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The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in Aotearoa, announced the appointment of two new board members, Anthony MacLean and Fabian Lloyd. Board Chair Kirsten Corson says, “We are delighted to welcome Anthony MacLean (BoostAuto) and Fabian Lloyd (Fonterra) to the board. The added skills sets of […]
EECA’s request for information (RFI) in October was a welcome opportunity for CPOs to give direct input into the Government’s investment model, which described is a concessional loan. The RFI asked for feedback on the model and suggestions for alternatives. However, a grant-based model has been ruled out. It appears the investment model is targeted at generally […]
The Government has announced the next steps on replacing petrol tax with electronic Road User Charges (RUCs) for all vehicles—a shift that has the potential to be transformational for Aotearoa New Zealand. Drive Electric is cautiously optimistic. Currently, RUCs are paid on a per-kilometre basis by diesel vehicle and EV owners to fund road usage, […]
On 27 April 2025, Hon Chris Bishop and Hon Simon Watts announced the Government is updating the way it co-invests in public EV chargers with the private sector to accelerate the delivery of EV chargers across Aotearoa New Zealand. Mr Watts says, “Since 2016, government investment in EV chargers has consisted of direct grants… The […]
On 27 April 2025, Hon Chris Bishop and Hon Simon Watts announced the Government is updating the way it co-invests in public EV chargers with the private sector to accelerate the delivery of EV chargers across Aotearoa New Zealand. Mr Watts says, “Since 2016, government investment in EV chargers has consisted of direct grants… The […]
New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. It could also increase costs to the economy by between $900m and $3.5b, mainly from importing more fossil fuel.
In mid 2024 the Government opened consultation on the ERP2, 2026 to 2030. Download the Drive Electric submission to the Government. Thank you to all the members who provided feedback, we will continue to keep you updated as information becomes available.
Drive Electric has written this open letter to the Minister of Transport and Energy Simeon Brown to say that we know the new Government wishes to end the Clean Car Discount by 31 December 2023, but there aredifferent ways to incentivise EV uptake in New Zealand
New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. It could also increase costs to the economy by between $900m and $3.5b, mainly from importing more fossil fuel.
Join Drive Electric for an evening of myth-busting and conversation; EV Batteries – what’s in them and what will happen to them? This is your opportunity to learn from leading experts: Dr Euan McTurk. Jim Lennon and Dominic Salmon. Presentations will cover recycling, repurposing and refurbishing EV batteries and the minerals they contain.Get the facts and learn about the technologies and projects supporting the second life of EV batteries and engage in a Q&A session.
In mid 2024 the Government opened consultation on the ERP2, 2026 to 2030. Download the Drive Electric submission to the Government. Thank you to all the members who provided feedback, we will continue to keep you updated as information becomes available.
Join Drive Electric for an evening of myth-busting and conversation; EV Batteries – what’s in them and what will happen to them? This is your opportunity to learn from leading experts: Dr Euan McTurk. Jim Lennon and Dominic Salmon. Presentations will cover recycling, repurposing and refurbishing EV batteries and the minerals they contain.Get the facts and learn about the technologies and projects supporting the second life of EV batteries and engage in a Q&A session.
New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. It could also increase costs to the economy by between $900m and $3.5b, mainly from importing more fossil fuel.
Drive Electric has written this open letter to the Minister of Transport and Energy Simeon Brown to say that we know the new Government wishes to end the Clean Car Discount by 31 December 2023, but there aredifferent ways to incentivise EV uptake in New Zealand