needed for a race, during the race itself) and ultra-fast charging capability (new technology is being worked on to allow a 30-second high-speed charging from 600 kW to obtain additional energy mid-race).