One of the founding pillars of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has confirmed it is here to stay, as Mahindra Racing announced today a long-term commitment that will keep the Indian manufacturer on the grid until at least 2030.
The deal secures Mahindra’s participation in the upcoming GEN4 era, set to begin in Season 13 (2026/27). The announcement marks a significant vote of confidence in the electric racing series from the only Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to have been present since the championship’s inaugural season in 2013.
By committing to the next four years of regulations, Mahindra becomes the sixth major manufacturer to sign up for what promises to be the sport’s fastest and most technologically advanced chapter yet.
The timing of the announcement comes off the back of a transformative period for the team. Over the last 18 months, under the leadership of CEO and Team Principal Frederic Bertrand, Mahindra Racing has successfully navigated its way from the back of the grid to becoming a regular threat at the front.
The team’s recent form in Season 11 served as a proof of concept for this restructuring. The driver pairing of Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara secured five podium finishes between them, propelling the team to a highly respectable fourth place in the World Championship standings.
The team will be looking to build on that momentum immediately. Coinciding with the contract renewal, Mahindra has unveiled its challenger for the upcoming season, the M12Electro. Launched in India, the new car is the successor to the M11Electro and carries the weight of expectation to keep the team in the top five.
While the immediate focus remains on the current generation, the commitment to 2030 is purely about the future. The GEN4 regulations represent a massive leap forward in performance and efficiency, offering engineers a complex sandbox for innovation.
The new specifications boast a power output of up to 600kW and a regeneration capacity of 700kW. For manufacturers like Mahindra, this isn’t just about sporting glory; it is a high-speed laboratory. The “Race to Road” philosophy remains central to the brand’s involvement, with the harsh environment of street racing accelerating the development of EV technology for everyday consumers.
Mr R. Velusamy, Chairman of Mahindra Racing, emphasised this symbiotic relationship. “Mahindra Racing has always been a symbol of our commitment to the Race to Road journey,” he said. “Formula E is a powerful platform for innovating new technology… giving us the ability to experiment, learn, and advance electric powertrain efficiency.”
The renewed commitment is also seen as a rallying cry for the manufacturer’s home market. With the slogan “Scream Electric,” the Mahindra Group is utilising its sporting arm to champion sustainable mobility within India, a burgeoning market for the automotive industry.
Frederic Bertrand believes the stability of a long-term contract will allow the team to focus on marginal gains and championship assaults.
“What we have built and achieved as a group has been exceptional,” Bertrand stated. “None of this would be possible without our colleagues across the Mahindra Group. They have bought into the project and the vision… their enthusiasm to ‘Scream Electric’ is hugely inspiring to the whole team.”
For the championship organisers, retaining a founding member is a crucial endorsement of the series’ direction. Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, welcomed the news as a strengthening of the series’ position in key global markets.
“As one of our founding teams, Mahindra has been with us since the very beginning,” Dodds noted. “Their bold vision for sustainable mobility and continued investment in advanced EV technology perfectly align with Formula E’s mission.”
As the paddock prepares for the transition to GEN4 in 2026, the grid is taking shape. With Mahindra now confirmed alongside five other top-tier manufacturers, the battle for supremacy in the next decade of electric racing looks set to be fiercer than ever.
