ENGYS is proud to have supported the aerodynamic development of the recently unveiled Shell Triple 10 Challenge concept car, a proof-of-concept vehicle developed by Shell and a consortium of engineering partners to explore new approaches to battery electric vehicle (BEV) design.
The Shell Triple 10 Challenge concept car was created to demonstrate three ambitious objectives for future electric mobility:
- Charge Faster: 10% to 80% charge in under 10 minutes.
- Go Further: 10 km/kWh efficiency.
- Drive Cleaner: a lifecycle footprint of less than 10 tonnes CO₂e.
As part of the project, ENGYS contributed its extensive expertise in external vehicle aerodynamics design and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation, helping evaluate and understand the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance and overall energy efficiency.
Using CFD, parametric modelling and automated optimisation workflows, ENGYS engineers explored a broad range of design configurations to understand the relationship between vehicle shape and aerodynamic drag. The work was part of a wider simulation-led development process used to support engineering decision-making throughout the project.
“Aerodynamics is critical to vehicle efficiency,” said Angus Lock, General Manager of ENGYS North America. “The most interesting aspect of this project was not a specific aerodynamic feature, but the ability to use CFD to explore the design space and guide engineering decisions early in development. We needed to understand how different geometric parameters interacted with one another and used simulation to identify the combinations that delivered the greatest overall benefit.”
The Shell Triple 10 Challenge project demonstrates how advanced CFD workflows can help engineers evaluate complex design challenges earlier in the development cycle, enabling more informed decisions while reducing reliance on physical testing alone.
ENGYS worked alongside Shell and other project partners, including RML, Empel and HORIBA MIRA, as part of a collaborative engineering effort to explore how innovative technologies can contribute to more efficient and sustainable BEVs.
Watch the launch video here.
Images courtesy of Shell.
About ENGYS
ENGYS develops advanced open-source CFD software solutions for enterprise applications designed to make fluid dynamics simulations more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective. With a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and customer success, ENGYS offers powerful software tools such as HELYX and ELEMENTS, backed by expert support and consultancy services across multiple industrial sectors globally. For more information, visit: www.engys.com.