2025 Board Appointments
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 members, Anthony MacLean and Fabian Lloyd. Board Chair Kirsten Corson says, “We are delighted to welcome Anthony MacLean (BoostAuto) and Fabian Lloyd (Fonterra) to the board. The added skills sets of […]
WATCH: DRIVING THE FUTURE – CLEANER, SMARTER, GREENER
Watch for insights on successful international EV fleet implementation and the future benefits of vehicle to grid (V2G) technology.
A Fork in the Road: Will RUC Reform put our Transport System Back on the Path to an Emissions-Free Future?
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 to be transformational for Aotearoa. Drive Electric is cautiously optimistic. Currently, RUCs are paid on a per-kilometre basis by diesel vehicle and EV owners to fund road usage, while other […]
Government announces $68.5 million concessionary loan scheme for public EV chargers
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 the private sector to accelerate the delivery of EV chargers across Aotearoa New Zealand. Mr Watts says, “Since 2016, government investment in EV chargers has consisted of direct grants… The […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – November 2024
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 […]
Thoughts from the Climate Change & Business Conference 2024
Kirsten Corson reflects on the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference: Leading Climate Action.
IN THE NEWS: SUPERCHARGING OUR SUPERMARKETS
Supermarkets can play a vital role in supporting Aotearoa’s shift to cleaner transport, and boost their own business at the same time. In her latest op-ed for The Supermarket News, our Chair Kirsten Corson explains how retailers can lead the charge by installing EV chargers in their car parks and electrifying delivery fleets. With EV […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – September 2024
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: EV FIRE SAFETY – A DATA-DRIVEN CONVERSATION
Watch the replay of the Drive Electric EV fire safety webinar to learn from world leading experts and operational firefighters.