Drive Electric
MAY 22, 2023
As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. In fact, New Zealand Has established its own EV training and certification program, the ‘ EV Engineering Certification Programme (EVECP).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2009
The government of New Zealand will not proceed with developing and implementing fuel economy standards as proposed by the previous government. We have also announced a Road User Charges exemption for electric vehicles until 2013 and a grant for biodiesel production in New Zealand until 2012. Earlier post.) Steven Joyce.
EV Central
AUGUST 13, 2023
The electric sibling of the internal combustion SUV that has become the preferred form of transport for celebrities and secret service agents, the Escalade IQ is the fourth EV model from General Motors’ luxury brand. General Motors has recently filed trademark applications to protect the Escalade IQ, Optiq and Lyriq model names in Australia.
Drive Electric
AUGUST 25, 2022
With almost 50,000 plug-in vehicles registered in New Zealand as of August 2021, it’s clear that our nation is committed to a large-scale transition to electric transport. In the New Zealand context, there is a lot of work to be done in this space. Learn more about the cost of an EV in New Zealand here.
Drive Electric
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine.
Drive Electric
OCTOBER 26, 2022
As EVs are becoming more popular on New Zealand roads, it’s worth learning which types of EVs are available and a bit more about the technology that powers them. . Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. This battery then provides power to the electric motors to run the car. .
Drive Electric
JULY 7, 2022
Electric vehicles are more popular in New Zealand than ever! Today’s EVs have enough battery range to meet the average New Zealander’s driving needs for over a week. The daily driving habits of New Zealanders also tell us that for the most part, the range needed to fulfill most car trips is actually quite low.
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