EVolocity Wellington-Manawatu Regional Finals 2024

EVolocity Wellington-Manawatū Regional Finals 2024

Monday 28th October 2024 at KartSport Manawatū, Shirriffs Road, Awapuni, Palmerston North

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

Back up date - 29th October - Please put both dates in your calendars

🏎 Put your EV to the test in Wellington and Manawatū'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, Wellington and Manawatū! 

Join us for an electrifying and action-packed day on October 28th, 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 Manawatū.

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
• discover career and study options at the Victoria University and UCOL
• hear from the team at MotorSport New Zealand
• chat with the team at Robinson Research Institute
• test drive a MeloYelo e-bike
• enjoy delicious local food and coffee from Wellington and Manawatū's top food trucks

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
13:30 - Free Drive
14:30 - Prize Giving

Our wonderful guest judges are to be confirmed!

Contact

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

Parking

Free parking is available on site.