How do you convince the public that electric cars are no longer a fad but the future?

That is the challenge that faces the Better NZ Trust volunteers as we set out on the epic #LeadingTheCharge EV Road Trip starting March 14 in Bluff.

[Shawn Moodie - EV Talk - 14 Mar 2018]

A CONVOY of electric vehicle’s (EVs) are coming to Gisborne later this month.

On March 27 from 12.30-2.30pm, a fleet of EVs will touch down as part of the Leading The Charge New Zealand road trip.

Setting off from Bluff on March 14, the convoy winds its way up the entire country, finishing at Cape Reinga.

Along the way, public events are planned to allow as many people as possible to experience an EV.

[Jonathan Rush - The Gisborne Herald - 6th March 2018]

The 4th annual Leading the Charge Road Trip will be visiting Wellington on 23rd March, the midway point for a fleet of electric cars driving from Bluff to Cape Reinga.

Lower Cuba Street will be transformed into a street of the future, with electric vehicles parked for an entire city block.

[Sustainable Business Network - March 2018]

Hamilton Welcomes the #LeadingTheCharge EV Road Trip

Join us as we welcome to Hamilton City the forth annual BetterNZ Trust #LeadingTheCharge Electric Vehicle Road Trip!

[Justin Boyd - All Events In]

Tesla S, Tesla X, Renault Zoe, Hyundai Ioniq, BMWi3, Nissan Leaf, Nissan E-NV200 van, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Toyota Prius PHEV... and more.

Electric cars tour from Bluff to Cape Reinga each year to help inform the public and to promote electric vehicle uptake in NZ.

Electric vehicles are an important & easy way to lower gig emissions and reduce air and water pollution in our cities and towns. They are also comfortable, economical, fast and fun and are becoming more and more affordable. A second hand EV starts at about $9,999.

[Sue Pugmire - Stuff Events - Mar 2018]

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[Geoff Dobson - EV Talk - 5 Feb 2018]

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Planning is almost complete for the Annual Road trip. This year we are travelling from Bluff to Cape Reinga again with about 26 events planned. And we are excited to announce that Chelsea Sexton from the USA is joining us again for the entire trip!

Wings and Wheels Expo - Thames - 27th January 2018

Big Boys Toys is known for shiny supercars, but this year there will be almost as much damage as there is polish!

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[Scoop - Big Boys Toys Press Release - 6th November 2017]

Over 100 electric vehicles are expected to be on display and about 600 people attending throughout the day where the public can see, ride or drive an electric vehicle.Auckland electric vehicle event this weekend

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[Scoop - Press Release by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority - 3rd May 2017]

The Northland Regional Council (NRC) is ‘leading the charge’ on electric vehicles, with its 10-strong fleet believed to be among the largest of any local authority nationally.

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[Scoop Regional - 20th September 2017

Each month we publish an "EV report" to track how we are going against the targets set by the Government in May 2016. This is to double the number of electric vehicles in New Zealand every year to reach approximately 64,000 by 2021. The comparative numbers in this report may vary a little from previous reports as the Ministry of Transport is working hard on ensuring accurate reporting including correct analysis of plug in hybrids and battery variants.

August saw another record number of EV registrations (excluding Paxsters), and what great timing! -  as judging by the huge interest already shown in EV World and International Drive Electric week, September is looking good too :)

Each month we publish an "EV report" to track how we are going against the targets set by the Government in May 2016. This is to double the number of electric vehicles in New Zealand every year to reach approximately 64,000 by 2021. The comparative numbers in this report may vary a little from previous reports as the Ministry of Transport is working hard on ensuring accurate reporting including correct analysis of plug in hybrids and battery variants.

May saw a record number of EV registrations (excluding Paxsters), and judging by the nearly 3,000 rides and drives given during the road trip, there are a few more in the pipeline for June as well!

We recently interviewed Erik Zydervelt about Mevo, an exciting and ambitious electric car share service he has launched for Wellington businesses, residents, and visitors!

The first of 16 pods is now open in Wellington. Each pod will contain 3 cars for hire and a public charging station.

The Better NZ Trust Toe to Tip Road Trip 2017

By Kathryn Trounson – a personal blog

The 2017 Road Trip started in Invercargill on Wednesday 19th April, with a full complement of cars and drivers, plus Natalie and Mikkel, the film crew Dee met in Norway and invited down to NZ for this trip.

Chatting with the electric vehicle evangelists on the recent Leading the Charge rally from Bluff to Cape Reinga, it appears that there have been several developments on the humming car front in this country.

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[Stuff Motoring - 30th May 2017]

OPINION: At sunset on Wednesday, Better New Zealand Trust's Leading the Charge electric-vehicle (EV) road trip arrived at Cape Reinga, completing a toe-to-tip road trip that started at dawn on April 19 in Bluff.

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[Stuff Motoring - Opinion - 11th May 2017]

A convoy of electric vehicles are stopping in Tauranga today at midday as part of a country-wide road trip.

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[Bay of Plenty Times - 5th May 2017]

When Kathryn Trounson first took off from a set of lights in one of Tesla's electric cars she felt her stomach drop.

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[Stuff Motoring - 4th May 2017]

Each month we are publishing an "EV report" to track how we are going against the targets set by the Government in May 2016. This is to double the number of electric vehicles in New Zealand every year to reach approximately 64,000 by 2021. The comparative numbers in this report may vary a little from previous reports as the Ministry of Transport is working hard on ensuring accurate reporting including correct analysis of plug in hybrids and battery variants.

April saw continued growth and we are eagerly looking forward to the next few months, as from what we have been hearing on the current road trip, there are many more registrations on the way!

The 'Leading the Charge' road trip, which travelled from Bluff up to Cape Reinga, was organised by the Better NZ Trust, who is working with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to promote electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand.

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[Taranaki Daily News - 3rd May 2017]

An electric van charging up for it's next trip from a wall socket and a BMW interior made from recycled materials – motoring's electric future was rolled out in Nelson.

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[Nelson Mail - 27 April 2017]

Back in 2015 the Better NZ Trust set out to prove that it was possible to drive the entire length of New Zealand in an electric vehicle (EV) and the Leading The Charge road trip was born.

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[Stuff / Motoring - 24th April 2017]

A fleet of electric vehicles has visited Dunedin in a show of power for the industry.

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[Otago Daily Times - 21st April 2017]

Leading The Charge, the epic New Zealand road trip of electric vehicles (EVs) that covers the entire country, has kicked off from the bottom of the South Island.

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[Stuff Motoring - 20th April 2017]

Each month we are publishing an "EV report" to track how we are going against the targets set by the Government in May 2016. This is to double the number of electric vehicles in New Zealand every year to reach approximately 64,000 by 2021. The comparative numbers in this report may vary a little from previous reports as the Ministry of Transport is working hard on ensuring accurate reporting including correct analysis of plug in hybrids and battery variants.

March saw a record growth numerically with 203 new EVs added to the fleet.

Each month we are publishing an "EV report" to track how we are going against the targets set by the Government in May 2016. This is to double the number of electric vehicles in New Zealand every year to reach approximately 64,000 by 2021. The comparative numbers in this report may vary a little from previous reports as the Ministry of Transport is working hard on ensuring accurate reporting including correct analysis of plug in hybrids and battery variants.

February saw a record growth numerically, if not in percentage terms, with 182 new EVs added to the fleet*, including 1 heavy electric.

*excluding Paxsters.

Each month we are publishing an "EV report" to track how we are going against the targets set by the Government in May 2016. This is to double the number of electric vehicles in New Zealand every year to reach approximately 64,000 by 2021.