IN THE NEWS: March 2026
Amid rising fuel prices, new charger funding announcements, and ongoing policy uncertainty, electric vehicles were firmly in the public spotlight in March 2026. Throughout it all, Drive Electric has been a steady, informed voice—engaging with media and government to explain what is happening, and what needs to happen next. Policy in the spotlight: The future […]
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 […]