Enter the 3DModels One Car Challenge 2025

A new 2025 3DModels challenge, “One Car Challenge”, has started.

It is a perfect opportunity for all 3D artists to push their creative boundaries and showcase their skills. Are you up for the challenge?

One Car Challenge 2025

This year, new and unusual rules will challenge your creativity and transform the contest into a real competition: everyone starts with the same base model! 

Each participant gets the same 3D car and can modify it however they like: add an environment, use HDRi lighting, or turn it into a flying car in a post-apocalyptic world. No creative limits! You can submit a still render or even an animation – it’s up to you. Don’t forget to read the contest rules to know what you need to do.

How to submit

On the 3DModels challenge website, use the submission form and the “Add work” button to submit your entry before the deadline.

Please note that:

1. The render should be at least 1500 pixels wide if the work is horizontal.

2. Render size should not exceed 5 MB and should be in .JPG format.

3. Work can be in any style you like with the use of post-production (low-poly, cartoon, futuristic, etc).

You can read the full requirements at the bottom of the page.

Closing date

The challenge is open for art submissions from July 01 to September 30, 2025. Submissions end at 15:00 (GMT). 3DModels has set the timer on the page, which is easier for you to follow.

One Car Challenge 2025 Prizes

The 3DModels One Car Challenge 2025 is a large rendering event. It is supported by the best companies in the 3D industry.

Thanks to many sponsors, the prizes for the top three places are amazing. The first place will receive:

• $1000 Cash Prize from 3DModels.org Team
• Adobe Substance 3D Collection yearly license
• 3DCoat 2024 Individual permanent license
• Knald Studio and Lys Studio
• 1-year Semi-Floating License of InstaLOD and 1-year Pro License of InstaMAT
• 1-year membership to Greyscalegorilla Plus
• 1-year Marmoset Toolbag license
• 1-year Polygonflow Dash license
• The latest version of Silo & Milo (or update to the latest version and a year of free updates)
• 1-Year subscription to The Gnomon Workshop training library
• License of TopoGunWorld Creator Professional license
• iRender US$1000 Render Points
• RizomUV Perpetual license
• Ultra Studio Bundle from Videocopilot
• 600 RenderPoints for RebusFarm
• Single license of Pulldownit Pro
• PixPlant 5 license
• Full C4Dzone Plugins Suite for Cinema4D and Octane Render Scene packs

In addition, everyone has the chance to receive additional prizes for the art chosen by the sponsors.

Take a look at last year’s challenge

The 3DModels Render challenge is a prestigious competition with operation since 2013. Before taking part in the new challenge this year, let’s take a look at the best renders of the Car Render Challenge 2024 for 3D artists.

1st place- 41 Seconds by Kevin Boulton

2nd place – High-Speed Frenzy by Todor Vladev

3rd place – Garage Sweet Garage by Aldison Ymeraj

Let’s create an impressive 3D artwork and win a jackpot of amazing prizes.

VFXRendering is honored to accompany 3DModels in the “One Car Challenge 2025” contest. Our 3D Content Creator, Nakamura Keisuke, is a member of this year’s judging panel.

Visit 3DModels website for the most detailed information about the competition.

Good luck and happy rendering!

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