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

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

Overall

Design

Business Case

Cost

Skid Pad

Acceleration

Autocross

Endurance

28th

23rd

26th

28th

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