Chalmers Solar Team has competed in the race before, but for the 2025 edition, the team has taken a big leap forward. The new car, Arvaker, is significantly larger than its predecessor, Allsvin – thanks in part to new race regulations allowing for larger solar panel areas. Despite its size, the car is also more aerodynamically efficient, according to the team’s own simulations.
After a year of dedicated engineering and innovation, the Chalmers Solar Team is set to compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025, taking place August 24–31 across the Australian outback. Recognized as one of the world’s most demanding endurance events for solar-powered vehicles, the race spans 3,000 kilometers — from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south — powered solely by the sun. (....)