Formed in 2023 to tackle the barriers to investment in public charging, the CPO Subgroup is currently engaging the Government on its objective to achieve 10,000 chargers by 2030.
The work focusses on network connections (processes, visibility and costs) and government investment.
First published: Current Affairs Issue 1 – March 2024
The Electricity Authority is soon to consult on supporting standardised process for connecting to electricity networks for load connections, including EV chargers.
Demand-side policies to drive EV uptake
Drive Electric has formed a working group among our members on demand-side policies to stimulate EV uptake. We’re also working with other industry bodies on this critical issue.
The end of the EV road user charges (RUC) exemption
We’ve been working along five other industry associations to convey the inequities that exist in the current RUC scheme against EVs to the Government, and suggesting alternative proposals. Drive Electric presented to the Select Committee and has been vocal across media that the new RUC levels create inequity. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) will pay 95% more road tax compared to the fuel excise tax collected from hybrids and 23% more than standard petrol cars. Pleasingly the Government did lower the proposed RUC rate for Petrol Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). It is important for all cars to be moved to a RUC system now, otherwise the inequity of BEV RUCs will persist.
