EVolocity Waikato, Rotorua, and Bay of Plenty Regional Finals 2025

Saturday 11th October 2025 at KartSport Hamilton, Airport Road

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

Back Up Date - Sunday 12th October - Please keep this in your calendars.

🏎 Put your EV to the test in Rotorua'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, Waikato, Rotorua, and Bay of Plenty!

Join us for an electrifying and action-packed day on October 11th, 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 Rotorua.

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 2026.

Lots to see and do!

In addition to the awesome racing, you can:

meet inspiring professionals from various industries
discover career and study options at the University of Waikato and WINTEC
see NZ made 3D printer filament put to use by the talented Eva and Bill of KiwiFil and hear about their exciting journey in the EV world
enjoy delicious local food and coffee

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

All attendees will receive a 10% discount on the go kart hire. This will be run by Off Road NZ. To complete payment, you’ll need to head to the Off Road Office and speak with the staff.

Note: You will get 10 minutes on the track. Drivers need to be 14 years or older and 1.4 metres or taller.

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

Programme Schedule

07:00 - Teams Arrive
07:10 - Vehicle Scrutineering Begins
08:00 - Go Kart Hire with Off Road NZ Opens
09:30 - Go Kart Hire with Off Road NZ Closes
10:00 - Teams Briefing
10:30 - Drag & Gymkhana
12:00 - Lunch
12:15 - Go Kart Hire Opens
12:45 - Go Kart Hire Closes
12:50 - Endurance and Efficiency Event
14:30 - Prize Giving

Contact

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

Parking

Free parking is available on site.