University of Exeter Formula Student EV Team

X/Electric

Exeter's electric Formula Student car.

Built by students. Backed by sponsors. Headed for Silverstone.

Countdown to Silverstone 18 July 2026
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Team Members
50
Campaign
2026
Powertrain
100% EV
Base
Exeter, UK

Engineering

Introducing the XE01

Our first step toward redefining EVs in Formula Student.

FS26 campaign

Student-built EV.

Designed for Silverstone.

Built in Exeter.

The team

Students building like a race programme.

Design. Manufacture. Test. Compete.

Team structure

One car. Four disciplines.

Mechanical Packaging, structures, reliability
Electrical EV architecture and safety
Software Controls, data, tooling
Business Sponsorship, logistics, delivery

Built for the workshop. Presented for Silverstone.

Engineering proof

Show the work.

Real parts. Real packaging. Real progress.

XElectric students learning and working together inside the car chassis

People first

Learning to work around a car properly.

XE01 gives students real experience in fit, packaging, teamwork, and the standards expected around a professional race car.

Machined XElectric differential plate component

Component detail

Parts with purpose.

Designed, machined, checked.

XElectric students visiting Exeter College engineering facilities

Workshop context

People, tools, deadline.

The build happens in real rooms.

Leadership Team

Campaign leads.

Strategy, engineering, operations.

Alex, Principal

Principal

Alex

Strategy & leadership

Vedaant, Technical Director

Technical Director

Vedaant

Engineering delivery

Rose, Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Rose

Business & operations

Current partners

Backed by partners we are proud to represent.

Every sponsor helps move the XE01 from concept to competition.

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Support that shows up on the car, in the workshop, and at Silverstone.

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Relationships we want future sponsors, students, and visitors to notice.

Sponsor spotlight

Partners are part of the story, not just a logo wall.

Click any partner card to see how they support the XE01 campaign.

Become part of the build

Start a sponsor conversation

Back the build.

Funding, parts, services, mentoring, introductions.

Location

University of Exeter
Exeter, UK

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