170+ Students

15 Majors

1 Mission

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is an entirely student-run organization that designs, builds, and races solar-electric vehicles. Since its establishment in 1989, the team has built 18 vehicles.

Our Team

Our Challenge

This year, we are engineering a brand-new vehicle for the 2027 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, occurring in August 2027; it’s a 3,000 km race across the Australian outback, from Darwin all the way to Adelaide.

This competition pushes both our solar car and our team to their absolute limits. Designing, manufacturing, testing, financing, showcasing, and transporting a world-class vehicle takes relentless effort and passion. And all of this is made possible thanks to the combined dedication of our members and sponsors.

Join us on our journey.