Competition 2026 — Open
EV & Autonomous Driving Competition
- General Logistics & Format
1.1 Event Schedule
Day Timeline
07:30
Technical Inspection
09:00
Judging Rounds Begin
1.2 Judging Slots
1-Hour Per Team
- Team Pitch (20 mins) — Present system architecture, digital twin, and mechanical design
- Physical Inspection (20 mins) — Judges inspect fabrication, wiring, and safety systems
- Q&A (20 mins) — Technical questions from the judging panel
1.3 Judging Panel
Expert Evaluation
- Distinguished academics and leading industry experts
- Combined expertise ensures a fair, rigorous and professional evaluation
- Judges assess engineering capabilities, software architecture, and overall build quality
- Vehicle Technical Specifications
2.1 Chassis Dimensions
Physical Limits
Max Length
300 cm
Max Width
160 cm
Max Height
250 cm
Min. Seats
1 seat
Safety Belt
Min. 1 belt
2.2 Powertrain Constraints
Electrical Limits
System Voltage
Max 48V DC
Motor Power
Max 5 kW peak
2.3 Mandatory Safety Systems
Required — No Exceptions
- Physical E-Stop — Red emergency stop button inside the cockpit
- Wireless E-Stop — Remote kill switch architecture must be demonstrated
- Mechanical Fail-Safe — Braking system capable of stopping vehicle if power is cut
- Static Evaluation Rules & Scoring
Mechanical Design & In-House Fabrication
Judges evaluate the mechanical robustness and level of custom manufacturing used rather than off-the-shelf parts.
Tier 1 – High Importance
Exceptional custom fabrication of main Chassis Frame, Suspension Arms, or Steering Rack
Tier 2 – Medium Importance
Good custom fabrication of auxiliary parts: Battery Boxes, Sensor Mounts, or Brake Brackets
Tier 3 – Low Importance
Basic fabrication: Body Panels, Dashboards, or Cosmetic parts
Autonomous Architecture & AI Features
Teams must demonstrate vehicle intelligence through theoretical explanation and code review.
Full Score
Comprehensive AI/Computer Vision integration, clear sensor fusion strategy and path-planning algorithms
Partial
Basic autonomous logic: standard PID control, single-sensor reliance
None
No clear autonomous architecture or inability to explain the code
Mechanical Design & In-House Fabrication
Judges evaluate the mechanical robustness and level of custom manufacturing.
Chassis Frame, Suspension, or Steering Rack
Battery Boxes, Sensor Mounts, etc.
Body Panels, Dashboards, or Cosmetic parts
Autonomous Architecture & AI Features
Teams must demonstrate vehicle intelligence through theoretical explanation.
AI/Computer Vision integration, path-planning logic
Basic autonomous logic: standard PID control
No clear autonomous architecture
Engineering Excellence & Safety
Evaluates professional finish and electrical safety of the prototype:
- Cleanest cable routing
- Professional sensor mounting
- Excellent heat management
- Integrated mandatory safety systems
Digital Twin & Simulation
Dynamic track testing is not permitted — use virtual environment.
Accepted Platforms:
Documentation Requirements
High-level system architecture diagram showing connection network.
AutoCAD / Lucidchart — color-coded protocols
Digital diagram with major blocks
Hand-drawn or missing critical systems
Open For Teams
RegisterYour Participation
Join the EV & Autonomous Driving Competition 2026. Build your vehicle, demonstrate your AI, and compete before an expert judging panel in Saudi Arabia.
