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Explore the latest developments for Drive Electric and the New Zealand e-mobility industry.

Jan 24, 2024

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 2024.
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Dec 13, 2023

[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 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030.
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Dec 7, 2023

[Press Release] Drive Electric board appointments

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