EVATHON – Detailed Guidelines

1. Event Overview

EVathon is an Electric Vehicle–focused innovation hackathon aimed at promoting advancements in EV technology, smart mobility, sustainable energy, and future mobility systems.

Participants will build innovative prototypes, simulations, or models aligned with EV technology domains such as Battery Systems, Charging Infrastructure, Smart Mobility, IoT in EVs, Autonomous Features, Renewable Energy Integration, and Green Technology.

2. Eligibility

• Open to UG (Engineering) students only.
• Team size: 6 members.
• Each team must nominate one Team Leader for communication.

3. General Participation Guidelines

• Projects must be aligned with Electric Vehicle technology themes.
• Solutions may include hardware prototypes, simulation models, software applications, IoT systems, analytical dashboards, or hybrid solutions.
• Solutions must align with at least ONE broad EV domain:
  • Battery & Energy Management
  • Charging Infrastructure
  • Connected & Autonomous EVs
  • Smart EV Mobility Systems
  • Sustainable & Green Energy for EVs
  • EV Safety & Performance Monitoring
• All submissions must include:
  • Problem statement
  • Proposed solution
  • System workflow / architecture diagram
  • Hardware/Software components used
  • Prototype/demo video
  • Code repository (if software-based)
• Originality is mandatory — plagiarism leads to immediate disqualification.
• Teams must attend all evaluation rounds and checkpoints.

4. Technical Guidelines

Mandatory Technical Components

Projects must include at least one of the following:

• EV simulation, hardware prototype, or IoT-based monitoring system
• Smart/optimized energy usage model
• EV route optimization, load balancing, or charging management
• Sensors-based monitoring (BMS, temperature, speed, safety, etc.)
• Real-time dashboard, analytics, or mobile app

Additional Technical Expectations (based on theme)

• AI/ML–based prediction (battery health, energy usage, safety alerts)
• Motor & controller interface simulation
• Charging station load distribution & scheduling
• IoT integration with cloud dashboards
• Embedded systems or microcontroller usage (ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
• Renewable energy integration (solar charging, hybrid systems)

5. Submission Requirements 
6. Prelims – Online Submission (Round 1) Date : 10.01.2026

Only PPT submission is required

Teams must submit a single PPT (8–10 slides) containing:

• Project Title & EV domain/theme
• Problem statement
• Proposed solution (conceptual only)
• High-level architecture / conceptual block diagram
• Expected hardware components or modules
• Innovation & uniqueness
• Feasibility and potential impact
• Team details

Note: No prototype, video, documentation, or code is required for the prelims. Shortlisting will be based solely on the PPT.

1. Final Round – Offline Submission (04/02/2026)

• Prototype/HW/SW development
• Technical implementation
• Usability & impact
• Presentation & demo

Teams shortlisted for the final round must submit the complete project package.

6. Event Rules

• Teams must work strictly within the allotted hackathon hours.
• Hardware building, wiring, soldering, testing, and integration must be done only at the venue (unless otherwise permitted).
• Teams must bring their own components, tools, sensors, microcontrollers, batteries, and accessories.
• Only safe, low-voltage components are allowed. High-voltage EV battery packs are not permitted.
• Use of pre-built commercial EV kits that complete major functionality is not allowed—projects must show original hardware implementation.

• Teams may use:

• Microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino, STM32, etc.)
• Development boards (Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, etc.)
• Small-scale motors, mini battery packs, sensors, custom PCBs, 3D-printed parts
• Use of dangerous chemicals, high-current power supplies, or Li-ion battery packs above permitted limits is prohibited.
• No external fabrication labs, PCB services, or external assistance during the hackathon hours.
• External paid APIs/components/tools are not allowed unless explicitly permitted by organizers
• Teams must maintain safe working practices at all times; violation of safety rules results in immediate disqualification.

8. Important Dates:

Registration Deadline: 10/01/2026

Result Announcement :20/01/2026

Grand Finale:04/02/2026