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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

Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century. We have more than 70 members from the sector.

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

Drive Electric

The Climate Change Commission’s analysis shows that by 2030 67% of cars entering the New Zealand market are EV. If we pursue the mandate of smart charging in private homes, there needs to be consideration given to government support for this, particularly for lower income households and retrofitting apartment buildings.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

“I asked about installing charging stations in our garage and was invited to bring the issue up before the HOA (homeowners association) board, where all good ideas go to die,” he said. Gillian Flaccus/AP Renters in the United States are now spending 30 percent of their income on rent, leaving little to finance the purchase of a vehicle.