Greenpower Electric Car Challenge (Goblin / F24 / F24+)

Greenpower uses motorsport to give engineering decisions visible consequences. Teams design, build and race an electric car, with the programme adapted across Formula Goblin, Formula 24 and Formula 24+. Kit cars make the project accessible to younger groups, while older participants can work within regulations to develop more of their own design. The obvious image is speed, but the deeper challenge is dependable performance. A car must be assembled safely, survive repeated running and use limited energy intelligently. Mechanical alignment, mass, rolling resistance, gearing, electrical reliability and driver or team procedures all affect the result. Greenpower says its three categories span ages 9–25, creating a rare pathway from a guided first build to more independent design. CompeteMap sees Greenpower as especially valuable for schools and clubs able to support a physical build over time. It gives students evidence of real fabrication, testing and maintenance rather than a one-day simulation. The trade-off is resources: teams need workshop supervision, transport, race-day organisation and a realistic budget for a kit, tools, consumables and repairs. Before registering, confirm that the adult infrastructure is as strong as the student enthusiasm.