Maserati recommits to Formula E championship
Maserati says it will build a new GEN4 single-seater racing car for the 13th ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season in 2026/2027.
The Modena-based brand highlights the importance of its commitment to the electric series by lining up on the GEN4 single-seater starting grid, which should give manufacturers more room for development.
Maserati says Formula E is a natural choice because it is a competitive platform for testing and developing new technologies that can be applied to its 100% electric Folgore range.
Maserati debuted in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Season 9 (2023) with the Tipo Folgore single-seater, when third-generation vehicles were lined up on the starting grid.
Starting with the upcoming Season 11, the cars will significantly increase performance with “GEN3 EVO”. Ahead of the significant GEN4 update, the interim generation achieves an output of up to 350 kW, four-wheel drive at full power in specific moments of the race and a recovery of up to 600 kW.
The latest car boasts a step-change in performance, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.82 seconds—36% faster than its predecessor. The GEN4 project aims to achieve an even higher level of performance, with four-wheel drive throughout the race and further enhancements to power.
“We will continue to draw major developments from the races in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to transfer them into our 100% electric range that now consists of the Grecale Folgore SUV, the GranTurismo Folgore and the GranCabrio Folgore convertible,” Maserati chief executive Sanato Ficili says.
“We are delighted to announce Stellantis Motorsport’s commitment to Maserati in the upcoming GEN4 of Formula E. For over 10 years, we have developed high-efficiency powertrains for DS and Maserati. We will continue to work on these road-relevant technologies in a competitive and promising championship like Formula E,” Stellantis Motorsport senior vice president Jean-Marc Finot says.
“We are thrilled to confirm Maserati’s continued commitment to the Formula E World Championship by registering for the GEN4 era alongside Stellantis Motorsport. Its ongoing involvement alongside Nissan, Jaguar, Porsche and Lola is a testament to Formula E’s status as a competitive and relevant platform for the future of electric mobility,” Formula E chief executive Jeff Dodds says.
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