Event Classes
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge seeks to inspire some of the brightest young people on the planet to address the imperatives of sustainable transport
Primarily a design competition, this biennial event drives the development of energy-efficient vehicles as part of the global challenge to decarbonise mobility. The event features three classes that represent the diversity of energy efficient vehicles and their differing design philosophies.
Challenger Class
The Challenger Class is born of the original concept: Build a car capable of driving from Darwin to Adelaide on the silent power of nature. It is an extreme endurance challenge where the secrets of success will include efficiency, reliability and attention to detail.
Cruiser Class
The Cruiser competition was created to encourage ‘green to the mainstream’ concept cars kitted out with innovative, sustainable, and potentially practical features that could find their way into real-world design.
Explorer Class
The challenging road to decarbonisation involves a range of integrated pathways and solutions including battery electrification, solar, wind, synthetic fuels, and green hydrogen. The Explorer Class will give the BWSC an even broader platform to showcase prospective ideas, technology, and renewables.
