All-electric powertrains
Zero-emission single-seaters at every point in the championship's history — no combustion engine has ever raced.
The world's electric single-seater championship
Formula E
Zero-emission racing on the world's most iconic city streets — the electric cars, teams and drivers behind the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, now entering the GEN4 era.
2014First Formula E season
21Races on the record Season 13 calendar
600kW peak power from the GEN4 car
TeamsDriversStreet circuitsAttack ModeEngineering
What is Formula E?
Formula E — officially the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship — is the world's top-tier all-electric single-seater racing series, governed by the FIA. Races, called ePrix, run mostly on temporary street circuits in major world cities. Since the 2020-21 season it has carried full FIA World Championship status, awarding Drivers' and Teams' titles, with a Manufacturers' Championship added from Season 10.
- First season
- 2014–15
- Governing body
- FIA
- World Championship status
- Since 2020–21
- Season 13
- GEN4 car · 21 races · 13 cities
01 — How it began
How Formula E began.
Formula E was conceived by Alejandro Agag together with then-FIA President Jean Todt around 2011–2012, launching its first-ever ePrix in Beijing on 13 September 2014.
Lucas di Grassi won that historic opening race, and Nelson Piquet Jr became the sport’s first-ever champion at the end of the inaugural 2014–15 season.
In December 2019 the FIA World Motor Sport Council granted Formula E full World Championship status effective the 2020–21 season, placing it alongside Formula 1, WEC, WRC and World Rallycross. A Manufacturers’ Championship followed in Season 10.
- Governing body
- Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)
- Concept developed
- Around 2011–2012, by Alejandro Agag with FIA President Jean Todt
- First ePrix
- 13 September 2014, Beijing
- First season
- 2014–15, 11 races
- First champion
- Nelson Piquet Jr, 2014–15
- World Championship status
- Granted December 2019, effective Season 7 (2020–21)
- Manufacturers' title
- Introduced in Season 10 (2023–24)
02 — The essentials
What makes Formula E different?
Formula E races zero-emission single-seaters on closed street circuits in major cities worldwide.
Street circuits in city centres
Races run on closed public roads in global cities rather than purpose-built tracks.
Attack Mode & Pit Boost
A temporary power boost from an off-line activation zone, plus a mandatory 600kW fast-charge pit stop, add a tactical layer no other series has.
Rapid technology evolution
Four car generations in twelve years, with the 815 hp GEN4 arriving for Season 13, and net-zero carbon certification since the very first season.
03 — Race weekend format
A race weekend, decoded.
Single event day
Practice, qualifying and the race typically run on the same day, except double-header rounds, which repeat the full format on both days.
Qualifying & Duels
The 20-car grid splits into two groups; the top four from each advance to knockout Duels that set the front rows.
Race
Attack Mode, and on Pit Boost rounds a mandatory fast-charge stop, can decide the result.
Pit Boost is a mandatory ~30-second, 600kW fast charge adding roughly 10% battery energy; the battery must be between 40–60% to pit. From Season 13, double-header weekends pair the 45-minute E-Prix with a 30-minute, high-downforce "E-Prix Unleashed" sprint that has no Pit Boost at all.
04 — How points are scored
Formula E points system.
| Pos | Points | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 25 | 6th | 8 |
| 2nd | 18 | 7th | 6 |
| 3rd | 15 | 8th | 4 |
| 4th | 12 | 9th | 2 |
| 5th | 10 | 10th | 1 |
Bonus points
- +3 points for Julius Baer Pole Position, awarded to the winner of the qualifying Duels.
- +1 point for fastest lap, only if that driver finishes in the top 10.
- The Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships use identical points.
- The Manufacturers’ Championship scores each maker’s best two cars per race, and the pole and fastest-lap bonuses do not count toward it.
Attack Mode and Pit Boost change a car's on-track performance but award nothing directly — they influence where a driver finishes, which is what scores.
05 — Race calendar
Season 13 opens: Jeddah · 18–19 December 2026 Season 13 (2026–27) calendar.
| Rounds | ePrix | Circuit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01–02 | Jeddah | Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia | 18–19 December 2026 |
| 03 | Mexico City | Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 16 January 2027 |
| 04 | Austin | Circuit of the Americas, USA | 6 February 2027 |
| 05 | Miami | Miami International Autodrome, USA | 20 February 2027 |
| 06 | São Paulo | Anhembi Sambadrome, Brazil | 13 March 2027 |
| 07 | Sanya | Haitang Bay Circuit, China | 17 April 2027 |
| 08–09 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco | 1–2 May 2027 |
| 10–11 | Berlin | Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit, Germany | 8–9 May 2027 |
| 12–13 | London | Brands Hatch, Great Britain | 29–30 May 2027 |
| 14–15 | Zandvoort | MASCOT Zandvoort Circuit, Netherlands | 18–19 June 2027 |
| 16–17 | Madrid | Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE, Spain | 26–27 June 2027 |
| 18–19 | Shanghai | Shanghai International Circuit, China | 10–11 July 2027 |
| 20–21 | Tokyo | Tokyo Street Circuit, Japan | 24–25 July 2027 |
Last updated: 7 September 2026. Season 12 finished at ExCeL London on 16 August 2026 with Pascal Wehrlein taking his second Drivers' title. Season 13 is the first GEN4 season and, at 21 races across 13 cities, the longest in Formula E history; Austin, Brands Hatch and Zandvoort are new venues. Provisional — verify with the official Formula E calendar.
06 — From 2011 to today
Formula E timeline.
2011–12
The concept is born
Alejandro Agag develops an all-electric racing series with FIA President Jean Todt.
2014
The first ePrix
Formula E's debut race is held in Beijing; Lucas di Grassi wins and Nelson Piquet Jr becomes the first champion.
2018
Gen2 arrives
A new car eliminates mid-race car swaps and introduces Attack Mode.
2019–20
Porsche and Mercedes join
All four major German manufacturers race in Formula E simultaneously.
2020
World Championship status
The FIA grants Formula E full World Championship status from Season 7.
2022–23
Gen3 debuts
The fastest, lightest and most efficient Formula E car yet arrives for Season 9.
2024–25
Gen3 Evo
A front-axle motor adds four-wheel drive for qualifying, race starts and Attack Mode.
2026
Wehrlein's second title
Pascal Wehrlein becomes the second driver to win two Formula E titles, at the London finale.
07 — Technology and competition
The eras that reshaped the grid.
Gen1
Around 200kW power; because batteries could not last a full race, drivers swapped to a second car mid-race.
Gen2
Doubled energy storage eliminates mid-race car swaps entirely and introduces Attack Mode.
Gen3
350kW power and 600kW regenerative capability — called the fastest, most efficient Formula car built to that date.
Gen3 Evo
A front-axle motor adds four-wheel drive, active in qualifying, race starts and Attack Mode.
GEN4
600kW, equivalent to over 815 hp, with active all-wheel drive and 0–60 mph in 1.8 seconds.
08 — Champions and icons
Racers who defined their eras.
Current Champion
Pascal Wehrlein
Season 12 (2025–26) Champion · Porsche Formula E Team · 169 points to Jake Dennis's 164 · his second title, after Season 10
Nelson Piquet Jr
The sport's first-ever champion, winning Season 1 (2014–15) in an 11-race inaugural season.
Season 1 champion
Sébastien Buemi
Season 2 (2015–16) champion with Renault e.Dams, and one of the series' longest-serving drivers.
Season 2 champion
Lucas di Grassi
Winner of the very first ePrix in Beijing, and Season 3 (2016–17) champion with Audi Sport ABT.
Season 3 champion
Jean-Éric Vergne
Champion in Seasons 4 and 5 with Techeetah — still the only driver to win back-to-back Formula E titles.
2× champion
António Félix da Costa
Season 6 (2019–20) champion with BMW i Andretti, still competing for Jaguar TCS Racing.
Season 6 champion
Nyck de Vries
Won the very first FIA World Championship season, Season 7 (2020–21), with Mercedes-EQ.
Season 7 champion
Jake Dennis
Season 9 (2022–23) champion with Avalanche Andretti, and Wehrlein's title rival to the last lap of Season 12.
Season 9 champion
Oliver Rowland
Season 11 (2024–25) champion with Nissan, breaking up Wehrlein's two title years.
Season 11 champion
09 — Defining events
Crises, controversies and turning points.
The first ePrix in Beijing
Launches the championship; Lucas di Grassi wins the historic opener after the leaders collide on the last lap.
World Championship status granted
The FIA formally elevates Formula E alongside F1, WEC, WRC and World Rallycross.
Six races in nine days
Formula E completes its pandemic-affected Season 6 at a single Berlin venue.
Audi and BMW exit
Two founding manufacturers leave the series within the same year.
A contested London finale
Wehrlein and Jake Dennis collide at ExCeL; Wehrlein takes the title by five points without scoring, while Jaguar beat Porsche to the Teams' crown by 17.
The GEN4 era and a record calendar
Formula E's most powerful car yet arrives alongside 21 races, a new E-Prix Unleashed sprint format, and moves to Brands Hatch, Austin and Zandvoort.
10 — Meet the grid
Explore Formula E teams.
Season 12 Teams' Champion
Jaguar TCS Racing
United Kingdom · 288 points to Porsche's 271 · Porsche took the Drivers' and Manufacturers' crowns
#1
JAG
Jaguar TCS RacingUnited Kingdom · Jaguar I-Type 7 · 288 pts
#2
POR
Porsche Formula E TeamGermany · Porsche 99X Electric · 271 pts
#3
MAH
Mahindra RacingIndia · Mahindra M12Electro · 252 pts
#4
AND
Andretti Formula EUnited States · Porsche 99X Electric · 229 pts
#5
CIT
Citroën RacingFrance · Citroën ë-CX · 182 pts
#6
NIS
Nissan Formula E TeamJapan · Nissan e-4ORCE 05 · 157 pts
#7
ENV
Envision RacingUnited Kingdom · Jaguar I-Type 7 · 152 pts
#8
CUP
Cupra KiroUnited States · Porsche 99X Electric WCG3 · 128 pts
#9
DSP
DS PenskeUnited States · DS E-Tense FE25 · 91 pts
#10
LYA
Lola Yamaha ABTUnited Kingdom · Lola-Yamaha T001 · 35 pts
11 — Frequently asked
Formula E FAQ.
What is Formula E?
The FIA World Championship for all-electric single-seater race cars, raced mostly on city street circuits and officially called the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
When did Formula E start?
Season 1 began on 13 September 2014 in Beijing, where Lucas di Grassi won the first-ever ePrix.
Is Formula E an official FIA World Championship?
Yes, since the 2020–21 season, granted by the FIA World Motor Sport Council in December 2019.
Who won Formula E Season 12?
Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche) took the Drivers' title on 169 points, ahead of Jake Dennis (Andretti) on 164 and Mitch Evans (Jaguar) on 160. Jaguar TCS Racing won the Teams' Championship with 288 points to Porsche's 271, while Porsche took the Manufacturers' title on 498 to Jaguar's 400.
Who has won the most Formula E Drivers' titles?
Jean-Éric Vergne and Pascal Wehrlein have two each. Vergne's came back-to-back in Seasons 4 and 5; Wehrlein's were Seasons 10 and 12, with Oliver Rowland champion in between, so Vergne remains the only back-to-back winner.
How many teams and drivers compete in Formula E?
10 teams and 20 drivers contested Season 12 (2025–26), two cars per team.
What is the GEN4 car?
Formula E's fourth-generation car, racing from Season 13 (2026–27). It produces up to 600kW — over 815 hp — with active all-wheel drive and 0–60 mph in 1.8 seconds, making it the most powerful car in the championship's history.
What car generation did Formula E race before GEN4?
The Gen3 Evo, introduced for Season 11 (2024–25), which added four-wheel drive via a front-axle motor and raced through Season 12.
What is Attack Mode in Formula E?
A temporary power and all-wheel-drive boost drivers activate by driving through an off-racing-line activation zone, costing them time on track in exchange for extra power.
What is Pit Boost?
A mandatory mid-race pit stop where the car takes a 30-second, 600kW fast charge adding roughly 10% battery energy. It is used at selected rounds, and the battery must be between 40–60% to pit.
What is E-Prix Unleashed?
A new race type introduced for Season 13. On double-header weekends the classic 45-minute E-Prix is paired with a 30-minute, high-downforce sprint that has no Pit Boost, run to show the GEN4 car unrestricted.
Where does Formula E race in Season 13?
A record 21 races across 13 cities, from Jeddah on 18–19 December 2026 to Tokyo on 24–25 July 2027. Austin's Circuit of the Americas, Brands Hatch and Zandvoort are new, and the London round moves from ExCeL to Brands Hatch.
Why does Formula E race on street circuits instead of permanent tracks?
It is core to the series' identity: bringing motorsport into city centres near fans rather than building dedicated circuits. Season 13 mixes in more permanent tracks to suit the faster GEN4 car.
Is Formula E environmentally sustainable?
Formula E states it was the first sport certified net-zero carbon from its very first season, and every car has been all-electric throughout the championship's history.
Which major car manufacturers have raced in Formula E?
Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Mahindra, DS, Citroën, Maserati and Lola/Yamaha have all fielded manufacturer or manufacturer-powered teams at various points.
Is Kozmozracing affiliated with Formula E or its teams?
No. Unless a product page explicitly states otherwise, Kozmozracing is an independent store and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FIA, Formula E, any team or driver.
Sources
- Official ABB FIA Formula E World Championship website · FIAFormulaE.com (official)
- Season 13 calendar: where Formula E races in 2026–27 · FIAFormulaE.com (official)
- Record 21-race 2026–27 calendar and the GEN4 car · FIAFormulaE.com (official)
- Pascal Wehrlein wins his second Drivers' World Championship · FIAFormulaE.com (official)
- Formula E history, champions, car generations and World Championship status · Wikipedia
- 2025–26 Formula E World Championship: teams, drivers and results · Wikipedia
- Photo: Formula E Gen3 Evo in the wet, Berlin E-Prix 2025, by Steffen Prößdorf · Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Pascal Wehrlein, Berlin E-Prix 2025, by Steffen Prößdorf · Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Jaguar TCS Racing, Berlin E-Prix 2025, by Steffen Prößdorf · Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Independent fan guide: Formats, teams and calendars can change. Verify current sporting information with the FIA and FIAFormulaE.com directly. Championship, team and driver names belong to their respective rights holders.
12 — The collection
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