David Coulthard left "speechless" after testing Formula E Gen4 car

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard was left "speechless" after testing the Formula E Gen4 car. 

The 13-time grand prix winner heaped praise on FE's upcoming Gen4 challenger, describing the acceleration around the streets of Monte Carlo as the most he has ever experienced and "like hyperdrive from Star Wars."

Coulthard took the Gen4 car, which will be introduced for the 2026-27 season, for a four-lap run around Monaco.

"The most acceleration I've ever experienced around Monaco, and I've won here twice," Coulthard said.

"Imagining how I've just driven it compared to what those guys [Formula E drivers] will do with it... They'll experience something nobody has in racing. I'm speechless! What a machine!"

The Gen4 car boasts a top speed of over 205 mph (335 kph) and can go from 0-100 kph in just 1.8 seconds, and can reach 200 kph in just 4.4 seconds. On top of this, the new Attack Mode provides an incredible 71% surge in power compared to the Gen3.

Coulthard had also driven the Gen3 car in Monaco, but struggled to compare the two challengers. "You can't compare at all GEN3 to GEN4," he added. "GEN3 and GEN3 Evo is state of the art for its time, but GEN4 with all-wheel drive; every exit is acceleration like you've never experienced.

"Once you're through an apex you realise the car can take everything you throw at it. It's just not normal. It's redefining what a race car can be.

"I've driven a lot of cars over the years - I have an understanding with what all-wheel drive could feel like but a car under 1000kg with 800+bhp in old money, that's an impressive getaway.

"First time through the tunnel, it was like hyperdrive from Star Wars! I've been through there thousands of times but never like that."