Discover a fun educational project where kids and adults can try three different energy sources in practice. This space car is powered by solar energy, saltwater, and electric power, so it can run in almost any conditions. Assembly takes approximately 1–2 hours and the difficulty level is 2/5 – ideal for beginners and young tech enthusiasts.
The Space Car is an interactive STEM project that teaches the principles of renewable energy and the basics of mechanics. Thanks to the three drive types, you can easily compare how different energy sources affect the model’s performance and behavior. The set contains 48 parts and is designed to be both fun and educational.
3 drive methods
- Electric power: Reliable operation indoors or without sunlight.
- Solar energy: Eco-friendly drive using sunlight – a great example of sustainable energy.
- Saltwater: Just 2–5 drops of solution (ratio 1:5) and the car takes off – a clear demonstration of a simple chemical reaction.
Why choose this model
- Educational value: Develops logical thinking and understanding of energy and mechanics.
- Easy assembly: Build time 1–2 hours, difficulty 2/5 – suitable for kids and beginners.
- Fun and experiments: Test different conditions and observe how performance changes.
Specifications
- Number of parts
- 48
- Drive types
- Electric, solar, saltwater
- Fuel for saltwater drive
- 2–5 drops of solution (salt-to-water ratio 1:5)
- Assembly time
- Approximately 1–2 hours
- Difficulty level
- 2 out of 5
- Suitable use
- Indoors and outdoors (solar drive requires sunlight)
- Educational focus
- Renewable energy sources, chemical reactions, mechanics