Abstract-Teaching mechatronics is a complex challenge because of the multidisciplinary nature of the topic. On the other hand the requirements of the smart city or the smart mobility of the future demand complex solutions from next generation of engineers. The topics include electrical, mechanical engineering, control theory and ICT in which fields the students must deepen their knowledge. Tasks and solving problems in mechatronics require cognitive and operational knowledge and practical experience in systems design and analysis.There is a strong demand for project-based teaching using certain kinds of practical material. The paper presents two educational frameworks designed for students with a specialization in vehicle mechatronics. Both are aimed at the emulation of real vehicle behaviors, the first is on ECU (Electric control Unit) level while the second is on vehicle level.