Lola Cars has announced its participation in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship through the Gen4 era, which will extend until at least 2030.
The Gen4 era, set to begin in the 2026/2027 season, promises substantial improvements in energy efficiency, race performance and safety. The next-generation Formula E cars will feature enhanced capabilities, including 600kW of power and 700kW regenerative braking, up from the current GEN3 specifications of 350kW and 600kW, respectively.
Mark Preston, motorsport director at Lola Cars, said, “We are excited to be confirming our commitment to Gen4. Formula E is an ideal platform for powertrain and software development that we can use for broader motorsport and automotive applications.”
Lola’s entry into the GEN4 era of Formula E is part of a broader strategy to re-establish itself in the field of sustainable engineering. The company aims to leverage its participation in Formula E as a platform for further innovation in three key areas: electrification, hydrogen and sustainable fuels and materials. This involvement is seen as a crucial stepping stone toward achieving these goals.
Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, said, “With their historic return to top-tier motorsport for Season 11 next year, we’re delighted that Lola Cars will also be committing to the Gen4 era – promising their presence will be on the Formula E grid until at least 2030.
“Their trust in our series for their latest venture into electrification and innovation is testament to our ability to attract the biggest names in motorsport, as well as our joint ambition to continue to grow this championship.”
Marek Nawarecki, FIA senior circuit sport director, said, “We are delighted to confirm Lola Cars as Formula E’s fourth committed manufacturer for Gen4. It was only recently that this famous brand announced its entry to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship next season, so to now similarly sign up for the following era is testament to the belief that Lola has in the series’s technical roadmap.”
