[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.
[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.
[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES

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.
[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Read our 2023 NZ election manifesto, where we call on political parties to embrace e-mobility so NZ can save money and reduce emissions.
[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric.
[PRESS RELEASE] APRIL MARKS NEW ERA FOR EVs

Press release 31 March 2022 Drive Electric release new website for EV buyers, as Clean Car Programme launched on 1 April Thursday 31 March, AUCKLAND: As the demand for Electric Vehicles surges ahead of the full Clean Car Programme launch on 1 April, Drive Electric has introduced a new website enabling users to search […]
Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document 24 November 2021 Executive Summary Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. Drive Electric represents a member base comprising new car OEMs, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, […]
[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC: Two New Board Members Join, As E-Mobility Nears Tipping Point

Press release 18 October, 2021 Monday 18 October, AUCKLAND: Drive Electric has appointed two new board members at its recent Annual General Meeting, Kirsten Corson from Zilch and Carbn Group Holdings along with Dennis Kelly from FleetPartners. Mark Gilbert says, “We are delighted to welcome Kirsten and Dennis to the Drive Electric board. Drive Electric […]