Team Details

Established 2004, Elefant Racing e.V. ventured to electric racing in 2011. We marked 2019 with two substantial achievements - pioneering autonomous driving capabilities and rolling out the first generation of our self-developed electric motors. By 2024, we install our fourth-generation electric motors, which were improved for weight reduction. The main aim of our club is to offer engineers a practical outlet for the theoretical aspects of their studies, thereby enhancing their learning journey.

Founded in 2004, our team Elefant Racing from the University of Bayreuth is one of the oldest Formula Student Teams in Germany. In 2011 we changed from CV to EV; since 2019 we are using 4WD and since 2020 our team also competes in driverless competitions. We are proud to present our brand new car - theFR22 Thor. The FR22 features a fully integrated DV system, a highly improved torque vectoring and traction control systems. We are looking forward to exciting days at FSG 2022.

Founded in 2004, the Elefant Racing Team from the university of Bayreuth is one of the oldest Formula Student Teams in Germany. In 2011 we changed from combustion to electric driven vehicles and 2019 to all-wheel-driven ones. We are proud to present our brand new car - the FR20 Ragnarök. The FR20 features a fully redesigned aerodynamics package, a highly improved torque vectoring and traction control systems. We are looking forward to exciting days at FSG 2021.

This year might just seem like one more of a decade of participating at the FSG. But right after our change to electric, it is one of the most exciting ones. This year we’re going big – we’re happy to present the FR19 Loki, our first four-wheel-driven racecar. Therefore, many concepts had to be improved and we found new ways to take it to a whole new level. With the great support of our sponsors and the University of Bayreuth, we’re glad to exceed all hopes and coming back stronger…

Elefant Racing e.V. was founded in spring 2004 at the University of Bayreuth. Since 2010/11 we develop electrically powered vehicles. For our latest race car, the “FR17 Wotan”, we focused on weight reduction of the chassis. Furthermore, our car features a self-developed and programmed battery management system. For further information, or to just to have a good time with us, you are very welcome to visit our pit.

Elefant Racing e.V. was founded in spring 2004 at the University of Bayreuth. Since 2010/11 we develop electrically powered vehicles. For our latest race car, the “FR16 Parsifal”, we focused on weight reduction of the chassis. Furthermore, our car features a self-developed and programmed battery management system. For further information, or to just to have a good time with us, you are very welcome to visit our pit.

Elefant Racing e.V. was founded in spring 2004 at the University of Bayreuth. Since 2010/11 we develop electrically powered vehicles. For our latest race car, the “FR15 Valkyrie”, we focused on weight reduction of the chasis. Therefore we switched from a steel tube space frame to a full CFRP monocoque. Furthermore, our car features a self-developed and programmed battery management system. For further information, or to just to have a good time with us, you are very welcome to visit our pit.

Elefant Racing e.V. was founded in spring 2004 at the University of Bayreuth. Since season 2010/11 we develop electrically powered vehicles. For our latest race car, the “FR14 Norsu”, we focused on weight reduction of the vehicle dynamic units. Therefore we switched from 13’’ to 10” wheels and developed a 10’’ hybrid CFRP-Aluminum wheel. Furthermore, our car features a self-developed and programmed electronic control unit. For further information, you are welcome to visit our pit.

In spring 2004 a small group of students, at the University of Bayreuth, founded “Elefant Racing e.V.”. The name is derived from the Faculty of Applied Sciences, abbreviation FAN, which shares its letter string with the clever and powerful animal. Starting into season 2010/11 we decided to break with our tradition of building combustion cars and developed our first electrically powered vehicle. With the “FR13 Cyrano”, our third high performance electric race car, the main attention was directed at weight reduction of the electrical power train. Furthermore, our car features an innovative driver interface based on a smart phone. It supplies the driver with real-time information about the car via display and computer-generated audio feedback. Additionally we designed a cable-based steering system, to achieve a more direct feedback, by eliminating the steeringplay. For further information or just to have a good time, you are very welcome to visit our pit.

In spring 2004 a small group of engineering students at University of Bayreuth's then youngest faculty founded Elefant Racing. The name is derived from the Faculty of Applied Sciences' abreviation FAN which shares its letter string with the clever and powerful animal. Starting into season 2010/11 we decided to brake with our tradition of building monocoque combustion cars. With the FR12 Vilja the follower of the FR11, we hold on to this strategy and developed our second high performance racing car completely electric powered. Based on the special characteristics of electric engines – especially a thrilling high torque through the whole rpm range - the FR12 offers an absolute new racing experience compared to conventional combustion engines. Up to 30 minutes enthralling racing experience are provided by 950 LiFePO4 accumulator cells with a capacity of 7.6 kWh.

In spring 2004 a small group of engineering students at University of Bayreuth's then youngest faculty founded Elefant Racing. The name is derived from the Faculty of Applied Sciences' abreviation FAN which shares its letter string with the clever and powerful animal.Starting into season 2010/11 we decided to brake with our tradition of building monocoque combustion cars. With the FR11 Cocoon we developed a high performance lightweight racing car completely electric powered. Based on the special characteristics of electric engines – especially a thrilling high torque through the whole rpm range - the FR11 offers an absolute new racing experience compared to conventional combustion engines.Up to 30 minutes enthralling racing experience are provided by 950 LiFePO4 accumulator cells with a capacity of 7.2 kWh.