Didcot boy wins Mini competition for car of the future design

Oliver's design was inspired by the Mini Electric

A boy has won a competition by creating his design for a "car of the future".

Oliver was chosen from hundreds of entries submitted to a contest run by Mini and Crayola.

The nine-year-old from Didcot, Oxfordshire, drew a picture of his prediction of what cars would look like in the future.

His creation was inspired by the Mini Electric, which he said was because "they are better for the environment, animals and the planet".

His picture was chosen out of hundreds of submissions

Oliver's design focused on nature, with the exterior of the car featuring different types of animals and foliage.

He said the design was camouflage so the car would "blend into natural environments".

Oliver's design was then brought to life when the team at Mini created a vinyl wrap of his drawing to apply to a vehicle

After Oliver was chosen as the winner, Mini organised to have his design brought to life in a vinyl wrap that was applied to the outside.

He also won a large supply of art materials and the chance to visit the Mini plant in Oxford to see how the Mini Electric is made.

The nine-year-old said he wanted to create a car that was better for the environment

Federico Izzo, director of Mini UK & Ireland, said: "Children are renowned for their boundless imagination, and this is evident in the ideas they have presented.

"We had entries which focused on being better for animals, boosting the mood of those around them, helping to save the bees and plenty with a focus on sustainability - the creativity of the designs was fantastic.

"We are excited to bring Oliver's design to life and hope he will continue to innovate and dream big in the future."

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