Building Electric Racing Cars
Year 3 Design Technology Moving Electrical Vehicles From Pitstops to Prototypes
Formula E Racing and Pitstops
Electric cars race in Formula E championships No fuel needed - just electricity! Quick battery swaps instead of refueling Silent racing - much quieter than petrol cars Drivers wear special helmets and safety gear
Who Are We Designing For?
Think about your racing car: Who will drive it? Where will it race? What makes it special? How fast should it go?
Design Criteria - What Makes a Great Racing Car?
Fast and lightweight Strong chassis that won't break Good steering and control Safe for the driver Efficient use of battery power Eye-catching design
Basic Electric Car Wiring Diagram
Label the Racing Car Parts
Work with a partner Look at the toy car carefully Find and label these parts: Motor, Wheels, Axle, Chassis, Battery
Essential Tools for Car Building
Screwdriver for assembly Wire strippers for connections Small pliers for gripping Measuring ruler for precision Safety goggles for protection Craft knife for cutting (teacher only)
Investigating Real Electric Vehicles
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Testing Strength and Joining Wood
Test different materials for strength Wood joints: glue, screws, dowels Measure how much weight materials can hold Compare balsa wood vs pine vs cardboard Choose the strongest option for our chassis
Ready to Build!
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Now let's create amazing electric racing cars! Remember: Design, Test, Improve, Repeat