Turning e-mobility into child’s play

How far can my electric car go on a single charge? Do I use more energy when it’s cold outside? How do I find the best route with the lowest energy consumption? Children can now find the answers to these and other questions. Fifteen tablet computers with child-friendly software developed by media educators can be used for free in the digital learning laboratory.

The quiz features a virtual electric car driving on different roads. The accompanying digital flashcards help keep track of the charging options, route and electric vehicle performance. Juliane, a primary school student who visited the DRIVE digital learning lab, explained: “For example, you have to figure out whether the car is going uphill or downhill, or when and how long the car needs to be charged. After a while, you understand better how an electric car works.”

DRIVEN BY KIDS, the DRIVE digital learning laboratory, invites young visitors between the ages of 9 and 12 to have fun exploring the basic principles of e-mobility with an app programmed for children.