Formule Polytechnique Montréal - Formula SAE Electric

What Formule Polytechnique Montréal - Formula SAE Electric does

Formule Polytechnique Montréal is a university-affiliated student engineering team at Polytechnique Montréal that designs, builds, and races an electric Formula SAE competition vehicle in the international FSAE circuit. The team was founded in 1984 and has accumulated over 40 years of continuous participation, currently ranking Top 22 globally and Top 5 at FSAE Michigan. It operates with approximately 25 active engineering students drawn from multiple departments, guided by a stated philosophy of reliability, simplicity, and performance. The team is non-commercial and does not sell products or services; operations are funded through a four-tier corporate sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) with 40+ named industrial partners including BRP, Multimatic, Ansys, SKF, and DTI.

The team's core product is an annually iterated electric race car, the most recent being the FPM25, which integrates eight subsystems: powertrain, aerodynamics, frame and chassis, suspension, ergonomics, electronics, and an info/log data system. The powertrain centers on an Emrax 228 permanent-magnet motor producing 124 kW peak power and 230 Nm torque, paired with a Cascadia Motion PM100DXR motor controller and a 403 V / 8.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack using Molicel P30B cells in a 96s8p configuration. The vehicle achieves 0–100 km/h in under 3.5 seconds, a top speed of 121 km/h (design) / ~130 km/h (competition), and a 22 km endurance race range with integrated water cooling for the motor and inverter and slip-ratio torque vectoring for dynamic control. The chassis measures 2906 mm in length with a 1615 mm wheelbase and a 206 kg mass without driver.

The team's go-to-market is competition-based rather than commercial: vehicles are evaluated through dynamic events (acceleration, skidpad, autocross, endurance, efficiency) and static events (design, cost, business plan). Outreach to sponsors and the engineering community is conducted via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the team website (fsae.polymtl.ca). There is no commercial pricing model, no revenue from product sales, and no external venture investment; ownership and governance reside within Polytechnique Montréal's student organization structure.

Name

Formule Polytechnique Montréal - Formula SAE Electric

Legal name

Polytechnique Montréal FSAE Team

Website

https://fsae.polymtl.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Formule Polytechnique Montréal is a non-profit student engineering team at Polytechnique Montréal that designs, builds, and races electric Formula SAE vehicles in international competitions, funded through a 40+ partner corporate sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Racing Vehicles

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAOAC

Light Electric Vehicles (NEVs/LSEVs/Quadricycles) Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Micromobility & Light Electric Mobility Manufacturing (E-bikes/E-scooters/NEVs)

SECONDARYIMACAIAG

Chassis Frames & Subframes (Ladders/Unibody Structures/Crossmembers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems

SECONDARYIMACAHAB

Engine Components & Subsystems Manufacturing (Blocks/Heads/Valvetrain/Pistons)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Powertrain & Drivetrain Manufacturing (Engines/Transmissions/Axles)

SECONDARYIMACAHAJ

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Powertrain & Drivetrain Manufacturing (Engines/Transmissions/Axles)

SECONDARYIMACAEAM

Powersports Body, Frame & Plastics Manufacturing (Frames/Fairings/Tanks)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Motorcycle, Scooter & Powersports Manufacturing

Keywords

• Electric racing vehicles
• Formula SAE competition
• Engineering student team
• Motorsport engineering education
• Student racing organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Formule Polytechnique Montréal designs, builds, and races a single electric Formula SAE competition vehicle (the FPM25) as a non-profit university student engineering team. The vehicle is composed of integrated subsystems—powertrain, aerodynamics, frame/chassis, suspension, ergonomics, electronics, and data logging—and is prepared to compete in international Formula SAE events across dynamic and static categories. The team's purpose is hands-on engineering education in electric vehicle development alongside motorsport competition.

Product overview

Formule Polytechnique Montréal - Formula SAE Electric is a university racing team that designs, builds, and competes with a single electric Formula SAE vehicle (FPM25). The vehicle is a modular system comprising eight integrated subsystems: Powertrain (electric motor, battery, controller), Aerodynamics, Frame/Chassis, Suspension, Ergonomics, Electronics, and Info/Log System. All subsystems work together as one competition vehicle for Formula SAE events worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FPM25 Electric Formula SAE Competition Vehicle A high-performance electric Formula SAE racing vehicle designed and built by engineering students at Polytechnique Montréal for international Formula SAE competition. The single-seat vehicle integrates powertrain, aerodynamics, frame/chassis, suspension, ergonomics, electronics, and data logging subsystems, and competes in dynamic events (acceleration, skidpad, auto X, endurance, efficiency) and static events (design, cost, business plan).

Quantifiable outcome

• 0-100 km/h acceleration under 3.5 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Metal CNflagshipOthersPlatinum tier sponsor providing metal fabrication and manufacturing support for the vehicle components.
• BRPflagshipOthersPlatinum tier sponsor - Bombardier Recreational Products, a leading manufacturer of powersports vehicles.
• MultimaticflagshipOthersPlatinum tier sponsor - Multimatic Motorsports, providing motorsport-specific engineering and manufacturing expertise.
• Esterline SouriauflagshipOthersPlatinum tier sponsor - Esterline Souriau, providing connectors and interconnection solutions for the vehicle.
• DocomflagshipOthersPlatinum tier sponsor - Docom, providing engineering services and support.
• Industrie LflagshipOthersPlatinum tier sponsor - Industrie L, providing manufacturing capabilities.
• AnsysflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum tier sponsor - Ansys provides simulation software for finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and multi-physics simulation for vehicle design and optimization.
• DTIflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum tier sponsor - Drivetrain Innovation (DTI), providing drivetrain technology and expertise.
• StateracoreOthersGold tier sponsor - Statera Medical, supporting the team.
• FaiecoreOthersGold tier sponsor - FAIE (Fonds d'actions pour l'innovation des étudiants), student innovation fund at Polytechnique Montréal.
• TuboquipcoreOthersGold tier sponsor - Tuboquip, providing tubing and piping solutions.
• LPMcoreOthersGold tier sponsor - LPM (Laval Poinçon), providing precision manufacturing.
• MovellacoreTechnology or IntegrationGold tier sponsor - Movella, providing motion sensing and tracking technology.
• StereolabscoreTechnology or IntegrationGold tier sponsor - Stereolabs, providing 3D camera and spatial sensing technology.
• GMWcoreOthersGold tier sponsor - GMW (Groupe Marcelle-Wermen), supporting the team.
• MarplecoreTechnology or IntegrationGold tier sponsor - Marple, providing data analytics and measurement tools.
• SenacoreOthersGold tier sponsor - Sena, providing communication devices.
• SKFcoreOthersGold tier sponsor - SKF, providing bearing solutions and mechanical components.
• HesaicoreTechnology or IntegrationGold tier sponsor - Hesai, providing LiDAR sensing technology.
• CTAminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - CTA (Centre de technologies avancées).
• LemurminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Lemur Design, providing design services.
• TextrememinorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Textreme, providing composite materials.
• LMIminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - LMI (LMI CAF), supporting the team.
• Composite OneminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Composite One, providing composite materials and supplies.
• Héma QuébecminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Héma Québec, supporting the team.
• Carrefour AngrignonminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Carrefour Angrignon, supporting the team.
• GM PrecisionminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - GM Precision, providing precision machining.
• OmnitestNDTminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Omnitest NDT, providing non-destructive testing services.
• Groupe EPminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Groupe EP, supporting the team.
• Electro-SprayminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Electro-Spray, providing surface treatment services.
• PolymosminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Groupe Polymos, providing polymer solutions.
• Aurora BearingsminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Aurora Bearings, providing bearing solutions.
• Usinage FBminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Usinage FB, providing machining services.
• CJP Produits ForestiersminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - CJP Produits Forestiers, supporting the team.
• Bain MathieuminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - Bain Mathieu, supporting the team.
• EMS CladminorOthersSilver tier sponsor - EMS Clad, providing clad metal solutions.
• OptimontminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - Optimont, supporting the team.
• VulcainminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - Vulcain, supporting the team.
• MD PrécisionminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - MD Précision, providing precision services.
• Vanguard SteelminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - Vanguard Steel, providing steel solutions.
• Placage BouchervilleminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - Placage Boucherville, providing plating services.
• LoctiteminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - Loctite, providing adhesives and sealants.
• Lettrage RobertminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - Lettrage Robert, providing signage and lettering.
• Cégep André-Laurendeau LasalleminorOthersBronze tier sponsor - Cégep André-Laurendeau Lasalle, educational institution supporting the team.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ETH Zurich Formula Student: ETH Zurich's Formula Student team (AMZ / formula student driverless) is among the highest-performing university electric racing programs globally — a peer in the same competition category and similar technical ambition.
• Waterloo Formula Electric: University of Waterloo's Formula Electric student team is a direct Canadian peer competing in the same international FSAE Electric events with a comparable engineering-talent pipeline.
• University of Toronto Formula Racing: UofT's student-run FSAE team competes in the same international Formula SAE competitions; as a Canadian peer institution, it is directly comparable in mission, scale, and ecosystem.
• McGill Formula Electric: McGill University's Montreal-based FSAE Electric team — a directly comparable Canadian university racing program operating in the same city and same competition category.
• TU Munich Formula Student: Technical University of Munich's Formula Student team is one of Europe's leading university electric racing teams — a peer competitor in the same international Formula Student / FSAE Electric events.
• MIT Motorsports (Formula SAE Electric): MIT's Formula SAE Electric student team — directly comparable as another elite North American university engineering team designing and racing an electric FSAE vehicle, with a similar sponsor-funded, student-run model.
• Stanford Formula Racing: Stanford's FSAE Electric team is a peer university racing program competing in the same international Formula SAE Electric events with a similar talent-and-sponsor-driven operating model.
• Virginia Tech Formula SAE: Virginia Tech's long-running FSAE program is a top-tier North American university racing team; comparable in mission, team size, and competition circuit despite the combustion/EV split.

Broad incumbents

• Multimatic Motorsports: A flagship platinum sponsor and major motorsport engineering/Manufacturing firm — adjacent because it both supports and operates broadly in the same motorsport engineering ecosystem as a Tier-1 incumbent.
• BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products): A platinum sponsor and major powersports vehicle manufacturer — adjacent as a Quebec-based OEM that recruits from the same EV/motorsport talent pool and operates in a related vehicle manufacturing category.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRxPO3warKhAVjhqrvxW-Hg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Formule.Polytechnique.Montreal
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsae_polymtl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/formule-polytechnique-montr%C3%A9al-fsae-electric

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