Ewiva, the Enel Group’s operator of ultra-fast charging stations, announces its sponsorship of the Sustainable Electric Cars Race for Students (SEL3C4RS), the National Sustainable Mobility Competition now in its third edition, which returns this year as part of KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, scheduled for March 4–6, 2026.
Promoted and organized by the Network of Schools for Sustainable Mobility and supported by Motus-E as an institutional partner, the initiative serves as a meeting point between schools, innovation, and industry, with the goal of introducing and inspiring the younger generations to the world of electric mobility.
SEL3C4RS is, in fact, aimed at high schools, vocational training centers, and ITS Academies throughout Italy, which are challenged to design and build a small-scale, radio-controlled electric vehicle and put it on the track: a competition that offers students a hands-on, practical experience integrating knowledge of mechanics, electronics, chemistry, and logistics with cross-disciplinary skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and time management.
The competition is based on the principles of cost-effectiveness, collaboration, safety, and innovation: it involves the use of supplied components and materials—including recycled ones—encourages participation from schools with diverse academic programs, and promotes cooperation among students, while ensuring high standards of electrical and mechanical safety and the adoption of cutting-edge technological and organizational solutions.
The entire competition can also be followed via live streaming by tuning in to SEL3C4RS TV, the YouTube channel available at the link: www.youtube.com/@SEL3C4RSTV
Growing numbers for the 2026 edition
There will be 25 participating teams, up from 17 in the previous edition, for a total of over 150 students and 50 accompanying teachers, coming from Valle d’Aosta, Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, Tuscany, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Apulia, Basilicata, Sicily, Emilia-Romagna, and Umbria.
During the three-day event, the teams will alternate between technical inspections, free practice, and warm-up sessions with official races on the track. Concurrently, the vehicle’s engineering aspects, design, construction solutions, and environmental sustainability will also be evaluated. The final standings will be determined by the sum of the scores obtained in the various tests, with the podium announcement on March 6, 2026.
A Shared Commitment to the Energy and Cultural Transition
Through their sponsorship of SEL3C4RS, Ewiva and Motus-E reaffirm their commitment to promoting electric mobility and supporting the education of the next generation, thereby contributing to the development of skills essential for the growth of Italy’s electric vehicle industry.
But that’s not all: the initiative is part of a broader vision that recognizes the energy transition as a technological and industrial transformation and, above all, a cultural shift. Investing in young people means, in fact, guiding the sector’s evolution with greater awareness, knowledge, and responsibility, fostering a new culture of sustainable mobility in the country.
The Network of Schools for Sustainable Mobility
The Network of Schools for Sustainable Mobility (www.rete-emobility.it) brings together 48 technical and vocational schools across 13 Italian regions and promotes a culture of sustainability in line with the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. In addition to training teachers and students on electric mobility, it collaborates with businesses and universities on technology transfer initiatives and FSL (School-Work Training) programs.
Furthermore, the Network has launched a national training program leading to the certification of “Technician for the Design, Management, and Maintenance of Sustainable Mobility Systems,” now in its sixth edition and carried out in collaboration with Motus-E, the University of Messina, and the Polytechnic University of Bari. To date, the program has involved approximately 1,700 students and generated over 40,000 hours of training.