2023 Drive Electric Board Appointments

We are delighted to welcome Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani to the Drive Electric Board.
Open Letter: Let’s not crash EV sales!

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
[Press Release] Drive Electric appoints new chair, Kirsten Corson

We’re delighted to announce that the Drive Electric Board has unanimously voted to appoint Kirsten Corson as chair of the board!
[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric

After 11 years as Chair, Mark Gilbert steps down from the Drive Electric Board, effective 31 December 2023.
Electric or hydrogen cars – which makes more sense for NZ?

EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

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 the effort to decarbonise transport. Drive Electric represents a member base comprising new car OEMs and retailers, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, distributors and retailers, electric […]
REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
[PRESS RELEASE] EV Infrastructure supercharged by the Budget

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.
RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

The draft ‘Charging Our Future’ strategy has been released for public consultation. Read our submission on the document here.