TUT Solar Car SunChaser

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/


Sasol Sasol in Sport

15/07/2026

☀️ SEE SUNCHASER 4 LIVE!

The countdown is still on—only 8 weeks until the 2026 Sasol Solar Challenge! Before we hit the road, come and experience the innovation behind Tshwane University of Technology's SunChaser 4 at Cars in the Park 2026.

📍 Zwartkops Raceway, R55, Pretoria
📅 Sunday, 2 August 2026
🕣 08:30 – 16:00

Meet the team, see the solar car up close, take photos, and discover how the future of sustainable mobility is being built right here in South Africa.

🎟️ General admission: R130 per person
We can't wait to meet you!

17/06/2026

Let's go SSC2026!

05/06/2026

🌱 World Environment Day 2026 🌱

14 Weeks to go!

Today, we celebrate the power of innovation, sustainability, and collective action in protecting our planet.

At TUT Solar Car Team, every kilometer driven by the sun is a step toward a cleaner, greener future. Our journey is about more than building a solar-powered vehicle—it's about inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators, and environmental leaders to create sustainable solutions for tomorrow.

As we mark World Environment Day, we are reminded that the choices we make today shape the world we leave behind.

☀️ Harness renewable energy
🌍 Reduce our environmental impact
🚗 Drive innovation for a sustainable future
Together, we can power change.

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

22/05/2026

🚨 16 Weeks to Go… Something New is About to Drop! 🚨

The countdown is on for SSC2026, and the energy in the TUT Solar Car workshop is at an all-time high.
With just 16 weeks remaining, every bolt tightened and every test run is bringing us closer to the sun-chasing mission ahead.

We’re gearing up for something special… a new reveal is coming soon. 🔧⚡

Stay tuned. The next chapter is almost here.

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

☀️ Fuelled by innovation
☀️ Driven by passion
☀️ Powered by the sun