In brief
The 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge kicked off on Sunday, August 24, in Australia. Thirty-four teams from various countries set out on a 3,000-kilometer trek from Darwin to Adelaide. The event highlights the growing interest in solar technology and sustainable transportation, with the first vehicles expected to arrive in Adelaide on August 28 and the race concluding on August 31.
A solar-powered car race started on Sunday in Australia, with 34 teams from all over the world competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
The teams were greeted by crowds eager to see the vehicles head off on their ambitious 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) journey across the Australian outback, from Darwin to Adelaide.
The first vehicles are expected to start arriving in Adelaide on August 28th, with the event closing on August 31st.
