Formula E unveils Gen3 car in 'top secret' event
Formula E and the FIA have introduced the first look at the third-generation car for the all-electric world championship.
A glimpse of the Gen3 car released by Formula E. (Formula E)
Presented under 'top-security' conditions to manufacturers, teams, drivers, and partners, the car is touted as the fastest, lightest, most powerful, and efficient evolution of the Formula E machinery.
The briefing was held in Valencia, where teams are currently conducting pre-season testing.
Formula E promoters say it is the 'world's most efficient racing car', with at least 40% of energy to be produced by regenerative braking during the race.
The car has both front and rear powertrains, more than doubling the capability of the current Gen2 model.
Manufacturers will take delivery of the car in spring 2022 before it debuts in Season 9 of the championship in 2022/23.
The rear of the Gen3 car. (Formula E)
Jean Todt, FIA President, said "the new Gen3 Formula E single-seater is a car created at the intersection of high performance, efficiency and sustainability."
"The work accomplished by the FIA’s teams together with Formula E, since the launch of the discipline eight seasons ago, tirelessly seek to drive innovation and further the development of sustainable mobility."
"I have no doubt that this new single-seater will elevate Formula E to the next level."
A top-down look at the new Gen3 design. (Formula E)
Jamie Reigle, Formula E CEO, said "in designing the Gen3 car, we set out to demonstrate that high performance, efficiency and sustainability can co-exist without compromise."
"Together with the FIA, we have built the world’s most efficient and sustainable high performance race car."
"The Gen3 is our fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient racing car yet."
"It is a creature designed for its habitat: racing on city streets in wheel-to-wheel combat."
"We look forward to witnessing it inspire and excite the next generation of motorsport fans in cities around the world from Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship."
