Help Us Build Exeter’s First Electric Race Car
Who We Are
We are XElectric, the University of Exeter’s first fully electric Formula Student team.
We are a student-led group of engineers, business students and creatives working together to design, build and race a fully electric single-seater car at Formula Student UK at Silverstone.
This project is not coursework. It is not a simulation. It is a real race car, built from the ground up by students.
What Is Formula Student?
Formula Student UK is one of Europe’s largest engineering competitions, organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Each year, over 100 universities compete at Silverstone Circuit. Teams must:
- Design a complete electric race car
- Manufacture and assemble every system
- Pass strict safety inspections
- Compete in acceleration, endurance and efficiency events
- Present a professional business case
This competition is widely recognised by motorsport and automotive companies as a benchmark for future engineers.
Why This Matters
We are not just building a car. We are building:
- Hands-on engineering experience
- Electric vehicle innovation
- Sustainable material research
- Leadership and professional skills
- A long-term electric motorsport legacy at Exeter
Our team includes students from multiple disciplines and international backgrounds. Around one third of our leadership positions are held by women, well above the UK engineering average.
We are building something bigger than racing. We are building opportunity.
Our Engineering Vision
XElectric focuses on:
- High-performance electric powertrain systems
- Battery safety and energy management
- Sustainable composite materials such as hemp and flax
- Full system integration and validation
- Professional project governance
We are exploring environmentally responsible materials while maintaining performance standards required at the competition level.
Every component is designed, analysed and tested by students.Where Your Donation Goes
Building an electric race car is expensive. Your support directly funds:
- Battery cells and high-voltage components
- Inverters, motors and control systems
- Carbon fibre and sustainable composite materials
- CNC machining and manufacturing costs
- Safety equipment and compliance testing
- Transport and competition entry at Silverstone
Why We Need You
As a first-year electric team, we are establishing our foundations. We are building safely, responsibly and with long-term ambition.
Corporate sponsors support us, but crowdfunding allows:
- Friends and family to be part of our journey
- Alumni to support the next generation
- Supporters of sustainable engineering to contribute
- Motorsport enthusiasts to invest in future talent
This is a community effort.
Be Part of the Story
If you donate, you are not just giving money.
You are:
- Supporting future engineers
- Investing in electric innovation
- Backing sustainability in motorsport
- Helping students gain real-world experience
Even small donations make a measurable difference.
Follow Our Journey
Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok: @XElectric.FS
We will share build progress, testing updates and competition highlights throughout the year.
Help Us Succeed
Crowdfunding is about momentum.
If you cannot donate, please:
- Share this page
- Tag friends
- Spread the word
Together, we can take Exeter electric!
