Nova Electric Racing: European champion 2017 in MotoE competition

During the weekend of 7-8 October, the TU Delft student team achieved the first place of the European Motor Championship of the MotoE. The self-designed and built electric race motorcycle has been specially developed for the races of this unique competition. After the three race weekends, the first place can be celebrated!

The Team

During the weekend of 7-8 October, the TU Delft student team achieved the first place of the European Motor Championship of the MotoE. The self-designed and built electric race motorcycle has been specially developed for the races of this unique competition. After the three race weekends, the first place can be celebrated!

The Technology

Although the electric motor is a lot lighter than the classic combustion engine, the biggest challenge is the weight and placement of the battery pack. The total 200kg weighted motorcycle has a continuous power of 140kW (190hp) and a torque of more than 500Nm on the rear wheel. All in all, the motor is in a race for about 40 kilometers. By designing the frame and the backbone itself, it was possible to efficiently create space for the battery pack and electronics. In addition, the self-produced carbon fiber seat and body parts also provide a lot of weight savings.

The MotoE

The MotoE competition has been specially set up to offer innovation in electric motorcycles a stage. Both student teams and companies compete with the competition to be these developments from the start. This year, the races were held on the Anglesey, Pembrey, and the late MotoGP circuit Donington Park. In order to show the potential of the electric motors, it has been possible to join a combustion class during the weekends. Inside the MotoE had her own classification. On the first two circuits, the team participated with 400cc motorcycles, and joined the headgroup. At Donington Park it was possible for the competition to ride the 600cc class. Starting from the pit street, the team of the last place has achieved a promising finish in the midfield.