IN THE NEWS: How Green is Your EV, Really?
From renewable energy to battery components, Grant Bradley debunks common myths about EVs in conversation with our Chair, Kirsten Corson, and Ben Gleisner, founder of green fintech company Cogo. Read How Green is Your EV, Really? in the Spring 2025 issue of AA Directions magazine.
THE CIRCUIT – September 2025
Drive Electric has been busy behind the scenes, working to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport in Aotearoa, and we have some exciting updates to share with you. From policy submissions and new research, to member milestones and new board appointments. Here’s what’s been happening: RECENT EVENTS 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) Our AGM took place […]
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 […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – November 2024
EECA’s request for information (RFI) in October was a welcome opportunity for CPOs to give direct input into the Government’s investment model, which described is a concessional loan. The RFI asked for feedback on the model and suggestions for alternatives. However, a grant-based model has been ruled out. It appears the investment model is targeted at generally […]
IN THE NEWS: SUPERCHARGING OUR SUPERMARKETS
Supermarkets can play a vital role in supporting Aotearoa’s shift to cleaner transport, and boost their own business at the same time. In her latest op-ed for The Supermarket News, our Chair Kirsten Corson explains how retailers can lead the charge by installing EV chargers in their car parks and electrifying delivery fleets. With EV […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – September 2024
Formed in 2023 to tackle the barriers to investment in public charging, the CPO Subgroup focusses on network connections (processes, visibility and costs) and government investment.
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – June 2024
Formed in 2023 to tackle the barriers to investment in public charging, the CPO Subgroup is currently engaging the Government on its objective to achieve 10,000 chargers by 2030. The work focusses on network connections (processes, visibility and costs) and government investment. First published: Current Affairs Issue 3 – June 2024 The CPO subgroup has […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – May 2024
Formed in 2023 to tackle the barriers to investment in public charging, the CPO Subgroup is currently engaging the Government on its objective to achieve 10,000 chargers by 2030. The work focusses on network connections (processes, visibility and costs) and government investment. First published: Current Affairs Issue 2 – May 2024 Recently, the CPO Subgroup […]
CPO Subgroup Workstream Update – March 2024
Formed in 2023 to tackle the barriers to investment in public charging, the CPO Subgroup is currently engaging the Government on its objective to achieve 10,000 chargers by 2030. The work focusses on network connections (processes, visibility and costs) and government investment. First published: Current Affairs Issue 1 – March 2024 The Electricity Authority is soon to […]