IN THE NEWS: March 2026
April 1, 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
Explore the latest developments for Drive Electric and the New Zealand e-mobility industry.
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
The past year has been one of the most active and consequential for the electric transport sector and our valued members. Significant policy changes and
Drive Electric welcomes Electricity Networks Aotearoa’s (ENAs) continued engagement in electric vehicle (EV) charging. However, the EV journey charging project report released 9 March 2026,
Compact. Clever. Confident. The ATTO 1 is BYD’s city-focused hatch engineered for agile urban driving and everyday practicality.
Home charging for work electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the simplest ways for New Zealand businesses to cut costs, reduce emissions, and keep fleets
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced significant amendments to the Clean Car Standard (CCS). These changes mark a major shift in Aotearoa New Zealand’s effort
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
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
The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in Aotearoa, announced the appointment of two new board
Watch for insights on successful international EV fleet implementation and the future benefits of vehicle to grid (V2G) technology.
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
On 27 April 2025, Hon Chris Bishop and Hon Simon Watts announced the Government is updating the way it co-invests in public EV chargers with
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
Kirsten Corson reflects on the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference: Leading Climate Action.
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
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.
Watch the replay of the Drive Electric EV fire safety webinar to learn from world leading experts and operational firefighters.
In early 2024, Drive Electric’s Charge Point Operator (CPO) subgroup commissioned Sapere to develop a set of principles to inform the development of an access regime for load connections as an amendment to Part 6 of the Electricity Code.
Watch the replay of the Drive Electric megawatt charging webinar to learn from a panel of world leading experts.
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 and battery recovery. Three world leading experts will explain global trends and the applicability to New Zealand’s EV transition.
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.
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
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
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
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