Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa 2025
Silesia Ring, Kamień Śląski, Poland
The Europe and Africa regional competition that season introduced exciting new challenges and unique experiences as it relocated to Poland. Students from across the region came together to test the limits of energy efficiency through spirited competition.
Discover the winners now—scroll to the bottom of the page to see which teams excelled in the competition!
On-Track Awards
1st Place
Cityjoule
Polytech Nantes, France
2nd Place
UMEX CUKUROVA ELECTROMOBILE
Cukurova University, Turkey
3rd Place
DTU Roadrunners
Technical University of Denmark
Off-track Winners
Communications Award sponsored by HAVAS Media Network
The Communications Award highlights the importance of storytelling and outreach, rewarding teams that creatively and effectively communicate their Shell Eco-marathon journey.
Winner: PROMETHEUS ECO RACING NTUA, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Judges’ Remarks: This team stood out for their strategic and inventive communications campaign, combining traditional and emerging platforms to build community, shift public perceptions of electromobility, and inspire long-term educational impact. Their use of podcasts, school workshops, AI-generated content, and active engagement through Discord and WhatsApp showcases a thoughtful and far-reaching approach to storytelling and audience connection.
Runner-Up: BME SharkTeam, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
Data and Telemetry Award sponsored by Schmid Elektronik
The Data and Telemetry Award celebrates teams that harness the power of data to optimise vehicle performance and enhance overall strategy.
Winner: Imperial Eco-Marathon, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Judges’ Remarks: Rigorously engineered telemetry and simulation underpin this entry. Instead of chasing a single perfect lap, the team optimizes the entire multi-lap attempt, preventing over-tuning of a single lap. A predictive throttle map and speed profile give the driver foresight, while live telemetry refines tactics in real time— a holistic, adaptive and data-driven masterclass!
Runner-Up: PROMETHEUS ECO RACING NTUA, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Carbon Footprint Reduction Award sponsored by Shell Low Carbon Solutions
The Carbon Footprint Reduction Award is presented to teams demonstrating the most effective strategy in prioritising the reduction of carbon footprint while maintaining or enhancing mileage challenge performance, reflecting the growing importance of low-carbon transportation initiatives.
Winner: UCL HyperMile, University College London, United Kingdom
Judges’ Remarks: This team impressed the judges with their ground-up approach to eco-friendly manufacturing, replacing a traditional carbon fibre chassis with a flax fibre composite monocoque. Their consideration of materials, production methods, waste reduction, and end-of-life recyclability sets a strong example for low-emission engineering in Shell Eco-marathon.
Runner-Up: Imperial Eco-Marathon, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Technical Innovation Award sponsored by Southwest Research Institute
The Technical Innovation Award is granted to the team showcasing exceptional technical creativity and effective utilisation of novel materials, components, methodologies, and inventions in specific aspects of their vehicle, such as the drive train, chassis, body, instrumentation, or tires.
Winner: PROMETHEUS ECO RACING NTUA, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Judges’ Remarks: The team developed a digital twin of their PMSM motor which allowed them to optimize the design of the motor and controller board. The digital twin allowed a number of operational scenarios to be evaluated and optimized prior to construction.
Runner-Up: Project Hydrive, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland
Safety Leadership Award
The safety award underscores safety's significance within Shell Eco-marathon, prompting all participating teams to actively integrate safe practices into their daily operations.
Winner: TEAM ECOMOMES, College Marcel Doret, France
Judges’ Remarks: This team have consistently displayed strong safety behaviours. Their leadership, organisation, and collaborative approach has been recognised by all of the safety team.
Runner-Up: UCL HyperMile, University College London, United Kingdom
Vehicle Design Award sponsored by Qatar Auto Museum
The Vehicle Design award recognises teams that excel in developing vehicles that are not only technically sound but also visually appealing and user-friendly.
Winner – Prototype: Imperial Eco-Marathon, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Judges’ Remarks: This team delivered an exceptionally engaging and thoughtfully engineered vehicle, combining striking aesthetics with cutting-edge aerodynamic design. Their use of CFD simulations, wind tunnel testing, and ergonomic innovation—alongside a handcrafted, shark-inspired body—captured the attention and admiration of judges and spectators alike.
Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon Award
This award celebrates teams that embody the core values of Shell Eco-marathon by showing exceptional teamwork, perseverance, and camaraderie.
Winner: TEAM ECOMOMES, College Marcel Doret, France
Judges’ Remarks: Their initiative in creating and sharing a solution which aids the safety of all onsite.
Shell Eco-marathon 2025 Programme
The 2025 season promises to be an exciting one: welcoming participants, guests, partners, and supporters to new locations, and bringing fresh perspectives and experiences as teams take on new challenges, while pushing the boundaries of innovation.
A cleaner energy future requires brilliant Changemakers
Shell Eco-marathon aims to empower the next generation of energy leaders. The competition embodies the spirit of these Changemakers – their perseverance, collaboration, and innovation – and ties it to Shell’s purpose of helping achieve a cleaner energy future for all.
