Shell Eco-marathon Brazil 2026
Pier Mauá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
August 25 to 27, 2026
Mileage Challenge
Shell Eco-marathon Brazil celebrated its 10th anniversary during the 2026 season, inspiring students from Brazil and across Latin America to transform ideas into solutions for the future of mobility. On track, teams pushed the boundaries of energy efficiency while showcasing innovation, determination and collaboration.
Find out who won! See the top-performing teams at the bottom of the page.
Global Championship Qualifiers
A new group of top-performing teams from Brazil has earned the chance to compete on the global stage. Through innovation, determination and a commitment to energy efficiency, these teams secured their place at the Global Championship.
Instituto Federal Sul-Rio-Grandense Charqueadas
Brazil - EIFCHAR
Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul Erechim
Brazil – Drop Team IFRS Erechim
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Brazil – Milhagem UFMG
On-Track Winners
Internal Combustion Engine
- 1st Place - Drop Team from Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul Erechim, Brazil | 556.44 km/l
- 2nd Place - Pé Vermelho Efficiency Team from Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Medianeira, Brazil | 309.69 km/l
- 3rd Place - EcoDelta from Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná Cornélio Procópio, Brazil | 138.39 km/l
Battery-Electric
- 1st Place - Milhagem UFMG BE from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil | 401.38 km/kWh
- 2nd Place - EIFCHAR from Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense Charqueadas, Brazil | 339.60 km/kWh
- 3rd Place - Unisabana Herons EV from Universidad de la Sabana, Colombia | 339.17 km/kWh
Off-track Winners
Communications Award sponsored by VML
Shell Eco-marathon is also built on stories, and every team has a unique journey to tell. That is why the Communications Off-Track Award, sponsored by VML, Shell Brazil's communications agency partner, recognizes the team that best communicated its journey and the impact of its project, turning months of dedication into a narrative defined by clarity, creativity, and authenticity. The Communications Off-Track Award drew 17 submissions with strong overall quality, according to the judges. Every team that submitted contributed to raising the standard for how Shell Eco-marathon teams tell their story.
Winner: MOBEE - Instituto Federal Catarinense Luzerna – Brazil
Judges’ Remarks: The winning team is recognised for turning communication into an archive of their journey, not a promotional campaign. They built community involvement and their own history into powerful storytelling, backed by strong branding, clear strategy, and real, measurable impact across every channel.
Runner-up: EcoVolt CCM - Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Ciudad de México - Mexico
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: EcoVeículo Electric Unifei - Universidade Federal de Itajubá – Brazil
Judges’ Remarks: The winning team is recognised for outstanding safety behaviours throughout the event: well-organised work areas, and a team where every member could clearly explain their role in keeping things safe. They also brought forward excellent suggestions for improving safety, some of which we’re looking to carry forward.
Runner-up: ElA RACING - Universidad EIA - Colombia
Shell Eco-marathon 2026 Programme
The 2026 season opens a new chapter that reflects the changing face of STEM and introduces a comprehensive competition experience. This year welcomes participants to our core competitions:the Mileage Challenges, the Off-Track Awards, and the Autonomous Driving Competition in a refreshed format.
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.