EVolocity Nelson-Marlborough Regional Finals 2024

EVolocity Nelson-Marlborough Regional Finals 2024

Thursday 24th October 2024 at KartSport Nelson, 208 Moutere Highway, Best Island

Gates Open to Teams at 7:00am, Racing Begins at 10:30am

Back up date - 31st October - Please put both dates in your calendars

🏎 Put your EV to the test in Nelson and Marlborough's Electric Vehicle Showdown 🏎

Every October, EVolocity students from across New Zealand get together to showcase their vehicle designs and compete on the track against other schools and clubs within their region at our annual Regional Final event series.

And now, it's your turn, Nelson and Marlborough! 

Join us for an electrifying and action-packed day on October 24th, featuring:

• drag racing
• gymkhana/slalom
• efficiency and endurance challenges
• 'just for fun’ racing experiences.

Special awards will also recognise achievements in innovation, engineering excellence, sustainability, and overall team/vehicle theme!

👋 Best of all, everyone is welcome

Bring your whānau and friends along for the ultimate electric vehicle race day in Nelson.

Entry is free, offering a great opportunity to check out our programme, cheer on local rangatahi, and see if you want to join the EVolocity competition for 2025. 

Lots to see and do!

In addition to the awesome racing, you can:

• Meet inspiring professionals from various industries
• Test drive a MeloYelo e-bike
• Enjoy food and coffee from the KartSport canteen

It's a day of innovation, excitement, and fun, where students come together to showcase their talent, learn from each other, and race towards a brighter, sustainable future.

Click here to see a glimpse into an EVolocity Regional Finals!

Program Schedule

07:00 - Teams Arrive
07:30 - Vehicle Scrutineering 
10:00 - Teams Briefing
10:30 - Drag & Gymkhana
12:00 - Endurance and Efficiency Event
13:00 - Lunch
13:30 - Free Drive
14:30 - Prize Giving

Our wonderful guest judges:

Gary and Paula Marshall of MeloYelo
Donna Connell of NMIT
Mitch Ross of NMIT

Contact

National Co-ordinator // Shannon Wildman // 027 876 6600 // shannon@evolocity.co.nz

Parking

Free parking is available on site.