Explore the latest developments for Drive Electric and the New Zealand e-mobility industry.
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
Kirsten Corson reflects on the 16th Climate Change & Business Conference: Leading Climate Action.
In mid 2024 the Government opened consultation on the ERP2, 2026 to 2030. Download the Drive Electric submission to the Government. Thank you to all the members who provided feedback, we will continue to keep you updated as information becomes available.
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.
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We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help drive digital innovation in the electric transport space.
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.
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 2024.
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 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030.
We are delighted to welcome Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani, and Katherine Sandford to the Drive Electric Board.
Drive Electric has written this open letter to the Minister of Transport and Energy Simeon Brown to say that we know the new Government wishes to end the Clean Car Discount by 31 December 2023, but there are
different ways to incentivise EV uptake in New Zealand
We’re delighted to announce that the Drive Electric Board has unanimously voted to appoint Kirsten Corson as chair of the board!
After 11 years as Chair, Mark Gilbert steps down from the Drive Electric Board, effective 31 December 2023.
EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
[20th June 2023 Part A: Introduction About us Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand
EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
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.
The draft ‘Charging Our Future’ strategy has been released for public consultation. Read our submission on the document here.
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.
Drive Electric looks at whether the world will run out of lithium, and alternative sources of energy | New Zealand | Drive Electric.
Read our 2023 NZ election manifesto, where we call on political parties to embrace e-mobility so NZ can save money and reduce emissions.
Drive Electric looks at what happens to old electric vehicle batteries in New Zealand.
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