High School EV Challenge
Empowering the Next Generation of EV Innovators
2026 Highschool EV Challenge
Event Date: TBD
Thanks for participating!
2026 Event Overview
The High School EV Challenge aims to spark interest in electric vehicle (EV) technology among young Canadians as they prepare to enter the workforce. This competition provides an exciting opportunity for students to explore their role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility. This event will take place at Edison Motors, 2815 Donald road, Donald BC (near Golden)
Through this initiative, we aim to inspire growth and interest in several key areas:
Engineering Skills: Enhancing both mechanical and electrical expertise.
Critical Thinking & Organizational Skills: Developing the ability to address engineering, performance, and safety challenges efficiently while working within time and resource constraints.
Creative Problem-Solving: Encouraging innovative solutions to longstanding engineering problems.
Teamwork: Highlighting the value of collaboration in achieving a common goal.
This competition is focused on the design and engineering of EVs. Registration for 2026 expected to open fall of 2025
Materials Provided
Participating schools will receive key components for EV construction, such as:
• Driver’s seat and seat belts
• Brake and steering system components
• Electric motor, batteries, system controller, and display
To encourage hands-on learning and creative problem-solving, certain components (e.g., the vehicle chassis) will not be provided, nor will detailed construction instructions. Participants will also receive only basic design and engineering guidance from Edison Motors staff, fostering independence and ingenuity.
The resulting EV designs will primarily reflect the creativity and engineering talents of the students involved.
Location & Competition Details
Edison Motors Edison Motors, 2815 Donald road, Donald BC (near Golden)
Date: TBD
Registration & Inspection
- All participants must arrive at the competition site before the first event to register and undergo a safety inspection conducted by the Edison Motors Safety Team.
- Vehicles failing the initial inspection will have up to 60 minutes to make adjustments. Vehicles deemed unsafe to drive will not be allowed to compete.
The Challenge & Prizes
Teams will compete in the following challenges:
- Race
- Barrel Racing
- Obstacle Course Race
- Mystery event
Winners of each event: $500.00 scholarship.
Overall winners (most event wins): $1,500.00 scholarship.
The leader of the winning team will be offered a paid summer position at Edison Motors to further develop their EV fabrication and engineering skills.
The Rules
All vehicles must meet these criteria to qualify:
- Maximum operating voltage of 78 volts DC
- Properly installed and undamaged seat belts and crash helmets for drivers.
- Structurally sound chassis as determined by the Edison Safety Team.
- No dangerous metal protrusions.
- Fully operational brakes and steering systems.
- Secure and insulated electrical connections.
- Properly installed main battery cutoff switch and circuit breakers.
- Appropriately gauged wiring for all electrical components.
2025 Event Sponsors
We’d like to thank everyone for participating in the 2025 Edison Highschool EV challenge. Below is a list of our past 2025 event sponsors.
Merritt Secondary
Sponsor: Edison Motors
Location: Merritt, BC
Golden Secondary
Sponsor: Edison Motors
Location: Golden, BC
Seaquam Secondary
Sponsor: Matco Excavating
Location: Delta, BC
A.L. Fortune
Sponsor: Rellish Transport
Location: Enderby, BC
Pleasant Valley Secondary School
Sponsor: Rellish Transport
Location: Armstrong, BC
North Peace Secondary
Sponsors: William McColm
Location: Fort St. John, BC
North Peace Secondary #2
Location: Fort St. John, BC
Three Hills School
Sponsors: Aaron Vaughan Consulting
Location: Three Hills, AB
Penticton Secondary
Sponsors: Peerless Trailers
Location: Penticion, BC
Willow Creek Composite
Sponsors: Grid Energy Solutions
Location: Claresholm, AB
Barriere Secondary School
Sponsors: Automatis Integrated Inc
Location: Barriere, BC
Nechako Valley Secondary
Sponsors: Dalchko Transport, Valley Diesel LTD, Advanced Millwright Services
Location: Vanderhoof, BC
Robert Bateman Secondary
Sponsors: Valley Enterprises LTD
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Clearwater Secondary School
Sponsors: Valley Enterprises LTD
Location: Clearwater, BC
Valleyview Secondary
Sponsors: Exceed Electrical Engineering, K&M Wallis Contracting LTD
Location: Kamloops, BC
Riverside Secondary
Sponsors: Morrey Nissan of Coquitlam, AJR Marine Windows
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Sardis Secondary School
Sponsors: Merit Transport
Location: Chilliwack, BC
Correlieu Secondary School
Sponsors: Matt Clauson, Clauson Equipment Solutions
Location: Quesnel, BC
General Information
All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to the event.
For any questions, reach out to us at: eric.little@edisonmotors.ca or DTF@EdisonMotors.ca
Good Luck to All Participants!
Remember, even just showing up to compete is a win in itself!