Electric Vehicles in New Zealand
Information on two types of electric vehicle - battery electric and plug-in hybrid.
Electric vehicles
There are many reasons for you to choose an electric vehicle (EV) over a vehicle powered by petrol or diesel. An electric car is much cheaper to run (equivalent to paying 30 cents a litre for petrol), more efficient, doesn't pollute the air with exhaust emissions and delivers an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions when in use in New Zealand.
For New Zealand, EVs will utilise our extremely high proportion of renewable electricity (80% in 2015) to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector and significantly increase the energy efficiency of our light vehicle fleet
Benefits and considerations of electric vehicles
Advantages and challenges of electric vehicles.
Vehicle total cost of ownership tool
Choosing the right vehicle for your fleet comes down to more than just purchase price.
Electric vehicle battery life
You can get the best out of EV batteries and extend their life by looking after them.
Charging your electric vehicle
Ways to charge an electric vehicle and charging facilities in New Zealand.
Regulations for electric vehicles
Regulations and exemptions for electric vehicles in New Zealand.
Transport funding and support
Information on the Government’s Electric Vehicles programme.
Electric Vehicles website
The electric vehicles website also has links to lots of useful information about EV's.
The electric vehicle business case
Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund
Information on EECA’s low emission vehicle contestable fund - EECA website.