We are deeply honoured to be recognised as one of the 2025 winners of a Global #ESTEM Award, presented by Pratt & Whitney in collaboration with The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). A panel of judges from Pratt & Whitney and NAAEE selected the honourees from a pool of over 209 applicants spanning 48…
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Photo: The 2025 team with Jason Maraku (EVolocity NZ Chief Executive) and Henry Thomson beside him, wearing a hat. Saint Thomas of Canterbury College (STC) in Christchurch has a long track record of participation and success in EVolocity. This year, they won the Show Stopper Award for their open class bike, “Henry the Hammerhead”. People…
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Young Kiwi Engineers set to race into the future this October. Kiwi motorsport rally drivers and MITO Ambassadors Emma Gilmour and Hayden Paddon will be joining EVolocity’s Canterbury and Auckland regional finals to cheer on the next generation of engineers and innovators. As trailblazers in sustainable motorsport and champions of automotive excellence, Gilmour and Paddon…
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Press Release: July 15th EVolocity, a charitable trust providing students across New Zealand with the opportunity to design, build, and race their own electric vehicles, is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Maraku as its new Chief Executive. At EVolocity, a different kind of race is taking place— one to inspire and educate the…
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Kia ora EVolocity community, I will be stepping down as CEO after five inspiring, challenging and incredibly rewarding years at the helm. It’s been a privilege to lead EVolocity and be part of a programme that’s empowering young people in so many ways. I’ve loved every minute, watching students spark with ideas, take on new…
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Welding and Build Workshops Our Welding and Build Workshops, recently hosted in Wellington (pictured) and Christchurch are also an exciting chance for EVolocity students to gain hands-on experience with new tools and techniques to apply to their vehicle builds (and beyond). Careers Expo We’re grateful to have recently participated in the Tahatu Careers Expo in…
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Brendon Smith from Christchurch has put together some CAD files for the motor and controller in the Standard Kit. He found the motor drawing on the Autodesk website but drew the motor controller himself. Big thanks to Brendon for producing the Motor Controller 3D drawing and sharing it with our students!
Kia ora everyone, We’re excited to announce a new challenge for all EVolocity students – the EVolocity CAD Design Competition! This is your chance to put your design skills to the test by creating a unique, 3D-printable keychain. The winning design will be printed and distributed as a participation token at Regional Finals events nationwide…
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We’re excited to launch our new Careers page – a dedicated space for senior high school students to explore what a future in STEM could look like. Whether you’re passionate about technology, engineering, or environmental science, this hub is packed with info on study pathways and career opportunities. Why now? Because the future is being…
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This may well be the coolest video you’ll see all day! Last year, the Rusty Demons from Tokoroa Intermediate School produced a phenomenal vehicle, and they’ve now put together this equally-phenomenal video showcasing their experience in EVolocity.
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