A first fuel cell lesson
The Fuel Cell Car Science Kit makes hydrogen from water with a solar panel and runs a car on it. Horizon lists 6 experiments and 4 to 8 hours of lessons, with teacher and student guides.
Fuel Cell Car Kit, CA$185.90Authorized Canadian Reseller
Horizon Educational, H2GP and fuel cell car kits for Canadian schools
Horizon Educational makes hydrogen fuel cell car kits and runs H2GP, the hydrogen grand prix for schools. With the H2GP Sprint Car Kit, students build a 1:20 scale car, make their own hydrogen and race it. iDesign 365 is an authorized Canadian Horizon reseller with the Sprint, Explorer and Pro kits and the classroom science kits in Canadian dollars, and school purchase orders accepted.
- Authorized Canadian Horizon reseller
- Priced in Canadian dollars
- School purchase orders accepted
- Free shipping over $500
Planning H2GP for your school
Which H2GP level fits your class?
H2GP has three levels. Explorer starts at age 7, Sprint at 10 and Pro at 13, so a school can start young and move up as students grow.
Explorer 7+Sprint 10+Pro 13+
What owners say about Horizon's fuel cell kits
5 out of 5 stars
A super model to show everyone who is interested in modern technology how the power of sun is splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. … Ideal for schools and people who are interested. It's simple to built together and the instructions are easy to understand.
KlausFuel Cell Car Science Kit
5 out of 5 stars
Great build. Great learning discussions with my 9 year old. If you are not up on your chemistry go and review bond strength and enthalpy. Otherwise just build it and watch the magic happen.
MajordomobillybojangleHydrocar
5 out of 5 stars
great item, easy to assembly and shows very well the usage of hydrogen as fuel. Good it comes with a battery back as alternative for the solar cell, so it can be use in a low light room as well.
GonzaloFuel Cell Car Science Kit
5 out of 5 stars
Use for college level training intro to H2 Fuelcells
MikeFuel Cell Car Science Kit
5 out of 5 stars
This is pretty neat. Be sure to use distilled water because regular tap water will eventually ruin the fuel cell.
CarlFuel Cell Car Science Kit
4 out of 5 stars
The kit worked well.
VaijayanthiFuel Cell Car Science Kit
Customer reviews from Amazon.com
H2GP Sprint packs, item by item
Contents are taken from Horizon's own listings for each pack. "Not listed" means Horizon does not list it for that pack. Prices are live.
| What you get | Sprint Car KitCA$348 | Sprint Classroom PackCA$2,499 | Sprint Competition PackageCA$9,899 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2GP Sprint cars | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| Students | Not listed | 12 to 24 | 24 to 48 (two Classroom Packs) |
| Makes its own hydrogen (electrolyzer) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sprint Classroom Packs | Not listed | 1 | 2 |
| Sprint Competition Track with timing | Not listed | Not listed | 1 |
| Refuelling bundle (Hydrofill and Hydrostik) | Not listed | Not listed | 1 |
The company behind it
About Horizon Educational
Horizon Educational makes hydrogen and renewable energy kits for schools, from a first fuel cell car to full competition sets. Horizon says its kits are used in 10,000 schools in 150 countries, with offices in Prague, Los Angeles, Dubai and Australia.
It also runs H2GP, the H2 Grand Prix, where students design, build, test and race fuel cell cars. H2GP says it runs in more than 27 countries with over 18,000 students, from the Explorer level to a World Final.
iDesign 365 is an authorized Canadian Horizon reseller. We price in Canadian dollars, accept school purchase orders and ship across Canada, so there is no cross border duty or brokerage to settle after you order.
From the box to the first race
How an H2GP Sprint car works in class
- 1
Build the car
Students assemble every part themselves: the chassis, wheels, motor, fuel cell, hydrogen tank, tubing and battery pack. Horizon designed it so each part teaches what it does.
- 2
Make the hydrogen
The kit includes an electrolyzer, so students split water into hydrogen and oxygen and fill their own tank. The fuel cell then turns that hydrogen back into electricity.
- 3
Test, race and improve
Students race, time their runs and change their design between races. Horizon's Sprint curriculum and app give them tools to plot race times and track their changes.
Before you buy
Compare the H2GP levels
| Choosing a level |  Explorer (XPR)Design your own car |  Sprint1:20 scale racer |  Pro1:10 scale RC car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (H2GP) | 7 and up | 10 and up | 13 and up |
| Students build | Their own car design | A kit car they tune | An RC car with a fuel cell |
| Hydrogen | Made from water | Made from water | Hydrostik cartridges |
| Start with | DIY Fuel Cell Kit | Sprint Car Kit | Starter Car Kit |
| Price in CAD | CA$121 | CA$348 | CA$769.99 |
| Shop | View the Explorer kit | View the Sprint kit | View the Starter kit |
Ages and levels are H2GP's own. Each level has classroom packs and competition sets as well; the product grid above lists them all.
Have any questions? Speak with our dedicated team today.
Teachers, coaches and schools across Canada. We will help you choose an H2GP level, explain what ships in each pack and how to buy on a purchase order.
Call us416-213-8445
Classroom, club, competition
Which Horizon kit fits you?
Young builders, ages 7 and up
H2GP Explorer gives students a fuel cell kit and asks them to design the car around it. The classroom pack equips a whole class.
Explorer kit, CA$121Classroom Pack, CA$1,175.90
Starting H2GP Sprint
One Sprint Car Kit for a small team, or the Classroom Pack with six cars for 12 to 24 students. Students build, fuel and race 1:20 scale hydrogen cars.
Sprint Car Kit, CA$348Classroom Pack, CA$2,499
Racing in the competition
The Competition Package puts two Classroom Packs together with the Competition Track and its timing system and a refuelling bundle, everything to host full races.
Competition Package, CA$9,899Technoscience
H2GP in Canada
- Run by TechnoscienceIn Canada, H2GP is organised by Technoscience Pôles urbains in the Montreal region, across Rive-Nord, Montréal and Montérégie, as a semester-long programme with regional finals.
- The national finalThe 2026 national final was held on 11 April at Collège Villa Maria in Montreal, and the winning team qualified for the H2GP World Final in Switzerland.
- Who can take partTechnoscience opens the programme to students aged 12 to 25, from secondary school to college and university, and says no prior experience is required.
- Racing in your own schoolThe Sprint Competition Track has automated timing and works with Horizon's H2GP Sprint app, so a school can run timed races in its own gym. Details are on Technoscience's H2GP page.
Watch H2GP in action
Short films from Horizon and H2GP
Also from Horizon
Fuel cell and renewable energy science kits
Beyond H2GP, Horizon makes classroom science kits that show how hydrogen, solar, wind and other energy sources work. The entry kits make hydrogen from water with a small solar panel, so students see the whole cycle from sunlight to motion.
We carry the Fuel Cell Car Science Kit, Hydrocar and H-Racer 2.0, the Salt Water, Solar Hydrogen, Wind Energy and Wind to Hydrogen kits, the Renewable Energy Education Set 2.0 and the Horizon Energy Box, all in Canadian dollars. Every kit is in the Science kits tab of the product grid.
Fuel Cell Car Kit, CA$185.90Renewable Energy Set 2.0, CA$460.90
From Horizon's own pages
Specifications
| Scale | 1:20 |
|---|---|
| Age | 10 and up, according to H2GP |
| Hydrogen | Made by students with the included electrolyzer |
| Students assemble | Chassis, wheels, tires, motor, fuel cell, hydrogen tank, tubing and battery pack |
| Fuel | Hydrogen and air only, says Horizon |
| Racing | Works with the Sprint Practice and Competition Tracks and Horizon's Sprint app |
| Warranty | Horizon covers non-functional items with no sign of mechanical damage |
| Experiments | 6, according to Horizon |
|---|---|
| Lesson time | 4 to 8 hours |
| Guides | Teacher guide (28 pages) and student guide (20 pages) |
| In the kit | Chassis, motor, hydrogen and oxygen tanks, PEM fuel cell and solar panel |
| Topics | Electrolysis, redox, conservation of energy, Ohm's law, renewable energy |
| Grades | Elementary, middle and high school |
| Age | 7 and up, according to H2GP |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen | Students split water to make it |
| The car | Designed and built by the students around the fuel cell kit |
| Curriculum | Science education manual included |
| Class sets | DIY Fuel Cell Science Classroom Pack and chassis add-on kits |
From iDesign 365
Buying Horizon in Canada
- Canadian dollars, no import dutyPrices on this page are live in CAD, so there is no duty or brokerage to pay on delivery.
- Free shipping over $500Orders over $500 ship free at checkout, which covers the classroom packs and competition sets. A single Sprint Car Kit ships at a flat rate by province.
- Purchase orders and quotesChoose Purchase Order at checkout and reply to our acknowledgement with your PO, or choose Quote and our sales team will send a detailed quote.
- 30-day returnsNew, unopened items can be returned within 30 days of shipping for a refund less a 20% restocking fee. Opened products cannot be returned.
For teachers and coaches
Getting started with H2GP
Every one of these is an official Horizon or H2GP video. Click one to watch it right here.
- Assembling the Sprint carHorizon's full build, step by step.Horizon video
- Filling the car with hydrogenUsing the electrolyzer to fill the Sprint car.Horizon video
- H2GP Sprint in the classroomHow a class runs the Sprint programme.Horizon video
- Building an Explorer carThe H2GP Explorer DIY fuel cell car.Horizon video
Up close
Official photos from Horizon and H2GP
Questions
Horizon and H2GP in Canada: common questions
Answers based on Horizon Educational's and H2GP's own pages, Technoscience, and how we sell in Canada. Still stuck? Contact us and we will help.
What is H2GP?
H2GP, the H2 Grand Prix, is Horizon Educational's programme where students design, build, test and race hydrogen fuel cell cars. H2GP says it runs in more than 27 countries with over 18,000 students, with events leading to a World Final.
What age is each H2GP level for?
According to H2GP, Explorer (XPR) is for ages 7 and up, Sprint for 10 and up and Pro for 13 and up.
What is the difference between Explorer, Sprint and Pro?
In Explorer, students design their own car around a fuel cell kit. Sprint is a 1:20 scale kit car they assemble, fuel and tune. Pro is a radio-controlled 1:10 scale car with a fuel cell power kit and Hydrostik cartridges.
What comes in the Sprint Car Kit, Classroom Pack and Competition Package?
The Sprint Car Kit is one car with everything to make its own hydrogen. The Classroom Pack has six cars for 12 to 24 students. The Competition Package has two Classroom Packs, the Sprint Competition Track with timing and a refuelling bundle. The table above lists each item.
How does a fuel cell car work?
A fuel cell combines hydrogen with oxygen from the air to make electricity, which drives the car's motor. The only by-product is water.
How do students make the hydrogen?
On the Sprint and Explorer kits and the entry science kits, students split water into hydrogen and oxygen with an electrolyzer, powered by a battery pack or a small solar panel. The Pro level uses Hydrostik cartridges, refilled with a Hydrofill station.
Is hydrogen safe to use in a classroom?
Horizon designs these kits for schools and publishes safety guidance with each one. The entry kits make only small amounts of hydrogen from water. Hydrostik cartridges store hydrogen in a solid metal hydride rather than as compressed gas, and Horizon gives storage and charging rules for them. Follow the guide that ships with each kit.
Is H2GP run in Canada?
Yes. Technoscience Pôles urbains runs H2GP in the Montreal region, with regional finals and a national final. The 2026 final was held on 11 April at Collège Villa Maria, and the winner qualified for the World Final.
Do we need a track to start?
No. Students can build and test the cars without one. The Sprint Practice Track is a roll-out track for class practice, and the Sprint Competition Track adds automated timing for full races.
How long does a lesson take?
Horizon lists the Fuel Cell Car Science Kit at 6 experiments over 4 to 8 hours of lessons, with a 28-page teacher guide and a 20-page student guide.
Which kit should a school start with?
For a first lesson, the Fuel Cell Car Science Kit. For younger students who like to design, H2GP Explorer. For racing, the Sprint Car Kit or the Sprint Classroom Pack. Contact us and we will help you plan.
Are prices in Canadian dollars, and do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. Every price on this page is live in CAD. At checkout, choose Purchase Order and reply to our acknowledgement with your PO, or choose Quote and our sales team will send a detailed quote.
How much is shipping?
Orders over $500 ship free, which covers the classroom packs and competition sets. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate by province, shown at checkout.
Can I return it?
New, unopened items can be returned within 30 days of shipping for a refund less a 20% restocking fee. Opened products cannot be returned. See our FAQs for the full policy.
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