Illini Solar Car at the Chicago Auto Show
Our Team
Illini Solar Car is a student team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We design, build, test, and race solar electric vehicles.
Our Car
The car we have with us is Calypso, our third and newest solar car. Calypso drove over 1,500 miles last summer in the 2024 American Solar Challenge and we hope to race Calypso again this summer in the 2025 Formula Sun Grand Prix. We are currently raising money to be able to cover fees to attend this race!
We are so grateful to everyone that donated to sign Calypso during the Chicago Auto Show! If you have any questions about donating or sponsoring our team, please send us an email at hello@illinisolarcar.com.
Media Highlights
We are excited to share our team with the public! A huge thanks to everyone that interviewed us and showcased our car.
WGN Radio with Lisa Dent | Illini Solar Car on display at Chicago Auto Show
Brooke Mickey, president of the Illini Solar Car team, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their car, Calypso, which is on display at The 2025 Chicago Auto Show. The car took two years of work to complete its 1,500 mile trek fueled by solar power.
WBBM Newsradio | U of I students show off solar car at Chicago Auto Show
University of Illinois engineering students are bringing a new type of car to the Chicago Auto Show this week. It's not a typical week of school for U of I students with Illini Solar Car. "This is our second time at the Auto Show. We're super excited to be here and to get to share, you know, our team and what solar power can do," said senior Brooke Mickey.
The Electric Home Show | Illini Solar Car Calypso Chicago Auto Show 2025
Electric cars are great, but will Solar Cars be in our future? Check out the University of Illinois "Illini Solar Car" team at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show