DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: Proposals to support smart EV charging uptake
In July 2025, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) opened consultation on a range of options to encourage the uptake of smart EV chargers. These included: Drive Electric’s Submission Drive Electric submitted in support of Option 4A (smart functionality with labelling), as it best balances our goals of accelerating EV uptake while ensuring […]
DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: Resource Management Act (RMA) Ammendments
In May 2025, the Ministry for the Environment proposed new national rules to make it easier to install EV charging infrastructure without lengthy resource consent processes. This is part of the Government’s ambitious goal to enable 10,000 public EV charging points by 2030. Read the full discussion document here. The proposals would create four categories of […]
DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: Proposed fringe benefit tax (FBT) rates for EVs
Fringe benefit tax (FBT) applies when certain non-cash benefits are provided to employees or shareholder-employees. For example, if an employer provides an EV for an employee’s private use as a result of their employment, the employer is liable for FBT. Inland Revenue has launched a public consultation on proposals to review the FBT regime. The […]
DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: ACC Levy Rate Proposals
From 11 September to 9 October 2024, ACC consulted on the potential removal of levy exemptions from BEVs and PHEVs. The consultation said the intent of the removal is to ensure all vehicle types pay equivalent levies. The Minister then considered ACC’s recommendations, feedback from the public, and independent advice from MBIE, before Cabinet made […]
DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: EECA Consultation Document, ‘Developing a Short Term Roadmap’ for the Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network.
Drive Electric Submission: EECA Consultation paper on developing a short term roadmap for the public electric vehicle charging network 23 November 2021 Introduction Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. Drive Electric represents a member base comprising new car […]
DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: Reviewing the Road User Charges System
Drive Electric utilises the expertise of our board, member base and researchers to make well-informed submissions on policy that relates to the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Below is our submission on the discussion document Te Huringa Taraiwa: Te arotake I te pūnaha utu kaiwhakamahi rori | Driving Change: Reviewing the Road User Charges System. […]
RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)
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 as part of the effort to decarbonise transport. Drive Electric represents a member base comprising new car OEMs and retailers, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, distributors […]
DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: The second Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030) consultation
In 2024 the Government opened consultation on the Second Emissions Reduction Plan 2026–2030 (ERP2). Download the Drive Electric submission to the Government. Drive Electric regularly meets with and advises key political figures and decision-makers in the transport sector, submits advisory papers on e-mobility legislation, and contributes to government-led policy development groups — helping to shape […]
DRIVE ELECTRIC SUBMISSION: Auckland Transport Parking Strategy
Drive Electric utilises the expertise of our board, member base and researchers to make well-informed submissions on policy that relates to the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Below is our submission on Auckland’s Draft Parking Strategy by Auckland Transport. When completed, this strategy will provide the guiding principles and policies for the planning, supply, and […]