EV RUC Changes in New Zealand
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JANUARY 23, 2024
24 January 2024 It was confirmed in mid January: Road user charges (RUC) will apply to electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1 April 2024. Will the RUC slow EV uptake in Aotearoa New Zealand? Aotearoa New Zealand spends $8‒$9 billion a year on imported petrol and diesel.
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