# EPFL Racing Team ### **The Road to Formula Student: EPFL Racing Team** [The Road to Formula Student: EPFL Racing Team](/media/14740) [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At9mUP9U0n4 19 minutes ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At9mUP9U0n4) ## **Motorsports meets sustainability: EPFL’s Formula Student journey** Driving innovation with sustainability in mind, the Swiss EPFL Racing Team leverages the power of the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform to design the next generation of electric racing cars. Each year, they compete in the prestigious Formula Student competition against top universities from around the world. ## What is Formula Student? Founded forty one years ago by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Formula Student opens the door to engineering students around the world to conceptualize and build an electric race car to compete with other universities in world-wide competitions. Moreover it gives students the opportunity to prove their technical abilities already acquired in class regarding the design and manufacture of a prototype race car. The performance of the competing vehicles is tested in both Static and Dynamic Events. ## EPFL Formula highlight picture [![EPFL Formula hihglight picture > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-formula-illustration1.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-formula-illustration1.jpg) ## EPFL Formula highlight picture 2 [![EPFL Formula hihglight picture 2 > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-formula-illustration2.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-formula-illustration2.jpg) ## EPFL Formula highlight picture 3 [![EPFL Formula highlight picture 3 > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-formula-illustration3.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-formula-illustration3.jpg) ## EPFL Team illustration [![EPFL Team illustration > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-team-illustration3.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-team-illustration3.jpg) ## EPFL Team illustration 2 [![EPFL Team illustration 2 > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-team-illustration4.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-team-illustration4.jpg) ## Meet the EPFL Racing Team The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is a public research university located in Lausanne (Switzerland) and is one of the most renowned universities in this field. EPFL Racing Team is taking part in various Formula Student competitions around Europe, in which they compete against other universities since 2017. Dassault Systèmes is one of their sponsors, supporting this exceptional student team with software solutions such as CATIA and, more recently, the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. When our collaboration began in 2021, the team numbered 70; by the 2024 rollout, it has grown to 100 talented engineering and data science students, all working toward a brilliant future. These tools help them design, engineer, and build a highly competitive race car. ## Achieving high performance and sustainability Sponsored by Dassault Systèmes, the EPFL Racing Team uses the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform to design and engineer all aspects of its racing cars. Today, it’s also taking advantage of the platform to support its sustainability vision, using the dedicated Sustainable Innovation Intelligence solution to carry out an in-depth [lifecycle assessment (LCA)](/edu/education/academics/solutions/3dexperience/design-engineering/eco-design "Eco-Design Engineering for Education") of its competing vehicle. By integrating LCA data into the 3D vehicle model on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform, the EPFL Racing Team aims to empower every designer, engineer, logistics expert and business planner to positively influence their organization’s overall environmental footprint. They can collaborate seamlessly on the platform and see the impact of their decisions in a really visual way. Discover in details [**how the EPFL Racing Team integrates LCA to achieve high performance.**](/insights/customer-stories/epfl-racing-team-lifecycle-assessment "EPFL Racing Team") ## EPFL 3DEXPERIENCE Formula illustration [![EPFL 3DEXPERIENCE Formula illustration > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-3dexperience-illustration5.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/epfl-3dexperience-illustration5.jpg) [![EPFL - LCA > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-05/lca2.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-05/lca2.jpg) ## **Students, start your engines! Join the Formula Competition and get the** 3D**EXPERIENCE! 🏁** The **3D**EXPERIENCE is THE solution on the Cloud, bringing together CATIA, SIMULIA and SOLIDWORKS all in one place! Assemble your team and join the Formula Student Competition. We’ll take care of you by providing best-in-class solutions, training materials, and a dedicated support community for all participating teams and students. Ready to participate? The **3D**EXPERIENCE platform: your gateway to achieving your goals! ## **In Pole Position with the EPFL Racing Team: Experience the Thrill with Our Exclusive Video Series!** ### **Teaser video** [Edu - EPFL Teaser video](/media/21032) [ https://youtu.be/-P3g3d2oJfg 40 seconds ](https://youtu.be/-P3g3d2oJfg) ### **Episode 1** In the first episode, you will learn about the team's organization, recent accomplishments, and ambitions for the upcoming racing season. You will meet some board members who were interviewed. [Edu - EPFL video episode 1](/media/21033) [ https://youtu.be/GeDZLM\_n\_bY 2 minutes ](https://youtu.be/GeDZLM_n_bY) ### **Episode 2** The second episode is on car manufacturing, aerodynamics, and technical data. Several division heads discuss the issues they confront on a daily basis and how they deal with them. [Edu - EPFL video episode 2](/media/21034) [ https://youtu.be/3ZxViisTS\_k 2 minutes ](https://youtu.be/3ZxViisTS_k) ### **Episode 3** The final episode is devoted to the relationship between 3DS and the EPFL Racing Team. Members of the team demonstrate how the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform benefits their work and how they use it. [Edu - EPFL video episode 3](/media/21035) [ https://youtu.be/Ct1YWh67qrs 2 minutes ](https://youtu.be/Ct1YWh67qrs) ## Focus on EPFL Racing Team EPFL Racing Team is a Formula Student team founded by students in 2017. Each year, the team designs and develops an electric racing car. These vehicles are then taken to various competitions around Europe and compete against other universities in engineering and business events. **For more information:** ![EPFL-Logo-Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-07/epfl-logo-white.png) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/epflracingteam/) [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epfl-racing-team/) [ Youtube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3HGH5KHRZCsHpGTzCGSOA) ## **Teachers: Drive Formula Student Innovation with** PBL Discover how Project-Based Learning (PBL) with the **3D**EXPERIENCE CATIA package can help you empower your students to excel in international competitions like Formula Student. Equip them with industry-grade design, engineering, and collaboration tools to turn innovative ideas into winning projects. [Project-Based Learning and Collaboration visual](/media/21254) [ Get Started with PBL Today ](/edu/education/academics/3dexperience/catia-package/project-based-learning) ## **Ready to challenge yourself?** Discover all the other available challenges and compete at a worldwide level! [Edu Challenges visual card](/media/21221) [ Find new challenges ](/edu/education/students/challenges) ![EPFL Racing Team hero banner > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-06/edu-student-champion-epflracingteam-1920x622.jpg) [ Discover the full story ](/insights/customer-stories/epfl-racing-team-lifecycle-assessment) Stories The Road to Formula Student Worldwide Competition