ComEd Expands EV Rally to Largest Cohort Yet as STEM Pipeline Deepens
Event summary
- ComEd’s EV Rally marks its 10th anniversary with 60 participants, the largest cohort in program history.
- Students aged 13-18 will build and race electric go-karts over four pre-race events, culminating in a final race on August 1, 2026.
- Each participant receives a $1,000 scholarship upon completion, with the program having awarded nearly $700,000 since its inception in 2014.
- Alumni of the program have secured internships, full-time roles, and mentorship positions within ComEd and parent company Exelon.
The big picture
ComEd’s EV Rally underscores its commitment to cultivating a skilled workforce for the clean energy transition, aligning with broader industry shifts toward electrification. The program’s expansion reflects growing demand for STEM talent in utilities, particularly as Exelon navigates regulatory and technological changes in northern Illinois.
What we're watching
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Whether ComEd can sustain long-term engagement of EV Rally alumni in its workforce.
- Program Scalability
- The pace at which ComEd expands similar STEM initiatives across Illinois.
- Industry Alignment
- How the program’s focus on EVs positions ComEd amid broader utility sector electrification trends.
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