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Rules and regulations
Shell Eco-marathon official rules are designed to enable safe, technically sound and fair competition in all three events in Americas, Europe and Asia. Here you will find the global rules for the competition as well as links to the regional rules for each event.
About the rules
The Shell Eco-marathon has been challenging students from around the world to design and build energy efficient vehicles for many years with the ultimate goal to drive them at the annual events in the Americas, Europe andAsia.
We strongly encourage all competitors to read these Official Rules thoroughly and completely. Although we have made every effort to highlight significant changes to last year's rules in Blue, too many regulations are often overlooked, causing disappointment during the events.
Fuel or Energy Types
Internal Combustion
- Shell FuelSave Unleaded 95 (EU and Asia) / Shell Regular 87 (US) Petrol/Gasoline*
- Shell FuelSave Diesel (EU) / Shell Diesel (Asia and US)*
- Shell Gas To Liquid (100% GTL) (EU and Asia, not available for the Americas event)
- Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (100% FAME)
- Ethanol E100 (100% Ethanol)
*The gasoline and diesel provided by the Organisers are the Shell fuels prevalent in the local markets where the events take place. For testing and tuning purposes in the team’s home countries where Shell FuelSave Unleaded 95 and Shell FuelSave Diesel are not available, it is recommended to use the locally available Shell Unleaded 95 or Shell Diesel instead.
Electric Mobility
- Hydrogen
- Battery Electric
What's Different about the 2013 Rules?
Chapter I rules apply globally to all Shell Eco-marathon events. Please also review Chapter II, to be released closer to the regional events, which forms part of the official rules and is specific for the region you are going to compete in.
The major change in 2013 concerns the list of energy teams may use.
The new list of energy merges the PV (photovoltaic) elements and Battery Electric into one category called Battery Electric, therefore there will be no solar category.
The solar panel is not mandatory for all Battery–Electric vehicles but only on your choice . The maximum dimensions of this panel are strictly defined and it must be an integral part of the vehicle body
- Article 42 : Turning Radius and Steering
New turning radius for prototypes
More details about the use and restrictions of rear steering system - Article 58 : Technical Documentation
All mandatory documents for registration and during the event are clearly described - Article 67 : Battery Electric Vehicles
All articles are redefined with the integration of solar panels and more requirements for BMS
Global and regional rules
Chapter I rules apply globally to all Shell Eco-marathon events. Chapter II is part of the official rules and regards the specific event for the region you are going to compete in.
Do you need more information?
You should read these Official Rules thoroughly and completely. If you have questions, you may direct them to Shell Eco-marathon organisers in your region:
- Americas: ecomarathonamericas@shell.com
- Asia: eco-marathon-asia@shell.com
- Europe: shell-eco.marathon@shell.com
