TUT Solar Car SunChaser

07/09/2026

3 days to go!

The amazing Sunchaser 4 not only flew past the finish line but past the whole two phases of Static and Dynamic scrutineering.

The Sasol Solar Challenge is around the corner and the team cannot wait to showcase the work done by the amazing team members.

Take in this beautiful view of Sunchaser 4! You will be seeing more of it. The team is very ready!

Chasing the sun to Cape Town -fueling the future of Solar innovation.

06/09/2026

it really needs all hands on deck!

Every team member is valuable and plays a huge role in making sure the Solar car passes through phases smoothly!

Chasing the sun to Cape Town -fueling the future of Solar innovation.

05/09/2026

5 days to go!

After a hectic two days of static scrutineering.. Sunchaser 4 is the first Solar Car to qualify for Dynamic scrutineering!👌🏽

It's a team effort! It needs all hands on deck!

Are you following the journey?

💡 Chasing the sun to Cape Town -Fueling the future of Solar innovation.

04/09/2026

6 days to go!

Sasol Solar Challenge is around the corner and today was day 1 of scrutineering at Red Star Raceway ..

Are you following the journey?

💡 Chasing the sun to Cape Town -Fueling the future of Solar innovation.

29/08/2026

Sunchaser 4 busking in the sun at Ford Motor Company South Africa!

Thank you for having our students over and taking an invested interest in this amazing project!

Follow our Journey to the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026.

💡 Chasing the sun to Cape Town -Fueling the future of Solar innovation.

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Two Weeks. One Challenge. ☀️🏎️

A huge thank you to Mahem Raceway for giving the TUT Solar Car Team the opportunity to put Sunchaser 4 through its paces on the racetrack! 🏁

Every kilometre, every test and every adjustment brings us one step closer to the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026.

The countdown is officially on — TWO WEEKS TO GO! ⏳🔥

The team is preparing. Sunchaser 4 is ready. And the road ahead is calling. 🌍☀️

SSC2026, we’re coming!

💡Chasing the sun to Cape Town -Fueling the future of Solar innovation.

02/08/2026

It's an impressive lineage of amazing Solar Cars!
Take a look at Sunchaser 2, 3 and 4 at Zwartkops Raceway today!

For an upclose look at these beautiful built cars!

See you soon 😉🚗

02/08/2026

Sunchaser 2,3 & 4 all ready for SSC2026!
Are you ready?

Catch us today at Zwartkops Raceway .. for Cars in the park event!

See you soon 😉🚗

22/07/2026

50 DAYS TO GO!

Our countdown has entered the final sprint.

With just 50 days until the gets underway, teams are putting the finishing touches on months of , testing, and determination. Every adjustment, every practice run, and every strategic decision brings them one step closer to the start line in Sasolburg. The bid for solar-powered glory is about to begin...

Learn more: https://www.solarchallenge.org.za/


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