DESIGN
BUILD
RACE
Who
We
Are
SolarCar at Virginia Tech is an undergraduate student design team that designs, builds, and races solar-powered electric vehicles. This new iteration of Virginia Tech’s 1990s solar car team was officially formed in October 2021. The team consists of over 50 students, and is advised by Dr. Saied Taheri of the Center for Tire Research (Centire).
Turning Innovation
Into Tradition
Innovate
Our members challenge and test themselves through a difficult yet rewarding 2 year build cycle, to build both a car and a community.
Ut Prosim
The team involves itself in various volunteering activities at Virginia Tech and also spreads awareness about Renewable Energy and STEM Involvement at local schools.
Renewable Energy
We aim to stress the importance and possibility of a future reliant on renewable energy as an environmentally friendly alternative.