QEV-1
Read more about our 2014 – 2018 competition car, QEV-1, its specifications and results.
After three years of work, QUT Motorsport debuted their first electric car at the 2016 FSAE-A competition. The car features an all-wheel drive system (A first for an Australian team) with custom build motor controllers. Each motor is fitted to a custom designed, in-hub gearbox with a 4.5:1 reduction ratio.
Unfortunately, QUT Motorsport were unable to get the innovative drivetrain system up and running in time to compete in the dynamic events of the competition. QUT Motorsport did however compete in the cost report, business presentation and design judging categories. Whilst it was disappointing to be watching from the sidelines during the competition, the team learnt a great deal from their time in Melbourne
SPECIFICATIONS AND RESULTS
Motors
Wheel Base
Track Width
Weight
Drivetrain
Chassis
Suspension
Wheels
4x Plettenberg Nova 15/4S
1530mm
1150mm Front | 1050mm Rear
210KG
In-Hub, Single Stage Reduction Planetary Gearbox
Folded Aluminium Honeycomb
Double A-Arm Wish Bones with Direct Acting Dampers
10″ Hoosier
RESULTS - FSAE-A 2016
Overall
Design
Business Case
Cost
Skid Pad
Acceleration
Autocross
Endurance
28th
23rd
26th
28th
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A