Citroën Unveils Its Formula E Contender
Citroën has officially entered the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, revealing its first all-electric race car, developed in collaboration with Stellantis Motorsport. Behind the wheel will be Jean-Éric Vergne and Nick Cassidy, while the team will be led by sporting director Cyril Blais.
The car was developed at Stellantis Motorsport’s headquarters in Satory under the guidance of Jean-Marc Finot. Built on Spark Racing Technology’s GEN3 monocoque, its carbon-fibre structure keeps weight low, rigidity high, and safety standards well above FIA requirements. The race-ready package weighs at least 859 kilograms, including the driver.
Performance figures are formidable. The electric drivetrain delivers up to 350 kW—around 470 horsepower—propelling the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.86 seconds, with a top speed of roughly 320 km/h. The GEN3 generation introduces a major technical shift with twin motors: the rear drives the car, while the front unit recovers energy under braking. When both are engaged, the car effectively runs on all-wheel drive. Regenerative braking can reach up to 600 kW, allowing nearly half of the energy used during an e-Prix to be recovered. Power comes from a 47 kWh battery designed to sustain high-intensity sprint racing while maintaining optimal temperature and efficiency.
A Livery with Meaning
Citroën’s design studio created a colour scheme that fades from deep red through white into electric blue—a visual metaphor for passion, technology, and pride. It’s striking without being ornamental, preserving aerodynamic clarity while expressing the brand’s identity.
From Track to Road
Insights gained on track will later filter into production cars, particularly in areas such as battery management, inverter efficiency, and regenerative braking systems.
The Team Behind the Wheel
The driver line-up combines speed, consistency, and experience. Jean-Éric Vergne, 35, remains the only double consecutive champion in Formula E history, bringing proven racecraft and endurance experience. Alongside him is 31-year-old New Zealander Nick Cassidy, whose victories in Japan’s Super Formula, Super GT, and Formula 3 paved the way for a strong Formula E career.
Overseeing them is team principal Cyril Blais, an accomplished engineer whose path from the pit walls of Lucas di Grassi and Maximilian Günther to Citroën’s command centre lends the team both technical authority and measured calm.
Official testing begins on 27 October in Valencia, Spain. On 6 December, Citroën will line up with serious intent on the São Paulo grid for its debut Formula E race.
