The decision to buy an electric car is an easy one for New Zealanders who are concerned about the environment.
In this country, 80 percent of our electricity is generated by rain (hydro dams), geothermal and wind, so the source of your car’s fuel is environmentally friendly, inexpensive and produced locally.
If you’re thinking of buying an electric vehicle (EV) you are not alone. In fact, over 40 percent of New Zealanders say they would now consider buying a battery electric vehicle (BEV).
Transport is responsible for 21 percent of New Zealand’s carbon emissions, and those emissions keep growing. An EV is a great way to reduce your personal carbon footprint dramatically. EVs are quiet and smooth to drive – and you just plug them in at home overnight. No more visits to the petrol station!
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has a Gen Less programme, which encourages people to get more out of life while using less harmful energy. Moving to electric transport will have a huge, positive impact on our emissions.
Generally speaking, electric cars are fun to drive and near-silent, which makes them very pleasant for listening to music or hearing the person next to
