Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Lego Fortnite Mechanical Mayhem 1920x1080 7f40890321d9 (1)
Image: Epic Games

How to build a car in LEGO Fortnite with Custom Power Center, Suspension, and Wheels

Getting around in style.

LEGO Fortnite finally has vehicles thanks to the Mechanical Mayhem update, and you can either craft three preset cars or create your own custom ride with different vehicle parts.

Recommended Videos

With the Mechanical Mayhem update, you no longer have to use janky workarounds to travel long distances in LEGO Fortnite. Cars work exactly like you’d expect, and you can even use vehicle parts to create other moving contraptions to get around your LEGO Fortnite world.

How to Craft Cars in LEGO Fortnite

LEGO Fortnite has three cars that you can craft: the Speeder, the Offroader, and the Hauler. These aren’t the only vehicles that you can make in LEGO Fortnite, but these are premade cars that can be found in the builds menu just like houses and other prefabs.

Lego Fortnite Offroader Car
Screenshot: PC Invasion

To unlock the recipe for the Speeder, you need to add a Power Cell to your inventory. To get the Offroader, you need to have Flexwood in your inventory. The Hauler requires you to have Frostpine in your inventory.

How to Get a Power Cell in LEGO Fortnite

Power Cells are required for all vehicles in LEGO Fortnite, however, since they act as the power source for their engines. You’ll need to build the new Compost Bin station to get your hands on these. The Compost Bin is crafted at the Lumber Mill. Once you build it, you can turn resources into Biomass, Fertilizer, and Soil. Creating Biomass will unlock the Power Cell recipe!

Lego Fortnite Power Cell Engine
Screenshot: PC Invasion

How to Make a Custom Vehicle in LEGO Fortnite

Once you have a Power Cell, you’re all set to start building your dream ride. If you want to create your own custom vehicle instead of the prebuilt cars that LEGO Fortnite has to offer, just open the build menu and find the new Vehicle Parts section of the Toys menu.

All vehicles need three things: a Power Center, Wheels, and a Seat. The Power Center is where you place Power Cells, and the Wheels and Seat are self-explanatory. You can use any Vehicle Base parts to design the body of your car, though, so the design is ultimately up to you! Use the new Vehicle Jacks to make building your car easier, too.

Lego Fortnite Vehicle Wheels
Screenshot: PC Invasion

There’s one important thing to note about Wheels, though. There are two types of them! Make sure your vehicle has a set of Turnable Wheels in addition to Powered Wheels so you can actually steer your vehicle. Powered Wheels only propel your vehicle forward, and while they’re necessary for speed, you won’t be able to direct yourself without Turnable Wheels. Also, make sure all of your Wheels are spinning in the correct direction before taking off.

There are a ton of optional parts like guards, bumpers, headlights, and Illuminators that you can tack onto your LEGO Fortnite vehicles, so get creative and build the ride of your dreams! Once you’ve got enough Power Cells to power your vehicle, you can build the new Wrench tool to further customize your ride. This allows you to assign channels to Switches and Thrusters that you can swap between while driving a vehicle, giving you more control over which Thrusters are active.


PC Invasion is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Aidan Lambourne
Aidan Lambourne
Aidan Lambourne is a contributing writer for PC Invasion, with almost a couple years of experience in the industry. He has written about Roblox extensively, although has keenly covered new releases and indie games. A passionate writer and gamer, he still can't really believe he gets to indulge in both for a career.
Author
Image of Diego Perez
Diego Perez
Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer at PC Invasion, Diego Perez has been writing about video games since 2018, specializing in live service games like Destiny and Final Fantasy XIV. His work is featured at publications like Game Rant and Attack of the Fanboy (where he served as Associate Editor), but PC Invasion is home to his best work. When he's planning content or writing guides, he's yelling about Ape Escape or grinding Lost Sectors in Destiny. Plus, he has a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies for Texas A&M University.