Team Details

Formula Electric Belgium

University KU Leuven - Group T Campus
BE Leuven KU short 741
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LocationLeuven, Belgium
Homepagehttps://formulaelectric.be/
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Team Description

Formula Electric Belgium is a team of engineering students from KU Leuven and Thomas More, which builds a 'Formula-like' electric race car every year. We do this to give innovation a boost and enable future engineers to work with the technology of tomorrow. The car consists of 1370 fully self-designed parts, with the end result being a very powerful car. The students take part in the Formula Student competition, where they defend the Belgian tricolor against teams from all over the world. In addition to designing, building and racing their latest car, the team tries to sensitize society about green electrical energy while also inspiring the youth by giving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sessions.


Event Profile

Past Events

Car 22 – 2025
2025
Car #22
Info
Formula Electric Belgium is proud to present the TMC Falcon, the 11th car developed by our team. It was built by a group of 60 motivated (engineering) students. This year, we focused primarily on quality and reliability, ensuring the car has been thoroughly tested. Following last year's milestone, our first participation in a driverless competition, we are committed to continuing this progress and further developing our autonomous capabilities.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Reliability Quality
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Sandwich laminate single piece monocoque
Material Pre impregnated carbon fibre, UD and twill weave. Aluminium honeycomb and balsa.
Overall Length (mm) 2860
Overall Width (mm) 1465
Overall Height (mm) 1196
Wheelbase (mm) 1535
Track Front (mm) 1250
Track Rear (mm) 1200
Weight Front (kg) 128
Weight Rear (kg) 164
Suspension Double wishbone pushrod, longitudinally mounted spring-damper with semi-active control.
Tyres 16.0X7.5-10, Hoosier R20 / 16.0X7.5-10, Hoosier R20
Wheels 7.0x10, 43.5mm offset, 2 pc Carbon / 7.0x10, 43.5mm offset, 2 pc Carbon
Drive Type 4WD with in-wheel electric motors
Cooling side mounted twin radiator setup with 119mm electric fans for motor and drive cooling.
Brake System 4-Disc system, self developed rotors with 192 mm diam., adj. brake bake balance
Electronics Complete wiring harness redesign, optimized sensor integration and data acquisition.
Powertrain
Number of Motors 4
Motor Location FR, FL, RR, RL
Max Motor Power 35 kW
Motor Type PMSM
Max Motor RPM 20000
Motor Controller Lenze MOBILE DCU 30/30
Max System Voltage (V) 600V
Electrode Materials Polymer Li-Ion (LiCoO2)
Accumulator Capacity 6,84kWh
Transmission Ratio Primary 1:11,36
Driverless System
Processing Units Raspberry Pi 5 & Intel Core i9-12900H
Processing Units Power (W) 200
Cameras no camera's
Radar Sensors no radar sensors
LiDAR Sensors OUSTER OS1-128 Lidar: 200m of range, 360° angle, 20Hz frequency
Other Sensors IMU integrated in LIDAR
DV System Highlights Use of separate PC to run driverless system.
Machine learning model to determine the color of the cones in combination of layering multiple lidar scans (multiscan) to improve cone detection vision from 8 meters up to 20 meters now.
Car 22 – 2024
2024
Car #22
Info
Formula Electric Belgium is a team of 50 engineering students from KU Leuven and Thomas More from different backgrounds, making it a multi-regional and interdisciplinary team. Our newest car, Comet, is our first ever driverless competition car and marks the tenth anniversary of our team. The suspension features semi-active controls and a hydraulic anti-roll bar. This year is the first year for the team to use an outrunner gearbox design housed in 10 inch custom carbon rims.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Driverless Reliability Weight Ecological
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Carbon and aluminium honeycomb core sandwich laminate, single piece monocoque
Material Pre impregnated carbon fibre, unidirectional and twill weave with aluminium honeycomb
Overall Length (mm) 2884
Overall Width (mm) 1441
Overall Height (mm) 1195
Wheelbase (mm) 1535
Track Front (mm) 1250
Track Rear (mm) 1200
Weight Front (kg) 145
Weight Rear (kg) 145
Suspension Double wishbone with pushrod, longitudinally mounted spring-damper combination
Tyres 16.0X7.5-10, Hoosier R20 / 16.0X7.5-10, Hoosier R20
Wheels 7.0x10 43.5mm offset, 2pc carbon rim / 7.0x10 43.5mm offset, 2pc carbon rim
Drive Type Compound epicyclic gearbox
Differential Electronic differential (torque vectoring)
Cooling Rear mounted 850cc Mini radiator and 254mm electric fan and 2 x DC centrifugal fan battery cooling
Brake System 4-Disk system, self developed rotors with 198mm diam., adj. brake balance, OEM calipers
Electronics Live 4G/WiFi telemetry, dashboard & screen implementing customizable buttons
Powertrain
Number of Motors 4
Motor Location In each wheel
Max Motor Power 35kW
Motor Type Fischer /TI085-052-070-04B7S-07S04BE2
Max Motor RPM 20000
Motor Controller Lenze MOBILE DCU
Max System Voltage (V) 600
Electrode Materials Polymor Li-Ion ( LiCoO2)
Accumulator Capacity 7.114kWh
Transmission Ratio Primary 1:11.36
Transmission Ratio Secondary /
Driverless System
Processing Units ECU: Digi ConnectCore 8X SBC Pro, PC: Intel Core i9-12900H
Processing Units FLOPS 1200
Processing Units Power (W) 179.93
Cameras /
Radar Sensors /
LiDAR Sensors 1 sensor, 300m range, 45°opening angle, Ouster OS1 first gen
Other Sensors /
DV System Highlights The driverless system is completely new, so the focus of this year was a simple and reliable system on which the coming years can build and improve upon. This has been implemented both in code and hardware. To simplify the code, a custom trackbuilding algorithm is designed.
The hardware was also designed with a focus on robustness.
Car 122 – 2019
2019
Car #122
Info
Formula Electric Belgium is a team of 40 engineering students from KU Leuven and Thomas More from different backgrounds, making it a multi-regional and interdisciplinary team. The newest car the Umicore Eclipse is their third 4WD car.It features a self-build ECU, telemetry, dashboard and integrated push-to-talk. The suspension features a decoupled pitch and roll control utilizing only two dampers per axle. The single-piece monocoque is constructed with unidirectional carbon fibre.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Single Piece Monocoque Artificial Intelligence Custom ECU 4-wheel drive Data driven Umicore Eclipse
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Single piece monocoque structure
Material woven prepreg carbon fiber with aluminium honeycomb core
Overall Length (mm) 2930
Overall Width (mm) 1425
Overall Height (mm) 1160
Wheelbase (mm) 1535
Track Front (mm) 1200
Track Rear (mm) 1150
Weight Front (kg) 123
Weight Rear (kg) 145
Suspension Unequal Double wishbone, Push-rod, decoupled vehicle modes
Tyres 205/470 R13 - Continental
Wheels 7x13 - 1 inch offset - 2-piece construction - milled aluminium - Keizer Wheels
Drive Type Compound epicyclic gearbox
Differential Electronic differential (torque vectoring)
Cooling Side panel mounted radiators. Cooling jacket for motors and cooling plate for drives.
Brake System 4-Disk system, self developed rotors with 190 mm diameter, adjustable brake balance, AP ca
Electronics Self developed ECU, Torque vectoring, push-to-talk, self designed telemetry with zigbee
Powertrain
Number of Motors 4
Motor Location In-Wheel
Max Motor Power 37kW
Motor Type Permanent magnet synchronous motors
Max Motor RPM 20.000
Motor Controller AMK-KW26-S5-FSE-4Q 2
Max System Voltage (V) 600
Electrode Materials Lithium-Ion / LiCoO2
Accumulator Capacity 5,5kWh
Transmission Ratio Primary 15.12
Car 22 – 2016
2016
Car #22
Info
Formula Electric Belgium is a team of 37 engineering students from KU Leuven and Thomas More, making it a multi-regional team. It's focus is on optimization and reliability. A 3D printed batterycase reduces weight and improves ease of assembly, while an optimized aerodynamic package generates more downforce. Reliability is achieved through self-designed motors, a new ECU with upgraded software and a predesigned cable loom. The car also features a single piece monocoque for the first time
Engineering Design Priorities:
Reliability Optimization Functionality Single Piece Monocoque Drag Reduction System Self Designed Motors
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Single piece monocoque structure
Material woven prepreg carbon fiber with aluminium honeycomb core
Overall Length (mm) 2910
Overall Width (mm) 1460
Overall Height (mm) 1185
Wheelbase (mm) 1535
Track Front (mm) 1200
Track Rear (mm) 1200
Weight Front (kg) 124
Weight Rear (kg) 149
Suspension Short-Long Arm, Push-Rod actuated, Horizontally oriented springs and dampers, Semi-active damping.
Tyres 18 x 7,5-10 R25B Hoosier
Wheels 7,5
Drive Type Planetary gearbox
Differential Electronic differential
Cooling twin side mounted radiators with twin pumps in parallel circuits per motor.
Brake System 4 hub mounted steel alloy rotors with 190mm diameter, adjustable brake balance, AP racing calipers.
Electronics Self designed cable loom, dSpace ECU, DRS, Torque Vectoring, Self designed telemetry system.
Powertrain
Number of Motors 2
Motor Location Rear Right, Rear Left
Max Motor Power 2x 60kW
Motor Type PMSM, Self Designed, Brusa KERS Active Parts
Max Motor RPM 24000
Motor Controller Brusa DMC514
Max System Voltage (V) 400V
Electrode Materials LCO - graphite
Accumulator Capacity 6,6kWh
Transmission Ratio Primary 10,364
Transmission Ratio Secondary n/a
Car 20 – 2015
2015
Car #20
Info
Formula Electric Belgium is the one and only Formula Student team in Belgium. These two teams are merged now and became one, namely Formula Electric Belgium (FEB). FEB focuses on weight reduction and reliability. Weight reduction throught optimization of every single component. The second Belgium formula student monocoque weighs 30% less than the first one.
Engineering Design Priorities:
Self-built motors CFRP Monocoque Cable loom One team in Belgium
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction CFRP Monocoque
Material Aluminium Honeycomb
Overall Length (mm) 2400
Overall Width (mm) 1480
Overall Height (mm) 1090
Wheelbase (mm) 1525
Track Front (mm) 1200
Track Rear (mm) 1200
Weight Front (kg) 115
Weight Rear (kg) 152
Suspension Short-long arm, push rod / Short-long arm, pull rod
Tyres 18 x 7,5-10 R25B Hoosier
Wheels 7,5
Drive Type Planetary gearbox
Differential Electronic differential
Cooling self made made housing with integrated gearbox and cooling
Brake System 4-Disk system, adjustable brake balance
Electronics Optimized cable loom, Multifunctional dashbaord & steering wheel
Powertrain
Number of Motors 2
Motor Location 2 motors, middle most rea
Max Motor Power 120kW
Motor Type Permanent magnet motor
Max Motor RPM 14000
Motor Controller BRUSA DMC514
Max System Voltage (V) 400V
Electrode Materials Li-ion / LCO
Accumulator Capacity 7.56kWh
Transmission Ratio Primary 10.36
Car 22 – 2014
2014
Car #22
Info
Formula Group T consists of 22 master students in Industrial Engineering Sciences at the University of Leuven, Campus Group T, Belgium. June will be our third car and several improvements have been made to increase the performance, handling and the efficiency. In comparison to last year, there we achieved a 20% weight reduction. Events 2014: FSUK, FSGermany and FSSpain
Engineering Design Priorities:
3D-printing Carbon Fiber Monocoque Lightweight and Compact Aero Self-developed Ergonomics
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Carbon Monocoque
Material 5 layers of woven carbon fibre in alternating 0 and 45 degrees patern with 25mm diab core
Overall Length (mm) 2700
Overall Width (mm) 1390
Overall Height (mm) 1080
Wheelbase (mm) 1525
Track Front (mm) 1200
Track Rear (mm) 1150
Weight Front (kg) 146
Weight Rear (kg) 147
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated vertically oriented spring and damper
Tyres Hoosier slicks 20.5 x 7.0 – 13 R25B, 7 inch Keizer 13 Inch Al/ Mg Rim
Wheels Hoosier slicks 20.5 x 7.0 – 13 R25B, 7 inch Keizer 13 Inch Al/ Mg Rim
Drive Type Epicyclic gear reduction
Differential electronic differential with traction control
Cooling black ice stealth 360 radiator, 3 X 120mm electric fans, Behind the driver located
Brake System 4-Disk system, self developed 220mm diameter, adjustable bias bar, 4 piston dual circuit caliper
Electronics Multifunctional steering wheel, self designed PIC 32 ECU, wiring harness sealed to IP65
Powertrain
Number of Motors 2
Motor Location Rear Right, Rear Left
Max Motor Power 85 kW
Motor Type Enstroj Emrax 207/70kW peak axial flux motor
Max Motor RPM 5000
Motor Controller 2X Bamocar D3
Max System Voltage (V) 598
Electrode Materials Melasta SLPBA542124 Lithium polymer
Accumulator Capacity 5,86 kWh
Transmission Ratio Primary 3,52:1
Transmission Ratio Secondary 3,52:1
Car 58 – 2012
2012
Car #58
Info
Formula Group T was founded in the summer of 2011 and consists of 16 Master students in Engineering. In the car, which is called Areion, the team has implemented three innovative technologies. The first one is the use of state-of-the-art thermoplastic biocomposites. Within an European Research project, the team developed a biocomposite race seat for Areion. This seat will be the demonstrator of this project. Throughout our car, you will notice an intensive use of additive manufacturing for the fabrication of complex, functional and lightweight components, in both plastic and metals. Formula Group T has used this technology for producing the body and several parts of the suspension. Thirdly, the electric drivetrain is a technological masterpiece. Beside the use of a powerful motor we developed a contactor mechanism that can change between “wye-delta” in less than 1/10th of a second while driving. In this way, both maximum performance and optimal efficiency are possible.
Car Specifications
General
Frame Construction Steel tubular spaceframe
Material E235 and E355 steel round tubing with diameter 25mm and wall thicknessess from 0,8 to 2,5 mm
Overall Length (mm) 2890
Overall Width (mm) 1410
Overall Height (mm) 1250
Wheelbase (mm) 1600
Track Front (mm) 1200
Track Rear (mm) 1150
Weight Front (kg) 157
Weight Rear (kg) 191
Suspension Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated horizontally oriented spring and damper. Adj. Rollbar
Tyres Hoosier 20.5 x 7.0-13 R25B
Wheels 7 inch wide, Keizer 7x13 Mag Rim, 2 inch neg. offset
Drive Type Chain drive, 520 type, 66 links
Differential Drexler Limited slip differential Version 1
Cooling Liquid cooled motor and drive/ radiator located in sidepod
Brake System Solid rotor, Cast Iron, hub mounted, 240mm dia. vented; Dual piston 30mm dia., fixed mtg
Electronics Dash mounted torque, batterie status, wheel speed, temperatures, acceleration; Main ECU: Compact RIO
Powertrain
Number of Motors 1
Motor Location Rear left
Max Motor Power 167.5kW
Motor Type EVO Electric AFM-140-3 PM Syn. Axial Flux
Max Motor RPM 5000
Motor Controller SKAI 45
Max System Voltage (V) 498V
Electrode Materials Li[NiCoMn]O2
Accumulator Capacity 8.76kWh
Transmission Ratio Primary 3.4
Transmission Ratio Secondary n/a

FS past achievements due to World Ranking Data Base

Date Event Teams Rank BP CM ED SP DV SP AC DV AC AX EN EF Pe Total
2025.08
84
18.
36.
28.
27.
30.
-
25.
13.
25.
17.
18.
0.00
501.90
2025.08
53
10.
17.
18.
29.
23.
-
14.
-
12.
11.
9.
0.00
539.60
2025.07
44
6.
8.
17.
9.
16.
-
-
-
16.
6.
3.
0.00
501.92
2024.08
79
42.
53.
31.
18.
35.
-
-
-
35.
-
-
0.00
237.63
2024.08
47
24.
44.
16.
18.
18.
-
11.
-
12.
-
-
0.00
259.98
2024.07
31
16.
22.
20.
15.
-
-
13.
-
-
-
-
0.00
231.79
2023.08
29
19.
19.
10.
15.
18.
-
8.
-
14.
-
-
0.00
309.00
2023.08
31
7.
5.
19.
11.
-
-
11.
-
-
6.
5.
0.00
564.16
2023.07
33
20.
23.
18.
7.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-50.00
176.67
2022.08
25
7.
9.
11.
5.
14.
-
6.
-
12.
8.
2.
-30.00
559.90
2022.08
33
15.
15.
31.
9.
18.
-
14.
-
11.
5.
-
0.00
290.64
2022.07
21
17.
18.
17.
16.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
161.43
2021.08
26
23.
15.
23.
14.
20.
-
20.
-
-
-
-
0.00
262.99
2021.08
14
6.
-
2.
2.
5.
-
4.
-
3.
-
-
0.00
289.06
2021.07
28
17.
17.
15.
17.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-5.00
176.97
2019.08
15
8.
8.
10.
6.
8.
-
3.
-
9.
-
-
0.00
369.95
2019.08
38
17.
8.
33.
17.
20.
-
5.
-
19.
-
-
0.00
282.39
2019.07
25
10.
11.
10.
7.
-
-
-
-
10.
-
-
0.00
260.17
2019.07
21
10.
10.
7.
4.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
265.63
2017.08
14
10.
11.
11.
4.
-
-
-
-
7.
8.
-
0.00
297.88
2016.08
29
16.
16.
23.
10.
-
-
11.
-
11.
14.
-
0.00
324.00
2016.08
37
24.
20.
10.
25.
14.
-
11.
-
-
-
-
-20.00
241.59
2016.07
106
57.
44.
61.
15.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
217.00
2015.09
13
4.
3.
3.
2.
10.
-
9.
-
6.
5.
5.
0.00
623.32
2015.08
39
16.
18.
6.
23.
10.
-
7.
-
14.
-
-
0.00
297.40
2015.07
92
38.
49.
40.
7.
-
-
-
-
31.
-
-
0.00
265.10
2014.08
23
15.
10.
13.
11.
11.
-
16.
-
12.
-
5.
0.00
391.08
2014.08
39
23.
11.
30.
20.
-
-
16.
-
17.
-
-
0.00
241.11
2014.07
90
50.
10.
45.
51.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.00
193.60
2013.08
39
28.
33.
35.
28.
15.
-
20.
-
24.
19.
-
0.00
274.57
2013.07
83
41.
32.
23.
28.
36.
-
-
-
34.
58.
-
0.00
302.10
2012.09
17
11.
9.
-
8.
10.
-
2.
-
12.
9.
9.
0.00
322.91
2012.08
32
11.
19.
23.
24.
23.
-
7.
-
14.
8.
8.
0.00
430.03
2012.07
97
52.
83.
11.
25.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-2.00
196.90
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