Drive Electric

Drive Electric champions electric vehicles and e-mobility across New Zealand.

Find Your Perfect EV

There are EVs available to suit a wide range of budgets and lifestyle needs. Explore what New Zealand has to offer and find the perfect EV for your lifestyle!

We're making it easy for Kiwi's to make the move to Electric Vehicles.

Drive Electric is all about helping Kiwis make the shift to electric vehicles by offering handy resources, local insights, and expert advice. We’re here to simplify the journey, sharing info on EV models, charging spots, and financial perks to make going electric easy.

Our mission is to spread the word on how EVs can save you money, cut emissions, and improve our environment. By working with businesses, government, and the community, we’re driving New Zealand towards a cleaner, greener future.

Upcoming Events

Every Drive Electric event is an opportunity to become part of a better New Zealand transport future and connect with other key players in the e-mobility industry.

E-Mobility in New Zealand

This report explores the current state of all sectors of the electric transport ecosystem in New Zealand, and provides an overview of the steps that Government, industry and consumers need to take to embrace the benefits of EVs and meet our climate obligations.

Latest Articles

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...

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...
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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....
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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...

[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...

[Press Release] Drive Electric board appointments

We are delighted to welcome Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani, and Katherine Sandford to the Drive Electric Board....