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 and stop close to a Target Point.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | All | Yes | None | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Sep 2, 2025
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 2, 2025
EV
2
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
EV
1
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.
Resources
VASO Event Checklists & Scoresheets
2026 National Video for ES on Electric Vehicle - be sure to read VASO clarifications because some of the information presented in this video will be different in VASO tournaments
General Vehicle Lessons and Tips Video
Science Olympiad TV Video - Steering Your Vehicle
National Electric Vehicle page
Student Resource Center (Scioly)
Resources from the 2023-24 Season (old rules):