Main Ideas:
- New Car
- Progress
- Focus
- Past Cars (timeline view)
| Year | Car | Race | Place | Award/ Fun Facts |
| 1990 | I | Sunrayce | 24th | First Midnight Sun ‘Car’ (preceded by the MS bike) |
| 1992 | II | Sunrayce | 33rd | |
| 1995 | III | Sunrayce | 20th | |
| 1997 | IV | Sunrayce | 7th | Top Canadian team; Won “Award for Technical Innovation” |
| 1999 | V | Sunrayce | 10th | |
| 1999 | V | WSC | 25th | Finished 5th for “Cut-out Class”; Won Battler’s Award for persevering when the motor failed |
| 2001 | VI | ASC | 3rd | Top Canadian team; “Sunrayce” became “American Solar Challenge” |
| 2001 | VI | WSC | 15th | |
| 2003 | VII | ASC | 3rd | Top Canadian team; Technical Innovation Award |
| 2003 | VII | Guinness World Record for Longest Journey by Solar Electric Car | ||
| 2005 | VIII | NASC | 5th | Top Canadian team; “American Solar Challenge” became “North American Solar Challenge” |
| 2007 | IX | WSC | 16th | Finished 2nd place in “Challenge Production Class” |
| 2008 | IX | NASC | 4th | Top Canadian team |
| 2011 | X | WSC | 30th | |
| 2013 | X | NASC | 7th |
Since its founding in 1988, the Midnight Sun Solar Car Team has been designing and building world-class solar cars, while educating and inspiring people all around the world. Each iteration of the car encourages a deep devotion to hard work, persistence, and a bit of ambition. It is with our teamwork that we can call ourselves one of the top teams in Canada. With the experience from 11 cars, we are just getting started!
MSXI
Specifications
Weight
420kg
Dimensions
1.8m Wide x 1.6m Tall x 4.5m Long
Ideal Top Speed
102 km/h
Crusing Speed
88 km/h
Battery
420 Panasonic 18650B NCR Li-ion
Solar Cells
Sun Powered E-Series
Solar Cell Area
6m squared
Motor Maximum Power Output
10hp, 94% efficiency
Suspension
Dual A-arm
Chassis
Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Aerobody
Carbon Fiber
Cost
$253 000
From Adventure to Cruiser Class, MSXI boasts a completely new design. With new features such as four wheels, two seats for a driver and passenger, and trunk space, the MSXI represents a brand new spectrum for innovation. Instead of a kevlar composite body, the MSXI will be made entirely out of carbon fiber panels. The brand new racing class not only tests the speed of the car, but also its ability to perform in practical environments. Building our foundation through 25 years of experience, the Midnight Sun Solar Car Team is thrilled to be a part of the new evolution of solar race cars.