By Jovani Davis
(Source: CNW)
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has donated an Electrathon electric vehicle (EV) build kit to students at Miami Carol City Senior High School, home to an Electric Vehicle Automotive Technology Magnet Program.
Through the Electrathon program, students from the school’s STEM Scientists and Chief Motorsports clubs will have the opportunity to design, build, and race their own EV at a professional racetrack this school year, competing to see which vehicle can travel the farthest on a single battery charge.
The Electrathon program allows students to apply STEM — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — principles while developing critical-thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
As part of the experience, students will also participate in a STEM Day field trip to the Miami International Autodrome ahead of the 2026 Miami E-Prix. Located just two miles from the school’s campus, the visit will give students exposure to real-world STEM careers and the chance to connect with Electrathon teams from across the district.
FPL is committed to empowering the next generation of STEM innovators in the community. Miami Carol City Senior High School now joins five other Miami-Dade public schools with FPL-sponsored Electrathon programs.
They are the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. A subsidiary of NextEra Energy, FPL serves more than 5.9 million customer accounts, or approximately 12 million people, across the state. The company has made significant investments in renewable energy, battery storage, and grid modernization, and regularly supports workforce development and STEM education initiatives throughout Florida.