UW Solar Vehicle Team

We design, build, and race cars powered only by the sun.

We design, build, and race

cars powered only by the sun.

We design, build, and race

cars powered only by the sun.

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In our first competition,

we placed 6th in the nation

and won Rookie of the Year.

In our first competition,

we placed 6th in the nation

and won Rookie of the Year.

This summer, we race

more than 1,500 miles

across the country in

the American Solar Challenge.

This summer, we race

more than 1,500 miles

across the country in the

American Solar Challenge.

ABOUT

WHO WE ARE

We design, build, test, and race a solar-powered car. Everything is done in-house. Our students machine the parts, lay the carbon fiber, wire the electronics, and drive the car.

OUR GOALS

Our goal has been the same since 2023. Build a car that can cross a continent on sunlight. We want to prove what UW students can do with nothing but a shop, a deadline, and the sun. Every year is a chance to build something faster, lighter, and more efficient than the last.

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ABOUT

WHO WE ARE

We design, build, test, and race a solar-powered car. Everything is done in-house. Our students machine the parts, lay the carbon fiber, wire the electronics, and drive the car.

OUR GOALS

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THE TEAM

MECHANICAL

Designs, machines, and assembles the car. Chassis, suspension, aero body, and composites.

ELECTRICAL

Designs the high and low voltage systems. Solders, codes, and wires everything that moves.

TELEMETRY AND STRATEGY

Builds the data system and the race plan. Decides how fast we can afford to go.

BUISNESS AND OUTREACH

Secures the partnerships, grants, and in-kind donations that fund the build.

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SPONSORS

WHY PARTNER WITH US

Your logo travels 1,500 miles across five states on a car built by the students you want to hire. Our partners get their name on the vehicle, placement on this site, and direct access to our team at design reviews and career events.

GET IN TOUCH

Reach us at businessteam@svtuw.org.

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Founded 2023 · 6th in the nation 2025 · Rookie of the Year · ~50 students
Founded 2023 · 6th in the nation 2025 · Rookie of the Year · ~50 students
Founded 2023 · 6th in the nation 2025 · Rookie of the Year · ~50 students
Founded 2023 · 6th in the nation 2025 · Rookie of the Year · ~50 students

sun powered.

Student built,

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

SOLAR

VEHICLE

TEAM

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

SOLAR

VEHICLE

TEAM

businessteam@svtuw.org