WOF changes for EVs from 1 November 2026
EV.NZ covers what NZTA’s warrant of fitness changes from 1 November 2026 mean for EV owners.
Electric Vehicles
Meridian data shows pace of EV boom
Meridian Energy says weekly active users of its public EV charging network have risen 30% in six months, as electric vehicle sales keep climbing across New Zealand. The company now has 570 public charge-points and is adding 36 more in the North Island over the coming months.
More Kiwis eyeing electric transport as EV network grows
Fuel uncertainty is driving EV adoption in New Zealand, with rising charging demand, expanding infrastructure, and lower running costs making electric vehicles a practical, reliable alternative to petrol.
Changes to Clean Car Standards Put New Zealand in Slow Lane
New Zealand EV smart charger manufacturer Evnex is condemning the Government’s decision to scale back the Clean Car Standard, arguing that the lack of clear direction on electrification is putting the country in the global slow lane. Evnex CEO Ed Harvey states this weakening of standards erodes public confidence and is the real cause for the drop in EV sales, not a lack of demand.
EV.nz Charges onto the Kiwi EV Scene – A Fresh Spark in Aotearoa’s Electric Future
EV.nz has launched as New Zealand’s go-to hub for electric vehicles, helping Kiwis compare models, understand charging, and stay updated as EV adoption tops 120,000 nationwide.
Eden Park Launch For Country's First Inter-City Heavy EV Road Freighter
The launch on Wednesday marks the first of a new class of industrial ‘Heavy EV’ The company, Alsco NZ, claims will be not only lower energy use and provide zero emissions but will also will be more financially viable compared to diesel equivalents.