Leading the Charge - Annual Electric Vehicle Road Trip - 2018 - Bluff to the Cape Reinga.
The annual Leading the Charge EV Road Trip will be stopping at Richmond this year to showcase the latest in Electric Vehicle technology.
Electric convoy to open Far North Crimson Coast EV Highway
Far North residents have the chance to test drive the latest electric vehicles, including high-performance Teslas, on Tuesday 3 April when the Far North’s Crimson Coast Electric Vehicle Highway is officially opened in Kerikeri.
Electric vehicles (EV) will gather at the Countdown Kerikeri carpark on Butler Road from 4pm, many of them part of the annual Leading the Charge Road Trip from Bluff to Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga).
[Far North District Council Media Release - 27 Mar 2018]
Read moreElectric convoy to open Far North Crimson Coast EV Highway
Far North residents have the chance to test drive the latest electric vehicles, including high-performance Teslas, on Tuesday 3 April when the Far North’s Crimson Coast Electric Vehicle Highway is officially opened in Kerikeri.
Electric vehicles (EV) will gather at the Countdown Kerikeri carpark on Butler Road from 4pm, many of them part of the annual Leading the Charge Road Trip from Bluff to Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga).
Kerikeri marks the final stop for the EV convoy before it heads north to complete the road trip on Wednesday. The vehicles will be publically available to view and test drive, and will include Hyundai Ioniq, BMW i3, Tesla S and X models, and a Nissan eNV-200 camper van.
[FuseWorks - Voxy - Tuesday, 27 March, 2018]
Electric cars pull the crowds in Whanganui
Whanganui people were queuing in their hundreds to test drive a fleet of electric vehicles on Saturday.
[Wanganui Chronicle - 26th March 2018]
Leading the Charge Wellington
I’ve seen pictures and blogs from the Leading the Charge EV road trip, feeling jealous that I couldn’t go on the entire Bluff to Cape Reinga journey.
Finally, I joined in for the two days the EV show was in Wellington where it rained both days, though wasn’t windy.
Wellingtonians are hardy folk, so we all put on jumpers and rain jackets and headed to the Dowse Museum in Lower Hutt on March 22.
EV champion Margaret Baker on a nationwide Leading the Charge Road Trip
As the driver of New Zealand's first plug-in taxi, Margaret Baker was an early convert to electric vehicles (EVs).
[NZ Herald Travel - 24th March 2018]
Doco looks at rise of electric car
Whanganui Film Society presents two films this week — one this Saturday, March 24, which is a special presentation of the documentary Revenge of the Electric Car.
[Wanganui Chronicle - 23rd March 2018]
Annual 5,000 kilometre EV road trip to stop at iconic Hawke’s Bay locations
A group of eight electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, driving 5,000 kilometres across New Zealand, will be stopping at iconic Hawke’s Bay locations on Monday 26 March.
The ‘Leading the Charge’ convoy began their journey in Bluff on 14 March and will stop at Havelock North, Te Mata Peak and the Napier Sound Shell. Their journey ends in Cape Reinga on 3 April.
[Unison - 22 Mar 2018]
Read moreCharge of the electric car brigade advances on Marlborough
Hold onto your (driver's) seats, charging stations for electric cars might finally be coming to Marlborough.
ChargeNet NZ wants to expand its nationwide network of car chargers into Marlborough, with plans for charging stations in Blenheim, Spring Creek and Havelock.
Read moreElectric vehicles leading the charge into Whanganui on New Zealand promotional tour
A convoy of electric vehicles will park up to promote EV technology at the Whanganui Pak'nSave car park on March 24.
[Wanganui Chronicle - 20th March 2018]
Leading the Charge tour starts March 14
Get a glimpse of what Wellington roads will look like in 10 years this Friday 23 March on Cuba Street when a convoy of electric vehicles park up for the public to see, ride in, and even test drive.
Wellington City Council is hosting the Leading the Charge electric vehicle road trip as it stops in Wellington on its way from Bluff to Cape Reinga.
[FuseWorks Media - Voxy - 20 Mar 2018]
Read moreDrivers ready to jolt consumers' awareness on tour about the benefits of EV cars
High-profile American electric vehicle advocate Chelsea Sexton says she does not own an EV.
[Stuff Motoring - 20th March 2018]
Leading the Charge Greymouth to Nelson
When you think of rural schools in New Zealand you probably think a handful of students, and quaint buildings in a picturesque setting – you would be right!
The #LeadingTheCharge team had spent the day before resting in Greymouth and with no public events scheduled along the drive up north to Nelson, the team split up and visited a handful of schools along the way.
[Kathryn Trounson - EV Talk - 26 Mar 2018]
Read moreLeading The Charge electric vehicle tour passes through Palmerston North
The old and the new will parade side by side when the annual Leading the Charge electric vehicle parade comes to Palmerston North.
[Stuff Motoring - 19th March 2018]
EV fleet 'Leading the Charge'
A fleet of electric vehicles has visited Dunedin in a show of power for the industry, and amid signs of the rapidly growing popularity of this form of transport.
[Otago Daily Times - 17th March 2018]
Convoy of electric vehicles coming to Lower Hutt
A convoy of electric vehicles (EVs) are buzzing into Lower Hutt this month as part of the #LeadingTheCharge country wide road trip.
The exhibition will arrive at Dowse Square on Thursday after having travelled roughly half of their journey from Bluff to Cape Reinga.
[Wellington Scoop - 16 Mar 2018]
Read moreLEADING THE CHARGE EV TOUR KICKS OFF AGAIN
The third annual Leading the Charge EV tour from Bluff to Cape Reinga has kicked off once again to promote and encourage more Kiwi into zero emission electric vehicles.
[New Zealand Auto Car - 15th March 2018]
National fleet of electric cars charging along
Electric vehicles are on the charge, with the national fleet more than doubling in size each year for the past three years.
[Southland Times - 14th March 2018]
Driving The Future
The Leading the Charge roadtrip starts this morning in Bluff
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]
Read moreElectric vehicle roadshow coming to Gisborne in March
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]
Read moreHamilton Welcomes the #LeadingTheCharge EV Road Trip
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]
Read moreLower Cuba Street Wellington – LTC Roadtrip
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]
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#LeadingTheCharge EV Road Trip
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]
Read moreLeading the Charge EV Road Trip
Havelock North
Unison, in partnership with Leading the Charge, are bringing you the opportunity to experience a range of Electric Vehicles up close and personal.
Monday 26 March next to Porters Hotel in Havelock North from 11:30am – 1pm, witness the rEVolution for yourself with a number of electric vehicles on site including the Tesla S! Take a spin and have your questions answered by the EV experts.
Unison, driving the future in partnership Hastings District Council.
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Leading The Charge Road Trip 2018
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!
Big Boys Toys 2017
Big Boys Toys is known for shiny supercars, but this year there will be almost as much damage as there is polish!
[Scoop - Big Boys Toys Press Release - 6th November 2017]
Auckland electric vehicle event this weekend
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
[Scoop - Press Release by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority - 3rd May 2017]