Electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t the stuff of science fiction, they are very real and they are here to stay!
If you haven’t seen an electric vehicle for yourself, come along to an event or talk to a local dealer. At these events, you will be able to talk to some of the owners or read information about the current EV situation in New Zealand and what steps are being taken to increase uptake.
For details of past events look at our blog
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New Plymouth - 22 Feb - Electricarna
SATURDAY, February 22nd, 1PM – 6PM
Electricarna is an opportunity for you to drive or ride in an electric car and to have all your questions answered by people who own them.Simply park your car on Courtney Street, then walk into Electricarna, sign up and then wait your turn for an opportunity to ride in or drive an electric vehicle on a course through the streets of New Plymouth.
There will be a variety of electric vehicles available, including some modern Leafs, a Tesla Model 3 and other EVs and e-bikes. -
Friday, March 06, 2020 at 08:30 AM
Newtown Street Festival in Newtown, New ZealandNewtown - 8 March - Festival
SUNDAY, March 8th, 2019, 8:30AM – 5PM
Discover a fabulous world of food, arts, crafts and Electric cars in the heart of vibrant Newtown.
An eclectic mix of performers will play on 12 stages spread out along Riddiford and surrounding streets. Headlining Tiny Ruins.
Amongst the stands, electric vehicles will be showcased. (near Rintoul Street) EVolunteers welcome. Contact Sigurd Magnusson.
- 420 stalls
- Over 120 different acts
- 12 stages
- Music, Dance, Comedy
Programme of Performers will be posted closer to the time.
Child friendly and free to all. A family-oriented public celebration in the heart of Newtown – this is Newtown’s community party to which all of Wellington is invited.
Hosted by Newtown Festival
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Saturday, March 07, 2020 at 08:00 AM · 2 rsvps
Memorial Square in Martinborough, New ZealandMartinborough - 7 Mar - Fair
SATURDAY February 1st, 2020, 8AM – 4PM
SATURDAY March 7th, 2020, 8AM – 4PM
The country's Premiere Craft Fair, sponsored by South Wairarapa Rotary. Interesting and varied array of goods, services and activities for our fair-goers.
Electric Vehicle information and display and test drive car.
Entry and parking: Free
Further Paid parking is available around Martinborough
Child-friendly. No dogs.
Hosted by Martinborough Fair Trust
EVolunteer Information TBC
- 7am setup, be ready by 7:30am;
- packdown 4pm
- Location TBC but middle of Kansas St South if we get same location as last year.
- Contact: Sigurd Magnusson (electric vehicles stand only)
Watch a promotional video about the Martinborough Fair
Watch a promotional video about Electric Cars at Martinborough Fair
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Sunday, March 08, 2020 at 10:00 AM
102 Curlotts Road in Wigram, New ZealandChristchurch - 8 Mar - Twin Rivers Car Show
SUNDAY March 8th, 10AM – 3PM
Once again, Christchurch EV Owners and Better NZ Trust are hosting the EV Arena at the Twin Rivers Motor show.
This is one of the biggest car events of the year, and is a great chance to talk to motoring enthusiasts and just general members of the public about Electric Vehicles.
We will be hosting display cars AND a test drive track, so please indicate if you are willing to give test rides or drives in your vehicle.
We also need volunteers to staff a test drive signup tent, to check licenses and pre-clear people for test drives.
We have a limited number of free passes for people volunteering with the test drives or signups or marshalling. If you just want to bring your EV along to show off or check out our display or the rest of the show, you will need to pay the $15 donation per vehicle (no entry fee, just vehicle fee) toward the Cholmondeley Children's home fundraiser.
Having said that, the arena we have for electric vehicles is absolutely massive, so it truely is a case of the more the merrier, and we'd love to have as many EV owners present as we can. This gives us a chance to show a huge EV presence, support and uptake. It gives you a great day checking out other EV vehicles and connecting with other owners and we all get to support a really worthy charity.
Make sure you bring water, sunscreen, a hat potentially and food.
Please comment below or message me if you can make it, what car you will be bringing, and whether you can volunteer with anything or offer test drives. -
Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 09:00 AM through October 04, 2020 · 1 rsvp
North Island loopEV NI Road Tour 2020
INTERNATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK
SATURDAY 26th September – SATURDAY 3rd October 2020
Register your interest: https://forms.gle/sBJmPFWg3uB7Pma39
Join other EV Owners on the ultimate North Island Road Tour as we travel counter-clockwise from Auckland to Auckland via Hamilton, New Plymouth, Whanganui, Wellington, Feilding, Taupo, Tauranga, Coromandel and Thames.
Low range cars may start a day early to get to New Plymouth from Auckland. Join in for the whole NI tour or just a section of it. Alternatively, take the ferry in Wellington to catch up with the SI tour in Westport.
Don't have an EV that can go the distance? Why not share a ride with friends. This tour is open to all EV owners/drivers and their families. You do not have to be a member of Leading the Charge.
This is a rally style tour, and all expenses will be your own. This means you can travel as cheaply or as posh as you like. We'll list motels that we aim to stay in, but booking these will be optional.
We've tried to make most days relatively short driving distances so that we have time to stop and visit some interesting places along the way. From wind farms to off-the-grid power stations, we'll even have a go at gold mining. Visiting the Coromandel is a first for the Leading The Charge Road Tour.
This year we will not be holding events at each stop, but if we get enough cars, we're sure to draw a crowd for some impromptu EV promotion. This is a fun week, for EV Owner camaraderie, and stretching your EV legs.
Register your interest by filling in the following basic questionnaire, so we can keep you informed. This does not oblige you to attend at this stage. https://forms.gle/sBJmPFWg3uB7Pma39
More details to follow and keep an eye out on our EV 2020 Road Tour page: https://www.leadingthecharge.org.nz/ltc_2020_road_tour
Images from 2019 Great EV Road Trip: Picnic lunch at Wharerata. Joint dinner in Napier.
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Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 09:00 AM through October 04, 2020 · 3 rsvps
South Island, New ZealandEV SI Road Tour 2020
INTERNATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK
SATURDAY 26th September – SATURDAY 3rd October 2020
Register your interest: https://forms.gle/sBJmPFWg3uB7Pma39
Join other EV Owners on the ultimate South Island Road Tour as we travel counter-clockwise from Dunedin to Dunedin via Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson, Westport, Hokitika, Arthur's Pass, Fairlie, and Queenstown.
Join in for the whole SI tour or just a section of it. Alternatively, take the ferry in Picton to catch up with the NI tour in Upper Hutt.
Don't have an EV that can go the distance? Why not share a ride with friends. This tour is open to all EV owners/drivers and their families. You do not have to be a member of Leading the Charge.
This is a rally style tour, and all expenses will be your own. This means you can travel as cheaply or as posh as you like. We'll list motels that we aim to stay in, but booking these will be optional.
We'll be visiting some interesting places along the way, such as the Benmore Power Station.
This year we will not be holding events at each stop, but if we get enough cars, we're sure to draw a crowd for some impromptu EV promotion. This is a fun week, for EV Owner camaraderie, and stretching your EV legs.
Register your interest by filling in the following basic questionnaire, so we can keep you informed. This does not oblige you to attend at this stage. https://forms.gle/sBJmPFWg3uB7Pma39
2019 Great EV Road Trip - wine and cheese meet and greet at Hawkdun Rise Vineyard
2019 Great EV Road Trip - private tour of Manapouri Power Station
More details to follow and keep an eye out on our EV 2020 Road Tour page: https://www.leadingthecharge.org.nz/ltc_2020_road_tour