Formula E 2025 season review: Rowland’s resilience, Porsche’s power and a series transformed

As the dust settles in London, the 2025 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship draws to a close with a sense of triumph and transformation.

Nissan’s Oliver Rowland is your new Drivers’ World Champion, Porsche has claimed both the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ titles, and the all-electric series has completed its most competitive and compelling season to date.It has been a year of subtle shifts and significant strides — both on and off the track — as Formula E continues to carve out its space in the motorsport landscape. With new formats, evolving regulations, and a maturing Gen3 Evo car, the racing has been fierce, the stakes high, and the results impossible to predict.

The rise of Rowland

When the season began under the dry skies of Mexico City, few would have predicted that Oliver Rowland — despite his obvious talent — would emerge as champion. He hadn’t stood on the top step since 2020, and Nissan were still regarded as outside contenders rather than true title favourites.But what Rowland delivered in 2025 was a masterclass in championship racing. Not necessarily the fastest in every round, but the most consistent. His victories in São Paulo and Tokyo were clinical, but it was his ability to rack up fourths, fifths, and sixths while others faltered that set him apart.By the time the championship returned to Europe, Rowland had built a points buffer that allowed him to race smart, not desperate. It was a maturity earned over years in the series — and it paid off in London, where 11th place in the final round was enough to seal the crown.

Porsche’s electric statement

While Rowland took the individual honours, Porsche’s collective effort was the season’s other major talking point. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team — led by outgoing champion Pascal Wehrlein — executed a nearly flawless campaign to win both the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ titles.It was the final jewel in Porsche’s Formula E crown, following Wehrlein’s Drivers’ Championship in 2024. The consistency of the factory team, combined with strong results from customer outfits Andretti and Cupra Kiro, ensured that the Stuttgart marque topped both tables by a clear margin.Wehrlein, for his part, was gracious in defeat but still formidable in competition. He ended the season third overall, claiming wins in Rome and Berlin, and setting the fastest lap in the final race. Though denied back-to-back titles, his influence on Porsche’s dominance cannot be overstated.

Jaguar’s final chapter (for now)

For Jaguar TCS Racing, the season ended with a victory tinged with farewell. Nick Cassidy, in his final weekend with the team, secured a heroic win at the London E-Prix — a drive filled with strategy, grit, and a hint of redemption.Cassidy’s second-half surge — with back-to-back wins in Berlin and London — brought Jaguar into title contention late in the year. But inconsistency in the opening rounds left them with too much ground to make up. Still, with three wins and strong showings from both Cassidy and Mitch Evans, the British outfit leaves 2025 with heads held high — and questions hanging over what comes next.Team Principal James Barclay also announced his departure, ending an era that began with Jaguar’s return to world-class motorsport. Under his leadership, the team became a fan favourite and a genuine title threat. His absence will be felt in the paddock.

Standout performers and surprise stories

Elsewhere on the grid, Maserati MSG Racing’s Stoffel Vandoorne showed flashes of brilliance, including a strong showing in London. DS PENSKE’s Jean-Éric Vergne remained an ever-present threat, but a lack of consistency saw him fall short of the championship battle.Rookie sensation Zane Maloney (Andretti) turned heads with an impressive debut season, scoring points in over half his starts and picking up a surprise podium in Shanghai. His rise suggests that the future of Formula E remains bright — and unpredictable.Cupra Kiro, while outside the title picture, scored vital points for Porsche’s Manufacturers’ campaign. Their aggressive mid-field racing added depth and drama to nearly every round.And what of the returning venues? The Tokyo E-Prix proved to be a standout, with fans packing the city centre circuit in what many described as the “Monaco of the East.” São Paulo, Jakarta and Berlin once again delivered overtaking and strategy-driven chaos, while Shanghai’s wet-weather thriller added another layer to the season’s narrative.

Formula E’s new reality

Beyond the championship table, 2025 may well be remembered as the year Formula E matured into its next era. The Gen3 Evo cars, with uprated aerodynamics and improved regen, produced closer racing without gimmicks. The series’ decision to streamline ATTACK MODE and PIT BOOST windows allowed strategy to shine without confusing casual fans.There’s also been progress behind the scenes. Battery technology is evolving, sustainability benchmarks are being met, and manufacturers are increasingly using the series as a testbed for road-relevant EV tech. Formula E is not just racing — it’s research in motion.The move towards digital broadcasting — and the growing shift of fans from linear TV to streaming — means the series is positioning itself for the next generation of viewers. Initiatives around fan engagement, virtual access, and on-demand content are starting to pay dividends.

Looking ahead

With the Gen4 car on the horizon and a host of driver market moves already in motion, 2026 promises more disruption, innovation, and wheel-to-wheel action. For now, though, the season ends with a moment of clarity.Oliver Rowland is your Drivers’ World Champion. Porsche stands supreme among the teams. And Formula E, still the youngest of the major international motorsport series, continues to evolve with every turn of the wheel.As the sport grows louder, faster and more meaningful, one thing is certain: electric racing isn’t the future — it’s happening right now.