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 increasing the numbers of chargers available in Aotearoa New Zealand, rather than at specific barriers to investment. As such, work on network connections and consenting remains paramount. As does EV uptake!
The Government has also established a stakeholder reference group on the Supercharging EV Infrastructure Taskforce, which Drive Electric has been invited to participate in.
This update was first published in Current Affairs Issue 5 – November 2024
ABOUT THE CPO SUBGROUP
Formed in 2023 to tackle the barriers to investment in public charging, the Drive Electric CPO Subgroup focusses on network connections (processes, visibility and costs) and government investment.
Thank you to CPO Subgroup members–Meridian, bp charge, ChargeNet, Tesla, We.EV, Z Energy and JOLT–who provide additional funding to support this important workstream.
