Solar Race Car DIY Kit

This solar race car DIY kit lets kids build their own solar-powered car and watch it run on sunlight. It is a practical introduction to renewable energy and to how solar panels harness the sun's energy. The kit comes with the materials and instructions needed for the build.

Key features

• Build a car powered by a solar panel
• Learn how solar panels harness the sun's energy
• Encourages tinkering and experimenting
• Easy-to-follow instructions

Specifications

• Recommended age: 8+
• Power: Solar

In the box

• Materials needed for the build
• Instructions

Kids can take the finished car outside and watch it respond to the sunlight, which turns a classroom idea into something they can see for themselves. It is a simple way to start conversations about clean energy and why solar panels show up on rooftops and gadgets. A good bright-day project for home or school. See more STEM kits.