SUBMISSION: Land Transport Rules Reform – Heavy Vehicle Productivity Phase 2
In early 2026, the Government opened consultation proposed transport rule updates. Drive Electric made a submission on Phase 2: Heavy Vehicle Productivity, focusing on Class 1 and Class 2 weight thresholds. We strongly support the proposed amendments to the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999. Specifically, Drive Electric supports: Class 1 Licence Thresholds Permanently enabling Class 1 […]
SUBMISSION: 2026/27 Levy Consultation
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is consulting on its proposed energy levy funding request for the 2026/27 financial year. The levies help fund programmes that encourage energy efficiency, support renewable energy use, and help energy users make better decisions about how they power their homes, businesses and vehicles. For 2026/27, EECA is proposing […]
SUBMISSION: Lane Use Package
In early 2026, the Government opened consultation proposed transport rule updates. Drive Electric made a submission on the Lane Use Package, proposing that compliant e-scooters be permitted to use cycle lanes as a logical step to improve safety and reduce pressure on footpaths. Our submission emphasises the importance of clear rules, consistent enforcement of existing […]
RECOMMENDATION: Enhancing Safety Standards for E-Mobility Lithium-ion Batteries
Drive Electric has sent an urgent recommendation to the Honourable Minister Scott Simpson, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, about the safety of lithium-ion batteries currently entering the New Zealand market. The letter raises serious concerns about the fire risk posed by poor-quality lithium-ion batteries in imported e-bikes and e-scooters. Without stronger safeguards, Aotearoa risks […]
SUBMISSION: Review of the Clean Car Standard (Stage One).
In November 2025, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced significant amendments to the Clean Car Standard (CCS), marking a major shift in Aotearoa New Zealand’s effort to cutting transport emissions. Drive Electric board chair, Kirsten Corson, has spoken widely in the media about the potential impact of these changes and what they mean for Kiwi households […]
SUBMISSION: Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill
In November 2025, the Government called for public submissions on the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill. This bill seeks to ensure that key revenue tools effectively support a user-pays basis for funding land transport. It would do so by: Drive Electric supports the modernisation of the RUC system, particularly the shift towards a digital, electronic-led […]
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 […]
SUBMISSION: Resource Management Act (RMA) Amendments
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 […]
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 […]