2025 focus: Smart grids for electric vehicle charging
The 2025 edition’s challenge centred on sustainable electric vehicle charging, as Consid joined forces with the Swedish energy company Vattenfall AB. Participants took on the role of grid strategists, using AI and machine learning to develop algorithms that improved EV charging in urban environments. The aim was to maximise customer satisfaction, cost efficiency and energy distribution capacity.
The challenge was built on PowerZone, a simulation game that replicated a city-wide EV charging network. Using real-world data from Vattenfall, participants developed pattern recognition algorithms. An interactive map visualised charging zones and customer movement, helping players understand the impact of each decision while enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Learn more about how Vattenfall is working for a fossil free future.






