Powertrain and drivetrain
Four driven wheels need motors, gearboxes, and the cooling to keep them in range.
Precision gearsBearingsCooling jacketsFunding
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Penn Electric Racing is 120 students who build a formula-style car from the ground up each year. See what our partners get
Penn Electric Racing · University of Pennsylvania
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Who we are, what you get, what it costs, what we need, and how to start.
- 1.Who we arePenn’s Formula SAE Electric team120 students who design, build, and race an electric car every year.Our results ↓
- 2.What you getTalent, visibility, and a test bedRecruiting access, your logo on the car, and engineers who push your product hard.Benefits by goal ↓
- 3.What it costsAny amountTier 1 starts at $10,000 and Tier 2 at $2,000. Parts, services, and software help just as much.See tiers ↓
- 4.What we needFunding for the 4WD buildPlus machining, PCBs, composites, test time, and engineering software.Full list ↓
- 5.How to startSend us one emailWe’ll set up a short call and shape the partnership around what your team wants.Email the team ↗
15th of 108 teams, FSAE EV 2026
1st Business presentation
2.65s 0-60 mph
44 trophies
Our current partners
53 companies and Penn programs back the team today.
Proven at competition.
FSAE Electric scores teams on track and in front of industry judges for design, cost, and business. In 2026 we took home three first-place awards.
15th
Overall out of 108 teams at FSAE EV 2026, Michigan International Speedway.
- 1stBusiness Presentation
- 1stGM Excellence in Technical Innovation
- 1stCummins Sustainable Power & Performance
- 6thDesign, as a finalist
44
Trophies won by the team.
2.65s
0 to 60 mph, in a car students designed and built.
500+
Miles of testing on our cars.
REV12 brings four-wheel drive back.
New hardware
Driving all four wheels means more motors, more gearing, and a heavier load on the battery and cooling.
Deeper control software
Torque has to be split across four wheels in real time. That takes new controls work and far more testing.
Tighter execution
Every subsystem has to land on schedule. It raises the bar for the car and for how the team works.
Partners who join now are tied to the launch of our first 4WD car since 2019. This is the year to get in early.
Timeline
The road to REV12.
2014 / 2027- 2014
REV0
Our first Formula Electric car.
- 2016
REV2
2nd at Lincoln.
- 2017
REV3
1st at Lincoln and 1st at North.
- 2019
REV5
North America's first four-wheel-drive car to place at competition. 3rd at Lincoln.
- 2022
REV7
2nd at FSAE Virtual.
- 2023
REV8
4th in Skidpad, 6th in Autocross.
- 2025
REVX
Finalist in every static event.
- 2026
REV11
1st Business, 1st GM Innovation, 1st Cummins, 6th in Design.
- 2027
REV12
Four-wheel drive returns. Your name could be on it.
2014 → 2027
What do you want from a partnership?
Pick what matters to your team. Every partner gets the basics, and we build the rest around your goal.
Meet engineers who have already shipped.
Our members design, build, and debug a race car under deadline. They show up to the job knowing how.
- Access to our resume bookTier 1
- Private recruiting events and meetups with Penn Engineering students
- Invitations to our workshops and to competitionTier 1
- Host a panel, workshop, or site visit for the team
Put your logo where engineers look.
More than 100 FSAE teams and thousands of attendees see the car at competition, plus everyone who follows us online.
- Your logo on the car, our website, and team shirts, sized by tierAny tier
- An invitation to the REV12 unveilingAny tier
- A dedicated social media post about your partnershipTier 1-2
- A custom F1-style team shirt with your logoTier 1
See your product at 70 mph.
We don't just pitch ideas. We test them at race pace, then tell you what held up and what didn't.
- Your parts, tools, or software used on a competition car
- Direct feedback from the engineers who used it
- Photos, video, and posters of your product on the car for your own channels
Back clean energy and the next engineers.
Your support reaches past the car into outreach the team runs across Philadelphia.
- Support for Penn Climate Week and clean-energy outreach
- STEM programs in Philadelphia schools
- Hands-on training for students who are new to engineering
Where support goes
What REV12 needs.
Cash funds the build. Parts, machine time, and software cut what it costs. Here is where each kind of help lands on the car.
Electronics and battery
Custom boards, harnessing, and the high-voltage pack.
PCBsConnectorsCellsSensors
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Chassis and composites
Carbon bodywork, aero, and the frame that holds it together.
Carbon fiberCore materialResin
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Manufacturing
The parts we can't make in our own shop, made right the first time.
CNC machiningWire EDMWaterjet and laserAnodizing
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Software and simulation
CAD, simulation, and controls tools for every subsystem.
CAD and CAMFEA and CFDControls tools
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Testing and safety
Track days, tires, and driver gear so we can find problems before competition does.
TiresTrack timeDriver gearTravel
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Have something else to offer? Tools, training, and mentorship all help.
Get in touch
Pick a level. Every amount helps.
Whether it's $50 or $50,000, your support goes straight into the car and the people building it.
$10,000+
For companies hiring engineers who want the full partnership.
- Largest logo placement on the car
- Logo on our website and team shirts
- Invitation to the REV12 unveiling
- Dedicated social media post
- Access to our resume book
- Invitations to workshops and competition
- Custom F1-style shirt with your logo
Tier 1 partners
$2,000+
For brands that want visibility with engineers and race fans.
- Logo on the car
- Logo on our website and team shirts
- Invitation to the REV12 unveiling
- Dedicated social media post
Tier 2 partners
under$2,000
For local businesses, alumni, and anyone who wants to help.
- Logo on the car
- Logo on our website and team shirts
- Invitation to the REV12 unveiling
Tier 3 partners
Not a cash sponsor? Discounts, donated parts, machine time, software licenses, and training all count. Logo size on the car scales by tier. Custom partnerships are welcome too.
120 students.13 carsand counting.
The team
Mechanical, electrical, software, and operations members, all building out of Penn’s Towne Building.
Michigan International SpeedwayIs our gift tax-deductible?
Cash gifts are made to the University of Pennsylvania for Penn Electric Racing, and Penn issues the receipt. Tell us what your finance team needs and we'll get you the paperwork.
Can we give parts, services, or software instead of cash?
Yes. Many of our partners support us with discounts, materials, machine time, or software licenses. See what REV12 needs to find where your help fits.
How do we send a payment or ship parts?
Email us and we'll send payment instructions. Parts can ship to Penn Electric Racing, 229 Towne Building, 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
When do we need to commit for our logo to make the car?
Logos go on the car before the REV12 unveiling, so earlier is better. Reach out now and we'll confirm the current deadline and size your placement.
Can we recruit from the team or host an event?
Yes. Tier 1 partners get resume book access and invitations to workshops and competition. Any partner can host a panel, workshop, or site visit with us.
Who will we work with?
A member of our business team is your point of contact all season. We also connect you with the subsystem that uses your support, so you hear from the engineers directly.
Let's build REV12 together.
Send one email to the address below. We'll set up a short call and send a proposal built around your goals.
