Div B Events
Div C Events
Electric Vehicle
Teams must design, build and test one vehicle that uses electrical energy as its sole means of propulsion to travel in a set amount of time, push a bottle past a line, and move backwards to stop close to a Target Point.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | All | Yes | None | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Sep 20, 2026
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Section 4.d.v: Teams may only use their programming devices for programming; no other actions like using a calculator app or viewing electronic notes are permitted. Teams may access the Internet to program their Device. Any actions not required for programming will cause a team to be awarded at minimum a competition violation and may result in disqualification. Internet access may not be available at all competitions.
Section 8.g: Tools may be electric and electronic tools, including programming devices like laptops. Teams may also bring one Class III calculator. To qualify as a Tool, the item must not travel on the Track with the Vehicle and cannot be used to align or aim the Vehicle.
Sep 20, 2026
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Section 4.a.i: Teams must impound one Vehicle, batteries, spare parts, alignment device (if used part of the Vehicle), Kit Modification Form (if used), and any papers (if used).
Section 4.d.ii: …Alignment devices can be shared by teams from the same school only if they are not part of the Vehicle or remain on the Vehicle…
Sep 11, 2026
EV
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Section 4.c.iii(2): Teams may use their Event Time to correct any construction violations. A team’s Event Time will not be paused during re-evaluation by the ES.
Sep 11, 2026
EV
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Section 4.b: After Impound and before the first time slot, The Target Distance, Target Time, and Bottle Line Distance will be announced and posted provided to teams at the start of their Event Time…
Sep 11, 2026
EV
1
Section 3.j: Design Knowledge: Answer questions on design, construction, and operation of the device per the Building Policy found on www.soinc.org VASO Construction Policy found at virginiaso.org/policies.