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.
[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.
[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.
[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY
Read our 2023 NZ election manifesto, where we call on political parties to embrace e-mobility so NZ can save money and reduce emissions.
[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future
The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric.
[PRESS RELEASE] APRIL MARKS NEW ERA FOR EVs
Press release 31 March 2022 Drive Electric release new website for EV buyers, as Clean Car Programme launched on 1 April Thursday 31 March, AUCKLAND: As the demand for Electric Vehicles surges ahead of the full Clean Car Programme launch on 1 April, Drive Electric has introduced a new website enabling users to search […]
Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document
Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document 24 November 2021 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, […]