CITY OF ADELAIDE FINISH LINE 

THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER TO SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER, 9.00AM - 5.00PM   

Witness the team excitement and celebration as they cross the City of Adelaide Finish Line after a 3,000-kilometre adventure from Darwin. 

Stay across BWSC social channels to find out when the first Challenger Class vehicle will arrive in Adelaide.  Faculty calculations predict the first solar car will arrive Thursday morning, but it’s all up to the teams as the road to Adelaide can be challenging and unpredictable!   

Challenger teams will continue to arrive across Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  

The Cruiser Class solar cars are judged on more than speed to the finish line – in this very strategic contest, teams have a window of timing for their arrival into Adelaide and they must cross the line between 11.00 am and 2.00pm on Friday. 

RAA EV DRIVE EXPERIENCE SUPPORTED BY EAGERS AUTOMOTIVE 

FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER, 10.00AM-3.00PM  

After exploring the BWSC Village and seeing this year’s solar cars, visit the RAA EV Drive Experience to view and test drive the latest electric vehicles thanks to Eagers Automotive. 

An extensive range of models will be available as well as a selection of e-scooters and e-bikes.   

RAA’s Solar and Battery and EV Home Charging teams will be on site to answer all your questions about charging an EV at home, and the rollout of the state’s EV charging network, RAA Charge. 

Test drives are limited. To view vehicles and book your test drive, click the button below:

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CSIRO CRUISER JUDGING

SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER, 9.00AM-1.00PM 

The goal for Cruiser teams is to design and build a practical solar car and transport people from Darwin to Adelaide. Cruiser teams will be scored on energy efficiency and practicality. The practicality score for a Cruiser team will be determined by a panel of judges.

Cruiser teams must prepare a brochure that describes their car, how it will be used, and how it will interact with a smart grid. Teams must also give a 3-minute presentation about their car to the judges in Adelaide and allow judges to get into their car to test the space and comfort.

Judges will be asked to consider design innovation, environmental impact, ease of access and egress, occupant space and comfort, ease of operation (driving and charging), versatility, style and desirability, suitability for the declared purpose.

FORMAT

• 10:00am CSIRO Cruiser Class Team briefing
• 10:30am Judges Briefing
• 11:00am Judging commences
  Teams run through – 3 min presentations
  Then proceed back to the display area.
  Upon completion of all presentations, judges will inspect all cars.
• 12:50pm Formalities closed by MC
• 1:00pm CSIRO Cruiser Class judging concludes

BWSC STREET PARADE 

Catch one last look at the 2023 teams as they depart the Village, celebrating the end of another successful Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. 

Forty teams from across the world, celebrating the end of an epic Aussie adventure. 

Teams will depart the Village and make their way down King William Street towards Torrens Parade Ground in North Adelaide.

OFFICIAL BWSC AWARDS CEREMONY 

SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER, ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE, NORTH TERRACE - ADELAIDE/TARNTANYA 5.30PM-8.30PM

The perfect close to the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge as teams, faculty, event staff and volunteers come together to celebrate their achievements and reflect on the epic journey from Darwin to Adelaide but also team work, camaraderie and innovation.

Members of the general public are  also welcome to purchase tickets and attend.

Tickets include a complimentary drink and light canapés on arrival with additional beverages available for purchase. 

Tickets are $40.00 and can be purchased from Humanitix

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BRIDGESTONE HUB

Celebrate the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in the Bridgestone Hub with the best view of the City of Adelaide Finish Line. Experience the emotion and excitement of the event with a multimedia experience and the opportunity to get up close to the 2023 BWSC winning car. Learn more about the values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, and why the BWSC is so significant to sustainable motorsport and the future of sustainable mobility.

Accelerating Careers: The Power of Extracurricular Activities (Study Adelaide Event)

Hosted by StudyAdelaide

Competitors in the world’s greatest innovation and engineering challenge, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge cross the finish line in Adelaide soon! 

With students from across the world involved in the challenge, here’s your chance to hear their stories. Our insightful panel of international students will share their experience and the importance of getting involved in extracurricular activities and following your passion to boost employment and career outcomes, sometimes on a global scale! Tyler Hill from Tonkin Engineering will join the panel session to share how volunteering inspired his career path and why employers look for students that ‘think outside the square’. 

You never know where doing extra will take you! 

Location: Victoria Square, Adelaide (CSIRO Cruiser Pavilion, located on the Southern Side of the Victoria Square and the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Village) 

Tickets: $5.00 per person (food and non-alcoholic drinks included)

What to Expect 

1. ????Learn more about solar power innovation.  

2. ???? Gain valuable perspectives on how studying in Adelaide can open doors to local and global opportunities. 

3. ???? Hear firsthand experiences from an international student who seized opportunities in Adelaide and discover the exciting paths it led them towards. 

4. ???? Explore why international students participated in the challenge, and the possibilities unlocked when seeking opportunities beyond regular studies. 

5. ????Tyler Hill, Engineers Australia Deputy President – SA Division, will detail how active involvement in extracurricular activities contributes to your career growth and employment prospects. 

Don't miss out on this event showcasing the future of sustainable transportation and the chance to hear the exciting outcomes of participating in additional activities beyond your study.