Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024

University of Michigan

#2 - University of Michigan Solar Car

Class: SOV  |  Competing in: FSGP & ASC  |   Last Competed: ASC 2018

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is an entirely student-run organization of more than 100 students that designs, builds, and races solar electric vehicles in the American and World Solar Challenges. Since its establishment in 1989, the team has built 17 vehicles.


Astrum Specifications

Specifications are provided by the team

Size162.5kg   |    5m x 1.2m x 1m
Solar Array1000W Maxeon Mono-crystalline Silicon
Battery7.573kWh Amprius Lithium-Ion Polymer (20kg)
Motor1x 2kW Mitsuba BLDC
Wheels3x S&S Die Aluminum
Tires95/80 R16 Bridgestone
ChassisCarbon Fiber Composite Monocoque Chassis