PUBLIC CHARGING: PRINCIPLES FOR ACCESS

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.
WATCH: MEGAWATT CHARGING – UPSIZING ELECTRIC TRANSPORT IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Watch the replay of the Drive Electric megawatt charging webinar to learn from a panel of world leading experts.
EV batteries explained – Mining, minerals, ethics, and embodied carbon

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.
MEDIA: New Zealand Clean Car Importer Standard

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.
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – June 2024

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 3 – June 2024 The CPO subgroup has […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – May 2024

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 2 – May 2024 Recently, the CPO Subgroup […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – March 2024

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 […]
EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

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.
PRESS RELEASE: The Compelling Case for EV Incentives

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, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. It could also increase costs to the economy by between […]