[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.
[Press Release] Drive Electric board appointments
We are delighted to welcome Jenny Cresswell, Moonis Vegdani, and Katherine Sandford to the Drive Electric Board.
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
[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!
[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.
Electric or hydrogen cars – which makes more sense for NZ?
EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
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 […]
REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND
EV maintenance & repairs require specialised knowledge & equipment. Here’s where to find EV mechanics in NZ.
[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.
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.