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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SUBMISSION: Targeted Reform of Distribution Pricing
This is the submission of Drive Electric’s Charge Point Operator (CPO) subgroup on theElectricity Authority (Authority) Issues Paper “Targeted Reform of Distribution Pricing” thatwas published on 5 July 2023. This submission represents the views of this CPO subgroup. Drive Electric regularly meets with and advises key political figures and decision-makers in the transport sector, submits […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
SUBMISSION: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document
Executive Summary 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 OEMs, used car importers and distributors, infrastructure organisations (electricity generators, distributors and retailers, electric vehicle service equipment suppliers), e-bike/scooters, heavy vehicle […]
SUBMISSION: Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill
Committee SecretariatTransport and Infrastructure CommitteeParliament BuildingsWellington RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill Executive Summary 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 OEMs, used car importers and […]