The Show'n'shine
Get excited by the different EVs out there that others own
One of the best ways to see how many different types of EVs are around is to see what other people have. The Show'N'Shine is for people to showcase their own car and it is also for you to see what's possible. It could be anything from an electric assist bike that someone uses for grocery shopping. It might be a fully customised EV built from the ground up for a special purpose. It could even be someone's daily transport.
The Show'N'Shine lets you see a diversity of EVs you will not see elsewhere. To get a hint at what you will see, take a look at a selection of the current entrants below.
The Show'N'Shine lets you see a diversity of EVs you will not see elsewhere. To get a hint at what you will see, take a look at a selection of the current entrants below.

Plugin
By Bryce Gatton
Older, high-end AC/Lithium conversion. Fully compatible with public level 2 public EVSE's - unlike most conversions. Visit PLUGIN to find out how to make yours work with Chargepoint etc!
By Bryce Gatton
Older, high-end AC/Lithium conversion. Fully compatible with public level 2 public EVSE's - unlike most conversions. Visit PLUGIN to find out how to make yours work with Chargepoint etc!

1972 Honda Scamp
By J Robert Paterson
Runs a 48 volt 10kw 'Golden Motor' brush-less BLDC motor and controller driving through an original 4 speed manual gearbox via a chain drive.
It is still a work in progress with limited battery capacity and will be trailered to the event. I hope to meet other people who have experience with similar power-plants as I feel it is not running to its full potential
By J Robert Paterson
Runs a 48 volt 10kw 'Golden Motor' brush-less BLDC motor and controller driving through an original 4 speed manual gearbox via a chain drive.
It is still a work in progress with limited battery capacity and will be trailered to the event. I hope to meet other people who have experience with similar power-plants as I feel it is not running to its full potential

CapriLee 144V
By Mario Giannattilio
The special part is that now since, 19 Dec 2012, have driven past many petrol stations, without the need to stop!
The quite drive is a pleasure each time I drive it. My average daily commute is 27kms and charge via the solar array at home, so now I can also claim, it does cost me nothing to run.
Another main point is that, "the next generation like my son, is that they have been and will continue to be exposed, to that there are other ways to have mobility, that is clean and efficient be it a combination of solar, electric or hydrogen cells.
By Mario Giannattilio
The special part is that now since, 19 Dec 2012, have driven past many petrol stations, without the need to stop!
The quite drive is a pleasure each time I drive it. My average daily commute is 27kms and charge via the solar array at home, so now I can also claim, it does cost me nothing to run.
Another main point is that, "the next generation like my son, is that they have been and will continue to be exposed, to that there are other ways to have mobility, that is clean and efficient be it a combination of solar, electric or hydrogen cells.

Electric Suzuki
By Denny French
Converted Solar Powered Suzuki, which we used to set a Guinness World Record for being the first Solar Powered vehicle to drive across the Simpson Desert.
By Denny French
Converted Solar Powered Suzuki, which we used to set a Guinness World Record for being the first Solar Powered vehicle to drive across the Simpson Desert.

MY “BEV” PROJECT
By Bryan Drummond
“BEV” stands for Battery Electric Vehicle or in my case, Bryan’s Electric Vehicle. I’ve had a dream to build a BEV in my retirement phase, for the last few years. The search criteria was a small, 2 door coupe, light weight, manual transmission, small engine capacity and no networked electronic modules in the vehicle.
The Holden Barina, Model SB “City”, year 2000, manual 5 speed, 1.4 litre engine fits these criteria well.
By Bryan Drummond
“BEV” stands for Battery Electric Vehicle or in my case, Bryan’s Electric Vehicle. I’ve had a dream to build a BEV in my retirement phase, for the last few years. The search criteria was a small, 2 door coupe, light weight, manual transmission, small engine capacity and no networked electronic modules in the vehicle.
The Holden Barina, Model SB “City”, year 2000, manual 5 speed, 1.4 litre engine fits these criteria well.

Eden 3
By Dennis Nieszek
It was destroyed last February by a LiPo battery fire. I've just completed a rebuild.
By Dennis Nieszek
It was destroyed last February by a LiPo battery fire. I've just completed a rebuild.

Custom reverse recumbent tricycle
By Cameron Ashton
Single person electrically assisted pedal tricycle.
By Cameron Ashton
Single person electrically assisted pedal tricycle.

TS-17
By Team Swinburne Formula SAE
A single seat open wheeled formula student race car. The vehicle is designed, built and raced by engineering students. It is an example of what the future of EVs in motor-sport and in general could be like. See more details here.
By Team Swinburne Formula SAE
A single seat open wheeled formula student race car. The vehicle is designed, built and raced by engineering students. It is an example of what the future of EVs in motor-sport and in general could be like. See more details here.

R17e
By RMIT Electric Racing
A single seat, open wheeled racing car buit for the Formula SAE competition. Over a period of 12 months, it was designed, built and tested by a team of students from RMIT University from various disciplines including engineering, business, I.T and arts. It weighs 200kg, can output 80kW and can accelerate 0-100km/h in 3.5s.
By RMIT Electric Racing
A single seat, open wheeled racing car buit for the Formula SAE competition. Over a period of 12 months, it was designed, built and tested by a team of students from RMIT University from various disciplines including engineering, business, I.T and arts. It weighs 200kg, can output 80kW and can accelerate 0-100km/h in 3.5s.

1987 Honda Acty Van
By Trevor Walker
Fun little car to drive, converted in my garage with no special tools, with lots of help from youtube and google. My inspiration was major car companies not producing entry level electric cars for the masses. This is real upcycling using 30 year old car converting to electric to give it a new lease of life. To maintain serenity the audio system was removed, this gave a place for the digital meter.
By Trevor Walker
Fun little car to drive, converted in my garage with no special tools, with lots of help from youtube and google. My inspiration was major car companies not producing entry level electric cars for the masses. This is real upcycling using 30 year old car converting to electric to give it a new lease of life. To maintain serenity the audio system was removed, this gave a place for the digital meter.
Guest Awards Presenter

Our guest presenter for the awards will be The Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP. Find out more about the Victorian Governments Position on EVs.
Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 Drive vehicle into gokart venue and park in SNS area
9:00 - 11:30 Vehicles will be reviewed and assessed by our judges, who may wish to ask you questions
11:30 - 12:00 Judges will decide on awards
13:00 - 13:30 Present awards with the The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP
13:30 - 13:40 Move cars up for circuit lap
13:40 - 14:00 Run circuit laps and demonstration laps
14:00 - 14:15 Return vehicles to SNS display
16:30 - 17:00 Drive vehicles away from gokart venue
9:00 - 11:30 Vehicles will be reviewed and assessed by our judges, who may wish to ask you questions
11:30 - 12:00 Judges will decide on awards
13:00 - 13:30 Present awards with the The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP
13:30 - 13:40 Move cars up for circuit lap
13:40 - 14:00 Run circuit laps and demonstration laps
14:00 - 14:15 Return vehicles to SNS display
16:30 - 17:00 Drive vehicles away from gokart venue
Results
Best Other Road Vehicle - Electric Suzuki, Mark & Denny French
Best Conversion Electric Car - CapriLee 144V, Mario Giannattilio
Best Concept Vehicle - Aurora Evolution, Aurora Solar Car Team
Best Factory Bike - Haibike All Mountain E-Bike, Michael Kimmer
Best Conversion Electric Bike - Eden 3, Dennis Nieszek
Best Alternative Vehicle - R17e, RMIT Electric Racing
Best Conversion Work - 1987 Honda Acty Van, Trevor Walker
Best Factory Electric Car - Nissan Leaf, John Budd
Best Other Electric Bike - Little Red Revving Recumbent, RevBecca Lee
People's Choice Award - TBA
Judges - David Clark, Grant Downie, Michael Kimmer
Best Conversion Electric Car - CapriLee 144V, Mario Giannattilio
Best Concept Vehicle - Aurora Evolution, Aurora Solar Car Team
Best Factory Bike - Haibike All Mountain E-Bike, Michael Kimmer
Best Conversion Electric Bike - Eden 3, Dennis Nieszek
Best Alternative Vehicle - R17e, RMIT Electric Racing
Best Conversion Work - 1987 Honda Acty Van, Trevor Walker
Best Factory Electric Car - Nissan Leaf, John Budd
Best Other Electric Bike - Little Red Revving Recumbent, RevBecca Lee
People's Choice Award - TBA
Judges - David Clark, Grant Downie, Michael Kimmer
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