The news extends a strong, long-term relationship between the FIA, Formula E and the Indian manufacturer, stretching back to 2013, when Mahindra became a founding team from the first season of Formula E, and the first OEM to commit to the championship at its inception. 

That journey is now set to continue until at least 2030, building on a transformative 18 months that has seen Mahindra Racing rise from the back of the grid to become regular podium contenders under CEO and Team Principal Frederic Bertrand, and with the valuable support of the wider Mahindra Group.

This commitment also gives Mahindra Racing the opportunity to continue to use the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as a platform to take learnings from the track into a wide range of markets.

GEN4 represents the next generation of Formula E technology and debuts in Season 13 (2026/27) with a brand-new car hitting the track. It promises groundbreaking innovations, including permanent all-wheel drive, regeneration capacity of up to 700kW, increased power output of up to 600kW, and cutting-edge safety enhancements. These advancements will provide a dynamic new challenge for manufacturers while offering insights that accelerate the development of road-going electric vehicles.

As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship enters the GEN4 era, fans can prepare to witness the fastest, most energy-efficient, and technologically advanced cars in the championship’s history. With Mahrindra becoming the sixth manufacturer after Nissan, Porsche, Jaguar, Lola and Stellantis, this exciting next chapter will continue to establish Formula E as a pioneer in electric motorsport and a catalyst for innovation in the automotive industry.

Mr R. Velusamy, Chairman of Mahindra Racing, said:
"Mahindra Racing has always been a symbol of our commitment to the Race to Road journey - where cutting-edge innovation on the track directly shapes the clean, intelligent, and high-performance mobility solutions we deliver to customers. Formula E is a powerful platform for innovating new technology, giving us the ability to experiment, learn, and advance electric powertrain efficiency, sustainable materials, and software intelligence. As we step into the GEN4 era, our ambition only grows stronger. Continuing this journey till 2030 is a testament to our belief in the sport, in electrification, and in India’s role in leading global sustainable mobility. We are proud to champion this future, and GEN4 represents an exciting new chapter for Mahindra Racing and the Mahindra Group.”

Frederic Bertrand, Team Principal of Mahindra Racing, said:
“I’m delighted to share this announcement that Mahindra Racing will remain in Formula E as a manufacturer for the GEN4 era. As a team, we have been on a fantastic journey over the past two seasons. What we have built and achieved as a group has been exceptional, and with this announcement, we now have the platform to keep growing and developing and achieve even greater success in the future. None of this would be possible without our colleagues across the Mahindra Group. They have bought into the project and the vision, and we will keep working hard to not only make India proud but also showcase exactly why it has the potential to be a major player on the world stage in the automotive and technology industries. Their enthusiasm to ‘Scream Electric’ is hugely inspiring to the whole team, and we will continue to represent them with pride in this next exciting chapter of our Formula E story in the coming years.”

Marek Nawarecki, Senior Circuit Sport Director at the FIA, said:
“Following the GEN4 reveal and the really positive sentiment reported, we are pleased to announce Mahindra as the sixth manufacturer to commit to Formula E’s GEN4 era. This is a testament to the relevance of the road map we are implementing in Formula E for OEMs. GEN4 underscores just how far the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has come since 2014, and we are looking forward to continuing this journey with Mahindra as one of the founding teams and partners.”

Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer of Formula E, said:
“We’re thrilled to confirm Mahindra’s long-term commitment to the GEN4 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. As one of our founding teams, Mahindra has been with us since the very beginning, consistently championing electric racing and innovation. Their bold vision for sustainable mobility and continued investment in advanced EV technology perfectly align with Formula E’s mission. Mahindra’s enduring presence not only strengthens our position in a key market but also reinforces Formula E’s role as a global platform for driving positive change. We’re excited to see what they’ll achieve in this next chapter of performance and progress.”