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TERA TU Graz

TERA TU Graz, an interdisciplinary team of students, has dedicated itself to the development of energy-efficient vehicle technologies. Since its foundation in 2009, the organisation has been pursuing the ambitious goal of building the most energy-efficient vehicle in the world. The focus is on the development of lightweight construction concepts and electric drives. In recent years, the team has achieved impressive successes, particularly with the Fennek project at the Shell Eco Marathon, where it won the world championship title in 2011 and 2014.

 

The world is changing fast, and probably even more so today. The smartphone has changed our lives radically, the electric vehicle is on the rise and our energy production is becoming greener. Indeed, the times in which we are living are tremendously thrilling. With our slogan: We build the future, we from TERA TU Graz wish to shape the future actively. Besides building energy-efficient vehicles and participating in the Moto Student Competition, our aim is to train our members in the best possible way.

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Current Challenge: MotoStudent

The TERA team from TU Graz is taking part in the prestigious international MotoStudent competition, which takes place every two years at the famous MotorLand Aragón racetrack in Spain. In October 2025, our self-developed and constructed electric motorbike will compete against teams from all over the world. The aim of the competition is to promote innovative technologies and sustainable mobility solutions. We will go through the entire development process - from design and production through to testing on the race track. In addition to the actual race, the technical innovation, design and economic feasibility of our vehicle are also assessed. The MotoStudent competition offers us as students the unique opportunity to put our theoretical knowledge into practice and compete with the best young engineers in the world.

 

Services for Students

  • A learning platform for students
  • Application of learned material from the concept to testing
  • Good contacts to industrial partners
  • Take part in international competitions
  • Take part in shows and events such as the Messe Graz
  • Opportunities for bachelor's and master's thesis

Jointly thinking about tomorrow and putting the most energy-efficient cars possible on the road - the vision of TERA TU Graz.

TERA – Building electric cars

Achievements

  • 2019: 9th place at the Shell Eco-Marathon in Weybridge, England
  • 2019: Energy Globe Styria Award 2019 in the category Research (Forschung), awarded by Land Steiermark and Energie Steiermark AG
  • World Champion at the Shell Eco Marathon 2011 and 2014

Interested?

All students who are enthusiastic about the projects of TERA TU Graz are very welcome!  
Find out more about recruiting events and other activities of TERA TU Graz on facebook.