Charge Point Operators (CPO) Subgroup

Learn about the CPO Subgroup’s mission to overcome barriers to EV charging infrastructure, access research reports, government submissions, and insights into the progress driving New Zealand’s charging network expansion.

Drive electric's CPO SUBGROUP

Formed in 2023 to address industry-wide barriers to investment in public charging, the CPO subgroup focusses on industry-wide barriers to investment curtailing the roll-out of charging infrastructure at pace and scale.

The group includes Tesla, BP Charge, Z Energy, Jolt, ChargeNet, Meridian, and We.EV.

FUNCTION OF THE GROUP​

The CPO Subgroup determines positions through the use of data and evidence, and commissioning expert advice as required. Protocols are in place to meet all competition law requirements. It is facilitated independently and has oversight of a Drive Electric board member.

CPO SUBGROUP document library

The CPO Subgroup has produced research papers and submissions, drawing on experts and evidence, to inform our work and our engagement with government and industry stakeholders.The key documents are provided below.

Principles for Access - Sapere (March 2024)
Challenges and regulatory policy solutions integrating public EV charging stations - Baringa (October 2023)
Distribution Network Access for Public EV Chargers – Overview and Options - Concept Consulting (April 2023)
Public charging funding framework - DETA (2023/2024)
Achieving efficient investment in public EV charging infrastructure - Sapere (August 2024)
Submission Targeted Reform of Distribution Pricing - Drive Electric August 2023