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t just gets better for the switch to EVs and Some say an e-bike will replace one car, and e-mobility generally. several Auckland apartment developers are IShortly after the Government announced catering for e-bikes without vehicle ownership its Clean Car Discount (the rebate part of the (ie, no car parks), with a growing number of “feebate” package that rewards low to zero housing projects also taking up e-mobility sharing emission vehicles), it also said the light EV road (including EV and e-bike access). user charge (RUC) exemption would be extended EV subscription, EV carshare and other forms of to March 31, 2024. electric transport will also play a part. EV dealers welcome both (their comments feature Heavy EVs and charging infrastructure got a later in this issue), but the question remains boost in the last round of the Government’s whether enough secondhand EVs will be available Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund – the to meet the increased demand. successful 22 applicants are featured in this Prices have certainly gone up for secondhand issue. EVs with quality Nissan Leaf 24kWh and 30kWh One of them is Carr & Haslam, a transport firm proving harder to get. which began in the horse and cart era and is But prices on new EVs are generally coming now moving to electric trucks. It’s getting a down. Tesla dropped the price of its Model 3 Fuso eCanter to trial in vehicle recovery from range in New Zealand and Australia this month, breakdowns and enforcement in Auckland’s probably as a result of improved efficiencies at the proposed Zero Emissions Area in the Queen Shanghai factory where most of them are built Street valley to reduce emissions and improve now. air quality in the densest part of the city centre. Other EV manufacturers are noticing us and the Electric buses on Auckland’s CityLink route Government’s supportive moves, so you can bet already use this area. more new battery electric vehicles (BEV) will be More announcements around New Zealand’s offered that largely qualify for the $8625 rebate. emission reductions, e-mobility and possible Even those above the threshold have seen a further incentives to aid all that are expected, surge in EV enquiries. especially with an EV sector leadership group Fleet uptake of new EVs is seen as vital to helping proposed by transport minister Michael Wood to meet demand in the secondhand EV market, help develop policies. although it could be some years before those I can’t wait to see what’s next! become available. Meanwhile, there’s a push to get electric bike subsidy assistance from the Government too. E-bike retailers and advocates featured in this issue suggest it’s a way of reducing vehicle numbers on our roads rather than just swapping internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for EVs. EDITORGeoff Dobson

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he light electric vehicle road user customers on the showroom floor. charge (RUC) exemption has been EV trader Hayden Johnston of GVI Electric MICHAEL WOOD Textended to March 31, 2024. welcomes the move, noting RUC is a The news from transport minister Michael concern that is hard to explain to buyers Wood comes before the exemption for EVs when they’re looking at EVs. was due to end on December 31 this year. “It makes sense to extend this while we are It’s estimated to save an EV owner about trying to increase EV uptake.” $800 annually compared with a diesel ChargeNet founder Steve West notes the vehicle. move adds to the accessibility of EVs. Heavy EVs already have a RUC exemption “The road user charges exemption offers until December 31, 2025. significant annual savings for EV drivers. The RUC exemption for light EVs forms Combined with the Clean Car Standard and STEVE WEST part of the Government’s Clean Car Clean Car Discount, this incentive helps Package, Wood adds. make EVs more accessible to the average “Our government is continuing to take Kiwi," West says. action to tackle transport emissions to “Our EV charging network has already seen meet our 2050 carbon neutral target – an increase in demand, with July 2 the part of this is helping Kiwis into cleaner busiest day since ChargeNet launched in cars. 2015.” “New Zealanders can save about $800 ChargeNet officially opens its Taupo per year with this exemption, giving them 300kW hyperchargers at 64 Roberts Street another reason to make the switch to an on July 24, 1pm, hosting a community MARK GILBERT electric vehicle. event for EV drivers and encouraging “Given charging your electric vehicle at people considering an EV to talk to them. home off-peak is like buying petrol at The project was finalised in March 2021 around 40c/litre, there are huge savings to with the support of the Energy Efficiency be made,” Wood says. and Conservation Authority (EECA) and “The Clean Car Discount is also helping round seven of the Low Emission Vehicles with the upfront cost of getting an electric Contestable Fund (LEVCF). It’s ChargeNet’s vehicle, with Kiwis getting up to $8625 second hyper-rapid site after Bombay. back in the hand. Specific EV models can charge at the “While the Clean Car Discount is providing 300kW hyper-rapid chargers six times DAVID CRAWFOD support to those purchasing zero emission faster than on ChargeNet’s standard 50kW cars now, the exemption continues to charging stations, enabling the newest provide support for those who bought one generation of EVs to add up to 400km of before the discount was announced.” charge in 15 minutes. Motor Industry Association chief executive Charging is provided for four CCS vehicles David Crawford says members are at up to 300kW and two Chademo vehicles “surprised but pleased” with the decision. at up to 62kW, allowing simultaneous charging for up to six EVs. He says though the rebate remains the “A reliable electric vehicle charging biggest part of the Government’s EV DAVID VINSEN incentive package, the RUC exemption network is essential for large-scale plays a role. adoption. By providing charging for multiple vehicles at once, drivers can He suggests it can’t last forever and will, travel longer distances between cities term extension,” he says. over time, become more contentious. without worrying about queuing,” says “However, as EVs inevitably become a VIA chief executive David Vinsen says the ChargeNet founder and chief executive larger share of our national fleet, we will extension is not unexpected. Steve West. need to consider how we fund future roads “It’s something that if they’re serious about ChargeNet also features in this issue in the and maintenance. EVs they should have done ages ago.” successful round 10 LEVCF applications. “Therefore, we support the extension Vinsen suggests the Government should Drive Electric chair Mark Gilbert says the being temporary, and it can be reassessed be providing further incentives, such as EV RUC extension is a smart call. as necessary." T2 lane access, that are easy to explain to "Drive Electric has advocated for a short-

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eugeot’s local distributor Auto call low emissions vehicles, so battery 800km range potential, and five electrified Distributors says it now has a ‘new electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicle ‘Giga’ factories under development. Pstatus’ within the brand’s structure vehicles. All model lines will have an electrified with the announcement of emissions option by 2025. The hope is that with sufficient supply, and standards and rebates for New Zealand. they expect the cars to make up around E208 AND E2008 ARRIVE That was confirmed at a local deep-dive 55% of volume by 2026, they can maintain The first full EVs for the brand here are the for the launch of the first full battery- a position of having the lowest emissions e208 and e2008 siblings, a small hatchback electric vehicles here for the French of any brand in the market. and SUV respectively. brand, the e2008 and e2008. “With our volume and business, we want Both share the same drivetrain, a 50kW Chief executive Chris Brown says Peugeot- our CO2 emissions to go low, under 99 battery with 11kW AC and 100kW DC parent company Stellantis wants to avoid grams per unit by 2022,” commercial capability. Both have power outputs of paying any penalties in countries with manager Arek Zywot says. 100kW and range starting from 320km. emissions standards, so having such a Maintain? The target is not to hit 99 grams scheme ramps New Zealand up the supply The e208 is priced at $59,990, while the by 2026, but by 2022, taking the brand from queue. e2008 is $69,990, and both are eligible for number four lowest emissions last year to the full Clean Car Discount rebate. “Our status changed with the factory when the number one position. the Clean Car Standard came through,” In partnership with Heartland, the brand “All of this is possible as long as supply Brown says. “Stellantis say they do not has launched an iOWN finance scheme, meets demand,” Brown says. want to pay any penalties.” payments starting at $165 with no deposit A range of electrified hardware is on the for the e208 and $199 for the e2008. Brown noted the controversy around the way to help the brand. It already has a measures, but believes the impetus for We enjoyed a short drive of both vehicles in PHEV 3008 SUV, with PHEV versions of change is there. central Auckland, and while it was too brief the 308 and 508 under consideration. to learn much, both cars impressed. “‘Government is just an outcome of the Fully-electric verisions of the Expert and peoples will. This change is the result of a Partner van are expected to arrive next The focus of power delivery appeared government we voted in. People are ready year with 75kWh and 50kWh batteries to be more on mid-range torque than to change, they want to take the next step respectively. outright speed and zippiness. Overall themselves.” steering and drive felt sporty and Stellantis itself has dedicated electric engaging, and the suspension is well That means better volume for what they platforms under development with 500 to tuned to cover the weight of the battery.

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battery swapping station for EV and e-bike sharing pilot at the It comprises five e-bikes for community electric trucks is among new low Otautahi Community Housing Trust in use (free), two Nissan Leafs for use at A emission transport projects getting Christchurch. a nominal fee, and parking for 20 bikes government co-funding in round 10 of the The trust project featured in the June using Locky Docks’ app-activated bike Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund. EVs and Beyond magazine, and Woods racks which secure bikes and recharge The energy and resources minister Dr and Christchurch deputy mayor Andrew e-bikes at no cost. Megan Wood has announced the 22 Turner opened the final stage of the 90- Woods says only a few dozen electric successful round applicants who will home scheme this month. trucks are on NZ roads, but that receive $6.5m funding (the applicants OCH received $44,500 government funding innovations like battery swapping stations contributing a further $12.8m). (total project cost $84,000) to deliver a for e-trucks will save valuable time for She announced them at an event subsidised EV sharing pilot programme. truckies. to launch a round nine project, an “It’ll mean they’ll be able to quickly swap Continued on following page...

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6 EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ ...Continued from previous page in a fully-charged battery to continue their journey, leaving the old battery for recharging later and at off-peak times when electricity is cheaper.” Round 10 comprises three technology/ battery testing projects, seven heavy electric truck projects, 11 charging infrastructure projects, and one van project. Woods notes the round 10 projects come from the final round of the LEVCF in its ETRUCKS’ BATTERY SWAP STATION. AN OCHT EV. present form, as the Government will increase progressively the size and scope M20 Business Park, Manukau. e-trucks in the proposed Zero Emissions of the fund (renamed the Low Emissions 6. Hutt City Council $372,000 Area. Transport Fund) to $25 million per year by Twenty charging stations will be installed 13. Christchurch City Council $447,207 2023/2024. across eight locations in Lower Hutt to The project will involve five civil “Expanding the scope of the fund will not create a comprehensive charging network construction and maintenance service only further help us tackle transport’s to facilitate "neighbourhood" travel by companies, which are suppliers to the climate impact, it will also encourage more residents and other drivers in the region. council, using specialist battery electric growth in the low-emissions technology This project complements the emergence trucks for their contracted services. sector,” Woods explains. of hyperchargers along highways. The 14. Christchurch City Council - Shopping Details of the LETF will be announced by council is working with the Wellington City District $419,026 October. Council to create a network of chargers The project involves encouraging a zero- The fund is one of several initiatives throughout the Wellington region. exhaust emission area for a group of in the Government’s Electric Vehicles 7. The Lines Company $55,750 delivery service companies to commercial Programme. The project will install one 50kW fast shopping properties in the Papanui and Round 10 successful applicants are: charger in Whakamaru to help fill gaps Christchurch Airport shopping districts. On-route truck charging infrastructure will CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE in the network, enabling the community and travellers to take better advantage of be installed too. 1. Alpine Energy $120,900. sustainable motoring, using the OpenLoop 15. Fletcher Distribution $218,420 This project will increase the number payment platform. This project will test the viability of electric of low emission vehicle rapid charging 8. The Lines Company $99,500 trucks with electrically powered tippers facilities throughout South Canterbury. to deliver construction materials in Alpine Energy will deliver one charger at In partnership with the Waitomo District existing metro operations in Auckland and the eastern end of Orari Station Road at Council, The Lines Company will install Christchurch. the junction with SH1 (Orari), and one for two 50kW fast chargers, one in each of Mt Cook village. Charging access will be Waitomo and Pio Pio villages. 16. Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture via ChargeNet’s service. 9. SIXT New Zealand - Auckland Airport $500,000 2. ChargeNet NZ $282,875 $214,600 Watercare Auckland’s Central Interceptor (CI) Project will work with contractors, Four 300kW charging ports and two SIXT New Zealand will build a 24/7 publicly the Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture, to 50kW charging ports will be installed in available 150kW two-bay EV fast-charger in buy three electric trucks with lift-off Queenstown, providing charging capacity Auckland Airport’s industrial precinct. battery swapping capability and charging for six EVs and future-proofing the site 10. Wellington City Council $498,785 infrastructure. for the latest generation of high-power The council will open 30 suburban fast The trucks will transport at least 66,627 charging. chargers using council sites, working with tonnes of spoil from the CI shafts 3. ChargeNet NZ $308,500 the Hutt City Council to create a network of excavation and reduce 306 tonnes of chargers throughout the Wellington region. Four 300kW charging ports and two CO2-e. 50kW charging ports will be installed in 11. Z Energy $390,000 The trucks produce 79% lower CO2 Wellington, providing charging capacity for This project will install two 50kW chargers emissions compared with their diesel six EVs and future-proofing the site. and a 185kW charger at the new Z Energy counterparts and to reduce noise 4. ChargeNet NZ $288,500 site next to State Highway 1 in Rolleston, disturbance will be prioritised at sites with Four 300kW charging ports and two 50kW Canterbury. residential neighbours. charging ports will be installed in Central HEAVY ELECTRIC VEHICLES 17. New Zealand Post $239,948 Waikato, providing charging capacity for 12. Carr & Haslam $140,549 This project will see NZ Post run a Fuso six EVs. This project will trial a small electric eCanter electric truck to assess and 5. Goodman Property Trust $178,200 truck delivering single motor vehicles, demonstrate light e-truck capability in The trust will install two public 150kW including light EVs, in central Auckland. It operational conditions. fast chargers, one in the town centre of will also show that vehicle recovery from Findings will enable NZ Post to incentivise Highbrook Business Park and the other at breakdowns/enforcement is possible using and roll out low carbon technology in its Continued on following page...

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 7 ...Continued from previous page transport and delivery networks. 18. Reliance Transport $500,000 Project SWITCH will buy two Scania electric trucks to help Reliance become the first fully electrified carbon negative on-road freight operator in New Zealand. TECHNOLOGY 19. Etrucks $499,995 Etrucks will import and demonstrate a gantry-style robotic battery swapping station in New Zealand. It will allow trucks to return to work with a fully charged battery in around five minutes. 20. Kalista $482,000 This project is for a multi-station DC EV OCHT'S E-BIKES. fast charging network for commercial vehicles. It will enable Green Gorilla to use a fleet of EVs for a municipal food 22. Mercedes-Benz New Zealand $240,000 Since the contestable fund began, the waste collection contract and promote/ Mercedes-Benz New Zealand and NZ Post Energy Efficiency and Conservation enable third party commercial operators to will run a pilot programme using eSprinter Authority (EECA) has committed $35.7m investigate using EVs. and eVito electric vans in delivery fleets in government funding to 201 projects, matched by $77.2m in applicant funding. 21. SolarZero $33,500 and evaluate their effectiveness and cost benefits. This project will develop, test and demonstrate smart EV and home load The aim is for the partnership to deliver management to manage peak demand. more than 100 e-vans for owner/driver contract couriers. VANS ABB AND ZEMTEC DRIVE CHANGE IN THE E-MOBILITY INDUSTRY

elivering sustainable, clean mobility is Emission free public transportation, such vehicles such as buses and trucks. fundamental to improving the quality as electric buses, improves local air quality Furthermore, these technologies are of life for citizens in smart cities. and reduces noise pollution. However, the D designed so that EV charging stations, once project can come with challenges, especially That is why ABB in New Zealand is installed, will be both future-proof and in choosing the right infrastructure to collaborating with Zemtec (Zero Emission scalable. support the operational needs of the fleet. Technologies) to provide a high-power ABB electrification sales specialist Debbie charging solution that enables the company ABB’s DC fast chargers run on the ABB van der Schyff reiterates the importance of to deliver sustainable, emission free Ability Connected Services Platform, which having the right e-mobility solution for the e-buses. employs Microsoft’s Azure cloud services to heavy transport industry. enhance uptime, scalability, and operational ABB’s Terra 184 DC charger will be used efficiencies, as well as to provide real-time “The ABB Terra 184 DC charger has a to power Zemtec’s electric buses at their remote support services. powerful charge of 184kW and is especially depot, a key element of Zemtec’s strategy designed to charge larger fleets of electric towards a carbon neutral future. With the total number of electric buses vehicles in the most optimized way. You in service forecasted globally to grow to Zemtec’s engineering director Frank can charge buses from different brands 1.2 million by 2025, equal to about 47% Reardon outlined the importance of a with the same charger, following the of the worldwide city bus fleet, it is more sustainable future and how both ABB and international standards and comprehensive important than ever that reliable DC fast Zemtec are helping drive this change. interoperability testing.” charging stations with robust connectivity “Zemtec is committed to delivering future- to innovative, on-demand electric bus Recently the New Zealand Government proof solutions for tomorrow’s world and charging systems are implemented. unveiled an $8600 subsidy for electric is driving change for the next generation of vehicles to reduce emissions after the Also available from ABB are infrastructure electric vehicles,” he say. Climate Change Commission recommended solutions such as substations, energy banning petrol and diesel cars by 2023. “We are proud to be working with ABB, who storage systems and eco-friendly share this same perspective by providing switchgear, that meets the needs of the next Currently, transport makes up almost 33% leading edge technology that will help generation of smarter mobility, providing of long-lived greenhouse gas emissions in achieve a sustainable future.” solutions for charging heavy electric New Zealand.

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ased on its experiences transitioning as well as managing its fleet of 420 electric New Zealand corporate businesses Paxster mail delivery vehicles. Bto EVs, FleetPartners has launched Soon, NZ Post will launch a fleet of 70 an eBook outlining what businesses need e-bikes to deliver mail, with FleetPartners to do when switching petrol and diesel managing them to ensure they’re safe and fleets to EVs. fit for purpose. The free-to-download eBook, Get on NZ Post's journey began with a clear the Journey to Carbon Zero, covers the carbon strategy and targets, understanding things a business needs to consider when its fleet utilisation, selecting the best fit transitioning to EVs. for purpose vehicles, innovative charging The five-step journey helps businesses solutions, and getting its team on board. DENNIS KELLY start their move towards a low or zero SETTING NZ POST'S CARBON emissions fleet, citing FleetPartners’ work STRATEGY owned fleet to achieve 100% EV target by with NZ Post as an example. In 2017, the goal to be carbon neutral from 2025, heavy freight with a 10% emissions NZ Post now has one of the largest electric 2030 was agreed by NZ Post’s board, chief reduction by 2025, and engaging staff on fleets in the country with more than half of executive and key internal stakeholders. the journey and getting everyone on board. its fleet electrified as it works towards its “To understand and be clear about how SELECTING THE RIGHT VEHICLES goal of carbon neutrality from 2030. we will achieve our goal, we needed to “NZ Post's electric vehicle journey started As NZ Post’s vehicle leasing supplier for establish a science-based target to reduce in 2011 with the Mitsubishi iMiev where more than 20 years, FleetPartners has our carbon footprint by 32% by 2030, an opportunity arose to do a pilot of the more recently been helping NZ Post with using 2018 as a base year,” says NZ Post 100km range vehicle for three years,” says its transition to low CO2 and electric environment project manager Chad Foley. NZ Post transport logistics manager Paul vehicles. NZ Post then set up a solid carbon strategy Booth. Currently, it’s deploying the second round with targets in four focus areas: last-mile It was monitored on range and of Hyundai Kona EVs to replace NZ Post’s fleet (mainly contractors) to achieve 25% practicality and assessing what charging internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, emissions reduction by 2025, leased and infrastructure was required. The pilot vehicles were based in central Wellington and Auckland, found to have a 70-80km real-life range. “The next step was to assess how we could deliver packets and mail more quickly,” Booth says. “So in 2015, we introduced the electric Paxster which gave the delivery agents capacity to deliver small packets, as well as the mail.” It ordered 450 vehicles from Norway. Originally designed for Norwegian roads, NZ Post had to update the Paxter’s features to make the vehicle safer. A dash cam was introduced, as well as a reverse camera, high brake light and FLEETPARTNERS PROVIDES AN EBOOK GUIDE FOR BUSINESSES TRANSITIONING THEIR FLEETS TO EVS. daytime running lights, and suspension was changed to suit New Zealand kerb Continued on following page...

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 9 ...Continued from previous page heights. NZ Post sourced seat covers and windscreens locally to ensure economic feasibility, and fitted seatbelts. Paxsters were fully integrated by the end of 2017. FleetPartners manages the Paxster fleet and supply chain, from compliance, servicing and maintenance to sourcing local parts. FleetPartners relationship manager Jody Taylor says: “creating a network to support the Paxsters while on delivery runs was paramount.” First Assistance, FleetPartners’ roadside recovery partner, was one of the first THE FLEETPARTNERS AND NZ POST TEAMS AT EWORLD IN WEST AUCKLAND. introduced suppliers to recover broken down Paxsters at roadside and deliver a replacement unit. FleetPartners will get you started on your information for fleet managers or business carbon zero journey. owners looking to transition from ICE Meanwhile, Hyundai worked with NZ Post vehicles to hybrid and electric alternatives, to supply demonstrator vehicles for testing Businesses will play a vital role in reducing whether they have one, 20 or more than and range assessment. New Zealand’s carbon emissions through the transition to more sustainable 500 vehicles. Hyundai Ioniq and Kona models were transport. It suggests learning the current CO2 tested, with FleetPartners deploying emissions of the existing fleet such as the second round of Hyundai Kona EVs Studies show that battery electric vehicles inputting the vehicle registration number to replace NZ Post’s ICE vehicles. The (BEVs) produce about 80% fewer CO2 into rightcar.govt.nz or selecting the Konas’more than 400km range gave emissions over their lifetime (including relevant make and model to find the drivers peace of mind. manufacturing and recycling) compared to an ICE vehicle. manufacturer’s claimed fuel consumption GETTING CHARGING AND figures as well as CO2 output in grams per Not only is there a positive impact on INFRASTRUCTURE RIGHT kilometre. the environment, but there’s a strong NZ Post drivers had to have good access business case for switching to hybrid Businesses with fuel cards and associated to charging stations, and 44 were installed electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrids reporting, can find actual fuel usage per at various NZ Post sites for staff to charge (PHEV) and BEVs with potentially lower kilometre and get a more accurate CO2 their pool and work vehicles. operating costs. output based on actual fuel consumption GETTING THE TEAM ON BOARD and kilometres travelled. Companies also enhance their reputations To ensure workplace health and safety as they become more sustainable. The guide then asks by what percentage compliance, NZ Post worked with its safety companies want to reduce emissions and Transitioning to a lower carbon fleet is and wellbeing team and HR training group within what timeframe. becoming more appealing to boards, to ensure operators were trained on the executive teams, entrepreneurial start-ups There’s plenty more advice, including tips new vehicles. and fleet managers. on EV charging. It was important to ensure drivers had a EV and hybrid make and model availability To reduce up-front costs, businesses might positive experience with the EVs from the is growing and charging infrastructure be able to lease charger(s) with vehicle(s). beginning. Vehicles were given to drivers reach is increasing. Useful resources provided include what to do test drives, take for the night or type of EV charging is provided and by who. weekend, and each driver got an in-depth And now with the Clean Car Discount live demonstration of the vehicle. from July 1, the New Zealand Government The guide also suggests listening to THE OUTCOME is helping to speed up the process, employee concerns and addressing them making EVs more affordable. effectively. NZ Post says it’s making great progress on In FleetPartners’ view, transitioning isn’t a In deciding which vehicles should be its decarbonisation journey but realises it simple “replace ICE with EV” approach. allocated to drivers, businesses need doesn’t happen overnight. “It requires a carbon strategy, an to look at what suits their role and the To help fund and accelerate low carbon understanding of the fleet’s purpose, vehicle’s purpose. actions, each year NZ Post looks at what selecting the right vehicles for the job, Kelly says: “Education around the national the cost of being carbon neutral is now getting vehicle charging correct, and charging network and availability of and takes that money and reinvests it into bringing the team along on the journey,” charging across the country is important decarbonisation activities. says FleetPartners director Dennis Kelly. too. And it has committed to partially fund “You need to ensure all of these elements “Decide who pays for home charging or EVs for delivery contractors through are considered to ensure your transition what happens if an employee can’t charge the NZ Post Electric Vehicle Incentive is a success. The worst that can happen is at home.” Programme, launched in July 2020. to have EVs in the office parking lots not You can download FleetPartners’ Get on As well as educational material, about being used because staff aren’t sure how the Journey to Carbon Zero at https:// $500,000 in funding is available every year to drive them, or get range anxiety.” content.fleetpartners.co.nz/carbonzero- through NZ Post’s decarbonisation fund to FleetPartners’ guide contains relevant ebook help lower EVs’ purchase price.

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or a country in the relatively early stages of its electric vehicle journey, we Fhave a decent charging infrastructure. The team at ChargeNet and independent suppliers have set out a network with relatively few long stretches of highway are unserved by at least one charger. There is still an exception. The Haast area is one of the most remote, populated areas of the country. It passes State Highway Six, a popular tourist route between the West Coast and the Queenstown Lakes. This features the longest stretch of EV fast- charging road - 285km from the BP service station on the outskirts of Wanaka to a pair of ChargeNet units adjacent to the lovely hot pools in Franz Josef. It's a section of road I always wanted to try, and that chance came, and the ability to undertake a unique EV challenge, when Warren from Renault New Zealand said he was driving the new Renault Zoe on a tour to visit dealers around the country. I offered One; it features the southern-most DC Hilton in Frankton, we wanted to avoid a run to collect it and return it to Auckland, and charger in the country. With a battery already into the main town to charge, so loaded up to make things a little more challenging, I filled, that was just not a visit we had to with 19.22kWh here. I highly recommend the figured I would do it without taking the easier make. Instead, we headed north into a grey Brown Trout Cafe while waiting. State Highway One route. Southland day, north on a short section of The run on to Frankton was an easy one, State Highway One to Invercargill - including The direct route from Bluff to the new with a stop to grab some stunning drone a lap of its infamous roundabout - and then ChargeNet Hypercharger in Bombay footage along the 'Devils Staircase', and in off the main thoroughfare for the last time is around 1609km. Our route added an to our lodgings for the night. and off to Invercargill. additional 240km, for a total of 1848km. DAY 2 First stop of the day was Athol, more This story is not a full, detailed record of It was a bright and early start the next convenient than anything else. The Zoe has the trip. For that, head over to the EVs and morning for a run up the Crown Range Road a claimed range of just short of 400km, Beyond YouTube channel and subscribe to and its 1076 metre pass. The Zoe, already and while we have high hopes, with two catch our three episodes of video content. proving itself to be a great little open-road 100kg+men and a load of luggage and car despite its city intentions, impressed DAY 1 camera gear on board, we are expecting a up the range's twisty corners with its light Bluff is not only the end of State Highway little less. Still, with a night booked at the Continued on following page...

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 11 ...Continued from previous page but responsive steering. Range took a huge hit, but regain down the other side was impressive. On arrival in Wanaka, we grabbed a ChargeNet top-up in town before heading out to the new BP on the edge of town - the last DC charger before we head for the West Coast - to fill up. The next section was the stunning 'Neck' between Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea, before a stop at Makarora Country Cafe for a tasty pie, WIFI and a coffee. This place is great for a stop and a snack, and with Caravan plugs on site we were able to grab just under 3kW in an hour using a charger lent to us by Transnet. We did not need it, but in remote areas, these are a great backup to have. We cruised for the next few hours over through the stunning 'Gates of Haast', through Haast itself, and along the rugged coast to the hot pools and a hotel at Franz Josef where we filled up with 42kW for $28.63. That was the most significant and most challenging gap of the trip, and to be honest, it was not that hard - in the smallest EV currently on the market. Sure, you wouldn't do it in a Leaf, but it is possible. DAY 3 From here though, the 'cruising' was over, with the shift now to making miles and managing charge times to get home at a good rate without stepping on SH1. We hit misty roads to get to Hokitika, where the car snacked on 23.76kWh, while we grabbed terrific sandwiches from the Hokitika Sandwich Company. We carried on through Westport and Greymouth, before running out of steam ourselves and needing to stop for coffee while the Zoe sipped a cheeky 6.12kWh on a ChargeNet 25kW unit in Reefton. Next stop was Murchison for another 20kWh, while we finished our sandwiches, and then a scary run through to Spring Creek outside of Blenheim for another 15.1kWh ($9.17). Over the mountain ranges in this section, we went 'under water' on range but gained a considerable amount back on the gentle downhill run through the Wairau Valley. DAY 4 Wet weather and stock trucks meant the Zoe was a little muddy when exiting the Bluebridge ferry around midnight. While we had planned to go further, we instead opted for a night at Wellington's Citylife hotel with its great Mercury charger. That meant we had 100% charge next morning and could make it all the way to Dannevirke for Continued on following page...

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25.92kWh at the cost of $16.85. We entirely bypassed Napier and Hastings, cutting through to the Napier Taupo Road and on to the McVicar Road charger for 24.86kWh. This is a Unison unit so costs a lower rate, meaning only a $9.94 bill with the advantage of using our ChargeNet account for payment. We charged on through from here to Taupo where we grabbed 3kWh while catching up with friends. We then made the run through to Rotorua, charging in the middle of town during a spectacular lightning storm - 33.45kWh for $13.38 thanks to Unison. There is an amazing little Vietnamese restaurant just around the corner from here. Check it out! That was the last charging stop of our epic trip, with the full charge easily taking us all the way through to Bombay, where we grabbed 11kWh. The Zoe maxes out at 50kW, so the Hypercharger offers little additional benefit, but the location is good. an EV rather than a conversion. be lauded for putting 22kW AC on board, a boon for expanding charging options. In ZOE IMPRESSES The French of long known how to make a small car that rides well and steers, and an efficient car like the ZOE - we averaged For arguably the wrong car for this kind of the ZOE is no exception. It is not sporty, around 17.5kWh on the trip, but normal use trip, the little Zoe impressed. While it is a but responsive and enjoyable to drive. Its will be lower - that means if 22kW AC is small car, its front seats offered plenty of 100kW motor power is metered out in a the only option you can add well more than room - at the expense of some back seat way that is more focused on efficiency 100km of range an hour. space - and reasonable comfort. than performance, but we never found it The retail of price of $65,990 already made The interior is not exactly futuristic or particularly lacking, in fact, we spent much sense, being just $3000 more than a Leaf groundbreaking, but it all works very well. I of the trip in Eco mode to dampen our own for a whole lot more range. With the new EV was a particular fan of the digital dash, and exuberance. discount on top, the value gets even more its easy availability of efficiency statistics and Two particular things impressed, the boot is compelling. aids, the joy of a car developed primarily as big for such a small car. And Renault must

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ercedes-Benz New Zealand has indicated there was little point in Moffering an additional cut-price version of their new entry-level EQA battery electric vehicle. The EQA 250, based on the GLA small SUV, starts its pricing at $85,500 – just $5500 more than the cut off for the government’s Clean Car rebate (Cap Clean Car) of a little over $8000. And its impressive specification suggests there could be room to move. Not so suggests MBNZ general manager Lance Bennett, noting they are aware of the threshold, but noting that even without the hallmark of the brand. A horizontal fibre- sports steering wheel. rebate, “We have a healthy order bank for optic strip connects the daytime running Standard safety equipment includes new vehicles – we are selling as many as we lights of the full-LED headlights. Blue colour active distance assist cruise control with can get.” highlights within the headlight reinforce the automatic restart, route-based speed “The key thing for us is that the car meets EQ appearance. adaptation, and a range of active assists the expectations of a car that has a star on It looks great on the white cars we drove on including steering, braking, lane keeping the front,” a spokesperson says. “We believe test, but a little odd on the black entry-level and blind-spot monitoring. the EQC does that.” unit also available. The Edition 1 package includes an upgrade Besides that, the brand notes early orders The rear-end is also unique, with the to 20-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy are heavily leaning to a more highly specified, EQ-specific trims and the numberplate wheels finished exclusively in matt copper, and $7300 more expensive Edition 1. relocated into the bumper. The boot is not plus AMG Line exterior trim and further At that price, 480km range, 65.5kW class-leading at 340-litres, but still entirely gloss-black details, Neva grey leather and temperature managed battery, 140kW and functional for a vehicle of this size. ‘Cyber Cut’ blue upholstery, backlit spiral- 365Nm motor powering the front wheels, The EQA has adjustable damping suspension look trim elements, blue stitching for the the EQC clearly targets the Hyundai Kona EV with multi-link rear, a direct steer system door panels and centre console, air vents elite. Where it is clearly ahead is in its more and Dynamic Select driving mode selection, in silver chrome and energy blue, sports modern design, comfort features and up-to- and rides on 19-inch AMG 5-twin spoke multifunction steering wheel with flat date technology. light-alloy wheels. bottom and perforated grips, AMG pedals, illuminated door sill panels, Edition 1 floor An all-wheel drive, 221kW EQA 350 is due Inside, the EQA is equipped with the MBUX mats, and a unique vehicle key with copper- next year. infotainment system, including voice control coloured surround. The EQA can charge on AC at up to 11kW, and 10.25-inch centre touchscreen that is and on DC at up to 100kW. The vehicle is the hub for functions such as navigation, So what is it like to drive? On our relatively capable of pre-conditioning the battery for media playback, telephony and vehicle short launch drive, the EQA proved itself better fast charging speeds when navigating functionality. A second 10.25-inch screen to be a comfortable, and somewhat sporty, to a unit. Mercedes throws in a generously- forms a customisable digital instrument little unit. long 8-metre home charger and 5-metre cluster for the driver. The ride soaks up most imperfections well, type-2 cable as part of the deal. Other convenience functions include keyless yet felt flat and composed through open road Charging and pre-conditioning the interior entry and start, a powered tailgate with corners. There is some feel of the battery can also be scheduled within the car or handsfree access, smartphone integration weight wanting to push wide in corners – it through the Mercedes Me app. The system is with Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto is hard to hide the physics of a battery just also compatible with Apple Homekit, Google plus wireless charging for selected mobile short of 500kg hanging under a smaller Home and Amazon Alexa systems. devices, heated and electrically adjustable vehicle – but not to a point where the chassis setup couldn’t cover it. Echoing the EQC in design, the EQA features front seats with memory function, automatic a black panel grille, divided into two by a climate control including remotely actuated Seat comfort is excellent in the front, and louvre, highlighting the central star that is a pre-entry climate control, synthetic-leather unlike some in this size range, rear seat upholstery and a leather multi-function space remains healthy.

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lmost half a million dollars in funding “Around 35% of Wellington City’s emissions “We continue to be committed to climate will enable the Wellington City Council come from road transport, so this is an action to achieve the city’s targets of Ato roll out 30 EV fast chargers across opportunity to support Wellingtonians who becoming a zero-carbon capital, a goal council sites. want to transition to an EV but don’t have supported by the 92% of Wellingtonians The council secured $498,785 in round 10 access to off street parking or garaging,” he surveyed who prioritised climate change of the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles says. action.” Contestable Fund. “Expanding our charging infrastructure will The funding was announced by energy and Along with the Hutt City Council’s $372,000 help provide reassurance for anyone wanting resources minister Dr Megan Woods on July funding in the same round for 20 fast to transition to electric.” 9, as part of the final round of the LEVCF in chargers across eight sites, will allow the Demand for EV charging stations is its present form. two councils, working in partnership with the expected increase greatly, driven by the The Government will increase progressively Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority likely growth in EV numbers as climate the size and scope of the LEVCF to $25 (ECCA), to create a network of chargers action gains pace and EV costs reduce, million annually by 2023/2024, expanding throughout the Wellington region. Foster says. the scope of the fund to tackle transport’s About 3000 EVs operate in the wider Installing EV charging stations is an climate impact and encourage more growth Wellington region, but there are only 30 important part of growing that demand. It in the low-emissions technology sector. charge points in Wellington City. Fourteen complements the public transport network, It will be renamed the Low Emissions are fast-chargers able to fully charge a car and supports people who commute out of Transport Fund, with details to be in under an hour whereas slow chargers hours or for whom travelling by bus or train announced by October. take five or six hours. isn’t possible. Wellington mayor Andy Foster says funding “In Wellington, electric vehicles and car- of $498,785 for the Charged-Up Capital share services combine with New Zealand’s project is another step towards reaching the highest level of walking, cycling and public city’s goal of becoming a net carbon neutral transport use, made possible by our compact capital by 2050. city urban form.

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itting 100,000km on a vehicle's odometer however when needed bikes can go on the roof that, at least statistically the battery retained is a big-ish deal. It is the normal end racks. Kids won’t travel in a ute again because 100% of the capacity of a new one. That is Hpoint for the warranty, the used car they don’t get car sick in a car." impressive, particularly when you consider the market starts to look at it differently, and while Maintenance requirements have been minimal. car has been AC charged 1033 times. some will joke it is 'just run in', for most cars Aside from Kia's scheduled service checks, That could be a clue as to why the Niro is in the new sheen and reliability will be starting to it has required two sets of eyes, and a couple such good shape, as it indicates DC charging wear off. of sets of wiper blades. No repairs have been is a relatively special occasion for this car, Can the same be said for electric vehicles? required. as it should be for most electric vehicles, The debate is certainly underway on that, The owner notes that some of the benefits particularly those with a 400km-plus range. particularly off the back of reports of of driving an EV are overlooked in most Yes, the Niro can still do such ranges. On significant battery degradation experienced discussion. collection it was showing under 400km, but by the owners of Nissan Leafs. Leaf battery "It is often talked about the environmental I suspected this was due to some recent degradation is a complex issue, with the lack reasons for swapping to an Electric car, inefficient driving. I was right, and after 15 of battery heating or cooling, short range and however what needs to be talked about more minutes in traffic it had shot back up. the need to frequently DC charge, and free DC is how they are just better. Throttle response / Now will a result like this be the same for every charging all factors in that hot topic. regenerative braking, torque etc." electric vehicle out there? No, but for most it Hot topic? Jump on Facebook if you dare and We took the car for two days and covered will be entirely possible. Feel free to cut out battery degradation is one of the issues being around 250km in it. We went hunting for the report posted in this story and use it the used to bash or question the EV future by many issues, but they were few and far between. next time someone tells you electric vehicle out there - including MPs opposed to new batteries only last a few years. emissions regulations. It is hard to argue that The body and paint is still in great condition. The wheels the same. HOW TO MAKE YOU BATTERY LAST with that specific model, which was launched LONGER nearly decade ago, that there is a problem. Inside, the leather upholstery was showing AC-first But what is the case with more modern no signs of wear and everything worked. If electric vehicles. Do we still need to worry? you had to get into tough detail on the car, the Try to use AC charging where possible. Has technology moved ahead enough that we leather steering wheel was wearing to a shiny DC charging is great for long trips or in a need to stress that our car will regularly 'lose slick surface on top, and the centre console pinch, but it should not be part of your daily a bar' and consequently its range and used lid was a little rattly. This is impressive for the EV strategy. Those free DC chargers are value. life this car has lived. appealing, but you will pay for them later. Apparently not if this Kia Niro EV (or at least If there was an area where wear is showing it 80% limit the one we drove recently, the main image is a is the boot. The hard plastic has clearly had Where possible, try to keep the battery new car) is anything to go by. a little bit of s tough time - though nothing between 20% to 80% charged. Do not run it unusual after 100,000km of family and to 100% on a daily basis if you do not need to. Kia New Zealand invited us to drive the car, business use. daily driven by a customer for the last three Charge settings in a car's infotainment system years and 100,000km. What about the drive? Well, it was still pretty and smart chargers can make this simple. much like new. No rattles, the steering still Think temperature Without giving away too many details of felt crisp and the brakes strong. No unusual the private owner's life, it is a company car, noises could be heard other than a little wind Treat your EV like an ICE vehicle and let it replacing a Ford Ranger in April 2019. It is noise from the bike rack. About the only glaring warm up. They have a temperature band they used for a daily commute from Patumahoe difference between driving this over a new Niro like to live in - not too hot and not too cold. to Highbrook, with further regular business is the small size of the infotainment screen. While it is tempting, do not just blast out your travel around the North Island. drive and off at warp speed. Let the battery But surely after this kind of use the battery It is also used for family trips - with three come up to warmth before asking for full must have taken a hit? A 100,000km Gen 1 Leaf power. Similarly, in hot weather be a little more kids - with the owner noting it has some has at least lost three to four bars, or 30% or compromises over the Ranger in this situation. gentle. Most modern cars have heating and more of its range. Err, no. cooling systems, but they are not perfect. "Compared to the ute we have to pack better, A battery report supplied to us by Kia showed

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E-NV200 a ute alternative?

With all the discussion around what a lack of electric Utes, what has been overlooked is that for most tradies there are already alternatives.

Many could do what their European brethren do and drive a van. In most cases it could be argued a van is more practical, efficient and appropriate for most city-based trade work. Tools are secure, larger items can be carried out of the weather and often handling and road holding is better.

The most common used van available on the market currently is the Nissan e-NV200. At the smaller end of the van size range, it is still a practical and popular vehicle. It shares the 24kWh and 40kWh battery options as found in the Leaf, but with battery temperature management for increased longevity and more stable fast charging.

Prices start under $20,000 for the 24kWh model, reaching over $50,000 for the larger battery option. Two, five and seven seat options available, with the occasional pop-top camper showing up as well.

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downsides. hether e-bikes will also get “So, there would be much better return on government help hasn’t been ruled investment for an e-bike subsidy compared Wout and more will be known when to a car subsidy.” the Government releases its emissions Wells says much depends on what MAURICE WELLS reduction plan before the end of this year. outcomes the Government wants to So says transport minister Michael Wood, achieve. adding that subsidies for e-bikes aren’t “If the aim is to increase uptake of e-bikes, currently government policy. then a subsidy or tax break would certainly However, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contribute to that. does have or offers help with establishing “If the aim is reducing carbon emissions employer e-bike purchase support of the transport sector, then a targeted schemes, including one for the public subsidy approach may be required, as a high sector. proportion of e-bikes sold today aren’t used Though Wood says e-bikes are a great for transport purposes, but for recreation.” option for e-mobility, commutes and to cut Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes’ managing carbon, he doesn’t commit to incentives, director Frank Witowski believes e-bikes says news website Stuff. should be considered for an EV-style Bike advocates want subsidies extended to subsidy. e-bikes and traditional cycles, along with “When we break down the idea what the safety gear. subsidy is for, which is to reduce New A petition to Wood from Cycle Action Zealand’s carbon footprint, I think e-bikes Network member Jill Ford suggests a 20% should be considered. FRANK WITOWSKI rebate on e-bikes and a 15% rebate on “It would be a much lower subsidy than for other bikes and equipment. EVs but would have the same effect, which accessible and more affordable for people The Stuff story says e-bikes require fewer is getting people out of petrol cars and on to to switch their commute from cars is a good materials and less electricity – so over a an EV way of transport. thing. lifetime can have a carbon footprint 1/10th “In regard to the subsidy, it would be nice if “For the price of one EV you can get 10 of an EV. the Government would support this without people on e-bikes. That’s 10 cars off the Wood is reported as saying he believes the letting the public pay for it. road. cost of e-bikes is less of a barrier compared “It could be more like a grant which has E-bike subsidies make it possible to have to EVs, and that e-bike uptake is already been done in my solar water heating days; subscription or ride-to-own schemes huge. the Government supported the scheme with from $10 or $20 per week. “This delivers More than 47,000 e-bikes were imported last between $500 and $1000 for anybody who real transport equity. This is part of our year, about double the number of EVs on the wanted to get solar water heating installed. Big Street Bikers’ two-wheeled public road, while in 2019 about 65,000 e-bikes and “I think this would be a great outcome for transport initiative.” e-scooters were brought in. everybody and I’m sure many more people Christian Hoff-Nielsen of Bikes and Beyond E-bike retailers and others say a subsidy would consider this offer because it’s a more says he would prefer the Government spent and other forms of help would be affordable solution.” money on infrastructure enabling smarter worthwhile, especially as a new e-bike The e-bike subsidy idea also finds favour and safer travel for two wheels and two legs. generally costs thousands of dollars. with Cleve Cameron, founder of Big Street “Making the polluter pay via petrol tax or Electric Bike Team Auckland managing Bikers which is establishing a nationwide engine 'smoke' levies is fair and right, but director Maurice Wells says he supports an Locky Dock network of locking and charging giving the money to the individual is not e-bike subsidy “in principle”. stations for e-bikes and e-scooters. balanced. “The economy and society as a whole It was launched in Christchurch then “Those who have purchased already lose benefits when an individual takes up introduced to Wellington on July 14. out, cheap stuff becomes throwaway wasting cycling,” he says. "With 68% of car trips under five kilometres, our limited resources and opportunists “That’s thanks to improved mental and e-bikes are the low hanging fruit for zero 'catch' the additional revenue selling inferior physical health of the individual, and emissions,” Cameron says. goods in a boiling market.” improvements to the community such as “E-bike commuter use, which we see all Hoff-Nielsen says money would be better safer streets, less congestion and less over Europe, reduces carbon, reduces spent on the cycle network, helping the pollution.” congestion and improves well-being. industry train new technicians. Wells says when someone buys an electric “And anything that will make it more There is still no dedicated e-bike tech car, society and the economy suffer many Continued on following page...

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 23 ...Continued from previous page schooling here or abroad, let alone a simple An e-bike can carry groceries, children and infrastructure well, the answer is ‘yes’. bicycle technician diploma since Shimano pets in pannier bags, baskets and in trailers 2. Upfront cost. A decent e-bike costs stopped its courses here years ago. and on cargo bikes. $2000-$5000 or more. That’s cheaper than Helping establish a branch organisation like “A targeted subsidy is very important to an EV, but still a barrier to a large chunk the MTA or similar providing a rulebook to communities which would benefit from it, of the population, although the cost of which a bicycle or e-bike should conform to and also enables people to sell their old car.” ownership and use over time (accounting – like the European standards for bicycles. Cuthbert says she’s surprised the Climate for parking, fuel and other costs) is usually Visit https://www.bike-eu.com/laws- Change Commission didn’t factor in e-bikes lower than the alternatives, Tritt adds. regulations/artikel/2011/08/european- more in its final advice to the Government. He says some countries are implementing, standards-for-bicycles-1018850 for more Electrify NZ founder Michael Tritt says or are moving forward with, plans to information. feedback shows that simply moving the subsidise e-bike purchases. Bike Auckland chair Barb Cuthbert says vehicle fleet from fossil fuels to electric “Whilst the Clean Car rebates are a move the organisation backs an e-bike support power isn’t going to achieve the necessary in the right direction, the absence of a package to “give people a leg up” to a bike emissions reductions within the required complementary incentive for electric bikes and that a form of “e-bike library” is needed timeframe. is an oversight. to provide people with more information “There must also be a substantial reduction “The majority of households will continue to about them. in vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT). To possess (an electric) car, but it's the second “Many people I know are getting rid of their achieve that there must be a major modal and third ‘vehicles’ that in our view will need car and replacing it with an e-bike,” she shift away from private vehicles, and electric to be e-bikes in order to drive a reduction in says, adding she did that about a year ago, bikes are absolutely key to making that VKT. using a step-through with a 500kW battery possible.” “Most vehicle trips undertaken in urban and more than 100km range to travel Tritt says e-bike imports are already around environments are capable of being around Auckland. 50,000 annually and based on current trends substituted by an electric bike trip, but if EVs Cuthbert is among people pushing for an some analysts are forecasting they will are subsidised and e-bikes are not, it biases Auckland Harbour Bridge lane for cyclists, overtake new annual vehicle registrations at that ‘second vehicle’ equation towards an EV, and addressed a recent “liberate the lane” some point. potentially negatively affecting VKT.” rally organised by Bike Auckland which “Given the right conditions (like in Tritt says most of the electric bike incentive featured in our June issue. Copenhagen) it's possible for cycling/active schemes he’s aware of are based in Europe. She says e-bikes are expensive and that transport modes to make up half or more of The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) subsidies should be especially aimed at commuter trips in urban environments.” says almost 300 tax-incentive and purchase- people who generally can’t afford them Tritt says e-bikes overcome barriers to premium schemes for cycling across Europe but who would use an e-bike for family cycling adoption as a transport mode (travel ae offered by national, regional and local transport. time, hills, exertion, and more) which is authorities to make it attractive to cycle why e-bike growth has been phenomenal in more and drive less. recent years. ECF has mapped these schemes in a new “However, there are some barriers where online tool that provides information about action by government (central and local) the size of the subsidy, the type of bicycle and is absolutely key to unlocking their true the eligible target groups. potential,” says Tritt, pointing to two barriers A few major proposed schemes are going of major significance. through legislation processes, including 1. Infrastructure. Separating cyclists one in the US where a federal tax credit for from cars is key. The real test of whether e-bikes is suggested. It’s similar to EV and cycling is a viable mode of transport is motorcycle tax incentives already in place. whether parents feel safe cycling with their In the US earlier this year, a bill was kids from A to B. In most places in New proposed, the Electric Bicycle Incentive Zealand the answer to that question is sadly Kickstart for the Environment (E-Bike) CHRISTIAN HOFF-NIELSEN ‘no’. In places overseas that do cycling Act, recommending a 30% tax credit for an e-bike purchase, capped at US$1500 and for e-bikes under US$8000. To qualify, e-bikes must be limited to a 45km/h top speed and have an electric motor of no more than 750W. If the legislation is passed it would be signed off by President Joe Biden and become law. France is offering a scheme where owners of old, polluting cars can scrap them in return for a 2500 euro grant to buy an e-bike or folding bicycle, to help cut greenhouse emissions by 40% in 2030 from 1990 levels. The French Federation of Bicycle Users (FUB) says it’s probably the first time a solution recognises it’s not about making cars greener but reducing their number as BARB CUTHBERT well.

24 EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ By Simon McManus, executive officer, Intelligent T-TECH CONFERENCE: CANCELLED Transport Systems New Zealand BY COVID AND REBOOTING Inc.

oing things differently was the theme of our EVs and Beyond page in the DJune edition. Little did we know it was ITSNZ that would be forced to do things differently! The T-Tech Conference in Wellington was cancelled after just 45 minutes because of a COVID infection risk, after an infected couple visited Wellington from Sydney, Australia. Transport minister Michael Wood was literally walking on to the stage to a welcoming round of applause. At the same time. I was taking to the stage from the other end to announce Te Papa management had decided to close the facility immediately and eject conference speakers and delegates. The 167 delegates, speakers and exhibitors were all forced to leave and six months of preparations risked going to waste! THE REBOOT EVENTS Long story short. We’re hosting the T-Tech speakers and networking opportunities in MICHAEL WOOD WITH THE OHMIO SHUTTLE SHORTLY AFTER T-TECH WAS ABANDONED. Continued on following page...

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EVENTS bite-sized events, with online presentations We’re already underway considering and networking during coming months and where and when T-Tech 2022 will be held planning already for T-Tech 2022. and hope to continue growing the event as On the website ITSNZ.org we’re publishing New Zealand’s leading future transport August 4 several presentations. event. T-Tech Reboot: Updates from Already live are some of the keynote GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS presentations including an address from TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Ministry of Transport and Waka transport minister Michael Wood outlining SOLUTIONS the Government’s ambitions to work with If you’re working in the transport Kotahi NZ Transport Agency the sector to support innovation that technology and innovation space or just Auckland/Wellington/Online accelerates New Zealand’s path to net support innovation as a way to achieve Eight Speakers, two hours plus networking carbon zero. emissions reduction there was some good On Wednesday, August 4, the first T-Tech rhetoric in the short speech Michael Wood September 22 Reboot event features eight speakers made outside Te Papa, and now featured from the Ministry of Transport and Waka on video on ITSNZ.org. ITSNZ AGM and T-Tech Reboot Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as well as Wood had just experienced a short ride Networking networking. in the Ohmio Automotion autonomous It’s free for delegates and ITSNZ shuttle, and his speech echoes what we’re Wellington members, but there’s a $25 charge for hearing and seeing from Waka Kotah NZTA non-members. and the Ministry of Transport. October TBC Ministry of Transport speakers Dave In his address to would-be T-Tech Hadley, Iain McGlinchy and Shrividya delegates and ITSNZ members Wood T-Tech Reboot Spotlight on Ravi will update us on policy work around voiced his support for transport autonomous vehicles (AVs), road pricing innovations to achieve government Aviation and transport behaviour modelling. objectives, not least emissions reduction. Wellington The NZTA’s Ian Leach and Dave “We need to have innovative solutions Panel discussion and networking Schumacher will talk about ITS Standards to decarbonise our existing transport and ITS Network respectively; Claire options,” he said. Join us to explore how powerful technology Pascoe and Anna Nord will discuss urban “We need to support more people to shift can address the integration and optimisation mobility and innovating streets, and Shane modes, so people take public transport, of shared and on-demand mobility in urban Avers will discuss the agency’s increased walk and cycle and we need to do much transport projects. focus on digital engineering. better at bringing together a suite of On Wednesday, September 22, ITSNZ will solutions to move freight around our hold its annual general meeting where a country much more efficiently. new board of directors will be appointed “There are decisions to be made by (nominations open soon). government that are about policy, We’ll be combining this with a networking regulation and investment, but there’s also event featuring guest speakers. work to be done with the sector on the benefits that technology and innovation can Designed to replace the networking we give,” Wood continued. had planned for T-Tech, it’s being held CONTACT US in Wellington, with central and local “There’s so much that’s exciting happening government leaders as our guests. It’s in the sector and reasons to feel really ITS NZ INC free for T-Tech delegates and ITSNZ positive. members. “I look forward to working with you…to www.itsnz.org More events are planned between now and develop these solutions, working together [email protected] November, where we are hoping to feature across transport agencies to make sure we Auckland Council’s Efeso Collins, Nuro get the best solutions.” +64 (0)21 709 386 Robots chief executive Dave Ferguson, and ITSNZ looks forward to taking up the more. minister on his offer to engage more soon.

26 EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ JULY HUGE FOR EVS

V dealers say July’s registration increase “We saw a 290% increase in New Zealanders is massive as EV rebates kick in adding EVs to their watchlists while hybrids EMany EV dealers say enquiries rocketed saw an 82% increase the day following the after transport minister Michael Wood announcement. HENRY SCHMIDT announced the Clean Car Discount (feebate) “Since then, interest in EVs has remained package on June 13 – most buyers waiting high. In June, views on EV listings were up until the July 1 start of the rebates to register 134% on the year prior while watchlists their EVs (including plug-in hybrids or PHEVs). jumped up 119%.” Meanwhile, year to June EV registrations hit Nissan’s Leaf remains the most popular 27,949 compared with 27,424 in May. EV onsite, followed by the BMW i3, and the The biggest jump was in new light pure average price of an EV onsite was $36,000 in electrics, according to the Ministry of June. Transport’s latest registration figures. The feebate announcement certainly HAYDEN JOHNSTON They rose by 342 from 6688 in May to 7030 in increased the level of enquiry in The Electric June, perhaps reflecting in some part a surge Motor Vehicle Company Invercargill’s area of in Tesla Model 3 imports that month; Tesla Southland. Owners’ Club of New Zealand founder John “Although this has translated into a couple of Fitness reports a surge (see story earlier in sales after July 1, most enquiries have not yet this issue). become sales,” says managing director Alex Used light pure electric registrations rose de Boer. by 73, going from 13,746 in May to 13,819 in “I’ve always felt the road user charge June – possibly showing the registration delay exemption would be extended,” he adds to July. referring to the EV RUC exemption being JEREMY WADE In spite of having no EVs under the $80,000 extended to March 31, 2024. threshold to qualify for a rebate, Audi New “However, when you talk to potential clients Zealand reports raised levels of enquiry and about this, they think it’s a trick to get interest in its e-tron range. them to buy and then later they’ll be hit “These are strange times for the auto with charges,” de Boer says. “How could I industry, however the Government’s direction possibly argue this won’t happen! After all is right and the incentives will assist in driving our roads need to be paid for somehow.” enquiry and sales across the board,” Audi De Boer has previously said he felt a feebate New Zealand general manager Dean Sheed scheme wouldn’t benefit the end-user says. because the demand it would create would ALISTAIR GILMOUR On the day of the announcement, traffic to cause prices to rise. the Hyundai New Zealand website was 179% “Sure enough, almost from the Monday after higher than a typical Sunday with 70% of the announcement prices for EVs on Trade Me visitors being new to the brand, Hyundai NZ and dealer sites rose. reports. “Everyone had a very busy Sunday. Also, Limited numbers of its Ioniq 5 start arriving at the prices on Japanese auction sites rose the end of July, with more than 100 pre-orders as more dealers were bidding for the best registered. vehicles. So effectively $301 million of NZ For Renault, the June 13 announcement saw taxpayer money will end up in the pockets of sellers in Japan.” website traffic increase by 446% compared HADLEY HARGADON to a typical Sunday, with 86% of visitors new De Boer notes hybrid EVs have been excluded to the brand. as they’re described as petrol EVs. “Since the announcement, traffic to the site He believes Toyota has focused correctly on has been consistently high with 172% more making most of its vehicles with a hybrid visitors to the Renault site than the period option (not PHEV) to give a more affordable EV directly before the announcement,” Renault option that’s not compromised by having to says, adding its new Zoe will be arriving in fast charge. dealerships in August. “This is by far the best option for people “We’ve seen a staggering increase in the in small towns and rural areas needing to number of Kiwis considering an EV following commute,” de Boer adds. MIKE FARMER the Government’s EV rebate scheme “All I can say is that Toyota must be very announcement in June,” Trade Me Motors’ disappointed and rural New Zealand misses head Jeremy Wade says. out again, as so often happens.” Views on EV listings onsite saw a 264% Hayden Johnston of GVI Electric in Auckland increase on the day of the announcement welcomes the RUC move, noting RUC is a compared with the day before, while views of concern that is hard to explain and mitigate hybrid vehicles were up by 67%, he says. for buyers when they’re looking at EVs. “Kiwis weren’t just browsing either and “It makes sense to extend this while we’re we saw a jump in watchlists immediately trying to increase EV uptake,” he says. following the announcement. The savings appeal to what many EV buyers DAVID LEES Continued on following page...

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 27 ...Continued from previous page NEW MAKES & MODELS & USED IMPORTS are really motivated by. NEW EV CAR TYPES - ELECTRIC Hamilton Electric Vehicles dealer MAKE AND MODEL JUNE 2021 YTD 2021 principal Nicholas Down says the feebate announcement drove EV enquiries “through TESLA MODEL 3 222 695 the roof”. HYUNDAI KONA 25 232 HYUNDAI IONIQ 18 95 “The week after the announcement we took MERCEDES-BENZ EQA 16 27 deposits on 31 Nissan Leafs and website MG ZS 14 239 traffic was up 557% for the following two AUDI E-TRON 12 66 weeks. MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 10 46 “The challenge now for the Government is to PORSCHE TAYCAN 7 75 MINI HATCH 6 35 keep this momentum going and the demand combustion engine (ICE) vehicles,” he says. and supply as strong as it currently is. NISSAN LEAF 5 30 “I think there’ll be a struggle to supply JAGUAR I-PACE 4 26 “The main issues are around getting quality that many EVs and the Government should KIA NIRO 3 49 stock, which is hard to buy, and prices in extend the fees by another year to give VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 0 5 Japan have definitely increased, along with manufacturers, distributors and the public BMW I 0 8 shipping costs, etc.” more time for alternatives.” TESLA MODEL S 0 4 Down says that when demand exceeds supply Though Farmer agrees the EV RUC extension MAZDA MX-30 0 4 TESLA MODEL X 0 3 and the costs of either providing the services will help uptake, he foresees challenges RENAULT ZOE 0 1 or the cost of the goods go up then EV dealers ahead, particularly in EV supply. and others have no choice but to pass the HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 0 1 Henry Schmidt of Autolink Cars in Auckland costs on. TOTAL 342 1641 says EV enquiries have slowed a little since He notes that Trade Me sales seem to have the “mad” rush in the first week after the NEW EV CAR TYPES - PLUG-IN HYBRID slowed considerably for private sellers as the Clean Car Discount announcement. MAKE AND MODEL JUNE 2021 YTD 2021 EV models they’re selling don’t attract the He’s almost sold all stock but says 20 EVs are feebate offer. MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 12 15 due to land in a week or so. BMW X3 11 49 “This has resulted in a large number of Schmidt believes Australian EV bidders are PEUGEOT 3008 7 27 private buyers coming to us from all around largely pushing up auction prices in Japan. BMW 3 SERIES 6 21 New Zealand to ‘help them’ get out of the EV MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 6 24 they’re trying to sell,” Down says. “24kWh to 30kWh quality Nissan Leafs are BMW X5 2 26 hard to get.” TOYOTA PRIUS 2 29 He wonders how long rebate funds will VOLVO XC90 2 7 last, suspecting it might end well before He says though more EV variety is available KIA SORENTO 1 19 December 31. from Britain, it takes about 2.5 months to land PORSCHE CAYENNE 1 12 stock from there. VOLVO XC40 1 11 “If the Government continues this it should FERRARI SF90 STRADALE 1 4 be commended for taking massive action and On the EV RUC exemption being extended, AUDI A3 0 0 making the changes the public and motoring Schmidt says he wouldn’t be surprised if that MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 0 247 exemption was pushed back further. MINI COUNTRYMAN 0 60 public of New Zealand desperately need.” HYUNDAI IONIQ 0 19 Hadley Hargadon of Auckland City Electric He also believes more education is needed MG HS 0 17 Vehicles (ACEV) says his company has for EV buyers, especially first timers. VOLVO XC60 0 9 “The Government should spend some money MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS 0 8 also been “flat out” since the feebate KIA NIRO 0 5 announcement and he finds it “frustrating” on having an EV information centre, especially MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 0 4 that secondhand EV prices have gone up in rotating it around key shopping centres, and FORD ESCAPE 0 3 Japan, prompting him to turn more to the UK including a battery expert too.” LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 0 1 PORSCHE PANAMERA 0 1 market and elsewhere. It’s been a very busy month with enquiries and BMW 5 SERIES 0 1 He hopes to see EV prices stabilise and says sales up and deliveries from July 1 also up, JAGUAR F-PACE 0 1 ACEV has “more EVs than ever” coming so Volt Vehicles director David Lees says. LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR 0 1 “The Clean Car rebate has definitely got a VOLVO S60 0 0 should keep up with demand. VOLVO V60 0 0 Hargadon says the RUC exemption extension lot of people that were sitting on the fence to BMW I 0 0 for EVs is good although a few buyers are make the decision to move to an EV,” he adds. TOTAL 52 621 “This and the RUC exemption being extended already trying to work out the extra cost when USED EV CAR TYPES - ELECTRIC JUNE 2021 are really positive moves by the government.” the charge applies after March 2024. MAKE MODEL TOTAL VEHICLES EV enquiries are up about 180% at Tauranga- Lees says increased EV demand has NISSAN LEAF 66 based Farmer Autovillage, says group coincided with lower numbers of EVs being NISSAN E-NV200 4 TESLA MODEL S 2 managing director Mike Farmer. available in the Japanese used car auctions VOLKSWAGEN ID3 2 That’s not necessarily all translating to sales and he expects strong domestic prices BMW I3 1 towards the fourth quarter. JAGUAR I-PACE 1 though as Farmer says only about three MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 1 different models qualify for the rebate across “However, with the Clean Car rebate this will PORSCHE TAYCAN 1 the dearlership’s 12 brands. still make EVs better priced than before so RENAULT ZOE 1 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 1 “We’re a bit thin on the ground,” says Farmer now is a really good time to make the switch TOTAL 80 who believes it could be around 2024-2025 to EVs.” USED EV CAR TYPES - PLUG-IN HYBRID JUNE 2021 before EVs are available across nearly all Dunedin’s Gilmour Automotive owner Alistair MAKE MODEL TOTAL VEHICLES Gilmour says there’s been little to bid on at makes. MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 28 “I acknowledge what the Government is Japanese EV auctions. TOYOTA PRIUS 11 He says more EVs are needed, with auction BMW 330E 2 trying to do but the fees aspect (due to be BMW I3 2 implemented from January next year under prices up. MERCEDES-BENZ C350 2 the feebate scheme) may be early for internal VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2 BMW X5 1 TOTAL 48

28 EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ EV GLOBAL ADVANCES We check out what’s happening around the world in the EV-related space. CANADA BANNING NEW RENAULT TO FOSSIL FUEL CAR AND MAKE A MILLION LIGHT TRUCK SALES IN 14 EVS BY 2030 Renault says that under YEARS its eWays ElectroPop Canada will ban the sale of petrol and plan, 90% of its vehicles diesel new cars and light-duty trucks from 2035. will be electric in 2030. That will bring it nearly in line with the Climate Change Commission’s Proposing “the greenest mix in the European market in 2025”, Renault advice for a ban on such new sales in New Zealand around 2032, the United intends that by then it will have more than 65% of electric and electrified Kingdom’s 2030 ban and California’s move to EVs starting 2035. vehicles in the sales mix. Australia and the US have yet to set national targets, although some regions Renault ElectriCity, a high-tech electric ecosystem in northern France, in both countries are proposing similar bans or electric only sales around combined with the group’s e-powertrain MegaFactory in Normandy, 2030-2035. includes a partnership with Envision AESC to build a gigafactory in Douai for batteries from 2024. Renault has a joint project with the French start-up Verkor to co-develop EVS DOMINANT IN EUROPE a high-performance, locally sourced and sustainable battery by 2022. BY 2028 EVs will dominate vehicle sales five years sooner than expected, analysis MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS by Ernst and Young (EY) says. CELEBRATES EACTROS The company’s latest predictions show that by 2028 EV sales in WORLD PREMIERE Europe will surpass those of other Mercedes-Benz Trucks is gearing up for powertrains, a trend that will be series production of its first fully electric repeated in China by 2033 and in the US by 2036. truck the eActros later this year. The analysis shows too that by 2045, non-EV sales will shrink to fewer A live-streamed world premiere of the than 1% of overall sales. heavy-duty vehicle was held on June 30, and the truck will be available from later this year as a two- or three-axle with 19 or 27 tonnes permissible gross weight. GREEN MINI VISION It has either three or four battery packs, each with an energy capacity of around 105kWh. The maximum battery capacity of 420kWh enables URBANAUT EV MODEL ranges of up to 400km. REVEALED The BMW Group has unveiled a physical model of its Mini Vision NISSAN PLANS EV36ZERO Urbanaut concept. MANUFACTURING HUB Mini has developed three distinct Nissan plans to create an EV environments - “Chill”, “Wanderlust” manufacturing hub called Nissan and “Vibe” – which feature in the Urbanaut EV with appropriate sounds EV36Zero centred around its Sunderland and smells, including that of a forest. factory in northeast England. It is capable of fully autonomous driving, but a tap of a finger on the Mini It has also announced plans to build an logo brings out the steering wheel and pedals if required. all-new global electric crossover vehicle there. The project has launched with an initial one-billion-pound investment by Nissan and its partners Envision AESC and the Sunderland City Council, SOLID-STATE BATTERY bringing together EVs, renewable energy and battery production, and MARKET US$8B BY setting a blueprint for the automotive industry’s future. 2031 GLOBAL EV TRAVELLER Interests in solid-state batteries for EVs have attracted the AMONG NORDIC EV SUMMIT attention of material providers, battery vendors, component suppliers, automotive OEMs, and investors. SPEAKERS So says IDTechEx in its report Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2021- Dutchman Wiebe Wakker who drove an 2031: Technology, Forecasts, Players. EV from the Netherlands to Australia and With an increasing number of players working in the field and some New Zealand relying on the goodwill of milestones being achieved, the solid-state battery market is expected others is a guest speaker at the Nordic EV to grow to US$8 billion by 2031, it adds, reckoning that solid-state Summit “Entering the Electric Era” in Oslo batteries can be a game-changer. on November 10 and 11. Opportunities will be available with new materials, components, systems, Wakker took 3.5 years for the more than 100,000km journey through 34 manufacturing methods, and know-how, IDTechEX says. countries in a converted Volkswagen Golf station wagon called the Blue Bandit. He finished his trip in Bluff, NZ. The “sustainable adventurer” started on March 15, 2016, aiming to reach the other side of the world and asked people to “Plug Me In” with a meal, place to sleep or electricity for the car.

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND JULY 2021 29 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH A round-up of key items throughout New Zealand during the past month. MTA SUGGESTS EMISSIONS TESTING, SCRAPPAGE SCHEME, HOLISTIC VIEW A single-minded focus on EVs and plans to try to rapidly increase the number of electric vehicles on New Zealand roads are unrealistic. So says the Motor Trade Association (MTA) in its advice to government following the release of the Climate Change Commission’s final report on reducing carbon emissions. It adds that “worse, (an EV-only focus) will deliver unintended consequences in the areas of road safety and wellbeing”, believing many Kiwis will keep their ageing cars longer. EV HEALTH SHUTTLES READY Two Renault Kangoo EV small vans have been converted and certified as New Zealand’s first electric wheelchair vans, used by St John Health Shuttle volunteers to transport Southland clients to appointments and back home. The Kangoo EV underwent a major conversion in Europe to meet St John’s needs and the vans were inspected by the Low Volume Technical Association (LVVTA) to ensure they met New Zealand regulations. RIVIAN UTE, SUV AND VAN SEEN IN NZ An electric Rivian R1T ute, a Rivian R1S SUV, and a Rivian delivery van like those ordered by Amazon were spotted at Auckland Airport, probably heading to the Southern Hemisphere proving grounds in Cardrona, central Otago. Photos were posted on the NZ EV Owners’ Facebook page by Tony Scott and back up what ChargeNet NZ chief executive Steve West told the eworld conference in West Auckland in May about being approached by Rivian, which expects to start deliveries in July 2021.

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Auckland $5.47 Everyday Bonus Fixed: Excellent night rates, no fixed term, check if the matching Contact Energy Wellington $4.53 daytime kWh rate will affect your overall bill. Christchruch $3.20 Auckland $5.25 ecoSAVER: Competitive, off-peak pricing for your EV. no contracts, energy charges are Wellington $2.31 fxed for 3 years. Christchruch $5.09 One Plan with Hour of Power: Free hour of off-peak power daily – included and Auckland $6.46 Electric Kiwi calculated to be 2 kWh for charging at 8 amps. Note: this could be different depending Wellington $6.49 on your designate Hour of Power. Christchruch $6.71 Auckland $5.79 Wholesale rates plus their Flick Fee: No fixed term, EV rate in Wellington. Calculated Flick Electric Wellington $5.00 using an average spot price of 5.7c per kWh. Christchruch $4.36 Auckland $6.81 Classic plan: Excellent night rates, no fixed term, 10% PPD has been included, check if Genesis Wellington $6.29 the matching daytime kWh rate will affect your overall bill. Christchruch $6.39 Auckland $6.41 Home EV Electricity Plan: This plan fnishes on 18/4, new rates start in may. No fx term, Nova Energy Wellington $6.29 must have e-billing, 20% PPD, no fxed price. Christchruch $6.39 Cheap As Plan with EV night rates: No fxed term. Calculated using an average spot Paua to the People Wellington $4.90 price of 5.7c per kWh *Approximate cost for a full charge of a 24kWh LEAF in the 3 largest centres of NZ. Please note that rates vary around New Zealand – the above costs were from Mt Wellington in Auckland, Northland in Wellington and Linwood in Christchurch. They can also depend on your meter type & the company you use. Prices vary at the different times of the day eg charging during the day may have higher costs and could increase your overall bill. Flick Electric in Christchurch has higher daytime rates in Winter due to variable pricing from the lines company. The rates we have used above are calculated each month using a low user cost, overnight rates, includes 10% charging loss, prompt payment discounts (PPD) if available and GST, excludes daily charge. Please note that prices were correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. Please contact us if you would like any clarification. # Spot prices can go up and down as they are affected by demand in energy and weather conditions. We have calculated these prices using the average spot price of 5.7c per kWh at night over the last 7 years, however this is no guarantee of current or future prices.

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Fast / Super Charger Locations – North Island Waitiki Landing Fast Charger Te Kaha Te Kaha Bch Res, 3 Hotel Rd Pukenui Locations Waitiki Landing 9049 Far N Rd, Te Hapua 0484 Te Araroa 22 Rata St (25 kWh) Coopers Beach Pukenui Houhora Fishing Club, 4126 Far Nth Rd Rotorua 1134 Haupapa St Taipa Beach Coopers Beach Four Square, 9 Coopers Dr Tokoroa New World, 72 Bridge St Destination Charger Kaitaia Te Ahu, 28 South Rd Matawai 6522 Matawai Rd Matauri Bay Locations Kaitaia Pak’nSave, 111 North Rd Tolaga Bay 43 Cook St (25kWh charger) Kaitaiaaitaitt Russell Kerikeri 1 Butler Rd Te Kuiti New World, 39 Rora St Kerikeri Haruru Falls Opononi Four Square, 29 SH12 Murupara Pine Drive Car Park, Pine Dr Opononi Kaikohe Tesla Charger Kaikohe Library Carpark, 14 Marino Pl Taupo Firestation, 1 Kaimanawa St Tikipunga & Raumanga Locations Kawakawa 4 State Highway 1 Taupo Tesla, 1 Kaimanawa St Tikipunga Paramount Plaza, 1 Wanaka St Gisborne 21 Gladstone Rd Tutukaka Dargaville One Tree Point, Ruakaka & Waipu Whangarei 11 Alexander St Morere Hot Pools, 3968 SH2 (25 kWh) Matakohe Raumanga McDonalds, 130 Tauroa St Rangitaiki Lodge Café, 3281 SH5 Kaiwaka Mangawhai, Wellsford Snells Beach Dargaville Totara St Park, 113 Totara St Turangi 1 Pihanga Rd Warkworth Leigh Kaiwaka 1 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd New Plymouth 66 Courtenay St Puhoi Muriwai Piha Orewa Warkworth New World, 6 Percy St Opunake Business Centre, 23 Napier St Waimauku WaiweraEllerslie Warkworth BP, 67 Auckland Rd (SH1) Wairoa 75 Queen St Henderson Newton Newmarket Kumeu Albany & Whitianga Orewa New World, 11 Moana Ave Putorino 5466 State Highway 2 Civic Car Park & Victoria St Rosedale Cooks Beach Silverdale 17 Hibiscus Coast Hwy National Park Four Square, 4354 SH4 Ponsonby Grafton & Greenlane Panmure Tairua Mt Eden K Road Coromandel Albany The Warehouse, 186 Don Ohakune New World, 30 Ayr St Auckland & Auckland Airport Hahei McKinnon Dr Taihape New World, 12 Huia St New Lynn Mangere Takanini Hikuai Manukau Whangamata Rosedale McDonalds, 14 Constellation Dr Te Haroto Mc Vicar Rd, 4237 SH5 Miranda Waiomu Waiuku Pukekohe Thames Kumeu New World, 110 Main Rd Waiouru Cnr SH1 & Hassett Dr Hampton Downs Waitakaruru & Kopu Henderson Pak’n’Save, 224 Lincoln Rd Hawera Pak’nSave, 54 Princes St Te Kauwhata Tirohia Waihi Akld CBD Vector, 21 Hobson St Napier 206 Dickens St Huntly Rototuna Ruakura & Mt Maunganui Whanarua Bay Te Rapa Claudelands Papamoa Beach Rd Z Station, 150 Beach Rd Hastings 100 Queen St W Hamilton Tauranga, Greerton Ohaupo & Mt Maunganui K Road Tesla, 501 Karangahape Rd Mangaweka Papa Cliff Café, 2 Koraenui St Tirau Whanganui Pak’nSave, 167 Glasgow St Raglan Morrinsville Te Araroa Newmarket 1 Gillies Ave Rangitaiki Greenlane McDonald’s, 320 Gt Sth Rd Waipukurau 34 Russell St Cambridge Te Kaha Matamata Pakuranga BP, 322 Pakuranga Rd Dannevirke 24B Gordon St Tokoroa Rotorua Botany Downs Z Station, 550 Te Irirangi Dr Woodville i-SITE, 43 Vogel St Akld Airport Shopping Ctr, George Bolt Mem. Dr Palmerston Nth i-SITE, 126 The Square Te Kuiti Atiamuri ToT laga Bay Akld Airport Z Skyway, George Bolt Mem. Dr Palmerston Nth Tesla, 365 Ferguson St Wairakei Reporoa Takanini 30 Walters Rd Levin New World, 21 Bath St Murupara Gisborne Takanini Pak’nSave, 345 Great South Road Otaki New World, 155-163 Main Hwy Taupo Coromandel 44 Woolams Rd Paraparaumu Kapiti Pak’nSave, 132 Rimu Rd National Park Whitianga 4 Lee St Raumati 15 Raumati Rd, Paraparaumu Taumarunui Tairua Carpark, 6 Tokoroa Rd Paekakariki 7D Wellington Rd Paekakariki Tongariro Whakapapa Turoa Pukekohe King Street Carpark, 56 King St Masterton Queen Elizabeth Park, New Plymouth Pukekohe Counties Power, 14 Glasgow Rd 3 Dixon St Ohakune Waiouru Pakowai Napier (Bus hrs) Porirua 2 Serlby Pl Stratford Taradale Waiuku Kitchener Rd Carpark Featherston SuperValue , 42 Fitzherbert St Havelock North Thames 505 Mackay Street Upper Hutt 24 Queen St Te Awanga Whangamata 100 Hetherington Road Lower Hutt Dowse Art Museum, 1 Stevens Gr Hawera Waipukurau Hampton Downs Gate 1, Motorsport Park Wellington Grey St Parking Te Kauwhata 16 Wayside Rd Petone Z Station, 60 Hutt Rd Dannevirke Waihi New World 35 Kenny St Te Aro Z Station, 174 Vivian St Woodville Huntly Countdown, 18 Tumate Mahuta Dr Te Aro Barnett St Carpark, 11 Barnett St Palmerston North Morrinsville New World, 79/89-97 Thames St Te Aro Inglewood Parking, 68 Inglewood Pl Levin Te Rapa WEL Networks, 114 Maui St Collingwood Otaihanga Otaki Rototuna Countdown, 160 Peachgrove Rd Paraparaumu Matamata New World, 45 Waharoa Rd Waikanae Masterton Hamilton Tesla, The Base, Te Rapa Rd Paekakariki Raumati Upper Hutt Picton Porirua Carterton Hamilton Countdown, 551 Anglesea St Karamea Claudelands Coutdown, 160 Peachgrove Rd Havelock Featherston Hamilton Caro St Carpark, 7 Caro St Martinborough Richmond Petone Hamilton Countdown, 4 Bridge St Wellington Wharekauhau Ruakura Waikato Innov. Pk, 9 Melody Ln Blenheim Seddon Raglan 43 Bow St Stanley Brook Spring Westport Tirau 3 Station St Creek Ward Rangiora Pak’nSave, 2 Southbrook Rd, Murchison Mt Maunganui Bayfair, 19 Girven Road Reefton Northwood New World, 2 Mounter Ave Mt Maunganui New World, 1 Tweed St (25 kWh) Harewood Raeward Fresh, 800 Cambridge 73 Queen Street Harewood Rd Pirongia Four Square, 270 Crozier St Addington Z Station, 40 Moorhouse Ave Greymouth Kaikoura Te Awamutu 10 Scout Lane Waipara Halswell New World, 9 Nicholls Rd Whakatane i-Site, 30 Quay St Christchurch Tesla, The George Hotel, Opotiki i-Site, 70 Bridge St 50 Park Tce Hokitika Rolleston New World, 90 Rolleston Dr Amberley Lincoln New World, 77 Gerald St Rangiora Franz Josef Christchurch Airport Little River 4235A Christchurch Akaroa Rd Harewood Canterbury Univ., Fendalton, Rakaia 41 Bridge St Fox Glacier Darfield Parklands & Sydenham Merivale Ashburton 109 West St Rolleston Upper Riccarton Marshland Riccarton Papanui Belfast Tekapo Lake Tekapo Tavern, SH8 Haast Christchurch & Burnside Fairlie Opp. 53 Main St Halswell Lyttleton Pigeon Bay Akaroa Geraldine Cox St Carpark, 14 Geraldine-Fairlie Hwy Rakaia Temuka New World, 185 King St Twizel Events Ctr, 61 McKenzie Dr Geraldine Timaru 26A North St Lake Pukaki Tekapo Omarama 2 Sutherland Rd Cardrona Omarama Tesla, Hot Tubs, 29 Omarama Ave Coronet Peak Fast / Super Charger Kurow Wynyard St Glenorchy Wanaka Wanaka 42 Ardmore St Cromwell Locations – South Island Queenstown Tesla, Remarkables Park Town Kurow Timaru Takaka 16 Willow St Athol St 9 Athol St, Queenstown Frankton Pak’nSave, 302 Hawthorn Dr Waimate Havelock Four Square, 68 Main Rd Alexandra Motueka New World, 271 High St Cromwell i-SITE, 2 The Mall Ranfurly Oamaru Karamea Four Square, 103 Bridge St Waimate 125 Queen Street Nelson i-SITE, 81 Trafalgar St Oamaru Eden St Carpark, 3 Eden St Roxburghghh Mosgiel Hampden Nelson New World, 73 Vanguard St Ranfurly 31 Charlemont Street Alexandra 9 Thompson Street Lumsdeenn Waitati Richmond Library, 11 Mcglashen Ave Spring Creek 2226 SH1, Blenheim 7202 Hampden 33 Lincoln St Dunedin Blenheim Pak’nSave, Springlands Nth Dunedin University of Otago, 71 St David St Winton Ward Flaxbourne Café, 7326 SH 1 Dunedin Filleul St Carpark, 193 Moray Pl Gore Westport New World, 244 Palmerston St Mosgiel New World, 10 Hartstonge Ave Balclutha Reefton Four Square (25 kWh) 47 Milton Four Square, 207 Union St Broadway Roxborough 22 Jedburgh St Greymouth 13 Tarapuhi Street Lumsden Four Square, 14 Diana St Kaikoura 51 West End Lawrence Four Square, 19 Ross Pl Kaikoura New World, 124 Beach Road Winton New World, 293 Great North Rd Hokitika New World, 116 Revell St Gore New World, 8 Irk St Culverden 27A Mountain View Rd Balclutha 23 Charlotte St Amberley Countdown, 123 Carters Rd Invercargill 116 Esk St

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