EV RUC Changes in New Zealand
January 24, 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.
Explore the latest developments for Drive Electric and the New Zealand e-mobility industry.
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
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.
EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
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
EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, and the Clean Car Discount changes, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels.
The draft ‘Charging Our Future’ strategy has been released for public consultation. Read our submission on the document here.
Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, and the Clean Car Discount changes, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels.
Drive Electric looks at whether the world will run out of lithium, and alternative sources of energy | New Zealand | Drive Electric.
Read our 2023 NZ election manifesto, where we call on political parties to embrace e-mobility so NZ can save money and reduce emissions.
Drive Electric looks at what happens to old electric vehicle batteries in New Zealand.
Electric transport technology isn’t just useful for your daily commute in a passenger car. From the ocean to the skies, here are the other EVs you might spot around New Zealand in 2023.
The teams at Drive Electric, Zilch and Gen Less have compiled this handy guide for EV drivers to enjoy a positive charging experience nationwide!
In this guide, we help you familiarise yourself with the terms BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICEV and understand the pros and cons of each vehicle type.
In this EV myth-busting series, Drive Electric New Zealand sets the record straight on the safety concerns surrounding EVs.
New Zealand is committed to a large-scale transition to electric transport. What does this mean for people with disabilities?
In our EV myth-busting series, the Drive Electric team are setting the record straight on EVs.
In our EV myth-busting series, the Drive Electric team are setting the record straight on EVs.
May 30, 2022 If you are starting yourbusiness journey to a carbon zero fleet, there are several decisions to make around procurement, infrastructure andcost. One
Read the Drive Electric policy submission on the policy document: Auckland’s Draft Parking Strategy 2022.
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