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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases. The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. 2: Transport Private charging In New Zealand, currently 82% of charging is done at home.

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Second generation Smart EV on its way

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seconds making it just as quick as the petrol model, and it has a maximum speed of 100km/h. Smart’s Fortwo electric drive can be charged at any 220V normal household socket and a fully charged battery is sufficient for 71miles of driving. The vehicle is based on the Smart Fortwo Coupe/Cabrio Passion.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

The case for an EV Charging Strategy New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases.1International The private sector must invest in and deliver public and private charging.

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