FormulaStudent2025 Autonomous Electric Race Car
Designing, manufacturing, and deploying an open-telemetry single-seat electric prototype with dual-inverter vectoring and LiDAR-driven obstacle navigation.
Primary Workshop & Telemetry View
Peak Power
70 kW
Dual 35kW In-Hub
Accumulator
400 V
LiFePO4 6.8 kWh
Acceleration
3.1 s
0 to 100 km/h
Safety Core
Dual BMS
ISO 26262 compliant
Why This Student Initiative Matters
Formula Student 2025 represents the culmination of 11 months of rigorous research, structural finite element analysis, and mechanical prototyping executed entirely by student engineers. Following three consecutive years of podium placements in national endurance tracks, our chapter is leaping directly into competitive autonomous racing. Unlike corporate motorsport development, student-run racing requires our cross-disciplinary team to source every composite panel, fabricate circuit boards, and write the computer vision software from the ground up. Every unit contributed converts directly into aerospace-grade pre-preg carbon fiber, custom silicone wiring harnesses, and battery management components.
“Our students don't merely inspect technical blueprints. They program the CAN bus controllers, hand-lay every carbon layer, and validate braking forces under high telemetry loads. This is pure experiential engineering.”
Milestone Tranche Schedule & Budget
| Budget Line Item | Subsystem Scope | Allocation | Escrow Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Twill 3K & Epoxy Resin Matrix | Primary safety cockpit tub and front wing aerofoil structure | $9,500 (38%) | Allocated & Paid |
| Custom Dual-Inverter Power MOSFET Assemblies | Silicon carbide high-efficiency motor controllers with liquid heatsinks | $6,200 (25%) | Ordered (In Transit) |
| Battery Management System (BMS) Harness & Relays | Cell monitoring leads, contactors, and high-voltage interlock lines | $5,800 (23%) | Pending Stage 2 Goal |
| Safety Fire-Retardant Driver Cell Enclosure | Certified fireproof firewall panels and automatic extinguish nozzles | $3,500 (14%) | Future Milestone |
Field Engineering Updates (3)
Chassis Spaceframe Jigging & Roll Hoop Dynamic Load Passed
We completed 48 straight hours of precision TIG welding on the 4130 chromoly tubular spaceframe. Torsional rigidity testing matched our simulated FEA data within a 3.4% margin of error. The chassis is now ready for vacuum-bagged monocoque skinning.
Autonomous Telemetry Sensor Fusion Tested
Autonomous pipeline bench testing completed. The stereoscopic cameras and LiDAR puck successfully rendered 360-degree point clouds under artificial track conditions with 18ms latency.
Campaign Approved & Stage 1 Materials Ordered
The Student Activity Treasury verified our initial supplier quotations. Pre-preg carbon twill shipments are en route from the specialized distributor.