NEWS
Explore the latest developments for Drive Electric and the New Zealand e-mobility industry.
Nov 30, 2023
Open Letter: Let’s not crash EV sales!
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
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Nov 1, 2023
[Press Release] Drive Electric appoints new chair, Kirsten Corson
We're delighted to announce that the Drive Electric Board has unanimously voted to appoint Kirsten Corson as chair of the board!
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Oct 30, 2023
[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric
After 11 years as Chair, Mark Gilbert steps down from the Drive Electric Board, effective 31 December 2023.
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May 18, 2023
[PRESS RELEASE] EV Infrastructure supercharged by the Budget
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.
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May 17, 2023
RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document
The draft 'Charging Our Future' strategy has been released for public consultation. Read our submission on the document here.
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May 2, 2023
[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES
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.
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Apr 6, 2023
[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY
Read our 2023 NZ election manifesto, where we call on political parties to embrace e-mobility so NZ can save money and reduce emissions.
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Aug 29, 2022
[PRESS RELEASE] Drive Electric welcomes BNZ as a Premium member
As a Premium member of Drive Electric, BNZ will be crucial in helping to shape the future of electric transport in New Zealand.
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May 16, 2022
[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future
The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric.
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RECOMMENDED READING
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