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2 | EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz NEWSTALK ‘Clean car’ plan paves way for EVs

lectric vehicle uptake in New Zea- sold in New Zealand for the first land has been given a boost with time. Econsultation open until August 20 “Discounts will be financed on a “clean car plan”. in the fairest way possible – by It proposes feebate type incentives putting a small fee on the highest for zero or low emission producing light polluting vehicles when they’re vehicles (small/medium cars, SUVs, vans sold in New Zealand for the first and utes). time. This means people will still Mark Gilbert Julie Anne Genter Fraser Whineray EV advocates and energy companies have choice, while contributing are among those to support the proposal to the task of cleaning up the vehicles Such changes would stop more than which will see high emitting vehicles coming into New Zealand.” five million tonnes of climate changing charged up to $3000 to enter the fleet Vehicles already registered here would gases entering the atmosphere and – and up to an $8000 bonus offered on be exempt when on-sold in the second- make a major contribution to meeting lower emitters. hand market (about 70% of vehicles sold New Zealand’s climate targets, Genter For new or near-new plug-in cars, annually). says, adding benefits would flow into the battery electrics would receive an The two policies in the plan are the second-hand market too. $8000 rebate, plug-in hybrids $6800 “clean car discount and the “clean car She says the plan could save NZ and hybrids $4800, under the plan standard”. more than $3.4 billion in fuel and bring in announced by associate minister of The discount policy is aimed at excess of $6800 fuel savings over the life transport Julie Anne Genter. reducing the cost of low emission of an average vehicle. But no vehicles over $80,000 would vehicles – offering discounts for them and Distributors and importers could receive a discount – locking out many placing fees on high emission vehicles at group to balance their C02 levels – EVs currently on offer. the point of sale. for example; the Giltrap Group could While the highest penalty for a new The “clean car discount” could start in partner one of its supercar brands with a vehicle is $3000, used import cars 2021 when the road user charges (RUC) brand that predominately imports small would sit on a different scale – with a exemption for EVs is due to expire. The or electric cars. New car distributors maximum fee of $1500, and a maximum “clean car standard” is a vehicle fuel could also essentially “borrow” future discount of $2600. efficiency standard requiring importers emissions cuts, a way of recognising “The cars, utes and vans we use every to reduce the average emissions of new steps in technology are made every five day are also the fastest growing source of and used vehicles they are bringing in, to 10 years. harmful climate pollution and account for meeting an annual emission target likely Years where the company undercuts nearly 70% of our transport emissions,” to be phased in. the average could also be banked for Genter says. From 2021, vehicle importers would future years. “Most Kiwis want to buy a car that’s have to report emissions of the vehicles Distributors and used vehicle traders good for the environment, but tell us the they import, then in 2022 the average will be supplied an online tool to assist upfront cost and limited choice makes it a emission target would be 161 grams in calculating their levels; they will be challenge. of carbon dioxide per kilometre with required to submit data on the fleet “This is about making cleaner cars a stricter targets set annually to reach they sold each year to the NZ Transport realistic choice for more New Zealanders 105g CO2/km in 2025. Targets beyond Agency for verification. – by reducing the upfront cost of electric, that year would be established by future While utes make up the bulk of the hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles when governments. Continued on page 4

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Continued from page 3 Whineray says the proposals benefit with all the Government’s proposals, it new vehicle fleet, the government Kiwi drivers, as powering EVs with is keen to ensure that it is successful in appears convinced this will mitigate itself renewable electricity at an equivalent reducing CO2 emissions from the light over time – noting quotes from Toyota of 30c per litre compared with petrol vehicle fleet. that it will be “electrifying” every model will significantly reduce household He says the MIA is also disappointed by 2025, and that Great Wall is set to energy costs. to see that a sliding scale FBT regime launch an electric ute in New Zealand. “Research shows that the and better depreciation rates are not up EV advocacy group Drive Electric overwhelming majority of New for consideration, as these two policies hopes to see the consultation process Zealanders see electric vehicles as the in combination with a clean car discount, move quickly on the Government’s way forward, with almost half of adult would have a huge impact on accelerating proposed “clean car” plan and the New Zealanders considering purchasing the uptake of lower emission vehicles. feebate style scheme introduced an EV in the next two years. These new Wellington mayor Justin Lester backs “sooner rather than later”. proposals will help car buyers make the the proposals. “Every other OECD country The group has long pushed for such best choices.” has fuel efficiency standards except New a plan and Drive Electric chairman Mark Vector is ready for the switch, Zealand, Russia and Australia. It has been Gilbert says it’s a great step forward. already trialling multiple 50kW rapid EV very effective at driving down emissions “It’s good to have some sort of chargers across Auckland to cater to and ensuring a wider range of low emissions protocol in New Zealand as the region’s growing fleet of EVs and emission vehicles is sold.” we’ve never had this. to build understanding of how charging Genuine Vehicle Imports (GVI) group “A lot of people don’t really know what technology interacts and impacts on the general manager Hayden Johnston says sort of emissions their vehicle produces – electricity network, its chief networks it’s great that New Zealand is following whether clean or dirty – so an education officerAndre Botha says. the lead of other countries successfully process could be put in place. It has also invested in software running a feebate system that is tried and “Perhaps it [emission testing] could management systems to help reduce proven, and has dramatically increased be part of the warrant of fitness process the impact residential EV chargers have the number of EVs in their national fleets. every couple of years.” on peak demand, and is exploring the “A generous subsidy for new EVs and Gilbert says most car companies potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and PHEVs will encourage manufacturers will already have an idea of their vehicle-to-home (V2H) chargers. to offer more of their model range in vehicles’ emissions because they have EV seller Martin Harwood of Harwood New Zealand and we will hopefully step to comply with standards and policies Cars is concerned New Zealand may outside the clutches of Australia’s anti- in other countries. be “sitting around” for two years to EV influence,” he says. “It’s more the older fleet – five or six implement the plan while other countries “Used sales will also benefit dramatically years-plus – that might need a green or scoop up EV stock. He would rather it as the rebate will not only be a cash red card.” takes effect as soon as possible. incentive but can actually enable some Gillbert says the “clean car plan” could The Energy Efficiency and people to get into a cleaner and safer help people decide what their next car Conservation Authority (EECA) welcomes vehicle than they normally would using the will be. the move, saying it could be a major rebate amount as a deposit on finance. He believes fringe benefit tax (FBT) still step for the transport sector and for “My only concern is that if passed and has relevance in coming discussions, as transitioning New Zealand to a low- a firm date is announced, how far out will well as general depreciation. carbon economy. people stop buying and wait until making Servicing costs may also need to Toyota New Zealand chief executive their new vehicle purchase?” be considered as EVs generally have Alistair Davis says it’s an encouraging far fewer moving parts and therefore step towards reducing New Zealand’s reduced maintenance or servicing automotive carbon emissions. Davis, requirements. who chairs the Sustainable Business Gilbert hopes to see the consultation Council, says he will be reviewing the Keep up with NZ process move quickly so that the policy proposals in detail and welcomes the can be introduced as soon as possible. consultation process. Electric Vehicle Mercury chief executive Fraser The Motor Industry Association (MIA) Whineray says the proposals offer says it welcomes sensible discussions on industry news support and encouragement for EV ways to make vehicles cleaner and greener. uptake and de-carbonisation of the The new car sector will work national fleet. constructively with the Government on “The electricity sector is ready,” he says. what it believes are the best mix of policies “New Zealand has enough renewable to achieve that outcome, MIA says. evtalk.co.nz/subscribe electricity generation already consented to MIA chief executive David Crawford power the entire light vehicle fleet.” says that while the industry doesn’t agree

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Norwegian EV head applauds feebate

he release of a “clean car” plan At that time (2006) the average emission which consultation closes on August 20 - is proposal which advocates a fee- on new cars sold in the country was 178 essential to push for cleaner cars and to Tbate system rewarding buyers of grams per kilometre, about the same as ensure a greater EV supply, Bu says. zero and low emissions vehicles while NZ in 2018. “It also sends a message to car penalising polluters, is welcomed by “So far this year the average emissions manufacturers that NZ is no dumping Christina Bu, leader of the world’s largest from new cars sold in Norway is 59g/km. ground for outdated technology,” Bu says. EV owners’ group, who called for just Norwegians are buying cleaner and cleaner Norway has nearly 140.000 BEVs and such a system during a visit here. cars and, of course, more and more EVs. close to 2.8 million passenger cars in total. The secretary general of the “About 45% of new car sales so far “A bit above 8% of the total fleet are Norwegian EV Association representing this year are BEVs. This is because fully pure EVs,” Bu says. “The four most sold more than 70,000 owners, Bu applauds electric cars don’t pay taxes at all.” passenger cars this year are all fully the New Zealand Government’s Bu says that every time Norway electric - the Tesla Model 3, VW e-Golf, proposal. changed its tax system it has had a BMW i3 and the Nissan Leaf.” She had urged New Zealand to adopt consequence. Fifth is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. that kind of system during a visit here in “Cars that will be more expensive Bu agrees with some NZ EV advocates late 2018, saying NZ is one of only three the following year sell very well the that starting the feebate system on a trial OECD countries without any kind of time before. That is why changes had to basis from 2020 would be a good idea. vehicle fuel efficiency standard. happen little by little. “Waiting until 2021 will have the “We know that the price tag on a car is “Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have opposite effect of what is wanted – and what influences the choice of the consumer been given more value over the years in lead to sales of cars with higher emissions the most,” Bu says, responding to an EVtalk Norway, leading to a system that favours for longer. In Norway, changes in the tax request for comment on the NZ proposal. zero and low emission cars. Still, 36% of system are normally suggested in the “We have seen this being a highly new cars sold last year were SUVs - the Government’s proposed state budget in successful policy in Norway. We started least polluting ones sell the best though.” October and implemented from January 1 taxing according to emissions in 2007. New Zealand’s newly released plan – for the next year.”

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6 | EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz NEWSTALK X Ray at EVworld 2019

cut-in-half Nissan Leaf has put EV City Christchurch dealership Aowner Dave Boot firmly on the New Zealand EV map. Dubbed “X Ray”, the Leaf was cut from boot to bonnet by Boot’s dad, Ran, using a magic marker pen and an angle grinder – the driveable half displayed at functions throughout the country. It will be in Auckland for a series of events, which includes a guest appearance on The Better NZ Trust stand at EVworld 2019 at the ASB Showgrounds from August 1-3. EV City has also been selected as an EVworld 2019 Champions Awards EV Sales and Service Award finalist, the winners announced on the first evening. EV City staff, from left, Jordan Wyatt, Trish Roughan-Smith, Nick Haines and Dave Boot The idea for X Ray was to show people where items such as the battery (perspex It’s featured in events such as a “There’s no tricks, no hard sell, hard covered for safety) are located and what Hutt City Council tech fair, an EVolocity close,” Boot says. “There’s no pressure. they look like. outing where students race their own Salespeople are not incentivised to sell Then crash responders took an two to four-wheel EV creations, and at a cars. A customer will come through interest as they can see from X Ray how Hamilton EV day at Hampton Downs. the doors more than once. There are to safely deal with a smashed EV. “X Ray was never designed as a so many touch points with a customer “We’ve had more than 150 firefighters promotional vehicle,” Boot says. Yet – you meet them three or four times through here in the past one-and-a-half that’s exactly what it has become. “It’s before they decide to buy. Who’s to say months,” Boot says. become both priceless and worthless.” who sold the car?” X Ray has also been popular at The half Leaf has its own waterproof Boot says this holistic approach sits schools too, helping educate staff and cover and can be driven on and off trucks well with the customers, and salespeople students about EV-related matters. transporting it to events around the country. like the structure. Once X Ray has finished its Auckland Each EV owner on the road is, in sojourn it will return to Christchurch and effect, a sales representative. The more then head to Dunedin for more events. information they have and the more The sawed-off Leaf is not the only EV excited they are, the more likely they will attraction in Boot’s Sydenham showroom go out and actively sell the product. – he also has a restored two-seater 1903 Arming customers with the correct London Electromobile Syndicate (LEMS) information is essential, and to do that, it’s there. about spending time making sure they “It’s the oldest working [road legal] know absolutely everything, Boot believes. EV in the country,” Boot says proudly. EV City has six staff, but previously it was Boot has been in the automotive industry just Boot and his dad manning the store for 18 years. Before EV City, he worked in a and doing everything for eight months. X Ray range of dealerships that sold a few EVs. “Buying cars, selling cars. I spend most “What got me into [my business] was of my day talking to customers,” Boot the customers,” Boot says. “Customers says when asked what he does all day. were interested about EVs and wanted to Customers ask the same questions know more about the product and knew – what about the batteries, what’s the about the product more than the staff in range, what do I need to spend, how long most cases. do the batteries last for? “That’s when I realised there was a Boot says there’s a different answer for gap there.” every customer. By not having a sales commission “Selling an electric vehicle is like fitting structure, Boot and his team can give someone for a suit. You have to ask them honest advice to lead people to what enough questions to make sure you’re The 1903 LEMS EV they can buy. Continued on page 8

EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz | 7 WOMEN IN EVS Go-to gurus in the NZ EV world

f you want know about EVs and New Zealand. software, with exciting developments in charging, then Jasmine Roxborough “Everything EV comes to me. Whether vehicle connectivity and communications Iis the go-to guru at YHI (New it’s a national enquiry or people in particular. Zealand), a leading distributor of checking they have the right “YHI is in a good position to make the automotive and energy products production, solution or message.” most of the EVolution.” to businesses nationwide. That essentially means Lorna Harwood manages Harwood Coming from a background everything you want to know Cars in Point Chevalier, Auckland, in uninterruptible power supply about EVs in relation to YHI specialising in electric vehicles like the (UPS), Roxborough started at YHI Energy, just ask Roxborough. Nissan Leaf. in Auckland in September 2014 as She also holds training She saw a future in EVs many years a UPS sales specialist – rare for a Jasmine sessions for customers so ago after working for 13 years in Dubai woman - but quickly evolved into Roxborough that they and staff understand selling luxury petrol cars. an EV charging specialist. more about the products, even Harwood came to New Zealand “So, I’ve been here for the whole EV dispelling “certain myths”. about five years ago and runs Harwood journey.” “I’m looking at it as a huge emerging Cars with husband Martin, who also has Roxborough developed an EV interest market – and we need to start now to extensive experience in the industry. while working with EV enthusiast and educate our customers in the way we They sell a wide range of imported now YHI Energy divisional manager want to be represented.” Nissan Leafs ranging from Generation 1 Aaron Gillon when they shared an office. Roxborough says getting the right models to the latest 40kW battery ones. About three months after starting, message out can, at times, involve “We think EVs are the future,” Roxborough says they got stuck into the considerable repetition – but it’s worth it. Harwood says, adding that interest in EVs EV charging side. YHI distributes products to regional is increasing. “I thought it was really exciting, and so partners and she says if they can provide While an EV might cost a bit more upfront I asked questions constantly and I learnt a customer with a lead on something then at this stage than an equivalent internal everything I could about it,” she says. it’s of huge value. combustion engine (ICE) vehicle – especially Roxborough is now sales operations “It’s often a two-way thing.” if new - Harwood says an EV makes up for and project manager at YHI Energy and Roxborough sees herself continuing to that in reduced operating costs. has been instrumental in developing the absorb as much information as possible She says the benefits of an EV include EV offering at YHI and up-skilling new to better both YHI and its customers’ no longer having to pay for petrol or and existing customers. position in the market. diesel (the equivalent cost of Her role is to manage YHI Energy’s When asked, as an example, about 30 cents a litre), reduced marketing team, ensuring the technical what Chademo charging maintenance and servicing, side is integrated with their marketing means, she responds that plus the zero emissions helping style especially for publications used to it derives from a Japanese the environment, particularly in cement the brand. saying: “How about a cup of combatting climate change. Roxborough is heavily involved in all YHI tea”, equating to the time taken “They’re very cheap to run and Energy projects, particularly involving EV to have a cuppa is about the you can plug it in at home easily to charging as well as key project accounts. same as a quick top up for an Lorna Harwood charge up.” She’s interested in how the technology electric vehicle. Overnight charging costs about is rapidly evolving and handles nearly all She says technology is $3 per 100km. the company’s EV enquiries throughout constantly changing, especially around X Ray at EVworld 2019 Continued from page 7 opinion.” petrol. “If you spend $100 a week on giving them the right product.” It’s sometimes difficult for people to petrol, that’s $5200 for petrol a year.” Boot says he wants to give customers get their heads around owning an EV. Boot sees the future as less confidence in what they’ve bought and a “People are used to buying a $10,000 individual vehicle ownership and more true understanding of why they did it. car and spending $3000 on fuel,” Boot renting of vehicles (car or ride share), As Christchurch is very central and says. “Consulting people about EVs is a especially for urban residents. flat, it’s ideal for owning an EV, he says. bit like being their financial adviser.” You can catch Boot and X Ray at “Christchurch is the best place in He reckons it would be cheaper EVworld on Friday, August 2 at The New Zealand to have an EV, in my to buy an EV than to continue to buy Better NZ Trust stand.

8 | EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz Small Simple Smart

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10 | EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz NEWSTALK Dendo Drive Station - Powercuts as part of the sales process?

ike us Kiwis, the Japanese know a little about natural disasters. The Ldevastating Tohuku earthquake of 2001, like Christchurch, left thousands of homes wrecked, and millions without services for weeks. Mitsubishi Motors Japan saw a way they could assist their customers with their - at the time - relatively new electric vehicle product lineup. The first move was a unit that could be plugged into the Chademo port on the small iMiev and provide power to homes in the event of extended outages. The next step spread the idea further. Every Japanese-sold Outlander PHEV came with a built-in inverter capable of supplying up to 1500 Watts at the Japanese-standard 110-120 volts. Again, the idea being is when the power goes Mitsubishi dealer concept called the (as of the end of May), feature a drive out you can run home basics as long as Dendo Drive Station - a merger of station of some form or another. The you have battery charge or even petrol in vehicle charging, home technology Dendo system includes roof-top solar, your tank. demonstrations and civil defence DC and AC charging, a V2H unit and a Those 1500 Watts will go a long way, operation all rolled into one. On a demonstration “apartment” where all with Mitsubishi sales staff in dealerships recent trip to Japan, EVtalk took a tour the technology comes together. demonstrating that this could be enough of the station in Setagaya, a suburb of Overall, 501 dealers have DC fast to run a household fridge, keep devices Tokyo, with Taku Kawai, manager of charging units. They service a Mitsubishi charged, heat a jug, run a laptop and domestic network development for the plug-in fleet of 49,476 vehicles - even run a microwave with a little sales and EV solution departments of including the Outlander, iMiev and Miev management. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. commercials. Such demonstrations are part of a Of the 591 Mitsubishi dealerships, 66 In the apartment, specially trained staff can literally plug in and out real appliances to show the customer how much they can run off their Outlander. An artificial blackout is triggered, and then you switch to the vehicle supply and add appliances. It’s an interesting way to sell the concept, and really does break down what can be done with the vehicle's energy in an easy-to-understand way. The building itself is partially powered by 3.3kW of solar panels, which feed either into the main building supply, or into a demonstrator Outlander parked on a V2H unit. Excess energy can be supplied to the grid. A smaller number of Hyper Energy Stations have also been build which feature more solar, up to 30kW, and a 12kWh battery storage unit. A small colour display and control unit Continued on page 12

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Dendo Drive Station - Powercuts as part of the sales process?

Continued from page 11 show how much power is coming in and where it is going - either back into the car, out of the car or in from the grid. On the day we visit the sun is shining and the dealership is taking full advantage of the solar to power itself. The ability to be energy independent means that in the event of an emergency, the dealership can be used as a gathering point for the local community. The main local emergency gathering point is technically in a park across the road, but working with the local government the dealership and its energy will be put to use should it be required. Taku Kawai In its own right, the dealership is an the brand said in a statement. DC prep for Mitsubishi New Zealand appealing space. Japanese dealerships Kawai is working on developing the dealer are small, and tend to eschew large sales of V2H systems to customers, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is number of cars inside for people friendly both from the perspective of including it currently planning on taking on aspects of spaces, coffee to order and even play in vehicle financing and making it more the Dendo Drive concept for New Zealand. areas for children. Full height glass walls affordable. “Absolutely, in fact we are currently and high ceilings give a feeling of space "It is currently too expensive, we are working on a prototype Dendo House. We and light. asking for it to be cheaper," he says. He are hoping to have more information to The design of this dealership is similar prefers to call the unit a “car conditioner” share on this exciting project later in the to the new concept being rolled out in than its more technical name. year,” head of marketing and corporate New Zealand, with black exterior finishes Drive station charging is not just affairsReece Congdon says. and signage. It is striking and stands out restricted to Mitsubishi vehicles, with an Already most of its metro dealerships amongst brands. eGolf popping in for a top-up while we have AC charging for customer use. Mitsubishi believes charging is a were at the site. “We are also seeing a number of our way to maintain a connection with the How much does charging cost? parts and service dealers also upgrading customer, and while most charging is In Japan you tend to subscribe to a their facilities to incorporate EV charging,” AC at home, it welcomes customers to membership card. With Mitsubishi's, for Congdon says. “At head office out at the dealership to top up. 50kW DC you pay five Yen a minute at a Porirua we have 5 AC and 2 DC chargers "Yes, this is a part of the corporations dealer, up to 12 Yen a minute at non-auto currently in use.” for the development of EV infrastructure branded chargers and 15 Yen a minute at DC is being considered for some as a social action, and it also can be other automaker's chargers. AC charging dealerships, though that comes with aiming for our EV customer’s satisfaction," costs around 1.4 Yen per minute. challenges. Don't just expect to be “We are reviewing 25kW DC fast ignored when coming into chargers at dealerships but this requires charge either. When driving street transformer upgrades in many an electric vehicle in a rural locations,” he explains. “Our new dealership area we pulled into a Nissan rebuild in Tauranga has been upgraded dealership just as it was to enable DC fast chargers to be installed opening. Sales staff waved us once the new dealership is completed.” into the charging slot, plugged The possibility of making V2H units us in, lead us into the customer available to Outlander customers is being waiting area and offered a considered, but cost is getting in the way. coffee. “MMNZ in very keen to take a Considering the charge only leadership stance in this space and see a cost around $5 it makes for good vast array of opportunities for owners in value - and a strong bond to the the future. However, at this current point brand. in time V2H devices are still prohibitively expensive as prototypes.”

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Get moving on a Smartmotion Mid City he Smartmotion Mid City step- to produce a durable bike with quality through mid-drive is a great com- components at an accessible price. Tmuter electric bike and part of the Global research and new technology transport revolution. improve the performance and ride, E-bikes’ growing popularity is the range now covering a wide evident on the northwestern cycleway spectrum of customer requirements from West Auckland to the downtown from commuting, leisure riding to waterfront, especially in winter wet and recreational vehicle auxiliary transport winds which they handle with ease. and mountain biking. They provide a viable transport option So, it’s sturdy to handle the Kiwi to beat congestion, gradually improving rider’s weight and demands, and the rider fitness and all at a very reasonable Smartmotion range is rapidly gaining price (the initial bike cost, a small amount of popularity overseas too. power for charging, and regular servicing). The Mid City has plenty of power Riding an e-bike makes sense, from the 300W motor and speeds of especially in an urban environment. 30 to 40km/h are easily attainable, And there’s no harmful greenhouse depending on the levels of power In winter especially it’s a good idea gas emissions (heavy breathing excluded) assist used (no assist at zero to five for to wear bright or high visibility clothing, while you can check out the scenery and maximum boost). reflectors (ankle and rear apron ones are stalled traffic as you fly by – especially on While the winter conditions might not common), a helmet light and even extra the cycleway beside the motorway and suggest it, the ride on the northwestern clip-on bike lights. A bright, reflecting tidal inlets. cycleway was actually quite comfortable waterproof cover can protect any items There are no issues with parking with bumps experienced on a normal carried on the rear rack or in a backpack. (they’ll even fit in the lift to get to your road cycle with high pressure tyres hardly You could fit panniers too. office), there’s no regional fuel tax, and noticed on the Mid City. Helmets which show a rear light and commuting on one will usually beat public And you can ride an electric bike in built-in indicators like the Livall smart transport and save you fares. rain and through shallow pools of water helmet (you can use your smartphone So, for the initial outlay - about $3600 – just not through deep pools or streams, with it and listen to music while riding) in this case - you are not going to spend with the hydraulic brakes better able to offer further safety reassurance. much apart from a miniscule amount for handle the wet than normal bike brakes. A display panel in front of the rider shows electricity and a bit on servicing. It can be fully charged in about four all the information you need at a glance, If you need to you can easily transport hours at home or work, or topped up as such as the distance the bike has travelled, the e-bike on the train or ferry as well, needed. pedal assist (PAS) levels, battery voltage and especially if the weather gets too bad for You shouldn’t leave the Mid City health, plus a speedometer and more. riding. uncharged for more than three months Using the brakes will automatically cut Smartmotion e-bikes evolved from the (for battery health). motor power, restored when the brakes development and deployment of delivery Concerned about a low battery level, are released and – yes, you have to keep bikes for the New Zealand Postal Service. we did most of a 23km trip with zero power pedalling to get the most out of pedal The range is designed for New Zealand’s assist and found the bike maintained a assist (hence the name). rugged conditions, with the aim being steady pace at around more than 20km/h The bike’s step-through design makes on the flat, despite its 25kg weight (the it easy to mount and dismount, especially battery level stayed the same throughout). when stopping for traffic and crossing Giving it the gun on several hilly lights. stretches reduces battery power, but The Mid City has a two-year battery there’s plenty left from a full charge and motor warranty, six years on the to cover 40 or 60km if you don’t go frame and a year on other parts. stupid with the power assist and Keep it clean, securely stored and thumb throttle booster. serviced and it will last many years. The Eight-speed gears provide quick bike should be returned to the dealer changes for the various gradients, and for a service after 200km or a month hydraulic disc brakes even work well in of riding. A check and service every six the wet when normal bike brakes often months after is recommended. prove a trial. The Mid City comes with a bike stand Integrated front and rear lights and bottle holder. powered by the main battery are bright, Visit www.bikesandbarbers.co.nz or with the red rear lights extending down www.smartmotionbikes.co.nz for more Bikes and Barbers’ Christian Hoff-Nielsen gives the Mid City the thumbs-up the rear carrier struts for greater visibility. information.

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n Ohmio Lift self-driving shuttle That allows it to be used for launched at Christchurch Airport a variety of functions, including Ais hailed as “New Zealand's first passenger and freight purposes, smart shuttle”. even extended to make longer The Lift can carry up to 15 standing vehicles. adults at a time and is the second stage HMI and Ohmio executive of an autonomous vehicle (AV) trial on chairman Mohammed Hikmet private airport roads. says he believes this is the largest Christchurch Airport chief executive 3D printed vehicle in the world. Malcolm Johns says it's time to ride the An on-board concierge future. provided by Ohmio can help The Ohmio Lift launch at Christchurch Airport "This vehicle has been produced by explain to passengers how it our trial partner Ohmio," Johns says. "It is works, building confidence autonomous, electric and parts of it have among people using it. been 3D printed.” The Ohmio Lift has an 18kWh He says the shuttle may offer more battery, but more batteries can possible uses across the airport campus be added if needed. While it can in future. do 50km/h it will be governed to “In the meantime, we will continue about 25km/h or whatever speed testing and learning to understand its is required, Ohmio research and capabilities.” development head Dr Mahmood

Johns says a small number of Hikmet says. Need a Lift? Waiting to “ride the future” at the interested parties were invited to see the Two electric motors are on one Christchurch launch new vehicle unveiled on June 21, and axle, although four motors can be members of the public took a ride in it inserted. over the next week. It has all-wheel drive so can EVtalk checked out the Ohmio Lift negotiate tight spots. at Ohmio’s headquarters, part of HMI The autonomous guidance Technologies in Auckland, before its system developed by Ohmio is departure for Christchurch. also modular and flexible, making The Ohmio Lift’s interchangeable body it easier to use and adapt for is a 3D printed polycarbonate/fibreglass different purposes, including for compound – very light but extremely hard indoor use. and based on a “flying carpet” chassis. A feature is the ease with which routes can be implemented Airport glide time and changed, allowing for more flexible and remote deployment of the LED lights operate inside and out, and vehicle, the company says. emergency stop buttons are also located Sensors such as 360-degree Lidar on inside. each corner which overlap, plus three The ride is smooth and the Lift has ultrasonic sensors at both ends, enable poles and bars to hang on to. Limited the AV shuttle to “see” where it’s going seating is provided with most passengers and react to any obstruction. likely to stand alongside their personal A control panel is mounted on the luggage. inside wall, and doors open and close Global interest has been shown with a recorded voice announcing that, in the Ohmio Lift, although many are and stopping, starting or other functions. thought to be waiting to see how the It’s taken about 18 months to develop Christchurch Airport trials go. the vehicle, originally from a smaller golf HMI and Ohmio chief executive cart, and it will be used initially on private Dean Zabrieszach says: “This is a roads at the airport. significant milestone for our company, Ohmio is working with regulators, such one which we hope will be the first step as councils, to allow it on public roads. in Ohmio becoming a major supplier of Dr Mahmood Hikmet inside the Lift before it left The Ohmio Lift’s range depends on the autonomous shuttles around the world”. the Auckland factory load and it takes about two hours to charge.

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he new Delta 150kW ultra-fast arrive around 2020-2021. charger from YHI (New Zealand) Doing some crystal ball gazing, Gillon Tcan charge four EVs at once – two says the assumption is that things will on DC and two on AC charging. get “bigger, better and faster”, but he The ultra-fast charger is among a believes such charging could face some range of merchandise the company constraints in the technology. plans to display at EVworld NZ on Water cooled cabling could help August 1-3 at the ASB Showgrounds. prevent heating problems and there’s the A solar power product that can run issue of how to mitigate damage to such the home off grid and even charge an EV devices in public areas. could be among them. Meanwhile, interest in the Delta “We have a multitude of charging UltraFast unit is coming from companies options, depending on what’s required with significant EV fleet requirements – and the property footprint,” YHI Energy these are not for your average home. divisional manager Aaron Gillon says. Some service stations are also There’s just about a charger for every considering installing such chargers as occasion, from entry level Wallpod EVSE transport transitions from fossil fuels to chargers, the Delta AC Mini Plus right the electric era. through to the very popular 25kW Delta Gillon says YHI sells a lot of 25kW DC DC WallBox and the top UltraFast. chargers. “It surprised us how many sold.” The latter can be sited almost YHI also trades in tyres, and Gillon anywhere as its modular unit is easy says one of the major brands, Pirelli, to transport and install, it has built-in will have special EV tyres available here safety protection, is Chademo and CCS2 soon. compliant and can be used in all weather. The EV tyres are designed for high Cloud management solutions are torque, greater weight, long range and YHI’s Delta 150kW ultra-fast charger integrated and the charger is simple to minimal noise, even designed for specific operate and can be upgraded as needed, brands and models like the Jaguar I-Pace. Jasmine Roxborough, but that the Gillon says. Gillon had the tyres changed on his expected launch of electric utes within He’s got little doubt even bigger electric Hyundai Ioniq Elite to provide the next few years will be “a big game chargers with faster charge-up times will better handling and safety. changer” for companies like YHI, which become available in the future, expecting YHI has just signed up to a PHEV need them to transport materials that are something in the multi-megaWatt size to for sales operations & project manager difficult to move by other means.

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xcitement is mounting as another Conferenz expects will be “massive”. record-breaking EVworld NZ event Ride and drive test tracks for micro- Eshapes up on August 1-3 at the ASB mobility devices such as electric mopeds, Showgrounds in Auckland. e-bikes, Segways, hoverboards and more Held over three days instead of two, feature this year, and Mercury’s electric New Zealand’s biggest EV industry 1957 Ford Fairlane “Evie” will take visitors gathering is forecast to attract more on a VR (virtual ride) experience. than 200 delegates, at least 80 Free testing of portable chargers will exhibitors, and thousands of visitors. be provided, while EV brands on display They’ll see new products and innovative include Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, tech with many trade displays launching Nissan, Volkswagen and Renault. new stuff at the show - which organiser The industry conference kicks off on Mercury’s Evie will provide a virtual reality drive experience Thursday, August 1 with the opening of the exhibition and the EV Champions car- plan for consultation until August 20, Awards presented that evening. Friday, which includes discounts for low emission August 2 is the second day of the vehicles and fees for high emission ones. conference with the trade day free expo It’s a topic to be taken up by keynote open that includes seminars. international speaker Jackob Lagercrantz The public day is on Saturday, August from Sweden, who will talk about the 3. Visitors can get free entry to see 80- similar Swedish “bonus malus” scheme, plus exhibitors, hear seminars, and can analyse outcomes after a year of feebates bring their driver’s licence to drive or ride there and also cover the benefits of and see what e-mobility means. moving to a smart road tax. Feebates are a timely topic following the EV advocate Elizabeth Yeaman of Hyundai's electric Kona at Meridian Energy’s Te Uku Wind Farm near Raglan Government’s announcement of a -clean Continued on page 25

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EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz | 23 NEWSTALK All Kiwi Nissan dealers aboard Leaf programme issan New Zealand says all to invest in service franchised dealers are part of the technician training, Nnew Leaf’s retail and customer sales staff education support network. and charging Speaking to EVTalk this week at the infrastructure Australasian Leaf electric car launch in installation. Melbourne, Nissan New Zealand managing “Nissan dealers All Kiwi Nissan dealers will support Leaf buyers director John Manley confirms all Kiwi must complete an dealers will join their Aussie accreditation programme prior to awaits arrival of stock into showrooms. counterparts in supporting the launch,” he says. “At this point we have completed the new Leaf and says stock will “This involves technical training technical training and will commence reach our shores after Australian for service personnel and sales the full sales training regime on August deliveries. training for all ‘customer facing 2,” he says. Mirroring Nissan Australia staff’, this includes sales people “This will be completed prior to the managing director Stephen and service reception and parts first shipment of vehicles arriving in NZ Lester, Manley says all 42 of counter staff,” Manley explains. for retail sale,” he says. New Zealand’s franchised John Manley, The Leaf programme, Manley Nissan NZ says it can’t confirm exact Nissan dealers are expected Nissan NZ says, is ready to proceed and simply Continued on page 29

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24 | EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz NEWSTALK ABB and Audi join forces BB has teamed with Audi at dealerships across the country will be EVworld 2019 on August 1-3 at the installing the ABB Terra HP high power AASB Showgrounds in Auckland, charging units. These are 175kW DC providing a close-up look at ABB’s charg- chargers, enabling the Audi e-tron to ing technology solutions and the new be charged up to 80% in less than 40 Audi e-tron EV. minutes. The joint display is at stands 91-94, and “Being able to offer our customers visitors can also aim to set a record lap on world-class levels of charging capabilities the Formula E race simulator there. is part of the premium customer support The Audi e-tron will be at EVworld The ABB/Audi partnership also we have in place for our Audi e-tron extends to offer nation-wide EV charging customers,” Audi New Zealand general in support of its latest environmental points, supporting the government’s manager Dean Sheed says. commitments,” ABB’s EV charging latest emission reduction targets “We expect other brands to follow infrastructure managing director Frank With the government having recently our lead thereby raising the charging Muehlon says. tabled a landmark bill for zero emissions capability for the country and keeping us On June 6, hundreds of professionals by 2050, the announcement that ABB at a world-class level.” from utilities, industry and transportation is to deliver its market-leading electric The Audi e-tron has two electric and infrastructure sectors gathered at the vehicle infrastructure to Audi New motors with a total output of 300kW ABB Technology Summit at the SkyCity Zealand dealerships nationwide couldn’t and 664Nm of torque and can get from Convention Centre in Auckland where they be more timely. 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds. got an exclusive preview of the Audi e-tron, Available for use by drivers of the It will cover more than 400km on ahead of its launch event later that evening. Audi e-tron, the brand’s first fully electric a single charge and is the first series The full-size SUV was hooked up vehicle, ABB and Audi have collaborated production vehicle that can charge at to ABB’s Terra high-power charger, on a roll-out plan for both 50kW and fast-charging stations with direct current demonstrating at first-hand the coming 175kW ABB chargers. (DC) at up to 150kW. It is also comfortable together of two pioneering brands in To ensure a premium charging charging its 95kWh battery at home using e-mobility. experience, Audi has chosen to go with normal 240-volt AC power in a “top up” With over 10 years of expertise in the the ABB Terra 54 charger as a base. scenario. EV charging market, ABB and Audi can This charger offers a 50kW DC charge “ABB is at the forefront of developing jointly deliver on the future of e-mobility at available grid connections at most smart and sustainable technology for in New Zealand. dealerships and fits well with the normal the future of transportation and we are ABB has sold more than 10,500 DC use case of a dealership stop. delighted to be collaborating with Audi fast chargers across 73 countries. A small number of Audi authorised to bring this technology to New Zealand ‘Massive’ EVworld NZ expo expected Continued from page 23 Electrification of public transport and electric aircraft comes from Zephyr Retyna Consulting opens the industry even a dissertation on battery powered Airworks country manager Anna conference on August 1 at 9am, the day lawnmowers and similar devices for Kominik, the company trialling its Cora including discussion about EV charging parks and open spaces will come from electric plane in the South Island. infrastructure, what’s on the horizon for Mean Green Mowers’ Bruce Scott. New Zealand Hydrogen Association EV innovation and more. Electric ferries are also covered by chief executive Dr Linda Wright is The second day of the conference Jeremy Ward from East by West Ferries scheduled to help lead a trade seminar includes keynote speaker Drew Kodjak and Wellington Electric Boat Building programme on future fuels, and there’s of the International Council of Clean Company. also updates on the Energy Efficiency Transportation (USA), studying global EV Another stream on “electrifying and Conservation Authority (EECA) low trends and learning from other countries your fleet” has TransNet’sGlenn emission vehicles contestable fund. with a similar renewable energy mix to Inkster talking about fleet charging An added incentive to attend the New Zealand. infrastructure, Meridian’s Nick whole event is the chance to win the Smart systems such as vehicle-to- Robilliard on understanding property use of a Hyundai Kona EV for a month home and vehicle-to-grid technologies are requirements, and The Climate Group and second prize a keep for yourself also explored, and Oliver Bruce will lead EV100 head Sandra Roling discussing an Inokim e-scooter from Scoozzi. a break-out stream discussion around EV lessons from the EV100 global initiative. 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EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz | 25 NEWSTALK Three e-buses for Christchurch city-airport run ed Bus has introduced Bought with funding three electric buses this support from the Rmonth for its Christch- Christchurch Agency urch central city to airport for Energy Trust and route 29 direct run. Environment Canterbury, the The three new Alexander e-buses operate seven days Dennis Ltd (ADL) Enviro200EV for about 20 hours daily over buses built by BYD in China the 22km out and back route, replace diesels on that service. close to their 250km range. “In 2017, transportation They are running about made up 53% of all every half hour for most of Christchurch emissions,” Red the day and hourly outside of Driver Abdul Fazlim takes Christchurch City councillor Pauline Cotter and Paul Bus chief executive Paul peak times. McNoe for a spin. Photo: Christchurch City Council/Newsline McNoe says. The 37-seaters can carry “These buses are a up to 63 passengers including quiet and smooth, particularly significantly less than a diesel, significant first step for those standing. as they don’t have a gearbox. using about a third of the Christchurch on our journey They charge up overnight The e-bus purchase energy in comparison,” McNoe towards a carbon-neutral on three 80kW BYD chargers. follows a trial of a Kiwi Bus says. future. The carbon footprint of McNoe is among those to Builders electric there for They also don’t pay road the new buses is 90% lower have ridden the new e-buses several months. user chargers. than the diesel alternative.” and says they’re extremely “Driving in the new electric McNoe is already buses is not dissimilar to a impressed with the electric standard bus, so it’s not a buses – and it seems case of retraining drivers passengers are too, as more on familiarisation with the are opting for emission-free controls,” McNoe says. public transport. He hopes to see Red Bus is 100% owned by patronage increase on the Christchurch City Holdings, run as a result of introducing the Christchurch City the electric buses. Council’s investment arm. McNoe expects to see more electric buses introduced in future, adding that Red Bus has a fleet of 150 used for school and urban runs, tours and charters. “We’ll see how this goes before we look at introducing any more.” And he hopes the price of the e-buses Red Bus has turned a corner introducing e-buses will drop to provide more of an incentive to purchase them. The e-buses are expected to save about 40% in fuel, maintenance and servicing costs. “Their energy consumption is Paul McNoe wears an electric grin

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ONovct 226 222 527 491,0025 2,374958 5,8402,154 11,380 5,362 10,892 on10 8273 registrations, with8 Mitsubishi27 40 165 436 641 second on 1855 and Hyundai third on Dec 230 554 1,056 2,555 6,216 11,752 Nov 227 528 1,003 2,375 5,841 11,382 957.11 5 33 46 223 480 495 Dec 231 555 1,057 2,556 6,217 11,755 12 5 27 54 185 379 378 28 | EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz Grand Total 39 326 505 1,518 3,691 5,590 3,155 STATSTALK Hyundai races ahead attery electric vehicle (BEV) sales Back in the chasing pack are the for new cars have rocketed to Toyota Prius, eight and 50 respectively, B207 for June – 112 more than in the Hyundai Ioniq, four and 27, and the May (95). Mini Countryman, four and 57. Hyundai’s Ioniq and Kona electric Total PHEV units sold in June offerings are winning the race in the reached 72, along with 451 YTD. new EV sales category. The Nissan Leaf remains Latest statistics from the MIA and NZ unchallenged as the most popular seller Transport Agency data base show 54 in the used EV category on 289 in June, new Ioniqs sold in the month and 51 Kona just 13 shy of May’s 302 total. Electric SUVs. Four Nissan e-NV200 vans sold in The Kona is leading on year-to-date June, three BMW i3s, three Mitsubishi (YTD) figures with 216 sales compared i-MiEVs and two Renault Zoes. The Hyundai Kona with the Ioniq’s 107, showing the SUV is All used EV sales for the month very popular. came to 305 – about 10 down on the BMW i3 on six (three in May). The Kona topped the EV sales list in previous month. Sales in this category reached 63 in May with 39 units sold, the Ioniq well Top of the used PHEV sales figures June, up 11 on May. back with just five sales. is still the Mitsubishi Outlander with 29 Close behind for June is the Jaguar sales in June (34 in May), followed by the NEW MAKES AND MODELS 2019 JUN TOTAL MAKE AND MODEL I-Pace, logging 46 sales for the month Toyota Prius on 16 (15 previously) and the ‘19 2019 and 49 year-to-date. ELECTRIC Following on are the Volkswagen USED IMPORTS JUNE 2019 HYUNDAI IONIQ 54 107 e-Golf with 18 June sales and 85 YTD, MAKE MODEL JUNE’19 YTD’19 HYUNDAI KONA 51 216 the Kia Niro with 15 units sold in June BEV - BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE JAGUAR I-PACE 46 49 and 44 YTD, the Tesla Model X at 10 and NISSAN LEAF 289 1383 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 18 85 NISSAN E-NV200 4 21 55 respectively and the Tesla Model S KIA NIRO 15 44 with six and 37 respectively. BMW I3 3 11 TESLA MODEL X 10 55 YTD totals are 625 for June and 418 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 3 2 TESLA MODEL S 6 37 for May. OTHER 6 16 BMW I 5 18 The new Nissan Leaf is expected to Total 305 1429 FACTORY BUILT EV10 1 1 have an impact after it’s due out here in PLUG IN HYBRID LDV EV80 1 7 August. MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 31 147 TOYOTA PRIUS 16 51 FACTORY BUILT YUTONG 0 1 The Mitsubishi Outlander remains BMW I3 6 26 NISSAN LEAF 0 2 well ahead in the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 3 RENAULT KANGOO 0 1 sector with 49 sales in June and 236 OTHER 7 14 RENAULT ZOE 0 2 YTD. Total 63 239 Total (Autobase) 207 625 PLUG-IN HYBRID MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 49 236 All Kiwi Nissan dealers aboard Leaf programme TOYOTA PRIUS 8 50 HYUNDAI IONIQ 4 27 Continued from page 24 approximately two weeks after Australia MINI COUNTRYMAN 4 57 numbers at this early stage, but the as all Leafs are [built] ex-Sunderland [UK], LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT 2 11 level of interest has been sizeable. with the NZ vehicles trans-shipped from BMW 2 SERIES 1 4 “We have a large bank of ‘hand- Australia, thus creating a longer logistics BMW 3 SERIES 1 1 raisers’ and a number of signed pipeline,” he continues. PORSCHE PANAMERA 1 3 orders,” Manley reveals. EVtalk has learned Nissan certified VOLVO XC60 1 10 “However, we cannot confirm [exact Leaf dealers must have at least one VOLVO XC90 1 7 numbers] until the first shipment arrives registered demonstrator unit on-hand, as we have dealer demonstrator orders and initial available stock for retail BMW i3 0 21 to fulfil initially,” he explains. sale will be managed by Nissan NZ to AUDI A3 0 16 The Leaf is expected to go on allocate to retail customers. BMW 5 SERIES 0 1 sale two weeks after the Australian Pre-ordering has been available in BMW I 0 1 contingent, Manley confirms, due to NZ since June, and Nissan confirms the KIA NIRO 0 7 the logistics pipeline which determines recommended retail price of the new LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 0 3 Australia will receive Leaf product first. Leaf will be $59,990. MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 0 1 “Nissan NZ [Leaf stock] will be on sale PORSCHE CAYENNE 0 16 Total (Autobase) 72 451

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30 | EVTALK JULY 2019 | www.evtalk.co.nz EV BUYERS’ GUIDE Your basic EV guide he first iin a series, this guide aims to make it simple for first-time Telectric vehicle (EV) buyers to understand the lingo and see the benefits to EV ownership or use. Our next issue explores charging.

EV benefits Why buy or use an EV? A new EV can cost a considerable amount, or you can buy a cheap second- hand one like a Nissan Leaf – especially if you only do short distances (most Kiwi drivers do about 30km daily). But the initial cost is offset by your car no longer requiring fossil fuels like What’s the difference? petrol and diesel – saving thousands over a year. can have a conversation without yelling, battery heating is controlled), terrain (flat or Charging an EV at home overnight at enjoy your music without the background hilly) and friction (wind and road resistance). residential off-peak times means you pay noise of a petrol or diesel motor and Range is also in the expression “range the equivalent of about 30 cents a litre. things like the differential (diff). anxiety”, which refers to the driver’s Charging is even available free in some EVs generally have very high safety worry about whether the EV will make areas, perhaps at work if the company ratings too. the journey’s end before running out of has an EV fleet or encourages staff Best of all, according to many EV battery power. uptake of EVs. owners, is that a pure EV produces no BEV examples also include the Nissan Running costs are also extremely low. harmful emissions – one of the reasons Leaf car and e-NV200 van, BMW i3, An all-electric car has about 20 moving many cities globally are imposing Hyundai Ioniq and Kona electrics, Jaguar parts compared with around 2000 in a restrictions on polluting vehicles such I-Pace, Kia Soul, Tesla models, Renault petrol or diesel vehicle, so maintenance as diesels. Zoe car and Kangoo van, LDV EV80 van costs are minimal. Among the few And they use renewable energy – and VW e-Golf. things that need regular checking and especially in New Zealand. PHEV means a plug-in hybrid electric replacement are the window wiper blades Meanwhile, there’s debate about the vehicle such as the popular Mitsubishi and the window washing fluid. merits of pure EVs as against hybrids – Outlander PHEV. These are, as the name No oil is needed, and you don’t need vehicles which combine fossil fuel power suggests, plug-ins which charge from an oil and air filters, spark plugs, drive belts, and electrics but – until now – have external power source and also have an tended to have longer range. internal combustion engine (ICE) fuelled Most countries serious about vehicle by petrol or diesel which automatically electrification no longer consider hybrids takes over when the EV-mode runs out of a viable option, preferring all-electric. power, perhaps after 20 or 60km. Some repower the battery once battery energy What’s the difference between a BEV reaches a certain point. These ICE motors and PHEV? may also be known as “range extenders” BEV stands for battery electric vehicle, as they assist for longer trips. powered only by the EV’s battery. Another popular PHEV is the Toyota While both are plug-in vehicles, the Prius plug-in. EVs come with benefits BEV is known as a “pure” electric. Other terms you may see used include The battery may be a low powered HEV - which also stands for a hybrid clutch or even have to worry about a one with an energy unit of about 16 electric vehicle too that combines an gearbox. kiloWatt hours (kWh) – the EV equivalent ICE system with an electric propulsion A regenerative braking system of litres of petrol - such as a Mitsubishi system, and FCEV or FCV – which means (providing power back to the battery) also MiEV, or higher powered one of about a fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen means less brake wear. 95kWh like the Audi e-tron SUV. providing added power and range, with Don’t believe anything you hear The battery determines range (distance water the only emission. about EVs being slow. They’re quicker on a single charge) so the MiEV will do The Toyota Mirai is an example of off the mark than most cars and some about 85km and the e-tron 328km, with an FCEV, but it won’t be seen much in versions have set new speed records. factors affecting range including weight, New Zealand until a degree of hydrogen And they’re exceptionally quiet. You temperature (less in cold, plus whether refuelling infrastructure is in place.

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Dr Dannevirke 24B Gordon St Tokoroa Rotorua Akld Airport Z Skyway, George Bolt Mem. 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