Electric vehicles are fast. They are fun. They are the future. Through mentorship and a hands-on learning philosophy, EVolocity are on a mission to break down barriers and inspire young Kiwis into sustainable engineering while fast forwarding New Zealand’s clean tech future.
At the start of the school year, Year 7-13 students are given electric motor kits, some guidelines to follow, a bunch of inspiration, and free creative rein. Alongside their teachers and mentors, students plan, engineer and manufacture electric karts or bikes – all with sustainability (and race day) in mind. Regional Final events happen at the end of the year where vehicles take part in drag races, gymkhana, endurance and efficiency competitions.
We’ve experienced so many positive stories of the programme making a real difference – for young kiwis who may not usually having similar learning opportunities. We’re immensely grateful to our generous sponsor/partners for making it all happen.
Testing your motor and code inside a crowded tech room? You need to lock down safety first. This week, we’re mastering the Stationary Safe Spin-Up. The scariest hazard when indoor testing goes wrong? A random power surge or a sticky throttle sending your whip flying straight off a desk can end in a total disaster.…
We’re pleased to share the Overall Placings from this year’s Regional Final events. A massive congratulations to the teams and students who earned a place on the leaderboard. Join us in celebrating their achievements! Auckland Overall Placing Category Pos # Team Name School Standard Kart 1st 111 Hornets Northcross Intermediate 2nd 78 The Muppets Kingsway…
Happy August, EVolocity builders! We’re finally wrapping up the heavy fabrication, which means it’s time to see if your wiring setup is legit or if it’s gonna ghost you when you turn it on. Don’t worry about not having a track yet. August is for the Workshop Bench Test. Before your car ever touches real…
