It takes more than the sun to keep our team going. Every year we receive financial support from generous donors and sponsors. Our team is proud to have supporters at all levels and we value the contribution that each of them makes. We truly feel that our supporters are part of the team and we invite you to stop by when you are in Ann Arbor. If you have donated to the team in the past, we thank you for your contribution and if you are new to the Solar Car Team, we hope you will consider donating to the team in the future.
Donations can be made in two ways:
Online
Please click the give now button to donate through the University’s secure giving site. All donations will go in full to the Solar Car Team.
Check
Checks to the team can be made out to “University of Michigan Solar Car Team.” Please write “donation” in the memo section of the check. Checks can be sent to the Team at:
University of Michigan Solar Car Team
240A Wilson Center
2603 Draper Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Some of the costs of building the Solar Car include:
| $500 | custom tires |
| $1000 | steering wheel |
| $5000 | titanium roll cage |
| $10000 | motor |
| $25000 | battery pack |
| $50000 | carbon fiber body |
| $100000 | solar array |
We would be happy to discuss where your donation will go and how your support will help our team reach the finish line. To talk to a team member about your donation call 734.764.2257 or email solarcar@umich.edu.
