VOLUNTEERS WANTED: DATA ENTHUSIASTS

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.

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.

EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

Auckland motorway

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.

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