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ood to see everyone at The EVent – the Electric with the venue and dates) to better reflect the general Vehicle Industry Conference hosted by EVs and e-industry (not just EVs) with the inclusion of an e-home GBeyond at the Waiheke Island Resort on April 12 section for those considering solar power, EV home and 13. charging, and smart automation. It was a chance to catch up with many people in EV- Show specials will be offered, while awards will be related fields since the inaugural conference just beat presented to those who have contributed to the e-mobility the COVID-19 lockdown in March last year. industry. In fact, Auckland’s COVID restrictions in March this year I’m delighted to see all these events return in the after- forced the conference’s postponement for a month. COVID world (hopefully) now that vaccines are rolling out Many I spoke to at The EVent agreed it was great to (not without some issues) but it’s likely to be next year network again. before anything resembling normality returns globally, particularly international travel. And they enjoyed the variety of topics covered by various speakers with a couple appearing in videos (seems to be As you will read on our statistics pages, EV dealerships more the norm now) as they couldn’t get there in person. here are enjoying good times but wonder what the Government is doing to encourage EV uptake. The COVID pandemic may have delayed some things but it has certainly focused attention on EVs and other Perhaps we will all find out in Budget 2021, due to e-mobility, including their role in mitigating climate be announced on May 20 by finance ministerGrant change. Robertson. The conference covered the electric transport revolution The talk around it is that the budget may offer tax on land, water and in the air, checked out hydrogen’s role incentives such as a fringe benefit tax exemption for EVs – particularly in long-distance transport, asked where to encourage business fleet EV uptake, leading to more will source its EVs, looked at EV subscription secondhand EVs becoming available down the line. services – especially with an expected reduction in car Of course, transport minister Michael Wood is also ownership, and explained New Zealand’s charging and EV considering an extension of the EV exemption from road fleet infrastructure. user charges – set to expire on December 31 this year. Kiwi rally ace Hayden Paddon was interviewed by Auto Whether that will happen, and for how long the extension Media Group (EVs and Beyond publisher) managing editor might apply, won’t be known until later with Wood Richard Edwards at the conference networking dinner. expected to make an announcement around it shortly. Paddon talked about the development of Paddon As many EV dealers say – enough talk; let’s get on with Rallysport’s electric rally car, one of the world’s first which the decisions, policies and action! was unveiled late last year. It’s expected to take Kiwi technology around the globe and could lead to potential exports. You can read more about The EVent in this issue. The next is planned for February 21 and 22, 2022 with Electric Island Waiheke’s programme postponed from this year to be held the weekend before (February 19 and 20). Meanwhile, many at the conference hope to be back for the eworld expo on May 7 and 8 at The Trusts Arena in EDITORGeoff Dobson Henderson, West Auckland. EVs and Beyond will be there. The expo changed its name from EVworld NZ (along

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udi New Zealand has been prominent great to see this technology in the field? lately in the space with Ewan Morris: It is. It's really a pleasure to its sales success with the e-tron all- A work with Audi, and it's exciting for ABB. electric SUV and the announcements of the These are some of the highest power sporty e-tron GT and broad-appeal electric chargers installed in New Zealand. They Q4. utilise higher output powers and voltages Beyond the vehicles, Audi is on a mission to to be able to charge these cars with large carbon neutrality. battery capacities in a reasonable time. It’s planning on making its production carbon It's really exciting for ABB to bring this neutral by 2025, while making moves to technology to New Zealand and work with make the broader company carbon neutral Audi. too. Richard Edwards: From a dealership It’s not doing the work alone, with partners perspective it must be important to have this helping the brand make the right moves. technology in place? One of those partners is ABB, with which it is Dean Sheed: I look at them and I think of working on charging infrastructure. some of the meetings I had with Ewan, probably two years ago, where we looked into To mark the arrival of an ABB 175kW DC fast the future and said, "Well, we could actually charging unit at Audi’s flagship Auckland Richard Edwards: How many are being put some installations in that would do the dealership, EVs & Beyond managing editor rolled out? job for today." Richard Edwards sat down with Audi NZ Dean Sheed: Every dealership in the country general manager Dean Sheed and ABB New They were sort of lower level, 20, 25 capacity will have a 50kW DC charger, which is known Zealand country managing director Ewan charges, and we said, "No, actually we'll put as the country's ‘fast’ charger. For the 175kW Morris to discuss their work together. in 50kW fast chargers as a standard”, and unit, the first installation was in two years ago, that was the national fast Richard Edwards: Dean, it must be exciting at Archibalds Audi. The second one is here in charge standard. to have this great new charger operational? Auckland, which I understand is the highest Then we tossed around the idea of future- capacity DC charger in Auckland City, and Dean Sheed: Oh, it is. From an Audi proofing our businesses by taking ABB’s then the third one will be at Farmer Audi viewpoint, it's great for the business and leading 175kW DC chargers. We looked at Mount Maunganui. it's great for our customers. We are very that scenario and then we came out and I'm fortunate that we can bring such technology We just have to get charging around the now very pleased to say we have a number to the marketplace for the benefit of country, and we need to make it seamless of them being installed around the country. It everyone. for consumers and then just knock down was a great opportunity into future-proofing some of those barriers. Richard Edwards: And for you, Ewan, it's the business. Continued on following page...

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 3 ...Continued from previous page And that's why it's good to work with ABB, because they have the global technology and we're localising it. Richard Edwards: Ewan, how advanced are the chargers you are bringing to New Zealand? Ewan Morris: These 175kW chargers are unique because they have a modular power electronics design and building block. This means customers can increase charging capacity as the demands go up, in a scalable way – they can just add more power electronic building blocks. Furthermore, all of the ABB chargers are ‘smart.’ They use an open communications protocol, which means electricity distribution companies, for example, can manage charging loads to mitigate peaks, and to For example, the Belgium plant where builds are equipped with EV chargers. It's ensure that the network remains stable. the e-tron is produced was Audi's first much more cost effective to install a charger Richard Edwards: Dean, your DC chargers carbon neutral assembly plant. We've just as part of a new build, than to go back and are smart. You’ve also done work around launched, just at Christmas, our second retrofit it later. ensuring your customers are smart about plant, which is carbon neutral, which is in And if you look at that over, let's say, a how they charge at home as well. Can you Hungary, and we have another three major decade, we can be saving the country explain that? assembly plants to go. hundreds of millions of dollars. Dean Sheed: Yes. Data says around 80% of That's just the first part, and then we've We also need to keep increasing investment consumer charging is done domestically, and got a whole wide range of vehicles which in the number of DC chargers around 20% publicly or in a workspace. We have will obviously be full e-mobility cars, so full the country. I think we've got a good to get both solutions sorted and that's why battery electric vehicles replacing the ICE geographical coverage across the country we were very pleased to work with ABB and cars. now, but many of these chargers are single other partners in coming together for home In terms of the date when we stop producing units. installations. ICE cars, I haven't seen any data. I think I'll So as the number of EVs increases, if we What I would call third generation EVs, they leave that to the politicians to work out, 2030, want to avoid queuing and long waiting can take up to 32 amps of electricity when 2035, 2040. times, we need to be increasing the number they charge. That's at least half of what a You've got to be able to get these big of fast chargers at key locations. normal Kiwi house has coming into it from organisations with the product and the the pole out on the roadside. We’ve made a good start as a country, but we distribution sorted to meet some of those need to keep that momentum going. So you've got to be pretty sure that you've targets. You don't do it overnight. got a system robust enough to actually allow Richard Edwards: As a car guy I am going Richard Edwards: And from projects like charging to happen and everything else to to dig for a little info now. We have the etron these chargers, ABB is helping Audi meet happen within the home at the same time. in New Zealand now, and the GT and Q4 are that mission? Otherwise, you've got some issues. coming. But what else will be landing and Ewan Morris: Absolutely. I think what Dean plugging into an ABB charger after those We’ve got a process that's been WorkSafe is doing here locally is absolutely going in the cars? approved, and we've got an installation right direction, and what's been impressive partner, nationally, that can sort that out for Dean Sheed: Oh, there's a whole raft of cars. about working with Audi is that these guys our consumers. We've got a very strong SUV focus, so there also have really done their homework well will be more SUVs, clearly, but we're also Richard Edwards: Audi has a pretty strong in advance, and are rolling this out in a very a very sporty brand and a very progressive mission in regards to emissions, and I know systematic way. brand so we will have sports cars that just there has been some discussion of an end Richard Edwards: More electric vehicles happen to be electric. to internal combustion engine development. on the road means more infrastructure What does it all mean for Audi New Zealand? Our philosophy is to build the right car requirements, and what does New Zealand for the consumer. That just happens to Dean Sheed: Well, if I take you back to a need to handle these cars effectively? be electric, and that also works for our sort of a corporate view, we've signed up to Ewan Morris: It's an important point. As a sustainability goals. the Paris Accord and we want to be carbon country, we need to ensure that our homes, neutral by 2050 as a business. Richard Edwards: You must be excited to see our offices, our commercial buildings, are EV some of these great cars coming Ewan? We have a host of projects underway to meet ready and are equipped to be able to charge that. The thing that the customer sees is them, and that we provision for the uptake Ewan Morris: Absolutely. The cars coming the physical vehicle, but there's a plethora of EVs. out are really impressive, and you see more of other activities around that to prove our and more of them on the road. It’s an exciting We need to be looking at things like changing sustainability focus. time. the building code, to ensure that all new

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So (vans are) still around charging infrastructure.” not quite there.” FleetPartners has engaged a firm of The first of the new EVs that FleetPartners consulting electrical engineers “to help with put into the market two to three years ago talking to our midsize and large corporates are now coming off lease. and government entities…” “We're surprised at the strength of the They provide informed advice, technical used market for these vehicles. Part of that expertise about what charging capability could be just a bit of an aberration we have will be required, what the current building post-COVID with the used vehicle market are applied to. I would imagine there's got infrastructure can handle, and the generally. But the good thing is that we're to be an opportunity for some kind of pool investment required to upgrade the building now getting data that we can rely on. to handle an EV fleet’s additional power fleet of EVs for the police. Just for general “We ended up leasing some ex-UK grey draw. policing duties in the CBD. That would be the import EVs three years ago to a significant easy place to start, I think. “It’s a lot more complicated and that's corporate in New Zealand. They've come “Looking at other government entities that been a big learning curve for (the leasing) back and we've done well in terms of the we're working with, they're going 100% EV, industry, picking up that requirement. That residual value. What you'll see is the residual the entire fleet. I'm talking substantial fleets leads to even looking at eco-funding, again values will start to firm now that there's where we're talking to them about setting working with these consultants to support more data coming back and that there is a the infrastructure up, doing the analysis first customers, to see where the government very robust secondhand market. funding can be made available to support and foremost. “We just sold four three-year-old (Hyundai this transition to an EV fleet.” “What are these vehicles being used for, Ioniq) EVs. They were all bought by Uber how far from base do they go every day? Cut The Government also needs to move quickly drivers.” They retailed for around $40,000. on financial incentives for EV uptake. through the urban myths of what people say “A key thing that needs to happen is the they do in a day and see what they actually “With potential government legislation we supply chain needs to ramp up and get that do in the day in terms of kilometres. need to get across that bridge quickly so buying price down. The gap between an “Once you've got that data, the rest of it, in that we don't have customers holding back equivalent ICE or hybrid and an EV is still terms of the sell job internally, is pretty easy. waiting for a change in the price of a new EV. quite significant if you're looking at a whole- “The more that we can, I guess, get certainty of-life cost modelling exercise. Bringing that “When you say, ‘well, this is the distance on that, the better. The sooner we can get a RRP down will make the biggest difference... you're travelling per day and this vehicle can more than cover it,’ the whole range anxiety clear picture as to what that looks like, the “I’m looking forward to the likes of thing goes away. better.” Volkswagen coming on stream, and General Until all-electric utes come on to the market, Motors and Ford. That's when we'll see the “I live 37 kilometres door-to-door from work. though, many Kiwis will be reluctant to economies of scale come to the fore.” From an EV point of view, that's one charge a week. Our approach is to look at what the commit to EVs, Kelly says. How soon might prices come down? “It's vehicle is being used for and what kilometres outside my level of expertise, but I'm thinking Vehicle selection is “great in sedan, small it's doing. hatch (but) the elephant in the room is it's not any time soon. I think we're a couple there's no ute, and 50% of our fleet is of years away, at least.” “We've got some large fleets in the rural sector and that's a lot more challenging. utes. That's going to be a big opportunity Kelly says he can't imagine getting his That's where we're going to need a ute for the first mover, any of the distributors, head around the risks facing government solution or something that's able to tow as manufacturers that can bring a viable option departments in switching to an all-EV fleet: well.” for an EV ute. “just in the applications that these vehicles

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oyota plans to bring its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) to New Zealand in T2022. Known for its hybrids like the Prius, Toyota revealed its global electrification strategy at 2021 on April 19, the first of two press days before the April 21-28 show. Its BZ4X concept vehicle was on display there, a hero of Toyota’s global electrification programme which aims to electrify the range by 2025. “We’re focused on introducing balanced, lower “BEVs will eventually become a sustainable Toyota says seven BZ models will be launched emission products to our range.” means of mobility. However, it will take time globally by 2025, starting with the BZ4X. Toyota plans to introduce practical choices of as the energy mix, battery technology and BZ stands for Beyond Zero, highlighting the sustainable mobility by not focusing on just one infrastructure are still being developed.” direction of the company towards electrified powertrain type. Lala indicates Toyota’s first BEV for New powertrains. A full line-up of electrified vehicles is being Zealand won’t be cheap. “The Beyond Zero (BZ) range will be introduced promoted to offer a variety of options for “As there is significant research and in New Zealand to strengthen our range of customers. development cost recovery on new technology, electrified vehicles and achieve affordable Currently, Toyota offers 55 electrified models this first Toyota BEV for New Zealand will not mobility for all,” Toyota New Zealand chief globally contributing to CO2 reductions through be an affordable BEV for all Kiwi households executive Neeraj Lala says. a wide range of products from passenger cars and businesses. “Adding our first battery electric vehicle to to commercial vehicles. “Our focus will also be on how we can our range continues our journey of offering “As a company committed to mobility for all, transition BZ4X into the used vehicle market powertrain choices for customers while our priority is to offer affordable vehicles that as quickly as possible so all Kiwis can become helping New Zealand realise a zero-carbon meet the needs of all New Zealanders,” Lala familiar and enjoy this new technology in an future. says. affordable manner. “Toyota has been vocal in its support of the “This means a range of powertrain options to “This is why we see affordable hybrids and as we transition to suit consumer needs. plug-in hybrids as transitional technology a low emissions economy and we’re excited and a bridge to a sustainable, low emissions “Like hybrid technology 30 years ago, adoption at the prospect of bringing Toyota’s first pure future.” battery to New Zealand next year.” and affordability will take some time. This will allow time for infrastructure, technical training By 2025, the Toyota global line-up will Lala says Toyota NZ’s average CO2 emissions and servicing to prepare itself for accelerated be expanded to 70 models of electrified sit at 165.9g/km, nearly seven grams lower demand and lower cost alternatives,” Lala vehicles including HEV, PHEV, BEV and FCEV than the industry average. adds. (hydrogen fuel cell), including 15 BEVs.

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he EVs and Beyond team hear a lot of $80,000 for a car with good range it’s just not In one recent series of two videos, managing pushbacks on electric vehicles from viable yet.' editor Richard Edwards headed out to prove Tpeople who like the idea of EVs but have The reasons why not to buy an EV for business you can use electric vehicles for business trips misconceptions around what they can really are, to people who haven’t done their sums, by taking one from Northland to Taupo for a do. compelling. meeting, then Wellington for more meetings, then home in an afternoon. 'I like the idea of electric vehicles, but I travel As part of our ongoing video series on the EVs a lot for work,’ they say. and Beyond YouTube channel – subscribe, it’s You will have to watch the videos for the full Or 'I want to put my sales team in electric free and you get notified when new videos are story, but to summarise, trips like this are vehicles, but they do so much mileage it would up – we’re trying to demonstrate how wrong totally viable. be such a hassle.’ (or to be fair in some cases right) ideas about And that is with arguably an electric vehicle Or 'Sure we could run EVs on our fleet, but at EVs are. that is only little more costly than a traditional Continued on following page...

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NZ eworld advert Audi_210mmx297mm_210407_v2_DE.indd 2 07/04/2021 12:04:59 ...Continued from previous page company car. Most of the fleet vehicles on the road are in the $35,000 to $55,000 bracket and increasingly they are SUVs. We bypassed our long-term Hyundai Kona EV and took our recently bought MG ZS EV. At $48,990 and in a small-to-medium SUV form it’s arguably well suited to this market. The range, some would suggest, is not. At 250km – slightly less in long run open road But it was in line with PowerTrip's prediction on long trips are just more relaxing. There’s conditions – it’s not exactly an endurance king before a final run to CityLife Wellington, where less jerkiness, less vibration, less noise. Small like the Kona. the room comes with free level 2 charging in a items, but they sure add up. But on NZ roads 250km generally takes three prime carpark. The trip numbers show we did 1502km in 23.25 to four hours to cover, more than most people Total charge time for the trip down on DC was hours at an average of 64km/h with an average want to drive in a hit. The MG outlasts my under two hours. And usually, I would use that consumption of 17.3kWh/100km. desire to be stuck behind the wheel without a time to eat, change or hunt out coffee. That’s not Hyundai-level efficiency, but it’s stretch, pee or coffee. That is 750km down, 750km to go. The return not bad. Our trip time was probably shorter, The trip down started with a late departure was a one-afternoon affair, running Wellington running the car for climate control during from Mangawhai, a top-up charge at the to Taihape for a large charge (35 minutes), charges appears to have been added on. Bombay ChargeNet HPC, a medium-size top- before a splash in Turangi, a larger charge in The cost is where the trip really stacks up. We up at Tirau before an overnight charge on a Tirau and a return visit to the ChargeNet HPC spent a little over $100 on fast charging during level 2 unit at the Wairakei Resort. in Bombay. the trip. To do the same journey in the petrol I bang on about this, but overnight charging at The speeds seen on the HPC on the trip down, equivalent? At least $250 at best efficiency, but hotels makes EV travel so much better. with what I suspect was a cold battery, were more likely $300. There’s no waiting, it’s usually free, and you middling, a spike to 60kW before dropping So can you do a business trip in an electric leave with the extra 20% at the top end of the quickly to under 40kW. The return trip, with a vehicle? Absolutely, and it’s more enjoyable, battery that is so time consuming to get on a warmer battery gave us a peak of 72kW and a efficient and far cheaper too. gentler curve following. DC unit. Subscribe to the EVs and Beyond Youtube The next day only required one charge. The Throughout the trip, the MG remained channel to see our two videos - over half an MG made it to Bulls, outpacing what A Better comfortable and smooth. It really does feel hour of content - relating to this story. Route Planner thought it could do. like a well sorted and comfortable unit. EVs

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got paid to park at Auckland Airport. Yes, permanently, the Kona gets treated slightly yard. you read that right. more strategically when it comes to On return, I could see the Kona, front I Thanks to our long-term test Hyundai charging. row and centre in the parking lot, coned Kona EV, I – essentially – paid nothing to That can lead to issues. Rushed trips are off in an area big enough to park 30 cars. park while away on a business trip and often accompanied with the realisation that Overzealous safety? Probably just the way actually got something back in the process. perhaps the car should have been plugged they run the yard, but I have thought it Too good to be true? Maybe. But hear me in at home. Luckily, we have multiple DC was making the ICE drivers with their cars out. options on our regular routes and a level 2 buried at the back of the lot jealous. AC not far from the house. We are now three months into our time A scan of the barcode, key handed back, with the Hyundai Kona EV Elite, and still People may have noticed that on trips and I was back in our fully-charged Kona. loving it. I hunt AC chargers at accommodation An attendant even unplugged, coiled the addresses. I’m now pushing that search cable and popped it in the boot for me. It feels more like a sports car than an further. SUV, and feels grippy and balanced on the So I said I got paid to park. Did they hand flowing country roads around our home. I worked out some time ago that the me some cash now to leave? No... At 15,000km on the clock it’s holding up handy, but pricey, Air New Zealand Koru But let's look at the numbers of using the very well, considering it has spent its life Valet will charge your car. It turns out service. others will too. in the hands of journalists. There is a little The cost for essentially a day and a few drivetrain noise, but no more than our Picking up a Sixt rentals Audi e-tron hours of valet parking was $39. The per-day MG, and a Google of Kona owners' forums for a road trip – to be covered on our cost dramatically reduces the more days suggests this is normal. YouTube channel and in a future issue of you stay. the magazine – I needed to park near the The widescreen infotainment system I assume I took on nearly 60kW of energy, airport but slightly offsite so as to be in continues to be a favourite, and Hyundai's which would have cost me around $15 at walking distance of the rental office. willingness to provide drivers with lots of home, or more than double that at a DC data should they want to see it, is nerd A little research and I discovered Park'N'Fly charger. So at worst we have a net parking catnip. just 500 metres away, and as part of the cost of $24. booking process they offer a complimentary Yes, other brands, we do want to know But I think we need to look at a comparison EV charge. the speed at which our car is driving. It’s of the cost if this was a petrol vehicle. helpful. The Apple CarPlay also operates I thought that’s for me then. The car was reading just over 485km of bug free, unlike our other car. So I dropped off the Kona almost at empty. range when unplugged. To fill the ICE Niggles? That backseat is too tight (but The friendly check-in staffer asked if I had equivalent, a Kona Elite 1.6 turbo, to do that not the worst in its class), and the boot my charging cable in the car, which I did. kind of mileage based on the optimistic similar, but still functional. I also think They appear to prefer to use your cable RightCar.govt.nz rates would cost $74. the accelerator pedal is a little too on-or- with their 11kW type-2 charging set-up. So by my logic I have valet parked for free, off and could be tuned for a little more Always have one in your car: BYO-cable is with $35 paid to me in value! When was variability. But again, it's a tiny issue that the government’s recommended method the last time you parked an ICE vehicle and perhaps only I care about. for type-2 chargers, and it’s such a handy received a $35 petrol voucher instead of a Range is still superb. Even living 100km thing to have. bill at the end of your trip? Never! from Auckland, it feels like we just about The check-in process itself was smooth I suspect advantages of this won't, like our never charge the thing. It genuinely does and easy, with a barcode system for time with the Hyundai, last for ever. But we 400km plus, which lulls you into somewhat collecting your car. I headed off to Sixt, have to enjoy them while we can. of a false sense of security. drove to Wellington, flew back, and caught While we leave our MG plugged in almost the short, frequent, shuttle back to the

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 13 THE EVENT GETS THE THUMBS UP

t may be a year on from the inaugural EVs and Beyond conference on “Electric Island” IWaiheke but attendees at this month’s The EVent EV industry gathering are still wondering what the Government’s up to around helping EV uptake. Not a lot has changed on that front during the intervening year, but more than 70 people at the second conference got some good gen on the latest technology and industry developments. Highlights included a briefing around New Zealand’s soon-to-be-launched first electric ferry, discussion about where our future EV supply (new and used) will come from, and the part green hydrogen will play in long-distance transport. WITH THE NEW FUSO ECANTER AT THE EVENT ARE, FROM LEFT, EVS ENHANCED FOUNDER WALTER LARASON, GVI ELECTRIC’S Also covered were the higher-powered HAYDEN JOHNSTON AND FUSO NEW ZEALAND GROUP SALES AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER KATHY SCHLUTER. charging that’s become available, the drive to e-mobility (including subscription), electric that alternative modes and fuels are being aviation – and much more. considered. Kiwi rally ace Hayden Paddon updated He says the commission is constantly looking progress on his Paddon Motorsport’s electric at improvements and will monitor the rally car during a networking dinner interview Government’s actions. hosted by Auto Media Group’s (EVs and Beyond publisher) Richard Edwards. Wellington-based East by West Ferries managing director Jeremy Ward discussed At the dinner ChargeNet NZ co-founder and progress on getting New Zealand’s first e-ferry chief executive Steve West received the Dave into the water. Moore Award (aka The Ruby after the late HAYDEN PADDON IS INTERVIEWED BY RICHARD EDWARDS. Moore’s small dog) from the New Zealand He says it will be launched soon, adding it has Motoring Writers’ Guild. been built by subsidiary the Wellington Electric Boat Building Company led by Frank Foote as The award was made for West’s work in getting little from overseas could be adapted. an extensive EV charging network set up throughout the country (250 EV charging sites The boat builder has concentrated on and counting). lightweight construction and weight saving in other areas and could export its methods and The award, presented annually in memory of experience to other countries. the Christchurch-based motoring journalist who died in May 2017 aged 67, recognises A ChargeNet Hypercharger of up to 300kW will innovation and achievement and was presented recharge the ferry at the shore, possibly for by guild president Richard Edwards. about 1.5 hours; but ideally, Ward would like charging to take 15 minutes during the ferry EV promotion group the Better NZ Trust’s turnaround. chairperson Kathryn Trounson told the conference the trust’s annual EV road trip He proposes a 10-minute e-ferry service from starts on October 2 this year with two loops Miramar to Wellington International Airport, of the North Island and one loop of the South connecting with an e-shuttle, to avoid traffic Island. congestion and other issues. STEVE WEST WITH THE DAVE MOORE AWARD. She says more people are aware of EVs, so the Ward says transport minister Michael Wood road trip is a chance to tour the country and visited the project on April 7. stop at local attractions rather than hosting EV Retyna consultancy managing director Liz He believes the Auckland Council could be events like those on past Leading the Charge Yeaman outlined e-ferry charging offered an influencer in leading the charge to cleaner tours. overseas and explained most had their own transport. Guest speakers included Climate Change forms such as floating battery platforms. “My vision is not just e-boats but demand for a Commission chief scientists Grant Blackwell EV Maritime founder and chief executive better ferry future.” who explained by video link the commission’s Michael Eaglen described the e-ferry outlook Auto industry consulting firm Juno and first draft advice which aims to reduce carbon for Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and Jupiter’s chief executive Phill Haynes outlined emissions as much as possible. Hauraki Gulf, suggesting that if subsidies could the impact the Government’s proposed Clean He couldn’t add much to what attendees apply to Auckland’s electric buses, then why Car Import Standard might have on the New already knew, saying decisions on the not to e-ferries. Zealand vehicle fleet and sales. commission’s first draft are a matter for the He says e-ferries need to cater more for He says richer nations tend to be ahead on EV Government. customers, especially cyclists and e-bike uptake but that some could compensate for Some of those decisions could come later this riders. “People don’t want to park their e-bike not being wealthy by putting subsidies in place year, with more expected next year and an at a ferry terminal if they’re going to use it to – by 2025 at latest, especially in New Zealand. continue their journey.” action plan to be implemented. EVs are expected to near price parity with Blackwell said renewable electricity isn’t Eaglen expects ferry patronage will rise as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in a the only decarbonisation solution, adding Auckland’s population continues to grow and few years, which should see EV uptake soar. international visitors return. Continued on following page...

14 EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ ...Continued from previous page But Haynes thinks subsidies may be needed to China likely to be key sources. ChargeNet NZ. overcome high upfront costs until then. Auckland Transport Bus Services bus fleet Both explained the advent of new, higher- Other measures may be needed to assist transition specialist Steve Zahorodny and powered chargers capable of recharging more any Clean Car Import Standard in the drive Fuso New Zealand group sales and customer than one EV at a time. to switch to low or zero emissions vehicles, experience manager Kathy Schluter outlined Martin McMullan of Mobli talked about how Haynes believes. EVs’ role in heavy transport. electrification is easing the path for a change Emission standards should help. High Zahorodny pointed to Auckland’s transition in transportation and ownership models. emission vehicles could be penalised and to e-buses (its City Link e-bus launch is Discussion around EV subscriptions included low emission vehicles gain a credit. “By 2022 scheduled for April 23 featuring 11 e-buses presentations from Zilch executive director I expect there will be some form of ‘feebate’ with 140 expected to be on the road by 2023, Kirsten Corson, Jeremy Rooke of Turners policy.” subject to funding). Subscription and later UBCO electric utility Discussion included whether there’s a risk of Schluter explained the arrival of the new Fuso bikes firm chief executive Timothy Allan. people being left with “dirty” vehicles if prices eCanter with New Zealand’s quota around 110 ElectricAir founder Gary Freedman told his and demand drop. from Japan in two years – prompting Europe to story via video link about getting New Zealand’s Haynes says more “carrots” are needed to ask why we’re getting that many. first electric aircraft off the ground, whileDr balance “stick and carrot” scenarios, along Alsco NZ business and product development Helen Fitt of ITSNZ and a Lincoln University with education on the benefits of switching to manager Gavin Smith discussed the lecturer outlined how EVs can be part of New EVs. company’s experience in putting NZ’s first Zealand’s tourism industry. Hayden Johnston of GVI Electric and Anthony heavy electric inter-city truck on the road. He Richard Heaps of PowerTrip explained his app MacLean of BOOST Auto consultants – said it was challenging being the first but the designed to help EV drivers plot their journeys MacLean launched the MG ZS EV here – company is finally getting the efficiencies it and how smart software increases efficiency. sought. considered where New Zealand might source Many at the conference say they learned a lot future used and new EVs. Andrew Clennett of Hiringa Energy and Gavin from the speakers and enjoyed the chance to Both pointed to growing EV demand overseas Young of Hyundai NZ discussed hydrogen’s network and catch up with industry colleagues. role, especially in heavy and long-range with EV manufacturers rushing to provide Most hope to return for the next EVs and transport. enough supplies that are likely to trickle down Beyond conference and associated Electric to New Zealand. Young said stringent safety standards apply Island Waiheke expo and events in February As a right-hand drive market, New Zealand as he’s often quoted the Hindenburg German next year. airship disaster and H-bomb development depends on manufacturers and markets For a conference recording and for among fears surrounding using hydrogen. supplying those EVs. more information contact deborah@ The two believe more EVs will come from other The next day’s session included discussion automediagroup.co.nz. markets than Japan and Britain, with India and around EV charging infrastructure by Aaron Gillon of YHI Energy and Steve West from

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WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 15 YHI ENERGY’S AARON GILLON EXPLAINS EV CHARGING PROGRESS. QUEUING FOR THE FERRY.

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16 EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ LESSONS FROM LIVING WITH A LEAF

fter six-weeks, more than 600km and nearly 60 ice creams, the Saunders- SETTING UP CAMP AT TAURANGA BAY IN WHANGAROA. ASmeath family’s “living with” experience and road trip in a Leaf EV has provided some valuable lessons. The Leaf is among a range of EVs available from Turners Subscription. It’s part of an initiative co-funded by the Government’s low emission vehicles contestable fund administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to encourage motorists to try electric vehicles. “We’ve learnt a lot about EVs and their potential with regards to sustainability opportunities now and into the future,” says Chris Saunders. “We had some preconceived ideas about what it might be like, so the chance to drive the benefits of what this technology has to offer.” And with the Leaf safely back at Turners vehicle for an extended time has been quite an The family was asked to comment on some of Subscription, the ultimate question was put to eye-opener.” the vehicle-related considerations they found Saunders and his family: would they consider After one-and-a-half months with an EV, what to be less than ideal. buying an EV? findings can the family share with aspiring “The key irritation was the shape of the boot “Yes, after the experience we’ve had, we owners, specifically about living with an EV, itself,” Saunders says. The odd angles mean certainly would consider doing so,” he says. and with an extended road trip thrown in? you need to pack things a specific way for it to “The challenge is finding the right type of “We initially had reservations about the size close. it would be better if it was a little more EV, as we’d like something slightly bigger to of the vehicle but found it spacious enough squared off like a station wagon. accommodate extra passengers or slightly for our family and we haven’t felt cramped,” “Personally, I found the A-Pillar to be so thick more boot space as and when required. Saunders says. that it really impacts your visibility on bendy “That said, I would be 100% on board to have a “The boot is massive and comfortably fits an roads, which you encounter a lot driving in New Leaf or similar EV as our second car for when entire campsite for five people, including a tent, Zealand.” we’re moving about without the kids.” kitchen, sleeping bags, food and everything And though safety beeps are part and parcel Jeremy Rooke of Turners Subscription is else. of all modern cars, feedback is that the Leaf’s impressed with the stats and figures supplied “Another key consideration, especially with the designers might have gone too far when it when it came time to return the Nissan Leaf. kids in mind, is that road noise is minimal, and comes to warning chimes. “It’s been a really interesting experience the cabin is quiet.” “The car has way too many warning beeps,” to be part of this vehicle partnership and it And what about the bane of all motorists when Saunders exclaims. has provided us with some very useful ideas considering the switch to an EV: range anxiety? “A beep when the door is open, a beep when relating to EVs and will also help tailor our “Whilst we’ve sailed close to the wind in the car is reversing, beeps when doing offering for potential customers and drivers.” terms of running the battery flat, any fears anything in the car. Apparently, this is just a Originally available from Auckland, the of range anxiety were quickly dispelled as Nissan thing, but on occasion it gets a little too initiative has gained so much interest from we became familiar with the Nissan EV,” much.” around the country that Turners Subscription Saunders says. As for the Leaf’s suitability as a road trip has expanded availability to two other main “To be honest, it hasn’t been an inconvenience. vehicle? centres. In fact, we barely adjusted our daily life to “Geography probably plays the biggest role in “We’ve taken the step of making four Nissan accommodate the 160km range. reducing the range,” Saunders says. Leafs available in Christchurch and have also “Every fast-charge station on the road trip has added one to the fleet in Wellington,” Rooke “For example, driving up the Brynderwyn been placed around locations that we would says. Range on the trip from Auckland to Whangarei. have stopped anyway. A fast charge only takes This is a short leg of the journey – to get over “Depending on sustained demand for these around 20 minutes to 100%, so a 10-minute the hills takes about 10 minutes and it's a vehicles, there’s every likelihood that we’ll stop is generally enough to carry on with our seven to eight kilometre journey. make even more EVs available as part of day. the Turners Subscription offering in more “We recorded a 25km drop in range to get up “Above all else, the car generates a lot of locations. the hill, but thankfully gained 10km on the way positive interest from other drivers, and we down.” “It’s clear EVs are the way of the future, so often get stopped to ask questions about it, we’re proud that we’ve been able to introduce However, perhaps most pleasingly and with which is a great opportunity to chat about our this new technology to a whole new wave of late-season or future summer roadies in mind, own sustainable-tourism focused initiative, the Kiwi drivers and show what’s possible in terms air conditioning wasn’t the enemy it’s often Te Kaupapa online marketplace.” of living with this type of vehicle.” made out to be. Sara Smeath says the number of people who Rooke says the beauty of Turners “The A/C overall makes the smallest impact on stopped them and asked questions about Subscription is that people can enjoy the range, usually two to five km according to the electric cars was “amazing.” benefits of living with an EV without having to computer,” Saunders says. “It goes to show there’s still a lot of education buy one. “I usually always drive with it on because the to be done with regards to sustainable Visit www.turnerssubscription.co.nz for more majority of the kilometres are highway, so motoring, but what’s really heartening is that information. people are really fascinated with electric cars. driving with the windows open is noisy and And there’s a huge appetite to share in the presumably has an impact on aero efficiency.”

WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ | EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 17 GREATER WELLINGTON HAS HYUNDAI IONIQ EVS IN ITS FLEET. PHOTO: SHANON STEVENS

GREATER WELLINGTON AIMS FOR

FULLY ELECTRIC FLEET BY 2030 THUNDERGRID CHARGE POINT OPERATOR CHARLEY DAVENPORT. PHOTO: THUNDERGRID

reater Wellington is leading the charge installing charging equipment, to helping with among local government organisations billing and energy management, as well as Gby moving to smart EV technology as providing ongoing general customer support,” part of its commitment to climate action for a he says. cleaner future. “We know the move to EV technology can The regional council declared a climate sometimes be overwhelming, especially for emergency for the Wellington region in 2019 large organisations, which is why we pride and, with that, committed to becoming carbon ourselves on providing simple, actionable steps positive by 2035. and solutions for fast results. This ambitious goal was backed up by a “We are a smart electric vehicle charging 10-point action plan which included adopting a platform and partner here to ease the load of fully electric corporate fleet by 2030. large-scale transport electrification,” Parker With 19 EVs in place and growing, Greater explains. Wellington is well on its way to meeting its “For example, we design scalable charging goal. infrastructure to ensure there is always a Its fleet managerBruce Horsefield says it’s charged car ready go without the need to important for the public sector to take climate upgrade expensive power connections in the action by embracing EV technology – and fast. facility. However, he knows first-hand about the “Our smart charging technology harmonises challenges of driving this change for large charging of an organisation’s fleet. We also government organisations. ensure that the vehicle is only drawing as AT LEAST 19 EVS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO GREATER much electricity as it needs so it’s not chewing WELLINGTON’S FLEET. PHOTO: SHANON STEVENS “We’re Wellington region’s environmental up extra energy and costing businesses.” protection agency, so it’s key we set a clear example that other organisations can follow Last December, Thundergrid linked up with was added to the fleet of 11 vehicles sampled for adopting climate-friendly practices,” he Greater Wellington, igniting the council’s love during one month. The stations delivered says. affair with smart charging technology. 1318kWh to the fleet. “There are always roadblocks, but we’re hoping Horsefield says it’s been great to work with a “We’re thrilled with what’s been implemented that people will look at what we’ve been able to local company to electrify Greater Wellington’s so far, but we’re not ready to drive off into the do and be inspired to take action in their own fleet in the smartest way possible. sunset just yet,” Horsefield says. workplaces or personal lives.” “One of the key drivers behind adopting smart “We have ambitions of linking up our charging These ‘roadblocks’ often have to do EV chargers was the sophisticated reporting infrastructure between our offices across the with installing charging portals and the capability, which helps us understand our region. administrative overhead that comes with power consumption,” he adds. “It’s about giving our people assurance that billing. “We can see the amount of energy consumed they can move between different offices and Enter Thundergrid, a Wellington-based start- per vehicle and use that to cleverly balance the always have a place to get a charge,” he says. up that specialises in helping organisations power load across the number of vehicles and “We reckon this convenience will go a long move away from fossil fuels by removing chargers.” way in making EVs an even better option for barriers associated with EV charging. Greater Wellington is already reaping the people.” Thundergrid principal Jonny Parker knows rewards. As the need for climate action becomes there’s more to EV charging than sockets in Early estimates of carbon emissions savings increasingly urgent, there’s no doubt that walls. say that the council can save 851kg of carbon smart EV technology is helping pave the way “We’re a team of experts in end-to-end EV per month across the 11 EV charging stations for a cleaner, greener future – and Greater charging services, and that really means sampled by the Thundergrid system. Wellington says it’s in it for the long haul. helping out with the whole process, from Some 6593km in calculated electric range

18 EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ NZ’S FIRST HYDROGEN BUS LAUNCHED

ew Zealand’s first hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) bus has been unveiled Nby Auckland Transport (AT) as the organisation transitions to an emissions-free fleet. Transport minister Michael Wood and Auckland mayor Phil Goff did the honours at Ports of Auckland (POAL) where the bus will be refuelled with green hydrogen. In response to POAL’s invitation to participate in the Hydrogen Demonstration Project, AT commissioned the production of the hydrogen fuel cell bus at a cost of $1.175 million. AT THE FCEV BUS LAUNCH ARE, FROM LEFT, DAREK KOPER, PHIL GOFF AND MICHAEL WOOD. The three-axle bus, which is AT’s biggest single deck bus, will be used to trial buses with hydrogen-powered vehicles. Gibson says the bus will be refuelled with operational performance and see how These produce zero-emissions and could green hydrogen delivered to its temporary operating costs compare to diesel and complement our electric bus fleet.” refuelling station. electric buses of similar configurations. The Auckland Council has committed to no “Refuelling in the future will be done next to It fits 43 seated adults and 31 standing. further purchase of diesel buses from this a new electrolyser plant – producing green The bus was built by Global Bus Ventures year, Goff says. hydrogen here on site.” in Christchurch and will be operated with AT chief executive Shane Ellison says the Howick and Eastern Buses by Transdev Howick and Eastern Buses by Transdev for operator is committed to doing its part by general manager Sheryll Otway says the an initial two-year trial on route 70 from accelerating the Low Emission Bus Roadmap bus company is excited to partner with AT Botany to Britomart via Panmure. targeting 2030 – for all buses to be zero- again, following the launch of Auckland’s “This is a significant milestone in the journey emissions at tail pipe. first electric three-axle ‘extra-large’ bus in to decarbonise Auckland’s public transport AT’s involvement in buying the hydrogen bus October 2020. fleet and it will be on the road in the coming is to prove to the market that hydrogen buses “In the early 1900s, we launched the first days,” Wood says. can be developed to meet New Zealand’s motorised bus to complement our horse Goff says decarbonisation of Auckland’s unique operational and design requirements, drawn carriages and now many years later, public transport fleet is an important and to help in the development of hydrogen in partnership with Auckland Transport, we demonstration of Auckland Council taking as a fuel, AT Metro decarbonisation manager are again changing the way our passengers the lead in reducing the city’s carbon Darek Koper says. travel today and in the future. This is history emissions. “This exciting unveiling of the hydrogen fuel in the making.” “In Auckland, transport makes up 40% of the cell bus follows our January launch of our The estimated cost of the full transition to city’s overall carbon emissions,” he explains. fully electric bus fleet, the AirportLink. We zero-emission (including EV and hydrogen) also launched Waiheke’s electric bus fleet at is expected to be between $150 million and “While our focus has been on electrification the end of 2020.” $200 million. of vehicles and buses, it’s important that we also explore the option of replacing diesel Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony

19 EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ COUNTDOWN ADDS UP ITS EV SIDE

ountdown is assessing the role its online shopping service, which it says EVs may play in achieving its 2025 will eliminate about 135,000kg of CO2 Csustainability commitments, aiming emissions annually. to reduce its carbon emissions by 63% The new trucks are part of its overall compared with its 2015 baseline. drive to lower carbon emissions across “We’re really excited about electric the business, which have been steadily vehicles and their potential to reduce New decreasing over the last three years. Zealand’s carbon footprint,” a Countdown Each truck is expected to have about spokesperson says. 220km range and has a refrigerated unit, “We also want to make it easier for including a separate freezer compartment, our customers to use electric vehicles to ensure food safety and quality. and have committed to putting EV The first truck is at Countdown St gained 15 electric charging stations, along charging stations into all our new store Johns, servicing customers in St John’s, with its support office. developments that have a car park. Greenlane, Remuera, Stonefields and St Countdown has also installed Waiheke “What this means is that this year we’ll be Heliers. Island’s first public EV charging stations at installing EV charging stations for public Four more refrigerated online delivery its Waiheke supermarket. use at six new locations around New electric trucks will be in Auckland’s Grey The project, done in partnership with Zealand including Gisborne, Wainuiomata Lynn, Newtown in Wellington, Hornby in Christchurch-based Evnex, allows and Richmond. Christchurch and Queenstown. customers to top up their EVs while “We already have EV chargers at a number Countdown says that by investing in shopping from 7am until 7pm daily. of our stores.” electric delivery trucks it’s helping future The chargers are R-Series, 7.4kW/single As an example, Countdown Johnsonville is proof its growing online business. phase and provide up to 50km of range an installing six Tesla superchargers which The cost of the five trucks is around hour. are expected to open in April. $700,000 in total, with a $387,500 co- Evnex has 300 charging stations across The work is being undertaken through its funding grant from the low emission the country with more to come, and its landlord, Investore Property, with Seven vehicles contestable fund administered founder and chief executive Ed Harvey Electrical doing much of the electrical by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation says they are excited to work with side. Authority (EECA) helping with the cost of Countdown, which shares their passion converting diesel trucks to electric. Countdown has introduced five for sustainability. refrigerated electric delivery trucks to Five of Countdown’s Hamilton stores have

20 EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ FUSO ECANTER CHARGES IN FOR FIRST NZ ADOPTERS

he all-electric Fuso eCanter is nearing delivery to its first New Zealand Tcustomers and will particpate in a special project set to transform Auckland’s CBD. The trucks are due in May, with five dedicated to Auckland Transport’s Queen Street Valley Zero Emissions Area (ZEA) trial which is headed by participants Mainfreight, Bidfood, Toll, Owens Transport, and Vector OnGas. Launched by Daimler in 2017, the 7.5-tonne vehicle is the world’s first all-electric light- duty series production truck, and it will play a big part in Auckland Council’s proposed plan to create a zero-emissions area in the city centre by 2030. Along with procurement of only zero-emission buses from 2025, the council is proposing to Toll New Zealand executive general manager Miller says the ZEA trial is an opportunity to put a ban on fossil-fuelled vehicles throughout Jon Adams says his company has committed gain deeper insights into the Fuso eCanter. the Queen Street Valley area and, in time, to trialling two eCanters for a six-year period remove all non-essential private vehicles from It will deliver value to end customers and will be looking to test the “limitations, the ZEA. through assisting with addressing barriers viability and versatility” of the vehicles along to EV adoption and informing future policy The eCanter’s first NZ adopters recently with the infrastructure requirements. development around low emissions zones for joined representatives from government and The curtain-side metro spec eCanters will be urban freight, he says. infrastructure for a launch and information Toll NZ’s first EV on-road vehicles and will be session at Fuso NZ in Auckland to talk The eCanter has already gone through a used for all of its Auckland CBD pick-ups and about the vehicle and the role it’ll play in the rigorous testing regime globally covering more deliveries. project. than three million kilometres of real-world “Toll Group NZ strategy is to place EVs into driving. The day-long event saw a full demonstration the fleet where practicable as and when of the eCanter, including test drives, and Daimler Trucks has delivered about 200 the technology becomes available in New provided an insight into developments and eCanters since small-series production Zealand,” says Adams. trends around EV technology and power began three years ago. infrastructure, particularly from a transport “We see this as necessary in reducing More than 40 are running in the US, over 60 in operator perspective. emissions and contributing to the global Japan and at least 100 in Europe. sustainability goals. Fuso NZ head of sales and customer Given the global popularity of the eCanter, a experience Kathy Schluter says it was “The small EV trucks and vans, like the limited number will be available for NZ and an opportunity to collaborate and share eCanter, are the perfect size vehicle for Australian customers during the introduction knowledge. short-haul city deliveries, as they’re easy to stages, but production is expected to increase. navigate through the tight city streets and are “(The eCanter) is ideal for inner city delivery, Those destined for here and are well suited for continuous stop-start driving.” easy to drive, produces zero emissions and is made at the Tramagal factory in Portugal. Meanwhile, Mainfreight commercial manager virtually silent, which is a huge benefit for local The eCanter’s safety features include an active William Smith says its eCanter will pick up residents and workers. emergency braking system, lane departure and deliver a wide range of goods to a variety “The ZEA trial very much sets the scene for warning and electronic stability control. of customers. the future.” It’s driven by a permanent synchronous That will help Mainfreight build more The Energy Efficiency and Conservation electric motor, powered by an 81kWh (420v) experience and knowledge of operating EV Authority (EECA) administered low emission lithium-ion liquid-cooled battery pack. It delivery vehicles, and includes further use of vehicles contestable fund awarded Fuso NZ delivers 135kW and 390Nm and is said to have telematics, understanding charging needs $499,500 for the five eCanters in the ZEA more than 100km range fully loaded. and infrastructure and parking and operations project. within the ZEA. It can be recharged to 80% in an hour using Transport technology company EROAD is also a 50kW rapid charger or fully charged in 90 Mainfreight already has one EV truck participating and will help collect trial data minutes. operating in Christchurch and more than 30% and insights. of its light vehicle fleet in NZ is a mix of hybrid, The electric drivetrain is fitted to a standard Fuso NZ received $242,519 to buy and fit PHEV and EV. 3.4m wheelbase Fuso Canter cab chassis, out an eCanter for extended test drives by meaning customers and bodybuilders will be Smith says the company is keen to invest potential customers through its dealers. working with the same, familiar 750mm wide more in electric vehicles but is “frustrated frame. The truck will be tested with various charging by the lack of vehicles, the cost and options options and includes the use of Fuso’s “eTruck available.” A standard CCS2 plug is used for charging Ready” app along with education and training. and the eCanter comes with an AC charge EROAD engineering general manager Billy cable (max 32A) for charging overnight.

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here’s a revolution coming for charging it can withstand impact and is best suited to charging units supports wireless data electric cars, scooters, bikes and other open carparks where durability is key. connectivity between vehicle and charger. It Tforms of rechargeable transport. In two years, the number of plug-in EVs has means users can connect with the charger The Connected Kerb e-mobility platform is doubled and it’s a trend that’s set to continue. and pay for their charge using a smartphone making it easier for New Zealand’s towns and app, similar to how traditional EV charging The Government has said it wants to double stations work. cities to encourage and support the future of the number of EVs in New Zealand, year- clean transport. on-year. Furthermore, the Carbon Neutral Data exchange between the user and Currently, EV owners have few options for Government Programme (backed by the Connected Kerb units is kept anonymous to recharging when they’re away from home. $200 million State Sector Decarbonisation protect users’ privacy. They have to rely on a limited number of Fund) will support the immediate purchase of A key advantage with Connected Kerb charging stations, at which the likelihood of electric or hybrid vehicles to start replacing technology is the option to fit charging points waiting in a queue is becoming more common the Government’s petrol car fleet. with air quality sensors, proximity sensors as demand for chargers continues to rise. As of November 1, 2020, there were 23,046 and temperature gauges, which can provide Made in Britain and distributed in New new and used EVs on NZ roads, in spite of the councils with real-time data on traffic, Zealand by CSP Pacific, a 100% Kiwi company, COVID-19 global pandemic’s impact on new weather and air conditions. the Connected Kerb platform consists of a vehicle arrivals. Parking management sensors and a variety of power and data pack that’s housed beneath Last year, the number of new e-bikes and payment platforms can also be supported by the pavement. e-scooters imported into NZ hit a record high the charging units. Above ground, it makes EV charging available of 65,000. More than 80% of NZ’s electricity is produced through a choice of charger sockets named “The time has come for New Zealand’s urban by renewable sources, so the move to more Gecko, Limpet and Armadillo. Compared to centres and rural towns to start planning electric-powered transport solutions helps to the traditional options for EV charging, which additional charging options for EV, e-bike and reduce the nation’s carbon emissions. are the size of petrol pumps, these units are electric scooter owners,” says Neil Watson of The Government plans to increase that to 90% small and discreet and don’t spoil the look of CSP Pacific. by 2025, so New Zealand is well-positioned carparks, footpaths and buildings. “Obviously, the current bulky charging units to make sustainability gains through The Gecko, made from recycled plastics, is have a major visual impact and a relatively rechargeable electric vehicles. designed to fit on to existing street furniture large footprint. They’re also expensive to buy, “Our vision is to help the city and regional like parking posts or bollards. install and maintain. With our units, town councils of New Zealand create smart, The Limpet is made from recycled tyres and planners can meet the need for charging sustainable and future-proofed streets that attaches to buildings or walls. without disrupting the aesthetics of their town help our country to make the switch from The Armadillo is a robust ground-mounted or city.” petroleum fuel to electricity,” Watson says. unit also made from recycled vehicle tyres, so The technology behind Connected Kerb

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ig Street Bikers’ first Auckland inner city Locky Dock is being installed at the BGarage Project on New North Road, Kingsland. Another will be placed at Commonsense Organics, Dominion Rd, Mt Eden while further Locky Docks will be established during coming months at the Wynyard LOCKY DOCKS UP CLOSE. Quarter, Morningside and the City Centre. BSB says the docks are coming two years for property owners because of its unique after its solar-powered The Rechargery at business model based on partnerships with the Viaduct was opened and Locky Dock government agencies, councils and like- sites installed at Syliva Park and Lynnmall. minded brands. Locky Dock secure bike parking and e-bike Its outdoor media content delivers real charging was opened in Christchurch last impact on the health, wellbeing, financial year with BSB then planning a nationwide and climate challenges facing communities. roll-out. Meanwhile, BSB has also sent a submission BSB says Locky Docks are timely in to the Climate Change Commission in Auckland – and soon in Wellington – as bike response to its draft advice report, saying thefts rise. little is mentioned on the role electric It says police figures show 2887 bikes were micromobility (e-bikes and e-scooters) can SIR BOB HARVEY reported stolen in New Zealand in 2019 but play. that by near the end of last year that had “Our paper focuses on promoting mode- rezoning key urban areas as ‘cycle priority risen to 4529 (a 57% rise). shift, including use of e-bike subscription streets’ to activate behaviour change, Bike owners should get insurance cover, models, while rolling out Smart City removing regulatory barriers to enable record their bike’s serial number and report infrastructure. Making things a whole lot communities to easily switch car parking to any theft to police, BSB suggests. more convenient and accessible,” BSB says. cycle parking, implementing a public cycle The reinforced steel arm of the Locky Dock It says reliance on cars (electric or not) path wayfinding system to encourage mode secures the wheel and bike frame, and fits cannot continue as they take up far too much shift uptake and making existing bike paths most bikes whether it’s a BMX, road bike, city space, crowding other more efficient, more visible to everyone. mountain bike or the latest e-bike. It even healthier and lower emission forms of travel BSB has just established an advisory board locks scooters and long boards too. like walking, cycling, micromobility and to aid the e-mobility transition, chaired by “It’s world class technology that’s been tried public transport modes such as buses on Sir Bob Harvey who even rides an e-bike and tested across Europe for the last 10 priority lanes and light rail. while patrolling at Karekare Beach in West years, with zero thefts,” BSB notes. “For the cost of one EV, 10 carbon producing Auckland. Each dock has a secure charging cars can be replaced with 10 e-bikes for daily E-bike owners can put their bike serial compartment and a standard 240V power commutes.” numbers and photos on databases such point that works with any charger, so users BSB also suggests e-bike subsidies and bike as snap.org.nz or bikedatabase.co.nz to never run out of juice for their e-bikes. subscriptions. help police return recovered bikes to their owners. Locky Docks are free to the public and Main submission recommendations include

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he colossus of steel, an extraordinary I take it as a sign of a rapidly maturing beast of a thing, has perhaps beamed market. in from another dimension. T What was a ‘really, who needs that?’ product It’s called Prometheus (a Greek Titan god a year or two ago is now a ‘my mate has one of fire, so let’s hope the battery heat-sink and I want one of those too’ product. is working effectively on this one), and it’s Who are the buyers? Demographically, it’s a very impressive e-scooter which pulled likely to be a professional fella somewhere up outside our shop as part of a Tiki Tour of between 30 and 50. He’s probably a city places of interest (to scooter riders) on the BY JONNO LEONARD commuter, he has long since tired of the car North Shore. CHIEF SCOOTER ENTHUSIAST, ELECTRIC SCOOTER grind, and he wants to save time and have Prometheus seems capable of ridiculous fun doing it. SHOP, DEVONPORT, AUCKLAND pace and looks fast just standing still. And The growth in size and performance of it’s not alone. e-scooters has now created a category. COVID back-burner as more pertinent issues Demand for powerful scooters reached Even someone who might have shied are addressed by the council. an all-time high this summer when, at away from the concept as being a bit of But some of the suggestions around riding my count, almost every twin-motor sports an overgrown kid’s toy until recently, can areas and speed limitations it raised now scooter in the country had sold out. Inokim now access something with genuine range, come to be increasingly relevant. OXO? Kaabo Mantis? T10 Dual? Dualtron impressive braking, real-world suspension Eagle? Nope, nope, nope, nope. All sold out. and, yes, eye-watering performance. Mine is one of many voices calling for compulsory helmets and clear guidelines Want a Wolf Warrior 11? Good luck. Join the It raises usage questions which need around where and how fast you can ride, and queue. How many people want a 2400W off- addressing. The accessible streets how best to separate other users from the road suitable scooter? Evidently quite a few! consultation of early 2020 seems to be on the quicker e-scooter and e-bike fraternities. Simply put, I’d like to see some speed limits, not power-limits, in place to create a clear framework in which our fledgling new transport movement can grow safely. Sports scooters are, of course, not the only scooters doing the rounds. The compact- sport category offers many fine rides around and under the $2000 mark and brings the benefits of lighter weight along with loweer price. Buyers will be unisex, but this is the domain of most of our female customers, less swayed by power and performance and keener on safety and reliability, as well as the ability to heave it into the car or on to a bus if need be. It’s a strong category with an increasing density of offerings, and looks set to be a cornerstone of e-scooter market development in 2021. As always, the selection advice is to consult your dealer, test ride where you can, and choose carefully from a quality brand with good local dealer support. All scooters are fun, but the right one will change your life for the better.

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pened by transport minister Michael budget. Wood and featuring international We need innovation, change and technology Oleaders alongside local experts, to solve our transport challenges. innovators and researchers, T-Tech21 Even for those outside the sector it’s easy explores the crucial themes of sustainability, to see how the ubiquitous smartphone has safety and equity. helped unlock transport information so we Technology plays a huge role in helping can plan a trip, avoid motorway congestion, New Zealand achieve transport outcomes, see when the next bus arrives or rent and driving transport trends and changing unlock a scooter. The applications are habits, making transport more efficient, expanding exponentially and 5G will only safer, sustainable and increasing our accelerate this disruption. MICHAEL WOOD transport choices. For businesses, fleet and logistics managers, We design the T-Tech programme to look connected vehicles are producing ever-better at the latest emerging innovations and data to optimise fleets, make trips more research, as well as looking ahead to productive, reduce fuel-use and emissions, evaluate how the future might look. Will engine-wear and improve safety. there be autonomous cars, flying taxis, For local government, NZTA and CAA the hyperloops…? transport data is richer every year, so we How does transport technology affect you can expect more from our existing transport and why should you attend? infrastructure and identify the pinch-points ARMIN GUTTKE Transport affects New Zealand’s quality of where investment and smarter solutions are life, productivity, our health and is a major required. contributor to our carbon emissions. The heat is literally on for the Climate solutions will be crucial in supporting It represents a huge economic opportunity if Change Commission, local government fleet change and optimising our transport we can develop and export our innovations. and businesses who’re setting emission networks, addressing the age-old issues of It is also a big factor in every government reduction targets. New tech-enabled congestion. Continued on following page...

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V registrations reached 26,123 in March buying,” he adds. 2021 – up a massive 905 on February “Good stock was more expensive, and Efigures. shipping has slowed as well as being more HENRY SCHMIDT New light pure electrics led the charge, expensive. rising by 427 from 5803 in February to “I guess we can expect prices to increase as 6230 in March, according to the latest EV dealers work through their existing stock.” registrations from the Ministry of Transport Genuine Vehicle Group director and general which reported a rise of 514 in February on manager Hayden Johnston says March January statistics. was very strong with company and fleet The recent big increase may reflect new customers getting in before the end of the EVs like the Tesla Model 3 of which 270 sold financial year (March 31). HAYDEN JOHNSTON in March, the MG ZS EV (59 sold), and the “The Tesla 3s keep coming! I almost see Hyundai Kona Electric (20) which is due here more of them on the road than Leafs.” shortly in an upgraded version. Johnston says many Tesla Model 3s are for The Motor Industry Association (MIA) reports sale in Japan and they should start reaching that 424 pure electrics sold in March, along New Zealand during the next couple of with 150 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) led by the months, and at a good price point. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (57 March sales), Tesla Model 3 prices in Japan were and 855 hybrids. reduced by about 13% to 17%, according Latest registrations show used light pure to reports, with the Japan Automobile ALAN CLARK electrics went up 256 from 13,041 in Importers Association indicating 588 Tesla February to 13,297 in March, while new light registrations in March 2021 – 1236% more PHEVs rose 149 from 3800 to 3949. than the 44 units a year earlier. Used light PHEVs went up 61 from 2350 to Apparently, young Japanese are buying their 2411, and heavy EVs increased by 12 from first car as they would a smartphone, and 224 to 236. many more Tesla Model 3s are therefore The figures reflect increasing EV sales this expected to flow through to auctions. year, in spite of the lack of government Trade Me Motors head Alan Clark says MIKE FARMER incentives – although some are expected late March saw 10% more EVs listed onsite this year, and transport minister Michael compared with the same month in 2020. Wood is considering extending the EV road “We also saw a whopping 66% year-on-year user charge exemption. increase in views on EV listings in March.” It’s shaping up a bumper EV year. Nissan’s Leaf was the most popular EV “EV sales across our brands have been solid model onsite in March, followed by the BMW for the first quarter of 2021,” says Tauranga- i3, Nissan e-NV200, and Volkswagen e-Golf. based Farmer Autovillage group managing The average price of an EV on Trade Me director Michael Farmer. Motors in March was $32,200. ALISTAIR GILMOUR “This includes New Zealand’s most Invercargill’s The Electric Motor Vehicle affordable EV the MG ZS EV through to the Company managing director Alex de Boer Audi e-tron for which inquiry has accelerated says EV uptake in Southland remains slow this year.” with everyone apparently focused on price Farmer believes supply issues around and waiting to see what the Government will production and componentry won’t abate in do to help. the next six months, and he reckons it’ll be “The older and therefore cheaper EVs are at least 12 months before a reliable supply coming in,” de Boer says. HADLEY HARGADON line will be re-established for most brands. “We chose to focus on newer models with a “This will also be exacerbated by the high state of health and grade, but these are recent Renesas Factory fire in Tokyo which also in high demand overseas and therefore manufactures semi-conductors pivotal for the price reflects that. the manufacture of modern vehicles.” “We felt this approach was correct, so our Farmer Autovillage’s investment in EV clients have longer trouble-free motoring as infrastructure has been “unrelenting,” the replacement battery supply catches up,” Farmer says. he adds. “Our 175kW public use charger comes online DAVE BOOT “Sadly, New Zealand is now again becoming very shortly which will be accessed through a dumping ground for older EVs not wanted the Open Loop app available 24/7 from our overseas just like we have for a long time Hewletts Road headquarters.” had this happening with petrol and diesel Alistair Gilmour of Dunedin-based Gilmour vehicles. Automotive says the dealership had “a pretty “Yet the Government pushes to reduce the good March,” especially for the first fortnight road toll and gathers massive income by before business slowed somewhat. fining drivers.” “Japan looks like it is going to be interesting Evolution in the EV market is gathering DAVID LEES Continued on following page...

30 EVS AND BEYOND APRIL 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZ ...Continued from previous page NEW MAKES & MODELS & USED IMPORTS speed at an amazing pace overseas but inaction by the New Zealand and Australian NEW EV CAR TYPES - ELECTRIC governments is preventing those countries MAKE AND MODEL MAR 2021 YTD 2021 from being well up in the EV race, de Boer reckons. TESLA MODEL 3 86 86 MG ZS 34 34 “The fact our combined market is so small HYUNDAI KONA 19 19 and further complicated by being right- MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 15 15 hand drive will result in most OEMs placing PORSCHE TAYCAN 8 8 HYUNDAI IONIQ 7 7 little priority on our supply,” he says. AUDI E-TRON 6 6 “New Zealand and Australia should really FACTORY BUILT CRRC 4 4 coordinate their approach and present a KIA NIRO 3 3 RENAULT KANGOO 3 3 united supply front. Hadley Hargadon of Auckland City Electric Vehicles says March has been busy and the LDV EV80 3 3 “I still sense that the average Kiwi motorist JAGUAR I-PACE 2 2 rest of this year is shaping up as well. is certainly looking at the EVs available LDV EDELIVER 3 2 2 MINI HATCH 2 2 but is a long way from making purchasing “Things are looking really good, although the Government needs to get cracking on any RENAULT ZOE 2 2 decisions. TESLA MODEL X 2 2 decisions around EVs, like extending the road “The massive availability of cheap petrol cars VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1 1 user charge exemption.” XCMG E300 1 1 means it will be a long time before they feel NISSAN LEAF 3 3 any pressure to change.” Hargadon says he’s had a few busy BMW I 2 2 weekends with EV sales, with many owners March was good for sales for Volt Vehicles TESLA MODEL S 2 2 also trading in older models for newer ones. MAZDA MX-30 2 2 director David Lees who says the month was ALEXANDER DENNIS ENVIRO 200 2 2 also good for EVs in general. He agrees that shipping and compliance are FACTORY BUILT YUTONG 2 2 a little slow. “I think the shipment of close to 300 Tesla FUSO ECANTER 1 1 Steve Greenwood of Drive EV in Taupo says YANGTSE MOTOR GROUP UT200RHD 1 1 Model 3s arriving last month has helped the TOTAL 441 886 figures,” he adds. EV sales are going well. NEW EV CAR TYPES - PLUG-IN HYBRID “Stock shipped from Japan is still flowing “March was a cracker and although April relatively unhindered, all things considered. started slow it has taken off.” MAKE AND MODEL MAR 2021 YTD 2021 Greenwood says shipping and port delays are “Pricing in auctions is competitive, stopping MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 57 136 any real drop in landed/retail prices here in still a bugbear for some customers. 16 16 New Zealand.” He hopes to see the Government move on BMW X3 10 29 talk about EV road user charge exemptions MINI COUNTRYMAN 10 34 Lees hopes that at the very least the EV PEUGEOT 3008 10 10 road user charge (RUC) exemption will be and FBT relief. MG HS 10 10 extended for a couple of years, “being the Greenwood says he’s expecting a couple TOYOTA PRIUS 9 18 BMW 3 SERIES 5 11 only tangible incentive from the Government of “different” EVs to land soon and expects VOLVO XC60 4 6 at this time.” interest in them will be keen. BMW X5 3 14 Newmarket’s Autolink Cars managing Hamilton Electric Vehicles dealer principal HYUNDAI IONIQ 3 9 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 3 5 director Henry Schmidt says slow shipping Nicholas Down says March EV sales were VOLVO XC90 3 4 is a problem which is compounded by longer “massive, absolutely massive” and the best KIA NIRO 2 3 turn around at compliance shops. month he’s had in the business. MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 2 4 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS 1 7 “It’s taking up to a month to get an EV to my “April isn’t quite as busy, but we’re desperate PORSCHE CAYENNE 1 3 place.” for quality Grade 5 EV stock. FERRARI SF90 STRADALE 1 1 Demand for EVs remains strong but Schmidt “It’s impressive to see the Tesla Model 3 take BMW 5 SERIES 0 1 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 0 1 says stock coming through compliance off and no one expected anything else with VOLVO XC40 0 2 shops can take two or three weeks whereas the price point in NZ dollars. FACTORY BUILT GLOBAL BUS VENTURES 0 1 it’s normally about a week. “The jury is still out on some models; TOTAL 150 325 He says there are suggestions the Labour if history has taught us anything with USED EV CAR TYPES - ELECTRIC MARCH 2021 Government’s May budget could provide technology it’s that version one of anything is MAKE MODEL TOTAL VEHICLES some boost for EV uptake – possibly in tax a gamble. NISSAN LEAF 247 relief – but he’s not holding his breath as “It’s exciting to see the increase in numbers BMW I3 5 he says there’s been plenty of talk but little across the board for anything EV, except NISSAN E-NV200 4 action in the past. stupid hybrids,” Down says. PEUGEOT 208 1 TESLA MODEL S 1 Dave Boot of EV City in Christchurch says “I've said it before and I will say it again, if TOYOTA PRIUS 1 March was good for EV sales and he hopes the government of the day is serious about VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF 1 the trend will continue. increasing EV uptake it will have to do 10 VOLKSWAGEN ID3 1 He says dealerships which perhaps only times more than it’s doing now. TOTAL 261 have a few EVs on their Christchurch yards “We need massive action to help give the USED EV CAR TYPES - PLUG-IN HYBRID MARCH 2021 seem to be getting out of them – possibly public confidence that they’re making the MAKE MODEL TOTAL VEHICLES because of the uncertainty about what the right choice with an EV investment.” MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 27 Government might or might not propose for Hamilton Electric Vehicles is about to TOYOTA PRIUS 26 EVs. launch a new EV super site with more than BMW I3 6 Boot hopes to see some form of fringe 1580square metres of dedicated EV space. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 5 benefit tax (FBT) relief for EVs as that should “No ICE, no hybrids - just pure EVs,” Down BMW 330E 3 encourage fleets to take up more EVs with says. MERCEDES-BENZ C350 2 BMW 530E 1 the flow on of secondhand EVs to buyers. “But that’s another story for another day.” BMW X5 1 EV stock is available but supply from Japan VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1 is a little slow, Boot adds. VOLVO XC90 1 TOTAL 73

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our custom EV trucks are now servicing The Warehouse Group’s home delivery Fnetwork in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch. The electric trucks deliver whiteware, general appliances and larger items and complement the group’s expanding fleet of light EVs. The purpose-built trucks are Chinese manufactured XCMG E300s supplied by local distributor Etrucks and were procured and delivered by the TR Group. The e-trucks will fulfil customer deliveries in a 220km roundtrip radius from the distribution centres in the respective locations. Each truck has a hard side boxed rear cabin with a two-metre tail lift. They have about 200km range at 50% loading. The roll out of the EV trucks is an exciting step in the group’s continued progress to decarbonise its operations and forms part of its broader set of sustainability commitments, Warehouse chief sustainability officerDavid Benattar says. “Heavy vehicles have a disproportionate carbon electric within the next two years. “Moving goods to our customers is an essential footprint, so investing in electric really pays The transition of 70 LPG forklifts to electric is part of our operations and decarbonising our off,” says EECA transport portfolio manager planned within the same timeframe. Richard Briggs. transport and logistics is one of our business The Warehouse Group’s leadership in climate priorities. “Right now, there are only a little over 200 action was recognised when it was recently “It’s our hope that the introduction of these heavy EVs registered in New Zealand, so awarded an A- by the Carbon Disclosure trucks will accelerate the commercial uptake we’re pleased to support organisations like Project in its CDP score for 2020, putting it of electric vehicles because we’ll be able The Warehouse Group which are taking a in the highest category of “leadership” and to demonstrate their viability in operational leadership role in the sector and encouraging acknowledging that the group is implementing practice.” others to electrify their own fleets.” current best practice in the fight against The Warehouse Group’s acquisition of the EV In 2019 The Warehouse Group met its goal to climate change. trucks was part funded by the Government’s transition 30% of its vehicle fleet to EVs before low emission vehicles contestable fund, the end of that year. administered by the Energy Efficiency and About 59% of the group’s passenger fleet Conservation Authority (EECA). is now EVs, with plans to transition to 100%

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LAWSUIT ALLEGES SHAREHOLDER GROUP ELECTRIC UTE START-UP MAKES A STAND ON DEFRAUDED INVESTORS ELECTRIFICATION A shareholder lawsuit has been filed Shareholders are increasingly looking against an electric ute start-up company to invest in clean energy, particularly alleging it defrauded investors by making electrification and its association with spurious claims about the number of pre-ordered utes and the progress it has e-mobility and reduced carbon. made in starting production at a former General Motors plant in Ohio. One group, As You Sow, says it has withdrawn shareholder proposals The lawsuit has been filed by shareholderChris Rico against Lordstown at two large US gas and electric utilities, Dominion Energy and DTE Motors Corp. in the Youngstown federal court in Ohio and seeks certification Energy. as a class-action complaint, the Associated Press (AP) reports. The first-time proposals asked the utilities to address building Since then, further similar lawsuits have reportedly been filed, but electrification – instead of natural gas distribution – to decarbonise in line Lordstown Motors – although acknowledging the US Securities and with the Paris Climate Agreement, that electrification also supporting EV Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding an enquiry based on a report from charging. investment firm Hindenburg Research, which AP says holds a short position on Lordstown Motors stock – has revealed two beta prototypes of the Endurance ute and plans to produce one daily during the next few months. GENESIS X CONCEPT DEBUTS IN LA The Genesis X Concept, an EV- BMW STEPS UP E-MOBILITY based GT (Gran Turismo), has been The BMW Group is bringing forward presented in a world-premiere video its e-mobility plans. on a Los Angeles rooftop. Not only will its BMW i4 be launched Genesis partnered with award-winning three months ahead of schedule, but director Jason Bergh to create the the group also intends for its fully ‘Genesis X California’ film, highlighting the dynamism of California’s electric models to account for at least car culture, Genesis’ pioneering spirit, and the promise of a sustainable 50% of global deliveries by 2030, Mini future for all, and it can be viewed through Genesis Worldwide and local to become a fully electric brand by social channels. the early 2030s and it expects about 90% of market segments to have fully electric models by 2023, with more coming from its annual general meeting on May 12. STEERING FLEETS TO AN AMERICA’S CUP FOILING ALL-ELECTRIC FUTURE A cloud-based digital solution for HELPS NEW ELECTRIC BOAT real-time EV fleet management will Silicon Valley start-up Navier has be developed by ABB and Amazon announced it will build an all-electric Web Services (AWS), expected to roll hydrofoil performance craft with out in the second half of 2021. more than 75 nautical miles range at It’s designed to optimise the efficient a 20-knot cruising speed. use of EVs and speed up the electrification of transport fleets, helping The Navier team is working with operators worldwide maintain 100% business continuity as they experts involved in America’s Cup foil vessel development to ensure a transition to being fully electric. smooth ride over chop and reduced drag. Its Navier 27 was announced at the 2021 Palm Beach International Boat Show (March 25-28). NICO ROSBERG’S TEAM HYUNDAI AND SHELL WINS FIRST EXTREME E PLAN EV AND HYDROGEN The inaugural Extreme E off-road electric SUV event, the Desert X SERVICES Prix in Saudi Arabia, has been won A partnership on new cooperative by Nico Rosberg's team ahead projects focused on the transition to of Andretti United and Lewis clean mobility and carbon reduction Hamilton’s X44 entries. has been established between The teams, which include a male Hyundai and Shell under a new five- and female driver swapping after the first lap, venture from the desert year Global Business Cooperation Agreement. to the Ocean X Prix in Senegal for the second round in the five-round The partners plan to establish new types of service channels overseas event on May 29 and 30. and cooperate on energy supply business expansion into EV and Extreme E focuses on sustainability and climate change with each venue hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) charging services. chosen because of climate impact – the Ocean X Prix, for instance, focusing on rising sea levels, marine ecosystem degradation, and desertification.

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MOST VEHICLES ARRIVING HERE KIA EV6 FOR NZ The fully electric Kia EV6 will have NEED TO BE ELECTRIC BY 2028 supercar performance, extra-long Aotearoa can cut almost all transport range, ultra-fast charging ability – and emissions by 2050 – the technology already it’s coming to New Zealand probably exists and is improving rapidly, the Climate later this year. Change Commission says. New Zealanders can register their EVs are key and need to be widely adopted, interest on www.kia.co.nz using a special EV6 page. commission chair Dr Rod Carr says, adding “It’s a very exciting car and its size is ideally suited to the New Zealand the commission wants to see most vehicles market – the wheelbase is similar to that of our Sorento large SUV, so coming into New Zealand for everyday use to be electric by 2028. it will be a spacious and comfortable vehicle,” says Kia New Zealand “We need to change the way we build and plan our towns and cities and managing director Todd McDonald. the way people and products move around.” Z ELECTRIC CONSIDERS EV AND IDEAS WANTED TO REDUCE E-SCOOTER SUBSCRIPTION CARBON EMISSIONS Z Electric, launched by Z Energy and A national competition calling for new Auckland advertising agency Chemistry, ideas to reduce New Zealand’s carbon is offering an electricity and fuel rewards emissions has been launched by bundle. Canterbury electricity lines company Orion The new business aims to help customers’ and Christchurch-based “starting point for entrepreneurs,” the Ministry and its own business' transitions to EVs, of Awesome. although Z chief innovation officer Scott The Orion Energy Accelerator offers two grants worth a combined Bishop tells Stuff it’s a “paradox” that Z Electric’s initial selling point $25,000 for people and start-up companies with ground-breaking is fuel rewards, indicating alternative incentives could be arranged for energy innovations to be guided through a programme to validate and customers who had already switched to EVs. commercialise their idea. However, Bishop points out that most ‘EV homes’ also have a petrol car, Applications close April 30, 2021. but that in future motorists could recharge EVs at Z service stations and have the cost added to their electricity bill. Z Electric might eventually offer EVs and e-scooters to customers through PRE-ORDERS OPEN FOR NEW a subscription service and also establish a service for rooftop solar panels and home battery installation. RENAULT ZOE The new electric Renault Zoe is due in New Zealand from mid-2021 with NEW EV FAST CHARGER ADDS TO pre-orders being taken now for a $500 deposit on the $65,990 (recommended TLC NETWORK retail price) EV. The Lines Company’s (TLC) latest EV It has up to 395km range, a new 52kWh charging station in Ohakune in the central battery, rapid DC charging up to 50kW, a North Island will see drivers benefit from more efficient 100kW engine and a high level of equipment and loading faster charging. versatility as standard. The new Ohakune unit is the second “The improvements made to the Zoe across the board make the new of three 50kW fast chargers being installed by TLC – the first in generation Zoe a popular small electric car choice,” Renault New Otorohanga late last year, with the third due to be commissioned in Zealand general manager Sam Waller says. Taumarunui in April. A demonstrator Zoe is touring all 14 Renault dealerships for customers TLC has now installed 44 EV charging units across its network region with keen to get a first look or to take a test drive. co-funding from the Government’s low emission vehicles contestable fund administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). TOYOTA NZ WARNS ICE BAN BY 2035 ‘UNREALISTIC’ CONTACT ENERGY TURNS TO The Climate Change Commission’s WIND proposed ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2035 ignores the reality that EVs will Wind generation experts Roaring40s Wind be in short supply for years to come, Power will work with Contact Energy to Toyota NZ chief executive Neeraj Lala develop a pipeline of large-scale wind farms in New Zealand during the says. next six years. Lala says the proposed ban on ICE imports could leave New Zealand That’s under the terms of a new arrangement between the two, with wind with more vehicles on the road, rather than the intended reduction. power being added to Contact Energy’s geothermal and hydro portfolio. “I see Kiwis opting to own both an EV and keep their utes for business or The Plimmerton-based Roaring40s team of Paul Botha, Graeme Mills SUVs to tow a boat.” and Steve Harding is the country’s “pre-eminent” wind development experts, Contact Energy chief executive Mike Fuge says.

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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 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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