THE CIRCUIT – September 2025
September 16, 2025
Drive Electric has been busy behind the scenes, working to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport in Aotearoa, and we have some exciting updates to share
Explore the latest developments for Drive Electric and the New Zealand e-mobility industry.
Drive Electric has been busy behind the scenes, working to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport in Aotearoa, and we have some exciting updates to share
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
Watch for insights on successful international EV fleet implementation and the future benefits of vehicle to grid (V2G) technology.
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
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
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
Kirsten Corson reflects on the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference: Leading Climate Action.
Formed in 2023 to tackle the barriers to investment in public charging, the CPO Subgroup focusses on network connections (processes, visibility and costs) and government investment.
Watch the replay of the Drive Electric EV fire safety webinar to learn from world leading experts and operational firefighters.
In early 2024, Drive Electric’s Charge Point Operator (CPO) subgroup commissioned Sapere to develop a set of principles to inform the development of an access regime for load connections as an amendment to Part 6 of the Electricity Code.
Do you have data analysis skills that you’d love to put to good use?
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help drive digital innovation in the electric transport space.
In 2024 the Government opened consultation on the Second Emissions Reduction Plan 2026 to 2030 (ERP2). Download the Drive Electric submission to the Government. Thank
Watch the replay of the Drive Electric megawatt charging webinar to learn from a panel of world leading experts.
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear international perspectives on raw materials availability for batteries, current and future battery technologies, and learn about end of life and battery recovery. Three world leading experts will explain global trends and the applicability to New Zealand’s EV transition.
The New Zealand Clean Car Importer Standard is aligning with Australia. Stay up-to-date with the conversation and full list of Drive Electric news coverage.
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
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
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
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.
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.
We are delighted to welcome Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani to the Drive Electric Board.
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 are
different ways to incentivise EV uptake in New Zealand
We’re delighted to announce that the Drive Electric Board has unanimously voted to appoint Kirsten Corson as chair of the board!
After 11 years as Chair, Mark Gilbert steps down from the Drive Electric Board, effective 31 December 2023.
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