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.
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.
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.
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.
[Press Release] Drive Electric board appointments
We are delighted to welcome Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani, and Katherine Sandford 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!