EV RUC Changes in New Zealand
Drive Electric
by Drive Electric
1M ago
24 January 2024 It was confirmed in mid January: Road user charges (RUC) will apply to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1 April 2024. What are the recent changes to the EV RUC? The RUC exemption for light BEVs and PHEVs will end on 31 March 2024 and a special sub-category of fees to cover PHEVs has been created.   Why were these changes made? The Government says the end of the EV RUC exemption is being made to ensure that all road users contribute to the maintenance and development of Aotearoa New Zealand’s roading infr ..read more
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[Press Release] The compelling case for EV incentives
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by Drive Electric
3M ago
Press release 13 December 2023 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, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in Aotearoa New Zealand, has released research demonstrating the need for EV incentives ..read more
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[Press Release] Drive Electric board appointments
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by Drive Electric
3M ago
Press release 7th December 2023 The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in Aotearoa New Zealand, announced the appointment of three new board members, Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani, and Katherine Sandford. Incoming Board Chair Kirsten Corson says, “We are delighted to welcome Jenny Cresswell (Hyundai), Moonis Vegdani (Counties Energy/OpenLoop), and Katherine Sandford (UBCO) to the board. This talented group of directors has a diverse range of professional and sectoral experience, which will add genuine value to Drive ..read more
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Open Letter: Let’s not crash EV sales!
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by Natalie
3M ago
Download the open letter to Minister of Transport here.   The post Open Letter: Let’s not crash EV sales! appeared first on Drive Electric ..read more
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[Press Release] Drive Electric appoints new Chair, Kirsten Corson
Drive Electric
by Natalie
4M ago
Press release 1st November 2023 The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand, announced that Kirsten Corson has been appointed as Chair of the board. Kirsten’s appointment was made after outgoing Chair Mark Gilbert announced his retirement from the Board after 11 years in September, effective from 31 December 2023. Eric Pellicer has been appointed as Deputy Chair. Kirsten has a long standing commitment to the electrification of mobility, co-founding Zilch, Carbn Asset Management and Sustainable Fleet Finance. She ..read more
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[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric
Drive Electric
by Natalie
4M ago
Press release 25th September 2023 After 11 years as Chair, Mark Gilbert steps down from the Drive Electric Board. The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand, has today announced that Chairman Mark Gilbert will retire from the organisation effective 31 December 2023. Mr Gilbert has been Chair of the Board for 11 years. In this time the number of electric vehicles has increased from double digits to about 90,000. Deputy Chair Kirsten Corson says, on behalf of the Board, “Mark has been a pioneer in New Zealand’s t ..read more
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Electric or hydrogen cars – which makes more sense for NZ?
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by Bel
9M ago
As New Zealand embraces the urgent need for a sustainable future, the automotive industry plays a vital role in shaping how we move and consume energy. With a growing emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels, two promising technologies have emerged as potential alternatives to internal combustion engines (ICE): Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Here, we explore each technology’s strengths and challenges and assess their potential to transform the transportation sector! What are Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles? Hydrogen fue ..read more
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[PRESS RELEASE] EV Infrastructure supercharged by the Budget
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by Drive Electric
10M ago
Press release 18th May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the announcement in the Budget today that $120m will be invested to enable the roll-out of public charging infrastructure in New Zealand in partnership with the private sector. The adoption of EVs in New Zealand has accelerated in the past two years. In 2022, EVs comprised almost 11% of sales of the light vehicle market (new and used), which is more than double the figure in 2021. By 2030, the Climate Change Commission estimates that 67% of vehicles coming into New Zealand will be electric Mark Gilbert, Drive Electric Chair says, “With th ..read more
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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND
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by Bel
10M ago
As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. In this EV resource, the Drive Electric team explores some of the challenges and considerations involved in repairing and maintaining your electric car in NZ. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly. Why are EV repairs different from regular cars? The main difference between EVs and petrol or dies ..read more
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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document
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by Drive Electric
10M ago
PART A: INTRODUCTION About us Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand as part of the effort to decarbonise transport. Drive Electric represents a member base comprising new car OEMs and retailers, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, distributors and retailers, electric vehicle service equipment suppliers), e-bike/scooters, heavy vehicle importers, finance, fleet leasing and insurance companies, along with electric vehicle users. We have more than 70 m ..read more
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