EVolocity Taranaki Regional Finals 2024

EVolocity Taranaki Regional Finals 2024

Thursday 17th October 2024 at KartSport Taranaki, Joll Street, Waitara

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

🏎 Put your EV to the test in Taranaki'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, Taranaki! 

Join us for an electrifying and action-packed day on October 17th, 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 Taranaki.

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
• Hear from the team at WITT
• Test drive a MeloYelo e-bike
• Chat with the team at Ara Ake, New Zealand's future energy centre
• Enjoy food provided by The Hot Wafel

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 Efficient Event
13:00 - Lunch (free waffles for students!)
13:30 - Free Drive
14:30 - Prize Giving

Our wonderful guest judges:

Kerrie Thomson-Booth of WITT
Rosie Condon of Ara Ake

Contact

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

Parking

Free parking is available on site.