Formula E

Formula E: From Fast & Furious to the Pink Pig - 29 extraordinary Gen3 liveries from 4 seasons

Tim Neuhaus
11/09/2026 · 08:30 am

From Hollywood blockbusters to legendary motorsport designs: Formula E teams have turned heads with some extraordinary special liveries throughout the Gen3 era. After four seasons, the third generation of Formula E cars has reached the end of the road. We look back at 29 striking liveries from 2023 to 2026 in our extensive photo gallery.

McLaren is leading the way

At the 2023 season finale in London, McLaren unveiled an extraordinary special livery to mark its 60th anniversary. The design was created using artificial intelligence and was the first AI-generated livery in an FIA World Championship. It was based on visions of the future from the two drivers, Rene Rast and Jake Hughes, as well as four young talents from title sponsor Neom. However, it did not become a trend: AI-generated special liveries remained the exception in Formula E.

Mahindra is testing in white

At the 2023 pre-season test in Valencia, Mahindra unveiled an unusual look: instead of its regular season livery, the Indian team opted for a one-off design featuring large white panels. For the season opener, Mahindra eventually reverted to a significantly different colour scheme.

Porsche discovers purple

At the 2024 Mexico City E-Prix, Porsche competed for the first time with a special purple livery. The light-coloured design was a nod to the new Porsche colour"Provence" and was initially intended to be used only for this race. However, the unusual choice of colour was a glimpse of things to come: from Season 11 onwards, Porsche also adopted purple for its standard livery – albeit in a significantly bolder shade.

Nissan establishes a tradition in Tokyo

At the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix in 2024, Nissan unveiled a special livery designed to celebrate the Japanese home race. On the predominantly white bodywork, the two drivers’ start numbers were set within large red circles – a clear nod to the Japanese national flag. Nissan thus established a tradition: ever since the race’s debut, the team has competed in Tokyo every year with a special design.

Porsche draws inspiration from Tokyo’s neon lights

Porsche also competed in the first Tokyo E-Prix in 2024 with a special livery. Striking neon pink accents made the two racing cars real eye-catchers on the track. According to the manufacturer, the design was inspired by the bright neon signs of the Japanese metropolis.

From special livery to standard design

At the 2024 Monaco E-Prix, DS Penske unveiled its particularly elegant "Grand Gala" special livery. Instead of the gold tone that had dominated up to that point, the team opted for a predominantly black bodywork with gold accents. The design was inspired by Monaco’s elegant evening wear and was evidently so well received that DS Penske adopted the colour scheme – in a slightly revised form – as its standard livery from Season 11 onwards.

ERT with a China-themed livery in Shanghai

At the inaugural 2024 Shanghai E-Prix, the team now known as Cupra Kiro competed under the name ERT and under Chinese management. For the home race, the team unveiled a special livery featuring red accents reminiscent of the Chinese national flag. This was complemented by Chinese characters on the sidepods and the halo. It was one of the team’s last special appearances before the subsequent change of ownership.

Andretti shines at the end of the season

At the end of the 2023/24 season, Andretti unveiled a subtle special livery with which the US team highlighted its heritage. The racing cars’ stripes, which are usually a solid blue, were adorned with small white stars – a nod to the American national flag. The slightly modified design was used at the races in Portland and London.

Jaguar uses circuit layouts to disguise itself

During the pre-season test sessions for Season 11, Jaguar took to the track with a special camouflage livery. Instead of the regular season design, the team opted, on this one occasion, for a prototype-style look featuring striking white lines on a black background. What made this special was that the graphic elements were not chosen at random, but depicted the track layouts of various Formula E circuits.

Cupra Kiro changes its livery after just one race

For Season 11, Kiro had initially unveiled a full neon-yellow livery, which was used both during pre-season testing and at the season opener in Sao Paulo. Shortly before the first race, however, Cupra came on board as a co-title sponsor. As a result, the car was given a revised design in time for the second race of the season in Mexico City, with the neon yellow complemented by large copper-coloured panels.

Andretti brings a taste of Miami to the racetrack

At the 2025 Miami E-Prix, Andretti competed with a special livery that fans had previously been invited to vote on. The "Ocean Drive" design came out on top, evoking the famous coastal city with its light blue colour scheme and subtle palm tree motifs. Jake Dennis and Nico Müller's race cars thus brought a touch of Miami Beach to the track.

Cupra Kiro is featuring in a Hollywood film for the first time

Cupra Kiro has become well known for its numerous special liveries. The team particularly often uses its racing cars as advertising space for Hollywood productions. It all began in April 2025 with the Marvel film "Thunderbolts", for which Cupra Kiro unveiled a special livery at the Miami E-Prix. The design was also used during the subsequent race weekend in Monaco.

Nissan celebrates Tokyo’s gaming culture

At its second appearance in Tokyo, Nissan unveiled a special paint finish featuring a subtle pixel design. Unlike last year’s eye-catching tribute to Japan, the team opted this time for a more understated look, reminiscent of classic video games. The design was complemented by a bespoke arcade game, which Nissan released to coincide with the home race.

Zane Maloney & Lucas di Grassi are turning into Superman!

At the 2025 Berlin E-Prix, Lola Yamaha ABT transformed its racing cars into a tribute to the then-newly released Superman film. Not only did the cars shine in the colours of the famous superhero, but Zane Maloney and Lucas di Grassi’s racing suits were also designed to match. However, di Grassi’s special livery did not survive the weekend unscathed: following a heavy crash in practice ahead of the second race, the team had to rebuild his car with a new chassis.

McLaren bids farewell in blue

McLaren competed in Formula E for the last time at the 2025 season finale in London. To mark their farewell, the British team unveiled a special livery in which blue took centre stage instead of the usual dominant papaya orange. The design was created in collaboration with Oxagon, part of the Saudi Arabian Neom project. It was the last livery with which McLaren competed in Formula E.

World Cup celebrations in blue rather than red

Oliver Rowland had already secured the world championship title ahead of schedule at the 2025 Berlin E-Prix. The Briton therefore travelled to his home race in London as the newly crowned champion – and with an unusual special livery. Instead of its usual red, Nissan competed in turquoise blue. However, the reason for the colour change was not the world championship title, but the launch of the new generation of the Nissan Leaf, which is produced in the UK.

Porsche disguises itself as an electric Cayenne

During the 2025 pre-season test sessions in Valencia, Porsche surprised everyone with an unusual camouflage livery. Instead of the usual purple, Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Müller took to the track with the design of the then-still-camouflaged prototypes of the all-electric Cayenne. Porsche’s aim was to highlight the transfer of technology between the racetrack and road cars. However, the distinctive look was short-lived: the team reverted to the standard season livery whilst the test week was still underway.

Cherry blossoms with a Mexican flair

Nissan unveiled its next special livery as early as the second race of the 2012 season. For the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato’s race cars were given a design combining Japanese cherry blossoms with traditional Mexican patterns. The colourful livery was designed by the Mexican artist Cesar Menchaca, who sought to express the cultural ties between Japan and Mexico.

Porsche celebrates 75 years in motorsport

At the 2026 Mexico City E-Prix, Porsche celebrated its 75th motorsport anniversary with a special silver livery. The historic design paid homage to the Porsche 550 Spyder, in which Hans Herrmann secured a class victory at the legendary Carrera Panamericana in Mexico in 1954. The tribute took a sad turn just before the race: Herrmann passed away on 9 January 2026 at the age of 97 – just one day before the E-Prix.

Andretti’s brief spell in red and black

Much like Cupra Kiro the previous year, Andretti unveiled a new livery for Season 12, which disappeared after just two races. The red-and-black design was a tribute to the new owner, TWG Motorsports, but was revised as early as the 2026 Miami E-Prix. Following the new partnership with TWG AI, the red gave way to a striking neon yellow, which from then on characterised the race cars of Jake Dennis and Felipe Drugovich.

Cupra Kiro brings beavers to Saudi Arabia

At the 2026 Jeddah E-Prix, Cupra Kiro once again promoted a cinema film with a special livery. This time, the team transformed Dan Ticktum and Pepe Martí's racing cars into moving billboards for the Pixar animated film "Hoppers". In the film, a girl uses new technology to take on the form of a robot beaver. So, at the double-header in Saudi Arabia, beavers presumably made their first-ever appearance on a Formula E car – and that is likely to remain a rather unique occurrence.

Cupra Kiro brings the streets of Barcelona to the racetrack

For the first Formula E race in Madrid in 2026, Cupra Kiro unveiled a special livery dedicated to the new Cupra Raval electric car. The eye-catching camouflage pattern featured a stylised street map of the El Raval district in Barcelona, from which the car takes its name. Cupra had previously unveiled the production model with this design as well. The team clearly liked the special livery so much that it was also used at the Berlin E-Prix.

Porsche is causing a stir in Berlin

Porsche also celebrated its 75th motorsport anniversary with a special livery at the 2026 Berlin E-Prix. This time, the team paid tribute to the legendary Porsche 917/20, which became famous as the "Pink Pig" at Le Mans in 1971. The pink livery, featuring illustrated cuts of meat, even brought the team some luck: Nico Müller secured his first Formula E victory in the opening race – after 68 previous unsuccessful starts.

Cupra Kiro split into two parts in Monaco

Once again, Cupra Kiro promoted a Hollywood film at the 2026 Monaco E-Prix. This time, the team unveiled an eye-catching special livery to mark the cinema release of "Masters of the Universe". One side of the racing cars shone in a bold purple, the other in light blue. Lightning-inspired elements linked the two colour schemes. Another special feature: team co-owner Idris Elba, who plays the role of Man-At-Arms in the film, was even depicted on the bodywork.

Nissan opts for a dark design for Tokyo’s night race

At its final home race of the Gen3 era, Nissan unveiled a special livery as a tribute to its motorsport brand, Nismo. Instead of the usual red, black and grey dominated this time, whilst the distinctive cherry blossom motif was retained. Red accents rounded off the design, which was particularly striking during the first-ever night races held in Tokyo.

Andretti brings to mind "Fast & Furious"

At the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix, Andretti unveiled a special livery that evoked memories of the "Fast & Furious" movie series. The silver-and-blue design resembled the legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 from "2 Fast 2 Furious". In fact, however, the livery was created in collaboration with the Japanese tuning firm Liberty Walk and was inspired by its Skyline modifications. The eye-catching chrome look was intended to really stand out, particularly during the two night races in Tokyo.

The end of an era: Lucas di Grassi bids farewell

After twelve seasons, Formula E veteran Lucas di Grassi bid farewell to professional racing at the 2026 London E-Prix. To mark the occasion, Lola Yamaha ABT unveiled an extraordinary special livery that brought together all twelve years of his Formula E career. Each section of the car featured a part of the livery the Brazilian had raced in during the respective season. Unlike most other special designs, only di Grassi’s car was given this unique livery.

World Championship title in a historic special livery

All good things come in threes: at the 2026 season finale in London, Porsche unveiled its third special livery to mark its 75th motorsport anniversary. This time, the white-and-blue design with red and gold stripes was reminiscent of the legendary Rothmans livery, with which Porsche enjoyed success at events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Paris–Dakar Rally. The historic look also brought good luck in Formula E: Pascal Wehrlein secured his second world championship title in London.

A golden farewell at DS Penske

Black and gold have defined DS Automobiles’ look in Formula E for many years. To mark the French brand’s farewell at the 2026 London E-Prix, DS Penske swapped its most recent, predominantly black livery for an almost entirely gold design. Their final appearance even proved to be a sporting highlight: Taylor Barnard won the season finale, celebrating his first Formula E victory and becoming the youngest race winner in the championship’s history.

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