Formula E: How does Formula E intend to reignite the series with an all-new calendar for 2027?

Formula E has unveiled the provisional calendar for the 2026–27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, confirming the most expansive season in the series’ history and marking the beginning of the high‑performance GEN4 era.

Validated by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the schedule features 21 races across 13 cities, blending new permanent‑circuit additions with the championship’s traditional city‑centre DNA. The result is a global tour designed to showcase the speed, efficiency and sustainability of the next generation of electric single‑seaters.

The season opens with a night‑time double‑header in Jeddah on 18–19 December 2026, setting the tone for a campaign that is both longer and more geographically diverse than ever before.

From there, the championship heads to the Americas, beginning with the Mexico City E‑Prix on 16 January 2027 before moving to the United States for two major events: the Austin E‑Prix at the Circuit of The Americas on 6 February and the Miami E‑Prix at the Hard Rock Stadium complex on 20 February. The American leg concludes in Brazil with the São Paulo E‑Prix on 13 March.

A return to Asia follows, with the Sanya E‑Prix at Haitang Bay on 17 April, before the championship enters its most intense phase: an expanded European season.

Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit hosts a double‑header on 8–9 May, followed by another double‑header on the iconic streets of Monaco on 15–16 May.

One of the biggest changes arrives at the end of the month, as the London E‑Prix moves to the historic Brands Hatch circuit for a 29–30 May double‑header, replacing the ExCeL indoor–outdoor layout.

Europe’s expansion continues with a brand‑new double‑header at the MASCOT Zandvoort Circuit on 18–19 June, followed by a return to Madrid’s Jarama‑RACE circuit on 26–27 June.

The season then shifts back to Asia for a spectacular two‑week finale: a double‑header at the Shanghai International Circuit on 10–11 July and the season‑closing Tokyo E‑Prix on 24–25 July, rounding out the first year of GEN4 competition.

The introduction of the GEN4 car has been central to the calendar’s evolution. With significantly increased power, efficiency and top‑end speed, the new generation demands circuits capable of handling higher loads and greater velocity.

This has naturally led to a stronger presence of permanent venues such as COTA, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch, while still maintaining the championship’s commitment to accessible, city‑centre racing in locations like Monaco and Tokyo. The balance reflects Formula E’s dual identity: a showcase of cutting‑edge electric performance and a platform for urban mobility innovation.

Sustainability remains a defining pillar of the championship’s planning. The 2026–27 calendar groups races by region — the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific — significantly reducing freight mileage and associated emissions. This approach supports Formula E’s status as the world’s first net‑zero carbon sport from inception and aligns with the GEN4 car’s focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility.