Citroen will continue competing in the Formula E championship into the upcoming Gen4 era, as parent group Stellantis restructures its brand participation in the all-electric racing series.
The announcement follows a recent reshuffle in which DS Automobiles confirmed its withdrawal after eleven seasons, with Opel set to take its place from the 2026/2027 season. Citroen will remain as Stellantis’s second brand in the series.
The next phase of the championship will introduce Gen4 race cars capable of delivering up to 600 kW of power, marking a significant technological step from the current Gen3 platform.
Citroen only joined Formula E this season, replacing Maserati, which exited after three years. Historically, DS had led Stellantis’s efforts as the primary development brand, supplying electric powertrains, while Maserati operated as a customer team.
Xavier Chardon said the brand sees motorsport as a bridge between innovation and road vehicles. “At Citroën, innovation must serve real life. Formula E — and now GEN4 — is how we turn electric performance into everyday progress,” he said, adding: “Motorsport has always been part of our DNA. We are proud to be fully involved in this new chapter.”
Under the revised structure, Stellantis will continue to field two brands in Formula E, with Citroen and Opel expected to share a common powertrain while competing independently.
On track, Citroen’s recent outing at the Circuito del Jarama proved challenging. Despite starting from pole position, Nick Cassidy finished 17th, while teammate Jean-Éric Vergne ended the race in 14th without scoring points. Cassidy secured three points for pole position.
The move reflects Stellantis’s broader strategy to rotate brand representation in motorsport while maintaining a continuous presence in electric racing as the series evolves.