The name of the concept buggy that was being developed for over 1,500 hours by 17- and 18-year-old students bears two meanings. 'E' stands for 'electric powertrain' or 'electricity', while the Element stands for the elementary and fundamental drive system of the future – e-mobility.

Element is based on the ŠKODA CITIGO, but instead of petrol engine, it features an electric motor with a 60 kW power output. Students - among them body painters, car electricians, body makers, motor mechanics and logistics specialists -  also removed the roof and fully redesigned the side and the rear part of the vehicle. The boot was fitted with a lid and the passenger cabin was redeveloped to feature only two shell-like seats. 

The revamping process was of course a very demanding task, during which the students were able to learn to work as a team, practised their technical and organisational skills, and experienced what it means to have to manage with a set budget.