Andersen EV crowns winner of ‘Art of Speed’ design competition at British Grand Prix

Andersen EV and the Royal College of Art (RCA) have confirmed the winner of their
‘Art of Speed’ design competition, which challenged students to reimagine the premium home EV charge point through the themes of motorsport, luxury and sustainability. 

Five shortlisted concepts were exhibited at Escapade Silverstone for a live judging session held to coincide with the Formula 1 British Grand Prix race weekend. Intelligent Mobility student Aviv Yanowski ultimately topped the rankings with his ‘Racing Lines’ submission, an organic sculptural charger inspired by racing lines and flowing natural forms, designed to integrate seamlessly into domestic and urban environments while promoting sustainable thinking. 

The judging panel comprised Charlie Atkinson, Head of Marketing at Andersen EV; Chris Thorpe, Head of Programme, MA Intelligent Mobility at the Royal College of Art; and James McLachlan, Editor-in-Chief of Car Design News.

Yanowski received the £1,000 first prize, while cash prizes were also awarded to Jiahao Wang for Power Core of Motorsport (second place) and Rayhan Arifinsyah for APEX (third place).

The ‘Art of Speed’ competition challenged students to rethink what a premium home EV charger could become. The five shortlisted concepts explored new approaches to form, materials, lighting and user interaction, demonstrating how charging technology can be designed to complement the home as well as the vehicle.

“The standard of work from each finalist was exceptional, and we would like to thank the RCA, Escapade Silverstone and our judges for helping make the competition such a success,” said David Martell, CEO of Andersen EV. “Racing Lines stood out not only for its creativity, but also for the way it balanced innovation, craftsmanship and functionality in a way that reflects what Andersen EV stands for.

“As more people switch to electric vehicles, the home charger is becoming an integral part of the home itself, rather than simply a piece of equipment. We set out to encourage the next generation of designers to think beyond infrastructure and imagine products that people genuinely want to live with.”

The competition concludes a multi-stage collaboration between Andersen EV, the RCA and Escapade Silverstone, celebrating the role thoughtful design can play in shaping the future of home EV charging.