Overnight Tractive Battery Pack Storage – Formula SAE Electric

Last Updated 11.5.2025

Tractive Battery Pack Overnight

General Rules:

  • Each night: Place the Tractive Battery Pack in your team's assigned Tractive Battery Pack Storage Tote before leaving the event site.
  • Only the following items are allowed in the tote:
    • The Tractive Battery Pack itself
    • The Tractive Battery Pack container
  • Safety reminders: Follow EV.4.10.2 and EV.11.4.2 apply when moving Tractive Battery Pack and Tractive Battery Pack containers.

Tractive Battery Pack Overnight Storage Tote

  • Assignment: Each team receives a specific tote for their Tractive Battery Pack.
  • Sizes: Two sizes of totes exist; tote size issued will be dependent on Tractive Battery Pack size.
  • Location: Designated area onsite, away from team paddocks.
  • Protection: Each team gets:
    • A pallet cover
    • A pallet band (large rubber band)
  • Modification: Teams must not modify their tote.

Onsite Process:

  1. Assignment of Storage Unit:
    • A volunteer assigns an overnight storage unit.
    • Teams will use the same unit throughout the event week.
  2. Checking In Tractive Battery Pack:
    • Teams must check in with a volunteer before 7:30 PM each night.
    • If leaving early, ensure a volunteer marks the Tractive Battery Pack as turned in.
    • When unsure, check with EV Tech or Student Registration areas.
  3. Retrieving Tractive Battery Pack:
    • Tractive Battery Pack can be retrieved any time the next morning.
    • If it is not raining, place the rubber band and pallet cover inside the tote to indicate the Tractive Battery Pack has been removed.

Overnight Storage Tote Example