Energy strategies course in Formula E
Online course of 300 hours in Formula E energy strategies. 6 modules covering the Formula E car, energy and circuit, simulation and optimisation, race strategy and electrical safety and operations, with an assigned technical tutor.
Energy strategies course in Formula E — studying from the United Kingdom
The UK automotive industry is a significant contributor to manufacturing, with major plants in the West Midlands, the North East and the South West, and a strong presence of global brands and specialist engineering firms. Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan Sunderland, Toyota Burnaston and Mini Oxford shape demand for engineers in vehicle design, powertrain, body engineering and production. Motorsport engineering is concentrated around Silverstone, Northamptonshire and the Oxfordshire and Midlands area, where Formula One teams and endurance racing operations employ large numbers of specialists. Engineers in this sector work on product development, testing and supply chain management.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £455 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to automotive engineering qualifications and professional registration?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) are established UK bodies in this field, and the Engineering Council regulates chartered and incorporated engineer titles. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so they do not automatically provide professional registration. Ask IMechE or the Engineering Council how your study would be assessed for registration.
How are automotive and motorsport qualifications viewed by UK employers?
UK car manufacturers, suppliers and motorsport teams typically assess candidates on practical capability, project evidence and experience. A private qualification can demonstrate specialist study, but employers decide how much weight to give it. Building a portfolio of relevant technical projects alongside your study will strengthen your position with UK employers.
Is it realistic to study automotive engineering online while working in the UK, and does my employer need to fund it?
Online study means you can fit learning around work without relocating or needing a student visa. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer sponsorship for job-related training, which is a common arrangement in general terms but depends on your employer's policy. Your assigned technical tutor can help you plan your workload. Confirm the time commitment and fee schedule before enrolling.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the powertrain architecture of the Formula E car.
Calculate the energy balance of a street circuit.
Apply regeneration and lift-and-coast techniques.
Optimise energy strategy through simulation.
Plan attack mode use and the response to neutralisations.
Apply high-voltage safety procedures.
Design an energy strategy for a specific E-Prix.
Who it's for
- Strategy engineers preparing race plans for electric single-seaters.
- Energy systems engineers working on batteries, inverters and motor-generators.
- Performance engineers looking to master energy-limited racing.
- Simulation engineers building lap time and consumption models.
- High-voltage technicians operating in the pit garage and paddock.
- Race engineers who manage the car and driver on track.
- Engineering and science graduates aiming to join Formula E teams.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula E World Championship Technical Regulations (technical rules for the cars)
- FIA Formula E World Championship Sporting Regulations (sporting rules of the championship)
- ISO 6469-3:2021 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- UNECE Regulation No. 100 (electric vehicle safety)
- ISO 6469-1:2019 (on-board energy storage systems)
- IEC 62660-1 (lithium-ion cells for vehicles)
- ISO 26262 (functional safety)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- OptimumLap
- Python
- MoTeC i2 Pro
6 modules
1.1Evolution from Gen1 to Gen31.2Electric powertrain architecture1.3Common battery and energy limits1.4Front and rear motor-generators1.5Regeneration and its contribution to energy1.6Inverter and system efficiency1.7Power restrictions by mode1.8All-weather tyres1.9Formula E technical and sporting regulations1.10Case study: energy balance of an E-Prix
2.1Street circuits and speed profile2.2Braking points and regeneration potential2.3Lift and coast: technique and gain2.4Aerodynamic and rolling losses2.5Battery temperature and derating2.6Energy per lap and consumption target2.7Impact of the safety car and added laps2.8Attack mode and its energy cost2.9Analysis of qualifying laps2.10Practical exercise: calculating the energy target per lap
3.1Quasi-static lap time model3.2Racing line optimisation with an energy constraint3.3Dynamic programming applied to consumption3.4Corner-by-corner regeneration strategies3.5Simulation of thermal behaviour3.6Sensitivity to ambient temperature3.7Driver simulator and energy training3.8Validation with data from previous races3.9Optimisation tools in MATLAB3.10Lab: lift and coast optimisation
4.1Energy management in the pack and slipstream effect4.2Attack mode activation4.3Safety car and full course yellow scenarios4.4Radio communication between engineer and driver4.5Real-time decisions with telemetry4.6Penalties for excess energy use4.7Thermal risks in the final third4.8Strategy in duels-format qualifying4.9Review of strategies from past E-Prix4.10Case study: strategy for a late safety car
5.1High-voltage safety in the pit garage5.2Car safety status indicators5.3Protective equipment for electrical personnel5.4Battery charging in the paddock5.5Management of battery incidents5.6Electric vehicle rescue procedures5.7Marshal training for electric vehicles5.8Battery logistics and transport5.9Sustainability of the championship5.10Workshop: high-voltage handling procedure
6.1Circuit selection6.2Vehicle and energy model6.3Energy target per lap6.4Regeneration optimisation6.5Race scenarios6.6Attack mode plan6.7Recommendations for the driver6.8Thermal risk analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and standards, and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, OptimumLap, Python and MoTeC i2 Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: calculating the energy target per lap on a street circuit, simulating safety car scenarios and high-voltage safety procedures. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: FIA Formula E World Championship Technical Regulations, FIA Formula E World Championship Sporting Regulations, ISO 6469-3:2021, UNECE Regulation No. 100, ISO 6469-1:2019, IEC 62660-1, ISO 26262.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, OptimumLap, Python and MoTeC i2 Pro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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