International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races

About the Competition

The aim of the competition is to promote the use of alternative and clean energy sources, provide technical and vocational experience in the automotive sector, impart teamwork skills to students, and contribute to the development of human resources for electric vehicle advancements in the country.

Teams of associate's, bachelor's degree and postgraduate students can apply for the competition.

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows:
  • Development Report
  • Technical Design Report
  • Dynamic Driving and Brake Test Videos
The competition has two categories:
  • Electromobile
  • Hydromobile
The competition consists of two categories: Electromobile (battery-powered electric vehicle) and Hydromobile (electric vehicle powered by hydrogen). Since 2022, the Hydromobile races have been organized with the support of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Turkish Energy, Nuclear, and Mineral Research Institute (TENMAK).

Competition Calender 2024

Explanation Date
Application Dates December 2023 – 29 th February 2024
Progress Report Deadline 22.03.2024 - 22:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Development Report Results 15.04.2024
Uploading and Sending Letter of Consent and Commitment 15-19.04.2024
Date for Transferring Support to Teams It will be announced later.
Teams Declaring Withdrawal and Deadline for Member Changes 5.07.2024 - 17:00 (UTC+3)
Submission of Technical Design Reports 5.07.2024 - 17:00 (UTC+3)
Dynamic Driving and Brake Test Video Submission 5.07.2024 - 17:00 (UTC+3)
Announcement of Technical Design Report Results 21.07.2024
Race Week August 12-17, 2024 / Kocaeli
TEKNOFEST Vehicle Exhibition and Award Ceremony October 2-6, 2024 / Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

İnternational Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races Hidromobile Category

Degree Award
First 200.000 TL
Second 150.000 TL
Third 120.000 TL

İnternational Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races Electromobile Category

Degree Award
First 200.000 TL
Second 150.000 TL
Third 120.000 TL

    International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races 2022 Degrees

    DEGREES TEAM NAME
    1- (Electromobile Category) ÇUKUROVA ELEKTROMOBİL TAKIMI
    2- (Electromobile Category) ENERJİ TEKNOLOJİLERİ TOPLULUĞU
    3- (Electromobile Category) EVA TEAM
    1- (Hydromobile Category) UMAKİT

    International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Racing 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Electromobile Category) YTÜ AESK ELEKTROMOBİL
    2. (Electromobile Category) ESTU SOLAR TEAM
    3. (Electromobile Category) SAMÜ-ELAR
    1. (Hydromobile Category) 1.5 Adana Gençlik Merkezi Hidromobil Takımı
    2. (Hydromobile Category) ESTÜ HİDROANA
    3. (Hydromobile Category) SUBÜ TETRA-HMT

    International Efficiency Challenge Electric Vehicle Races 2024 Graduates

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Electromobile Category) YTU AESK E
    2. (Electromobile Category) ENERJİ TEKNOLOJİLERİ TOPLULUĞU
    3. (Electromobile Category) SUBÜ TETRA-EMT
    1. (Hydromobile Category) 1.5 Adana Gençlik Merkezi Hidromobil
    2. (Hydromobile Category) SUBÜ TETRA-HMT

Excluding the informations provided in the specifications, you need to join the e-mail group through the link below for other questions regarding to the competition. The questions you ask and the answers you receive will be visible to the other members of the e-mail group.

TECHNICAL TOUR

COMPANIES RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITY
By organizing technical tours, it is provided to on-site inspection of working on leading technological firms of Turkey.

NETWORK
TEKNOFEST, which hosts hundreds of companies on technical trips, provides the opportunity to get to know experts in every field.

INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL LIFE
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

MOTIVATION AND INTERESTING
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

DENEYAP

OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN PROJECTS IN DENEYAP BRANCHES
Young students who are trained to develop technology are given the opportunity to explain projects and inspire them.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

MATERIAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY
In order to support the projects of thousands of young people, a total of over 55 million TL in material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Transportation / Accomodation support is provided to the finalist teams for their competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes of over 30 Million TL are waiting for the teams that compete and qualify in TEKNOFEST 2024.

EDUCATION

TRAINING CAMP PROGRAM
Training programs will be organized for the finalist teams with the participation of the executive institution and advisory board members.

Q&A MEETÇINGS
Teams with the participation of the executive and advisory board members Meetings where projects, evaluation criteria and processes can direct questions to the advisory board will be planned.
 

CAREER

INTERNSHIP
Internship opportunities in Turkey's technology institutions will be provided.

GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
Turkey under the Technology Team, conducted by the Foundation for the National Team Program Support Technology Teams are provided with incentives through orientation and support programs for international competitions.