Electric Vehicle

Nov 20, 2025

Section 8.f: 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.

Nov 20, 2025

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.

Sep 2, 2025

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 2, 2025

Section 4.b: After Impound and before the first time slot, The Target Distance and Target Time will be announced and posted provided to teams at the start of their Event Time...

Sep 2, 2025

Section 3.i: Design Knowledge: Teams must be able to answer questions on the design, construction, and operation of the device and its code per the Building Policy found on www.soinc.org VASO Construction Policy found at virginiaso.org/policies.