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Mahindra begins testing its Gen4 challenger for the Formula E season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Mahindra begins testing its Gen4 challenger for the Formula E season

Summary

Mahindra is the final manufacturer to initiate its testing program for the upcoming Gen4 car. Despite a delayed start to the development cycle, the team maintains optimism regarding its ability to catch up with competitors. The manufacturer enters the 2026-27 Formula E season acknowledging it may be on the back foot as development progresses. Historically, the team has undergone significant performance shifts, previously advancing from being the slowest on the grid. Mahindra aims to apply those lessons to its current technical efforts as it prepares for the next phase of the series.

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Key Details

•Mahindra is the last manufacturer to begin testing its Gen4 race car.
•The team acknowledges it may start the 2026-27 season at a disadvantage.
•Internal optimism remains regarding the team's ability to narrow the performance gap.
•Mahindra previously improved its standing after being the slowest team in the series.

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What they're saying

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Mahindra may have been the last manufacturer to begin the test programme for its Gen4 challenger, but there is optimism within the camp that it will be able to catch up to its rivals, even if it ends up starting the 2026-27 Formula E season on the back foot. The Indian manufacturer pulled off one of the most remarkable transformations in Formula E history, going from being the slowest ...Keep reading
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