ASME e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge


What is the ASME e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge?

ASME's e-Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (e-HPVC), is an engineering design and innovation competition that gives students the opportunity to network and apply engineering principles through the design, fabrication, and racing of human powered vehicles.


ASME e-HPVC Challenge Deadlines - Dallas 2027

e-HPVC Team Registration Deadline (all team captains, team members and faculty advisors must register)February 22, 2027
Download Team #sAvailable by February 23, 2027
e-HPVC Design Report Deadline - Submit via Google Form (you must include your vehicle number with this submission)March 9, 2027
e-HPVC Design Presentations (via Teams)April 4, 2027
e-HPVC Performance Safety Video - Submit via Google FormApril 15, 2027
e-HPVC Ride Log -Submit via Google Formby or before April 20, 2027



ASME e-HPVC - Dallas 2027 Track Layout

Download the e-HPVC Tracks


Prizes

  • Overall 1st Place: $2,000.00, trophy
  • Overall 2nd Place: $1,000.00, trophy
  • Overall 3rd Place: $750.00, trophy
  • Design 1st Place: $500.00, trophy
  • Design 2nd Place: Trophy
  • Design 3rd Place: Trophy
  • Endurance 1st Place: $500.00, trophy
  • Endurance 2nd Place: Trophy
  • Endurance 3rd Place: Trophy
  • Drag 1st Place: $500, trophy
  • Drag 2nd Place: Trophy
  • Drag 3rd Place: Trophy
  • Best Yearly Focus: $500.00, trophy

WINNERS will also receive an ASME Digital Badge (learn more about digital badges)


Rules

Download the AY26-27 ASME e-HPVC Rules


ASME e-HPVC Discord Channel and Q&A Forum 

Questions

Join the ASME Student Community Discord server: https://discord.gg/jDSzTPEyH4 navigate to the “ASME COMPETITIONS EFX & EFEST Channel” and select the eHPVC subchannel. Teams should proceed at their own risk following advice or interpretations from non-official sources.