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We advocate for a cleaner, decarbonised transport sector for New Zealand. The future is electric! THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC.

Drive Electric champions electric vehicles and e-mobility in New Zealand. As a not-for-profit organisation, we engage with government, media, industry and individuals to continually promote the benefits of making e-mobility mainstream and encourage accelerated electric vehicle uptake across the country. Our board, member network and research partners are at the forefront of the electric vehicle mo

vement. We are proud to instigate change and impart expertise in the key conversations bringing New Zealand closer to a fully electric future.

20/05/2026

State of the Nation 2026 is now live⚡

The world is accelerating towards electric transport - and New Zealand now faces a defining choice: lead the transition, catch up, or risk falling behind.

Our new State of the Nation 2026 report explores how Aotearoa is tracking across transport electrification, charging infrastructure, energy resilience, freight, fleets, and emerging technologies.

Since our first report in 2023, a lot has changed:
⚡ Global EV adoption has surged
⚡ Charging infrastructure has expanded
⚡ Electrification now reaches far beyond passenger cars
⚡ New Zealand’s policy and market environment has shifted significantly

The 2026 report examines the opportunities, challenges, and decisions shaping the future of electric transport in New Zealand - and what’s needed to unlock long-term progress.

Learn more and download the full report here https://driveelectric.org.nz/

Thanks to our sponsors Carbn Group New Zealand, EV FireSafe, FleetPartners New Zealand, Kwetta, Meridian Energy, MG Motor New Zealand, and Turners Cars for supporting the 2026 State of the Nation report.

11/03/2026

Thank you Brooke van Velden MP, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, for the amendments to the WorkSafe Energy Safety Addendum (3rd Edition), released in January 2026.

The updated guidance addresses the issues highlighted in Drive Electric’s white paper on charging work electric vehicles at home. Developed with industry partners – Singer Electric, FleetPartners, Meridian Energy, and PDL by Schneider Electric – the paper outlined how the previous requirement that employer-owned EVs be charged in a garage was creating unnecessary barriers for businesses and excluding many workers.

The new guidance removes that restriction and aligns WorkSafe advice with Aotearoa New Zealand’s existing electrical safety standards, recognising that safety is determined by compliant installation and robust standards.

On behalf of Drive Electric and our more than 70 member organisations, we appreciate Brooke van Velden’s leadership in resolving this issue and ensuring practical, workable guidance for businesses transitioning to electric fleets.

Read more and download practical guidance for home charging work EVs from our website.

Schneider Electric
FleetPartners New Zealand
Singer Electric
Meridian Energy
WorkSafe New Zealand

10/03/2026

Imagine charging your EV without a card, a fob or a fuss!

Now you can, because charging your EV just got a whole lot easier at ChargeNet!

With the launch of Autocharge, compatible CCS EVs will be able to plug into a ChargeNet fast charger that supports Autocharge, and the charging session will start automatically.

No cards, no fobs, no fuss – just seamless charging.

Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdgJ6gJm

ChargeNet NZ

09/03/2026

The Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) has released a new EV Journey Charging report.

It is a useful contribution to the conversation, but its narrow focus on passenger vehicle charging along state highways risks underestimating what will be needed to support EV uptake in Aotearoa.

Journey charging is only one part of the picture. Heavy vehicles, tourism destinations, and high-capacity charging hubs will all be critical to a confident national charging network.

Read Drive Electric’s response: https://driveelectric.org.nz/press-release-ena-journey-charging-report/

04/03/2026

We're delighted to welcome MG Motor New Zealand as a new Corporate member to Drive Electric.

MG is about so much more than just getting from A to B — combining style, safety, space and, most importantly, fun motoring. With an expanding range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, MG is making EVs accessible to more Kiwi drivers.

Checkout the smooth new model below.

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