Formula E teases updated Gen2 chassis

Formula E has teased its updated Gen2 Evo chassis ahead of its full reveal in early February.

As part of its planned updates ahead of Season 7 in 2020-21, Formula E will make revisions to the existing Gen2 car chassis that has been racing since the start of Season 5.

In a teaser image posted to its social media channels on Friday, Formula E confirmed the date of the reveal will come on February 4, showing a side-on image of the front of the car.

Notice a difference? #Gen2EVO launches 04.02.20 pic.twitter.com/6s1SHMToOA

— ABB Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) January 31, 2020

The teaser image confirms the existing hubbed front wheels will become open again as of Season 7, changing the profile and structure of the front bodywork as a result.

Further changes are expected to take place at the rear of the chassis on the rear wing and wheel hubs.

Formula E has refreshed its chassis designs every two seasons throughout its cycle. The original Spark Gen1 car was revised for Season 3, introducing a new front wing design, while a radical overhaul of the car's appearance took place for Season 5 when the Gen2 car was launched, removing the need for mid-race car swaps thanks to the additional power capacity.

The Gen2 Evo car is set to be used for Seasons 7 and 8 ahead of the introduction of the new, more powerful Gen3 car for Season 9 (2022-23) for which a tender to design has already been issued.

The Gen3 cars will be faster and lighter, and are required to have capability for mid-race charging, marking the return of pit stops to the series.