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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

Since the Clean Car Discount was introduced, EV and hybrids have grown to over a third of new registrations, already saving the country over $100m a year in fuel. “Moving to electric vehicles as quickly as possible is the right move for the environment and the economy. . There’s much more to be done.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Drive Electric welcomes BNZ as a Premium member

Drive Electric

DRIVE ELECTRIC WELCOMES BNZ AS A PREMIUM MEMBER. Bank of New Zealand ( BNZ ) has partnered with Drive Electric , a non-profit organisation that advocates for electric vehicle uptake across New Zealand. A goal to transition their entire car fleet to plug-in vehicles or 100% electric by the end of 2023.

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[PRESS RELEASE] EV Infrastructure supercharged by the Budget

Drive Electric

Press release 18th May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the announcement in the Budget today that $120m will be invested to enable the roll-out of public charging infrastructure in New Zealand in partnership with the private sector. The adoption of EVs in New Zealand has accelerated in the past two years.

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[Press Release] Drive Electric appoints new chair, Kirsten Corson

Drive Electric

Press release 1st November 2023 The board of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit with a mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand, announced that Kirsten Corson has been appointed as chair of the board. He has been on the Drive Electric board since 2016. These are two immediate priorities. “I

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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Ola Cabs brings back Ankush Aggarwal to its ride-hailing biz – ET Auto

Baua Electric

He was previously involved with Ola Electric Mobility. Ankush — similar to his role at the electric vehicle maker — is expected to delve into several aspects of the business along with being made the chief executive of Ola Financial Services , the people said. He was the chief business officer at Ola Electric.

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[PRESS RELEASE] APRIL MARKS NEW ERA FOR EVs

Drive Electric

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 and compare all new EVs on the market.