
Adelaide Program
Check out everything happening in Adelaide for the 2025 BWSC

ALL THE ADELAIDE ACTION
Visit the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Village this August and celebrate teams from around the world, as they complete their 3,000km adventure from Darwin.
Connect with teams and volunteers, hear about their adventures, get up close to the cars, test drive an EV and more!
BRIDGESTONE WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE VILLAGE, VICTORIA SQUARE / TARNTANYANGGA
FROM 9AM-5PM, THURSDAY 28 TO SUNDAY 31 AUGUST
THE BRIDGESTONE HUB
THURSDAY 28 TO SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 8AM-5PM
VICTORIA SQUARE / TARNTANYANGGA
Experience the emotion and excitement of the event with a multimedia experience and the opportunity to get up close to the winning cars of both classes.
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.


EXPERIENCE ADELAIDE FINISH LINE
THURSDAY 28 TO SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 9AM-5PM
VICTORIA SQUARE / TARNTANYANGGA
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 cars 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! Teams will continue to arrive across Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
RAA EV DRIVE EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST TO SUNDAY 31 AUGUST
VICTORIA SQUARE / TARNTANYANGGA
After exploring the BWSC Village and seeing this year’s competition vehicles, visit the RAA EV Drive Experience to view and test drive the latest electric vehicles. Thanks to RAA, Eagers Automotive Group and Smart, the RAA EV Drive Experience returns in 2025 offering South Australians the chance to explore one of the largest, in-market, electric vehicle displays in Adelaide, and test drive 14 of the very latest EVs in the Australian market as part of the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
RAA’s EV and energy experts will also be on hand at the RAA EV Drive Experience marquee to talk about home solar and battery systems and home EV charging solutions, while Smart will be able to assist you explore the latest EV novated lease deals.
Date | Time |
Friday 29 August 2025 | 9:30am to 3:30pm |
Saturday 30 August 2025 | 9:00am to 3:30pm |
Sunday 31 August 2025 | 9:00am to 2:30pm |
Test drive spaces are limited. To book your test drive, visit this link


BWSC STREET PARADE
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST 3.00PM
VICTORIA SQUARE / TARNTANYANGGA
Catch one last look at the 2025 teams as they depart the Village, celebrating the end of another successful BWSC.
Watch teams from across the world, celebrating the end of an epic Aussie adventure. Route to be released soon!
OFFICIAL BWSC AWARDS CEREMONY
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST 5.30PM-9.00PM
ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE
The perfect close to the 2025 BWSC as teams, faculty, event staff and volunteers come together to celebrate their achievements and reflect on the epic adventure 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 $45.00 and can be purchased online prior, check back for booking link to be released soon.
