If you’re an F1 fan, then you might have been watching Formula E over the past few years. It’s a similar set-up, but everything’s electric – sustainability is a big focus. Next year’s racing season will be Formula E’s 11th, and the electrified race is about to overtake Formula 1 in a big way. The newly unveiled Gen 3 Evo racing car will be used next season, and it’s faster than an F1 car used today – by quite a bit.

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Electric cars often get a lot of stick for sounding like oversized RC cars. But Formula E’s next-gen racing car shatters all stereotypes by outpacing its petrol-powered cousins in F1. The new Gen 3 Evo is not just fast, it’s the fastest-accelerating FIA single seater on the planet. It can clock 0-60mph in a blistering 1.82 seconds. That’s a pretty sizeable 30% quicker off the mark than today’s F1 cars. Unveiled at the Monaco 2024 race, this new vehicle is ready to scorch the tarmac in Season 11 of the Formula E World Championship.