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The electric vehicle industry is likely to come out of the Covid-19 lockdown incredibly changed.

Japan’s state of emergency which applies until May 6 could restrict imports of used EVs such as the popular Nissan Leaf.But EV dealerships tell me there’s plenty of stock here which could take about a month or more to clear anyway.Sales may take a while to recover as the economy generally needs to get into gear again and many people may not have the money early on to spend on big ticket items like vehicles.However, people have had plenty of time to think about things like climate change and the environment during the pandemic lockdown, surveys already suggesting EV demand will pick up

quickly as a result.But first, we must stay home and healthy and wait for restrictions to ease, remembering hygiene and sanitation levels will still apply once we’re all back to near normal.The automotive industry generally and its supply chain have contributed to not only the essential services, but the community and each other.Dealerships around the country are working to find ways to repair and supply essential service vehicles, financiers are still writing business on them, and some companies are offering vehicles from their own fleet direct to the government and others to assist.Some here and overseas are even producing ventilators, face shields and

other essential items for people at the frontline of the Covid-19 battle.Wage subsidies and other assistance has helped stave off redundancies within the industry locally, EV-related business owners wanting to keep their workforce ready for the expected rise in demand. Not a few business owner and operators have even been digging into their own pockets to keep their staff employed.Suppliers too, such as Trade Me, AutoPlay, Smart Loyalty, UDC, Heartland, Nichibo and many others have offered their dealer clients a range of offers including payment holidays, reduced rates and more. This is when they are already dealing with drastically cut revenues, and their own teams to look after.The associations have come to the fore, taking part and even leading a range of government/industry working groups to solve supply chain issues and clarify the working rules of the lockdown. Considering VIA's future was up in the air until very recently, it is proving itself valuable at this time.Here at Auto Media Group Limited, we jumped to the challenge the lockdown presented - and have been punching out news from our home offices. Our websites have continued to become the “go-to” source for the industry, with visits up across the board.You can read much more about how EV dealerships and related services are coping in this issue.Our columnists have put a lot of intelligent and heartfelt thought into their pieces this month.We could not do any of this without the assistance of our advertisers. The majority have continued their support, and we can't thank them enough for this - quality industry news is now more important than ever and you recognise that.Please, stay safe out there. Enjoy the time you have in your bubble with your family.Remember to wash your hands properly and frequently – it’s likely to be part of the new normal.

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EV DEALERSHIPS HOPE FOR QUICK END TO LOCKDOWNThe Covid-19 lockdown has

many people rethinking the future – and that’s

not just whether the EV-related businesses they are in will survive.Cashflow is becoming a key issue for new vehicle distributors, according to the Motor Industry Association (MIA). chief executive David Crawford says while the GST issues facing the import industry have yet to become a major discussion on his side of the trade, cashflow is. “I know every single distributor is scrambling to cover the loss of cashflow,” Crawford says. “That is going to require them to have a lot of contingencies sorted.” He notes staffing has already begun to be cut. “I am aware there has been downsizing in terms of the number of staff,” he explains. The issue for industry players big or small will be how long the restrictions last. “The longer it takes for us to reopen for business, the more severe the economic hit will be.”One who is considering closing if the lockdown is extended is Henry Schmidt of Autolink Cars in Auckland, who mainly sells EVs like the popular Nissan Leaf.His yard is full but Schmidt says he cannot operate or deliver vehicles under alert four lockdown restrictions.“We’ve had lots of enquiries and cars are coming in but not going out the door.“We sold a couple online but can’t deliver them. “If this goes on I may have to look at

closing.”Schmidt says it could take

months for similar traders to clear their stock backlog.He sold some Leafs just before the lockdown – one to a woman with Covid-19 who

was in isolation.Everything was done electronically and the car delivered with the

keys so that at no stage was there any direct contact.That proves to Schmidt that business can be done provided all precautions – such as sanitisation and wearing masks and gloves – are followed correctly.Another Leaf was sold to a person who no longer wanted to risk

commuting on public transport.Although no income is

being received during the lockdown – other than some government help with wages – Schmidt says he still has to

pay rent and bills for the likes of power and phone use.By the time our lockdown is over and the global pandemic

starts to clear, Schmidt says the world will certainly be different.Steve Greenwood of Drive EV in Taupo believes his business is well placed to recover post Covid-19.He’s a one-man band after losing a staff member prior to the lockdown and had, luckily it turns out, delayed extra workspace plans.While considering applying for the

government’s business subsidy (part of a $16.2 billion package so far) and tax relief, Greenwood says business has tailed off but he hopes people will use their lockdown time to consider EVs’ benefits, especially if they’re looking to a more sustainable world.He believes people will view things differently, including doing more online

business.New Zealand has the advantage

of ample renewable electricity, which suits EV uptake, Greenwood suggests.Another hoping for a quick end to the lockdown is Martin

Harwood of Harwood Cars in Auckland.“I’ll be right back into it the day it happens,” he says.

A “bit of an optimist”, Harwood believes considerable effort will go into ensuring most businesses are back up and running.“I don’t think people will just give up.”Harwood says his business is receiving a wage subsidy and he expects that for most car businesses it will take a month or so to be running properly again.

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CONTACTLESS THE WAY FORWARD

Virtually all vehicle sales - with the exception of a few essential service vehicles - have ground to

a halt during the Covid-19 level four lockdown.But when we do exit the restrictions, be it after the four weeks or longer, will the way cars are sold be the same? Or will virus-shy buyers still be looking for a way to get and maintain their new vehicle without the need to come into contact with sales or service staff?Even prior to the lockdown, indications are that some were already avoiding direct exposure,Toyota New Zealand chief operating officer Neeraj Lala indicating that in the run-up to lockdown a shift had already begun.“There was a hesitancy from some customers to come in,” he explains. “We actually delivered some cars to customers’ homes – sanitising them on site before they would take delivery.”Subaru New Zealand is already moving to offer contactless sales and service post lockdown, noting Subaru dealerships will be able to provide remote services and purchasing – enabling physical distancing – if customers wish to buy a new Subaru.In a joint statement from Subaru NZ

managing director Wallis Dumper and national marketing manager Daile Stephens say: "We anticipate that there

will be a sense of nervousness to socialise or do business like

people did pre-Covid-19. "Customers are probably going to change some behaviours until they

feel safe to revert back to pre-lockdown

behaviours, or perhaps even change the

way they interact or shop permanently - accelerating prior trends. "So, our preparation and some bold actions may stand us in good stead and set us up for success through any downturn and beyond," the statement says. "We want to give our customers the option to do business on their terms.“But we also recognise these Subaru dealerships are part of local communities, so it will be a learning curve for all of us, who are used to being greeted by that Kiwi ‘g’day’ and a chat over a coffee."The new car industry is not the only one moving to change the way their trade. Multiple use car operations have put out offerings to keep sales moving while the

market is effectively frozen in place.Software suppliers are moving to facilitate online sales as well.Digital dealer services company AdTorque Edge is now offering its customers a system that will allow them to keep taking deposits for cars during the shutdown.The company has started to roll out its

online sales facility to all its website clients.

This feature enables customers to put a hold on a vehicle listed on the dealer’s stock locator, by putting down a credit card deposit

through a facility built into the dealer’s website.“This form of remote transacting was where modern dealers were

needing to head in the future anyway,” AdTorque Edge’s Todd Fuller says.“We are just wanting to fast-track its adoption, as we see it as a way of helping dealers to weather this storm brought about by Covid-19.With the exception of essential services, at-home test drives and delivery of the vehicle will need to wait until after level four restrictions are lifted.Deals can still be financed, with UDC general manager of dealer business indicating the company is still open for business.

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ROEWE MARVEL X LANDS - TEMPORARILY - IN NEW ZEALAND

MG Motor New Zealand has landed a left-hand drive Roewe Marvel X in New Zealand as a

demonstration of what parent company SAIC can do.EVtalk spotted the vehicle in statistics figures, with MG New Zealand business manager Anthony MacLean acknowledging it was here on a temporary basis.He says the vehicle, which is more technologically advanced than the MG ZS EV it is about to launch here, is a good example of what SAIC is capable of.The model landed is the higher of the two specifications available, and features three electric motors with a total output of 222kW and 665Nm of torque - giving it a 4.8 second sprint ability to 100km/h.

A 52kWh battery gives an NEDC range of 370km.The Marvel X features a technology pack running “AliOS” software, developed in partnership with Chinese tech-powerhouse Alibaba.MacLean has had to source Chinese GB/T charging standard adaptors to work with New Zealand CCS infrastructure for the test car.Roewe is a premium brand within the SAIC group, created when the Chinese giant purchased assets of the former British MG Rover group. Ford retained ownership of the Rover name - so Roewe

was used instead.While only built in left-hand drive, MG India has announced plans to sell the car there from next year - indicating right-hand drive production is imminent.


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POLESTAR REVEALS PRECEPT DETAILSFollowing its digital debut in February,

Polestar has provided more details about its Precept concept car created

to showcase the brand's sustainability, digital technology and design.The name “Precept” was chosen to emphasise the vehicle’s role in setting out Polestar’s intent as the contemporary electric performance brand. “Precept shows you where we will be heading – our design direction, our ambitions about sustainability and the great digital user experience we will bring with those future cars,” Polestar chief executive officer Thomas Ingenlath says. “Precept showcases our future, not as a fancy dream or something out of a sci-fi movie. This is our reality, to come.”

SustainabilityThe Precept interior shows how high-tech, sustainable materials used together in the right combination can create a new luxury design language. The vegan interior has high levels of recycled content and Polestar worked together with Bcomp to integrate flax-based natural composite which has been used extensively to replace many virgin plastics.The composite material reduces interior component weight by 50% with an 80% reduction in plastic. The Bcomp proprietary powerRibs technology is inspired by leaf veins, offering rigidity with low weight.Bcomp’s ampliTex composite material is strengthened by the powerRibs to create strong and rigid componentry which can reduce vibrations by up to 250% and perform better during an impact. The seat covers are 3D-knitted from 100% recycled PET bottles in a single thread – made exactly to size with no waste or off-cuts and recycled plastic

bottles are also used for the 100% recycled headlining textile.The ECONYL carpets are woven from Nylon 6, recovered from reclaimed fishing nets while waste and recycled cork from the wine industry is converted into cork-based vinyl for seat bolsters and head rests.

Digital technologyThe Precept features an evolution of the Android-powered infotainment system first found in Polestar 2. The 15-inch digital interface recognises the driver upon approach, with settings and personal content authenticated by the Polestar Digital KeyThe Google Assistant evolves with advanced speech technology in more languages with better local dialect interpretation and more personalised experiences, while video streaming services become available when parked or charging.Proximity sensors adjust what is shown on the screen depending on where the user’s hand is placed – display brightness and screen content adjusts according to movements and the need for more or less information depending on what the user is doing.A 9-inch horizontal driver display contains vital information and is linked to eye tracking which monitors where the driver is looking and adjusts the way information is presented – smaller and more detailed when the driver is focused on the display, and larger, brighter, vital information when focused on the road.The Google Maps and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) are now merged into one system for safer manoeuvres and more accurate predictions based on traffic conditions, and shown together in one combined graphic in the driver display.

DesignThe Precept is a proof point of how avant-garde design and perfect proportions can create a new aesthetic for the electric age. The front wing, integrated into the bonnet, improves air flow by reducing turbulence over the rest of the body – important for increasing EV range, while air ducts behind the front wheels allow air to exit the wheelhouses and contribute to a more laminar flow around the side of the car.The air ducts in front of and behind the rear wheels contribute to brake cooling as well as wheelhouse depressurisation, while the 22-inch performance wheels are forged and machined, and feature aerodynamic inserts.From breathing to seeing: the SmartZone replaces the traditional front grille with elements required for Pilot Assist including long and mid-range radar units, ultrasonic sensors and a high-definition wide-angle camera – a natural placement for this technology.


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ELECTRIC MOBILITY SPARKS UP CONVERSATIONSEVs are just a part of the transport

evolution.One possible component is

mobility as a service (MaaS), especially multi-modal forms, with people able to get about using different forms of mobility and preferably using one payment type for all.So says Dr Helen Fitt of Lincoln University’s Environment, Society and Design faculty and Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Tourism.An opportunity is open to us, she says, speaking during and after EVtalk’s successful inaugural EVs and Beyond two-day conference on Waiheke Island in March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions took effect.Fitt is also working on linking EVs to sustainable tourism and notes that there may be some new potential here as we move to a post-pandemic era dominated by domestic tourism—or in other words, Kiwis exploring their own back yards more.

A single source of payment could simplify paying for different modes of transport, Fitt notes, but adds that we have to be careful that everyone (even those without

smartphones and bank cards) has access.

MaaS could help people to give up their cars for transport, especially commuting, and can include e-bikes, e-scooters, public transport,

electric autonomous vehicles (AVs), carshare

or rideshare – even walking. But, Fitt adds,

it’s more complex than just designing an awesome app. For a start, we need to consider how to break traditional transport habits, Fitt believes.“People don’t often consciously think about how they get around – they just get in their car and drive to work.‘It’s hard to encourage people with entrenched habits to change their mode of transport.”Fitt says if buses don’t stop where people

want to go, or are widely seen as “loser cruisers”, access to a payment app won’t, on its own, encourage bus use. Research overseas has shown that if public transport has limited seating, inadequate legroom and factors preventing people from working on laptops and other devices while travelling between work and home, MaaS apps struggle to encourage increased use.

“We could encourage multi-modal transport but only if we address

such issues.”Fitt says there is an argument that if MaaS can encourage people to sell their cars and use something relatively

familiar, like carshare or rideshare, they might move

to a wider range of transport modes later.

“It could happen but it needs a plan,” she says.Apps may work well, but Fitt says you can’t assume that by giving people an app they will do something different – like trying an alternative e-mobility form.“There’s no magic bullet to revolutionise transport.”Fitt says people will often look at new ways of travelling when they change their job or home – or in response to other factors like the COVID-19 situation.“It’s like going into a room now and shaking people’s hands – we have to change that type of etiquette in the pandemic.”In the short term, the risk of picking up a contagion may mean people continue to prefer private vehicles, but longer term, we should continue to explore ways to reduce single occupancy car use, Fitt adds.She says if EVs are used in the same way that ICE vehicles are, they will not lessen traffic congestion, or many of the other environmental, health, or social problems

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associated with high car use.“They’re not necessarily the best way to get around an urban area – perhaps an e-bus or mini e-bus is better. “So EVs are not the sole answer for urban travel.”Fitt sees EVs becoming useful for travel outside urban areas, particularly as they’re now coming with longer range and in models more adapted to rural situations.Digital destination finders like Google Maps provide a choice for different ways of getting to a particular point.So MaaS could provide a leap from that, with tech providing a range of alternatives so a person can select and pay for the best options, Fitt believes.“The principle of MaaS is to make it a bit easier to choose other options – but if the options aren’t there it won’t work.”Earlier, Auckland councillor Pippa Coom says the city’s commitment to combatting climate change includes transport such as electric buses, e-scooters and other zero emission forms.The Auckland council is among a number of agencies looking to switch more of its fleet to electrics along with public transport.“We will need stronger advocacy for further EV uptake,” she says, adding that could be difficult if the government’s Clean Car plan is sidelined.She sees extending the road user charge (RUC) exemption past 2021 as an option if EV uptake is low, and using the taxation

system such as fringe benefit tax to provide further incentives.Coom says commuters have been incentivised to drive into city centres through having free car parking, suggesting more is needed to stop encouraging people to drive in to work and back home.Other options to encourage EV uptake are to resume using special lanes, like T2s, for EVs.“It’s the whole package of these things rather than just scratching the surface.”Coom says the Auckland Climate Plan

sets the direction for all of Auckland – “not just the council but iwi, business, the community – which we hope to have by July”.She invited feedback from those at the conference.Auckland city is changing from a car focus where the city centre was a thoroughfare to a street scape with more emphasis on walking, cycling, e-mobility and public transport, Coom says.Responding to a question about MaaS, she says that under the government’s Accessible Streets package more dedicated and separated lanes for various forms of e-mobility like e-bikes and e-scooters are planned.E-bikes and e-scooters formed part of an EV display on Waiheke Island on March 14 prior to the conference and the day before a

record attempt at getting the most EVs in one place.Australian visitor EV Automotive (EV-A) Oceania sales general manager Peter Bernardos says he got a lot from the conference and plans to introduce all-electric EC11 commercial and passenger vans to Australia by about the end of June before going into other parts of the Oceania market.The rear-wheel drive vans have a 72kWh (passenger) and 76.5kWh (cargo) battery pack, produce about 120kW of power and 300Nm of torque, can do 220-250km on a single charge fully laden, and take up to 14 passengers or 1.4 tonnes of cargo.The vans can be recharged in 1.5 hours using a 60kW CCS Type 2 charger and Bernardos says they are also suitable for carrying wheelchairs.The right-hand drive vans are made in China and have a top speed of about 100km/h.The EV-A, a subsidiary of the Epoca Group of Companies operating in Australia since 1971, has been working on getting the electric vans for about a year after initially researching electric heavy machinery for construction in 2017.The company also plans to introduce the DFSK Glory E3 four-door SUV with more than 400km range from its 52.56kWh battery. Like the van, it produces 120kW of power and 300Nm of torque.The E3 is due to be launched this month in Indonesia.

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Hyundai has revealed more details of its Prophecy Concept EV, the second vehicle to be built using

its dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (EGMP). Chief design officer Luc Donckerwolke says the Prophecy shows ideas and features Hyundai will develop in the future.

Ultimate automotive formProphecy is inspired by the vintage cars of the 1920s and 30s, with a smooth, coupe-like design. Its dynamic shape and rear spoiler give it a sporty appearance, and propeller-shaped wheels reduce air resistance. This look is based on Hyundai’s design identity: Sensuous Sportiness.“The word ‘sensuous’ integrates the value of more emotion in our designs. ‘Sportiness’ implies dynamics, to be reactive of what’s happening around us,” Donckerwolke says. “Sensuous Sportiness is not about a new language or philosophy, it’s about a new concept in the creation of our cars.”

No steering wheel, but joysticksThe Prophecy is controlled by dual joysticks located left and right from the driver: one on the centre console and the other on the door trim. This not only allows for a more comfortable seating position while driving, it also frees up more space on the dashboard for other features. In addition, 90% of the vehicle’s functions can be controlled via buttons on the joysticks.

Optimised seating position A new Smart Posture Care System (SPCS) allows drivers to enjoy an optimised seating position based on their individual physical characteristics. The driver can either adjust the seat manually to fit their preferences, or allow the car to suggest a “smart” seating position for them. In “smart” mode, the driver enters their height, seated height, and weight, and the car automatically adjusts to the driver’s individual physical condition. The SPCS controls the seat, steering wheel, mirror, and Head-Up Display, and is based on medically-verified information.

Relax modeThe infotainment system is integrated into a large screen stretching across the entire front of the vehicle’s interior. When not driving, the car can be used as an entertainment space by switching into Relax Mode. In Relax Mode, the seats recline and the dashboard swivels upwards, creating the optimal seating position from which to enjoy the content shown on the display. Because of the lack of a steering wheel, the occupants have virtually zero visual obstacles – they see only the horizontal pillar-to-pillar display and the wing-shaped dashboard. As autonomous driving technology progresses, the potential for vehicles to be used as relaxation spaces will grow in importance.

Cleaning the air Not only is Prophecy a zero-emissions electric vehicle – it actually cleans the air. This is thanks to a unique air filtration system with a fine dust sensor built into the vehicle. When particle levels inside the vehicle get too high, the air system activates, taking in fresh air from the outside, filtering it for purity, and circulating the clean air throughout the vehicle.With Prophecy, the air is always fresh, so the windows of dual-pane glass are locked in place. When the air inside the vehicle grows stale, fresh air is taken in via intake valves at the front of the vehicle. When no fresh air inside the car is needed, the filtered air is pumped back into the outside world via two outlets at the bottom of the side doors.

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KEEPING YOUR EV HAPPY IN STORAGE

Many EVs have been unused during the COVID-19 lockdown.So how do you keep your EV

happy and ensure it doesn’t lose charge?Walter Larason of Christchurch-based EVs Enhanced has some suggestions.

“I wouldn't expect any significant capacity

loss for the cells sitting for this period of

time at a mid-level state of charge (SoC)

and in mild temperatures,” he says.“We've had spare battery packs that have sat for many months on storage racks after being removed from a vehicle without losing any significant capacity.”Larason says if there is this much loss of perceived range it most likely to be the result of the battery management system losing track of the battery condition temporarily rather than the cells degrading much.He recommends that for storing a Nissan Leaf to charge or discharge the car to about 60% SoC. “I wouldn't stress about the car being left inside or outside particularly at this time of year when temperatures are not expected to be extreme.”During the following weeks, the car will periodically activate the high voltage (HV) system to keep the 12V battery charged. “When this occurs, you may hear a click with the battery contactors close and

will notice one of the three blue lights at the bottom of the windscreen flashing despite no EVSE being connected,”

Larason says.“As a result of the periodic charging of the

12V battery, the HV battery's SoC will decrease slightly over time.

“We would recommend turning the car on perhaps once a week and if the HV battery SoC [is] down to 40% then charge it back up to 60%

again.”Larason says an exception may apply to his recommendations though.

“On some cars there may be excessive consumption on the 12V battery - a typical example is when the telemetry system in a Japanese Leaf has not been deactivated after the car is imported into New Zealand. “As a result, the car wastes energy trying to transmit data back to Nissan's servers. With the right equipment, this functionality can easily be disabled in software through the car's OBDII port which is something we do as part of a general service if it has not already been done.”However, if this hasn't been done, Larason says you should expect the car's 12V battery to require more frequent top ups from the HV battery. “Unfortunately, sometimes this doesn't kick in frequently enough so the 12V battery goes flat anyway. “In these cases, you could either just disconnect the negative terminal on the 12V battery (at the expense of losing

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“It felt like it took around two months of daily driving to get the range back to almost what it was before I parked it up but it was probably just a couple of weeks.


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some radio and/or clock settings) or turn your car on and into ready mode [green car icon with double ended arrows] and leave it in ready for up to an hour which will charge up the 12V battery again.” Other suggestions from those involved in EVs include keeping the charge around 50% if leaving an EV stored for months – or even years.It’s important not to leave the batteries completely full or empty, which puts strain on the battery pack. Between 20% and 80% is a good workable range, Steve Greenwood of Drive EV in Taupo says.One question he faces is “what to do if my battery pack is full and I cannot drive anywhere?”“As I am sure you could understand this is a problem we face often at Drive EV. What we do is simply turn the car on to ‘Ready Mode’ as if you were going to drive the car, then turn everything on! “Set the heater to high temperature plus full fan speed, the headlights on full beam, heated seats and whatever else you can find to turn on. Most cars will use around 3kW so this will drain about 15-20km per hour of range.”Greenwood says if the car hasn't been

used in a while the 12V battery can be flat.“If this is the case, the vehicle will not start when you hit the start button, usually with no lights at all. “To fix this problem you will need to either charge the 12V battery [located under the bonnet] or jump-start the vehicle. This is done in the same method for all vehicles, with a jump pack or jump-start leads hooked up to another vehicle. “If you have concerns about this and will not be using the car for long periods turn it on to ‘Ready Mode’ occasionally.”Greenwood suggests that with cooler weather coming and a combination of people using their

vehicles less, 12V batteries that are getting tired can fail. “Having them sitting at a low SoC can do damage and encourage them to fail prematurely. Unlike the large HV batteries [main battery] EVs have, 12V batteries need to be full all the time.”Drive EV has replacement 12V batteries

in stock and can ship them to customers in the essential

workforce while in lockdown. “We understand that many of our customers have different model EVs, these same principles apply regardless

of model.”Chris Gavin-Egan says on the EV Owners Facebook page that Leaf owners shouldn’t

expect maximum range once they’re

back on the road after the lockdown“I parked my Leaf up for six weeks last year [at about 30-40 SoC] without really using it once. Just made sure 12V battery was good now and then. “Even though the SoC didn’t change noticeably in that time, what really surprised me was as soon as I started charging and driving again it was empirically about 20% down on pre-park up range.“It felt like it took around two months of daily driving to get the range back to almost what it was before I parked it up but it was probably just a couple of weeks. “Although It has never fully recovered but that is [I guess] the nature of aging batteries.” Gavin-Egan says the Leaf was parked up during November to January so colder temperatures were not a factor.

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It’s important not to leave the batteries completely full or empty, which puts strain on the battery pack. Between 20% and 80% is a good workable range, Steve Greenwood of Drive EV in Taupo says.

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CHEAPER RCD TYPE B SAFETY DEVICE FROM OEM AUDIOEV charger and cable supplier OEM

Audio is introducing its own RCD Type B safety device.

The Christchurch-based company’s Paul O’Connor says the fully certified and tested device will be available in single phase and three phase options priced at under $400.

O’Connor says OEM Audio is providing the RCD Type B EV device following complaints from people having EV wall chargers installed that many are too pricey – some as expensive as $800.Supplier declaration of conformity and test reports are available for electricians, he says.“We have seen part of the issue as the wiring regulations struggling to keep up with the developments in the EV charging world,” O’Connor adds.“Many consumers are confused as to whether they need RCD Type B at all. By reducing the price of the RCD Type B device as significantly as we have, that makes it almost a no-brainer to install one.”In addition, OEM Audio is introducing a 16-amp portable IC-CPD charger that has the DC detection built into it.O’Connor says anyone reading an online forum about charging and DC detection will be perplexed as many have different opinions and interpretations. “Having the DC detection built into the device eliminates any confusion and extra price for the consumer. We have managed to build this device for only $100 more.”O’Connor says it will eliminate the need

for an RCD Type B to be installed as an additional cost for the consumer installing a caravan plug.“This can and will save the consumer many hundreds of dollars.”The new portable charger will be available in a few weeks. It has been fully checked by the Technical Inspection Association (Technischer Überwachungsverein or TUV) and has a three-year warranty. It will be available in both Type I and Type 2 configurations. OEM Audio says it’s also now fully stocked with the new VCB 100 product, commonly known as SmartDash.“This amazing little device allows nearly every single vehicle in the New Zealand market to have both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,” O’Connor says.“This six-inch screen mounts anywhere in the car customer prefers. The customer then connects the mobile phone by their phone cord/USB cord to the device and can play back their favourite music either via unused FM frequency or an auxillary cord. This allows the consumer to use the full power of Google maps, Apple maps, or Waze. Plus, you can use the full suite of products available through both Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.”

O’Connor says that with nearly every new car now being fitted with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto this is a chance to get the latest audio and visual product in your vehicle at a significantly reduced cost.The SmartDash comes with a two-year warranty, proper packaging and an owner’s manual.To contact OEM Audio, free phone 0508 OEM AUDIO (0508 6362 8346) or email [email protected] for more information.

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Hyundai Ioniq BEV $65,900 300 km

Ioniq Elite BEV $71,990 300 km

Kona BEV $77,990 449 km

Kona Elite BEV $83,990 449 km

Jaguar I-Pace S BEV $144,900 470 km

I-Pace SE BEV $154,900 470 km

I-Pace HSE BEV $164,900 470 km

Kia Niro EX289 (39 kWh) BEV $68,990 289 km

Niro EX455 (64 kWh) BEV $75,990 455 km

LDV EV80 BEV $80,489 180 km

Nissan LEAF BEV $59.990 270 km

Renault Zoe 40 kWh BEV $68,990 300 km

Kangoo van BEV $74,990 200 km

Tesla S - Standard Range BEV $129,700 520 km

S - Long Range BEV $149,900 610 km

S - Performance BEV $181,900 593 km

X - Standard Range BEV $139,200 375km

X - Long Range BEV $159,900 507 km

X - Performance BEV $190,900 487 km

3 - Standard Range Plus BEV $75,900 460km

3 - Long Range BEV $95,900 620km

3 - Performance BEV $105,200 560km

Volkswagen e-Golf BEV $69,490 220 km

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV $71,500 45 km + 600 km

Q7 e-tron PHEV $158,400 54 km + 800 km

BMW i3 - Range Extender PHEV $84,500 200 km + 130 km

i3s - REX PHEV $91,900 200 km + 130 km

i8 PHEV $281,200 37 km + 400 km

i8 2018 Coupe PHEV $286,200 55 km + 400 km

i8 2018 Roadster PHEV $309,900 53 km + 400 km

225xe PHEV $69,800 41 km + 550 km

330e PHEV $91,600 40 km + 550 km

530e PHEV $136,400 50 km + 600 km

740e PHEV $202,700 48 km + 550 km

X5 xDrive40e PHEV $155,500 30 km + 800 km

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in PHEV $53,990 63 km + 1040 km

Ioniq Plug-in Elite PHEV $59,990 63 km + 1040 km

Kia Niro PHEV $55,990 55 km + 850 km

Mini Countryman PHEV $59,900 30km + 500 km

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV $55,990 50 km + 500 km

Mercedes Benz C350 e Sedan PHEV $96,400 31 km + 700 km

C350 e Estate PHEV $99,400 31 km + 700 km

E350 e Sedan PHEV $143,500 30 km + 600 km

GLE500 e PHEV $149,900 30 km + 700 km

S500 e PHEV $255,000 30 km + 700 km

Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid PHEV $177,800 20 km + 750 km

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Toyota Prius Prime PHEV $48,490 50 km + 1000 km

Volvo S90 T8 PHEV $125,900 34 km + 600 km

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Hyundai Ioniq BEV $47k - $55k 220 km

Ioniq Elite BEV $57k - $66k 220 km

Kona BEV $69k - 83k 400 km

Kia Soul EV BEV $30k 150 km

Mercedes Benz B250 e BEV $44k - $47k 140 km

Mitsubishi i-Miev BEV $8k - $13k 100 km

B-Miev Van BEV $16k 100 km

Nissan LEAF Generation 1 BEV $9k - $16k 120 km

LEAF Gen 2 - 24 kWh BEV $13k - $34k 135 km

LEAF Gen 2 - 30 kWh BEV $26k - $36k 180 km

LEAF ZE1 - 40 kWh BEV $43k - $63k 250 km

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e-NV200 - 40 kWh BEV $60k 200 km

Renault Zoe 40 kWh BEV $29k - $60k 300 km

Kangoo ZE Van BEV $42k - $46k 160 km

Smart Fortwo BEV $20k 100 km

Tesla S P85D BEV $95k - $120k 330 km

S 90D BEV $125k 420 km

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X 90D BEV $129k 410 km

X 100D BEV $149k 480 km

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Q7 e-tron PHEV $125k 54 km + 800 km

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i3 REX - 33 kWh PHEV $50k - $68k 200 km + 120 km

225xe PHEV $42k 41 km + 550 km

330e PHEV $50k - $76k 37 km + 550 km

530e PHEV $140k 50 km + 600 km

X5 xDrive40e PHEV $140k 30 km + 800 km

i8 PHEV $94k - $140k 37 km + 400 km

Hyundai Ioniq PHEV $46 63 km + 1040 km

Mercedes Benz C350 e Sedan PHEV $63k - $75k 31 km + 700 km

GLE500 PHEV $130k 30 km + 700 km

E350 e PHEV $120k 30 km + 600 km

S500 e PHEV $96k 30 km + 700 km

Mini Countryman Cooper SE PHEV $68k 30km + 500 km

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV $22k - $58k 50 km + 500 km

Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid PHEV $129k 20 km + 750 km

Toyota Plug-in Prius PHEV $11k - $20k 26 km + 800 km

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Barbers) is launching its Onya e-ride share service in Auckland shortly.

Onya (as in “on ya bike”) is a name already synonymous with electric bikes, especially the popular folding ones.The name will become even more familiar with the e-rideshare service using Niu electric ride-on scooters which can carry up to two people.Apps are being tested for the service which will be launched on Waiheke Island – aiming to become the world’s first all-electric residential island by 2030 under Electric Island Waiheke.Darleen Tana and husband Christian Hoff-Nielsen run Bikes and Beyond, which includes a bike hire business on Waiheke Island and several stores around the country, such as in Newmarket, Auckland.Tana revealed the new e-rideshare service at Electric Island Waiheke’s public open day in March in conjunction with EVtalk’s inaugural and successful EVs and Beyond two-day conference – just prior to the Covid-19 coronavirus restrictions.Hundreds of visitors attended the open day at the Waiheke Sports Club, many showing keen interest in the Niu e-scooters already emblazoned with the Onya e-rideshare brand.“A lot of commuters look for transport between the ferry and other parts of the island like Ostend,” says Tana as an illustration of how the e-rideshare service will work.To use the Onya service, customers need a driver’s licence and to be aged 21 and over.Then it’s a simple matter of using the app to locate the nearest Niu e-scooter, unlock it and ride.“It’s rather like Uber,” Tana says, adding that clients can make short hops or take longer trips – perhaps for a whole day.

“These will be available to locals and visitors,” she says.A charge per minute will apply – similar to Uber’s system.Tana believes the Onya e-rideshare

service will help make it easier for people to get around, certainly providing more options for e-mobility.The service is likely to be extended to other areas later.

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Cities around the globe are expanding at a rapid pace, and New Zealand is no exception.

Auckland’s population is expected to reach 2.4 million within 30 years. This poses a challenge for city planners tasked with managing and limiting congestion on the city’s roads. Late last year, a global report by vehicle parts company Mister Auto found that traffic congestion in Auckland ranked 57th out of 100 countries, making it equal with Melbourne.Why is this? One of the key reasons is because most Kiwis have cars.In fact, New Zealand has the highest per capita car ownership rates globally, ahead of the United States.In response, councils around the country are introducing measures to reduce short car journeys and alleviate the problems they cause.In a push to free up the roads and help connect people to the transport system, cities are implementing micro mobility solutions, including licensing shared e-scooter programmes. Increasingly, city planners are seeing e-scooters as a smart solution to an issue that impacts so many New Zealanders.Drivers of petrol-powered vehicles have

long been criticised for taking short, inefficient trips. One person per car is commonplace in cities, particularly during commuting hours. The amount of energy that cars use per trip, the space they take up, and the time they spend getting from A to B just doesn’t add up. But to tempt drivers from their cars there needs to be a range of viable alternatives to suit different travellers. In particular, we need to solve the ‘first and last mile’ of the commute - the problematic step to get travellers to or from public transport to their home or work - this is where micro mobility comes in. In New Zealand, we have already seen real successes when it comes to micro mobility, with e-scooter sharing carefully regulated and introduced across several cities over recent years. E-scooters have replaced hundreds of thousands of inefficient car trips, resulting in reduced congestion and a significant saving of CO2. However, it has not all been plain sailing. There have been safety concerns, particularly in the early days of micro mobility in New Zealand. More recently the topic has come under the spotlight amid the government’s release of the Accessible Streets public consultation, which aims to increase the safety and accessibility of footpaths and streets and encourage active modes of transport.At Neuron we put safety first. As part of this, we believe that all e-scooter riders should wear a safety helmet like they are required to do in Australia and many other parts of the world. Despite helmets not being mandatory in New Zealand, every rider deserves the option to protect themselves, so we decided to introduce the world's first app-controlled helmet lock earlier this year. The Helmet Lock secures a helmet to the e-scooter in between trips, which ensures that they are always available to riders. Since introducing the new feature,

our data shows nearly 50% of riders in Auckland are unlocking our helmets at the start of their trips.It is a good start but obviously we would like to see this number increase. In Australia, where it is law to wear them, around 85% of our riders unlock and use our helmets to protect themselves.Another key innovation being implemented by e-scooter operators in partnership with councils is geo-fencing. The technology detects if an e-scooter has left the riding area and will slowly bring it to a halt, with the power only returning when it is back in the riding area. No-ride zones can also be adjusted based on time and day. The geo-fencing technology can set variable speed limits in specific locations, for example it can limit e-scooter speed in areas of high foot traffic. Geolocation can also be used to incentivise e-scooter drop off locations which can reduce so-called clutter on the streets.For e-scooter sharing programmes to be successful, operators need to prioritise safety as they work to deliver efficient and sustainable operations. They should partner with councils and be prepared to openly share insights into what works and what doesn’t. This valuable information helps regulators define good rules, and planners to improve cities’ existing transport networks. Done right, micro mobility will continue to benefit city dwellers, complement existing transport systems, and make our cities far more liveable.

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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION EXTENSIONS ALLOWEDAll driver licences, warrants of

fitness (WoFs), certificates of fitness (CoFs), and some vehicle

certifications, that expired on or after January 1, 2020 will be valid for up to six months from April 10, 2020.“People shouldn’t have to worry about getting fined for having an expired document if driving to use essential services or as an essential worker during the Covid-19 alert level four lockdown,” transport minister Phil Twyford says.“That’s why we have provided an extension to give certainty to the public that they won’t be issued infringement notices for using their vehicles appropriately. It’ll still be up to drivers to keep their vehicles safe and I urge owners to follow the NZ Transport

Agency’s advice and regularly self-check their vehicle.“We are allowing essential repairs, like sorting out punctured tyres or damaged windscreens. If anything looks out of order, please go get it fixed as soon as you can.“Drivers will still need to be medically fit to drive, comply with relevant restrictions and conditions on their licence and obey all road rules. Any licence suspensions and disqualifications will also continue to apply.”Twyford says the extension will give people and businesses plenty of time after the lockdown to renew their documents without putting extra pressure on them when they are already likely to be stressed.

Other changes include licence endorsements that expire on or after March 1, 2020 will be extended and there will be a suspension of the requirement to display a current vehicle

licence (rego) if it expired on or after January 1, 2020.

This was done to enable essential travel, not non-essential trips or

Easter getaways. Kiwis should still stay home and save lives, Twyford’s office says.The NZTA indicates that around 600,000 WoFs and CoFs, 800,000 vehicle licences, and 40,000 driver licences and 12,500 endorsements are expected to expire between March 24, 2020 (around the start of alert level four) and May 17.

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With T-Tech scheduled for May 4th and 5th we were gutted to have to cancel the event just as we were starting to reveal an exciting line-up of local and international experts.But stay tuned, as we’ll be announcing some great events for members and the wider public in coming weeks. On Wednesday April 22nd join us as we explore ‘On-Demand Transport’ as a flexible transport solution with great potential in overcoming COVID-19 transport challenges with our first.

Join Ben Hague, VIA Australia and New Zealand partnerships principal, exploring On-Demand Transport, the emerging solution which makes public transport sustainable, flexible and accessible. He’ll discuss local and international examples they’re running in the region and globally.

On-Demand Transport appears to be the ideal solution for the COVID-19 world, where normal transport and public transport in-particular may not return for some time. Hague will be joined by Jeremy Dickson of Environment Canterbury as we explore their groundbreaking trial in Timaru, launched just months ago. The ITS NZ website will be also become a content hub, featuring industry interviews and critical information. See our latest news item combining advice and updates from the Ministry of Transport, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, and Auckland Transport. Join our LinkedIn group to discuss emerging transport solutions and technologies and subscribe to our news updates for upcoming events. Join in the Future Transport conversation.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH EVS AND TRANSPORT TECHSitting here in my Covid-19

pandemic home office on day 13 of level four lockdown reflecting

on my overseas business trip, I feel very lucky that I was able to complete this international itinerary and get back to New Zealand before the travel restrictions and lockdown occurred. Here are some general reflections gleaned from my global experiences:

• The future transport system is increasingly electric

It doesn’t matter where in the world you go and whether the energy generation from the country is from green, grey or brown sources, and what the political system is in place; both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and transport agencies are going electric in almost all forms of transportation systems to reduce CO2 emissions.• There is a widening choice of

electric mobility optionsThere are more and more electric transport vehicle and new technology options becoming available and being trialled internationally (such as micro-mobility devices, add-on powered systems for wheel chairs to autonomous street sweepers, multiple options of shared autonomous shuttles, to drones and autonomous flying taxis, hydrogen fuel cell cars and trucks).• One size does not fit all potential

EV user preferencesAs has been shown in many consumer technologies there are a range of potential user preferences and biases that hinder rational EV purchaser decision points. Choices are largely dominated by price, features of the vehicle and branding, and the battery capacity (ie, distance range). • EV battery improvements may slow Whilst there has been rapid improvements in EV battery size, weight, capacity, range and price – battery technology commentators say this rate of improvements is no longer sustainable and we are getting closer to the point of diminishing returns. • Heavy vehicle EVs are an increasing

focus worldwide

Finding cleaner greener freight options is vital as heavy vehicles produce a significant proportion of transport emissions (ie, in NZ in 2015 the heavy vehicle fleet accounted for 24% of all road transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions despite only making up 7% of total vehicle kilometres driven (source: MoT Green freight project, September 2019). Some countries are running trials such as Sweden and Scania trucks who have implemented trial conductive catenary overhead charging by EV truck mounted pantographs, and other countries are investing significantly in hydrogen fuel cell technologies (eg, Nikola trucks).

• EV charging systems will be diverse A combination of charging systems will be required to charge the wide needs of an electrical vehicle fleet. Developments are occurring in conductive fast charging and inductive charging systems (Wireless power transfer at the University of Auckland has led the world for more than 30 years). These in-road wireless pavement systems are progressing well and include stationary, semi-dynamic and fully dynamic (ie, charging whilst in motion) charging systems.• Large variation in market readiness

of various technologiesThat’s the case between OEMs and agencies and private purchasers alike. We need to be very careful as what can look very attractive may only be a concept prepared for marketing purposes and not ‘market ready’ for deployment, whereas other OEMs have proven technologies. There are a lot of developers trying to produce new technology gadgets hoping for a market, but they do not necessarily have a specific purpose or outcome in mind.• Importance of consistent and

standardised terminology

Consumers, purchasers and some sales teams alike are often poorly informed about the technologies within vehicles and associated infrastructure. This is not helped by different OEMs using different names. In Europe there are 63 different names for what is essentially auto emergency braking (AEB).

• Full vehicle automation (SAE level five) is still decades away

It’s unlikely that we’ll see transition smoothly from one level to the next (insurance and liability issues may mean OEMs hold at level three and jump to level five), however, advanced features on vehicles are having significant user and safety benefits. The transition period to full automation has significant and complex issues to overcome. • Government’s role in enabling

innovation in transportMany countries are specifically funding and encouraging collaborative transport innovation platforms for industry, academia and the government. These programmes encourage the trialling of innovative transport technologies ensuring combined and informed policy learnings are made. This currently does not occur well in New Zealand although in the latest Draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Transport 2021-2023 – this has been

By Dr Douglas Wilson, senior lecturer in transportation engineering, director of transportation laboratories at the University of Auckland and ITS NZ board member. On sabbatical from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dr Wilson shares insights from international transport technology related visits and conferences during the

past nine months.

Doug Wilson with a 3D printed Olli, visiting the Local Motors Microfactory in Knoxville Tennesse, US



clearly signalled as a new priority for the NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi).

• Price of EVs and potential Government subsidies

Whilst EV prices are reducing the majority of EVs being produced are still being aimed at the luxury end of the purchaser market and it will take some time before the benefits of these trickle down to the wider market. New Zealand has a comparatively high average vehicle fleet age (>14yrs). Any Government policy that wants to encourage a faster EV take-up for environmental benefits needs to be equitable and care must be taken not to be punitive to lower socio-economic groups that are mostly captive to less fuel efficient and higher carbon emitting vehicles. Lastly, the rapid Covid-19 pandemic lockdown that has caused massive disruption socially and economically to New Zealand and globally with significant fatality rates, also means that we are likely to never go back to the prior to Covid-19 “norm”. User behaviour in all sorts of areas has been dramatically and forcibly changed and for a long enough period, meaning

that old habits are broken and new habits are beginning to be formed. I wonder what the new norms of post Covid-19 will mean for transport mobility for New Zealanders, both in cities and rural areas?There will be new opportunities that emerge and it will be important that we monitor and evaluate both negative and positive Covid-19 outcomes to ensure that we learn the most from the experience to improve community wellbeing, future policy and decision making. However, and most importantly during the lockdown, keep well and safe, keep your social distancing and stay local. Dr Doug Wilson included in his visits:

• IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference, London, UK, 17-23 June 2019.

• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Singapore, 21-25th Oct 2019 – up to 14,500 total attendees, 2980 delegates and 10,900 exhibition delegates.

• CRRC Trackless Tram trials (vision guided, rubber wheeled trams) in Yibin, China, Oct 2019

• CES 2020 – Las Vegas, USA 6-10th Jan 2020. Owned and produced by Consumer Technology Association

(CTA), CES is “the world’s gathering place for those who thrive on the business and consumer technologies” - 175,000 attendees, 4500 exhibiting companies and more than 1000 speakers.

• 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), Washington DC, US. 12-16th Jan 2020.

• Visits and presentations to Pennsylvania State University, US and the Larson Transportation Research Institute, Ryerson University, Toronto Canada, University of Waterloo and the Centre for Advance Pavements and Transport Technologies, Purdue University, Indiana and Oakridge Research National Laboratories (ORNL) and Local Motors – Olli Shared Autonomous Vehicle 3D printing Micro-factory, Knoxville, Tennesse, US (Utah State University and Sustainable Electrified Transportation Centre (SELECT).

• 6th International Conference on Electric Roads and Vehicles (CERV) Park City, Utah, US, 10-11th Feb 2020.


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Foundation chief executive Aisha Daji Punga is passionate about

making a difference.She decided three years ago to make the move to an electric vehicle after focusing on doing social good full-time.“I was running an innovation consultancy and being an advocate for getting ahead of the curve,” Daji Punga says. “Switching to an electric vehicle just felt like a natural part of my journey and ethos.”Once deciding to buy an EV, she drove every electric and hybrid she could.The challenge then was one she could afford and which would get her from Auckland to the Matakana area and back with ease.Daji Punga struck a deal with an importer for a BMW i3 - which she says was the first EV on their lot.Instantly falling in love with the car,

she uses it for both work and personal purposes.“I couldn’t believe how easy it was to charge, whether at home, at a Vector site or ChargeNet. “I’ve had her for just over three years now, the battery charges as good as the day I bought her and I have no regrets.“Daji Punga says she’s passionate about making a difference for New Zealand. “Whether it’s through innovation, investing in impact programmes or being able to encourage my children to take personal actions to make our planet more sustainable. “It was a bit of a mission to convince my two teenage boys to give up our old school seven-seater Jeep that could fit half the hockey team in – but they are absolute converts now. “I also work closely with Mercury and I’m so proud of how they are changing the

narrative from energy being the nation’s problem to being our solution.“ Daji Punga believes New Zealand has just started on the EV curve and has yet to see real exponential growth. “I think what is exciting is that not only are we giving our planet a helping hand – we are going to see the costs for consumers come tumbling down. “The world of electric bikes is going to enable us to experience places like we never have before. One of my favourite

Aisha Daji Punga with her BMW i3



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past-times in Queenstown is electric biking – I have been able to go places that I have never been to before. “But the real shift will come when we have driverless cars – our culture, the way we move around, commute and the need to live close to the city are all likely to shift.”Range anxiety may remain a concern for some people, and there’s also confusion about whether batteries are better or worse for the environment, she says,

People also perceive that charging is complicated and it’s expensive to buy an EV, she adds. “Speak to almost anyone who has one [an EV], and they’ll tell you how great they are; the great savings in running costs, how beautiful they are to drive but most of all how good it makes you feel.”Daji Punga admits to being described as a bit of an adrenaline junkie who likes abseiling off cliffs and 20-storey buildings. “I often share with people how I was a bit

of a wayward child in my youth. So now that I am a little bit older and wiser, I am anchored in my purpose to help unlock the potential of those around me.” A proud hockey mum of boys Armani and Milan, she sees the future for herself as growing happy, healthy and great kids. “So right now I am in my perfect job as the chief executive for the Starship Foundation – enabling our nation’s children to have better health and brighter futures. “Come join the EV revolution!”


MEVO SEEKS ESSENTIAL STATUSWellington-based car share Mevo

wants to be considered an essential service during the

Covid-19 lockdown.Mevo chief executive Erik Zydervelt is asking cabinet ministers and the NZ Transport Agency to change its non-essential service restrictions, especially as taxis and rideshares like Uber are allowed to continue, including similar services globally.“While we agree with 99% of what the government has done during the pandemic, this is one area that just doesn’t qualify,” he says.“Currently, with ride-hailing and taxis, people are forced to be close to a driver who has been exposed to dozens of others, and sitting less than two metres apart puts everyone involved at risk.“With Mevo there’s no need to be close to anyone else – we’re keeping people safe through the service being completely automated and having

medical grade UVC sterilisation and cleaning before a customer takes a car.”Zydervelt says for those reasons Mevo is actually safer and should be allowed to continue operating rather than just

working with essential health service customers.

Clients use an app to select the vehicle they want – including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) – from specific Wellington parking areas then returning them to

an approved site, so avoiding contact with anyone else.Zydervelt says many customers sold their vehicles to use Mevo.

It makes more financial sense to completely shut down, but Mevo has a moral obligation to keep its members safe, he adds.Zydervelt says if restrictions are placed on car share businesses such as Mevo then all others – including taxis and Uber – should have the same restrictions.If New Zealand reverts to a level three alert then Mevo could quickly resume

while maintaining its high hygiene standards, he says.He says some “heart-breaking” stories came from customers when they learned Mevo wouldn’t be classed an essential service.“A number of people were relying on us so they could do grocery trips for elderly parents, for instance.“Some now, especially those in the plus-65 high risk group don’t feel safe going out to do that and being forced to sit close to a driver who is outside their bubble.”Zydervelt says Mevo was having “exceptional growth” until the restrictions applied and will continue to look at providing the service in Auckland while also introducing 100 battery electric vehicles (BEVs).Other car share services like zero-emission vehicle company Zilch, which says its cars are only available to essential services and businesses during the lockdown, may also benefit if restrictions are lifted for Mevo.

Erik Zydervelt

NATIONAL EMERGENCY EXTENDED TO APRIL 14

The state of national emergency to support the Covid-19 response has been extended a second time, for a

further seven days until April 14.The initial declaration was on March 25, and the seven-day declaration can be extended as many times as necessary without changing the length of the alert level four lockdown.“On the advice of the director of Civil Defence Emergency Management and after consultation with the prime minister, I consider the state of national emergency should remain in place to

support the COVID-19 response,” Civil Defence minister Peeni Henare says.He says that enables civil defence emergency management professionals to do critical work during this time, including managing roads, traffic and public places; providing first aid, food, shelter and accommodation.“Use of these powers have included the requisitioning of a carpark so it can be used as a community-based assessment centre,

and to support NZ Police to prevent people from doing non-essential

activities,” Henare says.“As we enter our third week

under a state of national emergency and at alert level four, I would like to thank all New Zealanders who have

continued to work tirelessly to support the response to Covid-19 through these incredibly challenging times.”

Visit https://gazette.govt.nz for more information.

Peeni Henare


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KIWIS LIKELY TO DELAY VEHICLE PURCHASE – STUDYBuying big ticket items like vehicles

will be delayed by about 90% of consumers.

That’s according to a study commissioned by New Zealand research firm Penrose Data, comparing consumer attitudes before and after the first week of the Covid-19 level four lockdown.It found most Kiwis lack confidence in their personal financial stability through the crisis, putting off major purchases for some time.This figure is highest for recreation/sports products or computers (34%), vehicles or property (33%), appliances (32%) and furniture (29%). The survey included all vehicles - whether new, used, electric, hybrid or internal combustion engine (ICE).Less that half (45%) of the 1000 Kiwis surveyed on March 21 before the March 25 lockdown and again on March 27 are confident in their financial stability, a figure which has remained constant prior

to and during the lockdown, Penrose Data says.As a result, more than 90% of consumers

will put off making at least one major purchase due to Covid-19.

Only a 10th (9%) of Kiwis say it won’t impact their major purchases.The majority of New

Zealanders support the Government's handling of the Covid-19 situation though.The research finds consumer

optimism the Covid-19 crisis will improve increased significantly from 14% to 32% after the lockdown began.Despite the financial impact, consumer confidence in the Government’s response to Covid-19 has increased significantly following the first week of the lockdown with seven in 10 (70%) believing the response has been effective so far. Penrose Data chief executive Geoff Walmsley, caught up in his fourth week of lockdown in the Netherlands, sees parallels between the two markets and initiated the study to support Kiwi businesses.

Walmsley says the company specialises in providing research insights for Kiwi fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) exporters but recognises it is often the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are most in need of information at this time.“The Netherlands is currently in its fourth week of nationwide lockdown in response to the Covid-19 crisis - where the curve is just starting to flatten off. “The lead time ahead of the New Zealand market gave us a better understanding of the challenges that would be faced for consumers and companies alike and allowed us to measure attitudinal shifts as the level four changes were implemented,” Walmsley says.“We believe that access to timely information can help businesses better navigate the challenges ahead and we will be providing weekly insights throughout the lockdown period.”Walmsley says despite the dip in local consumer confidence, key export markets such as China have reopened and demand for New Zealand products will support its economic recovery.

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EVS UPPERMOST DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONSGovernment-enforced lockdowns

around the world due to Covid-19 are having a dramatic positive

impact on people’s awareness of the environmental benefits of electric vehicles.So says UK company Venson Automotive Solutions which adds that 45% of people it surveyed confirm the radical improvement on air pollution across the globe as a result of transport demobilisation has made them reconsider their EV ownership plans. A further 17% say it reaffirms the decision they already made to make the switch to an EV.Of the 45% of motorists now reassessing their EV options, 19% say their next company car or private purchase will be an EV, with the remaining 26% confirming they intend to become an EV driver in the next five years. In an EV attitudes survey done by Venson in July 2019, 41% of people said they were considering moving to an EV, but 31% said that wouldn’t for another 10-15 years. That confirms the intention by many to play their part in protecting the environment has since accelerated, Venson says.

“Reducing emissions has been a hot topic and a clear government, business and personal target for several years now, but still the growth of EV) ownership has been slow,” Venson Automotive Solutions marketing director Alison Bell says.“This is in spite of evidence that transport is responsible for 23% of global emissions, and driving petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles contributes 72% of the transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions.”The latest survey from Venson also reveals the public wants to see more done by government – and businesses - to expedite

the uptake of EVs once the United Kingdom has recovered from the Covid-19 crisis. This includes further investment in the charging infrastructure (62%), the introduction of more Clean Air zones in major cities (38%) and new legislation that supports businesses to move to fully electric company car or commercial vehicle fleets in the next five years (38%).“In recent years we have seen the cost of electric vehicles fall, battery efficiency increase, and the network of both public and private charging points grow significantly,” Bell says.“All of these steps have boosted consumer confidence in an EV future, however, while ownership is increasing, we still have a long way to go. “Having said that, fleet managers looking to introduce fully-electric fleets could find employees more open to the idea now they have seen the global benefits it could bring to the environment.”Visit https://www.venson.com/Media/WhitePapers to download free whitepapers.

A further 17% say it reaffirms the decision they already made to make the switch to an EV.

Lockdowns have prompted a bigger shift to considering EVs.


NEWSTALK

XC60 PLUG-IN BRILLIANT, BUT WHY?When we first

reviewed the Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in

hybrid around two years ago we loved it, though we did point out the brakes were a little odd feeling, as are the brakes on most plug-in hybrids were at the time.When we went to pick up the updated T8 “Polestar Engineered” version of the car, Volvo's local product expert reminded us of the comment, and suggested we would find the brakes a little different this time around. For Polestar - Volvos's performance arm, turned

electric-vehicle brand - had fitted among other things a giant set of Akebono six-piston calliper brakes to the vehicle. And do they work? Oh yes.But they also highlight the odd move to make the most efficient XC60 - RightCar lists the model as having a combined economy of 2.2 litres per 100km - as its most performance orientated. Some would argue that is a smart move. It amortises the additional cost of the plug-in hardware into the premium normally paid for the performance model. In this case the Polestar is $129,900

- around $30,000 more than the next expensive model, but only $6000 more than the less powerful BMW X3 M40i and $13,000 more than the AMG GLC43. On total output the Volvo sits in-between this model

and the X3 M and GLC63 - both of which soar in excess of $40,000 more.But, it does feel a little odd trundling around town in a sports-focused vehicle, lightly acting on the throttle to stay in electric-only mode to make the most of the 10.4kWh battery. Volvo claims 45km of range, expect 35.

As does the idea that this car has manually adjustable suspension. Gone is the automated system where you pick the suspension firmness through a drive mode button - in this car you need to go under the bonnet and reach through the wheels to



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choose your settings, there are around 22 variations from essentially firm to really firm. Car nerds will rejoice, many will never touch it.But the XC60 does have the power credentials to back up the sports suspension.

The electric drivetrain, which powers the rear axles, produces just 64kW and 240Nm, so only expect gentle acceleration in the EV mode. The turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder petrol adds another 235kW and 400Nm, for an aggregated total of 311kW. In Polestar Engineered mode it feels seriously quick and responsive, and for those

that can remember, has a thrum that hints to the performance five-cylinder Volvos of the past.The steering is lovely and responsive, grip is brilliant, and the XC60 feels surprisingly light on its feet through corners. The interior has that lovely Scandanavian design-feel to it. Clean surfaces, brilliant seats and an excellent fit and finish. The main instrument cluster is digital, while the infotainment system retains the large, portrait-orientated LCD screen. The only oddity in the Polestar - and we like them - are the yellow seatbelts.New XC60s bound for New Zealand are now built in China, and early inspection would indicate that is nothing to worry about. It felt and looked as good as the European version it replaced, with the exception of a rattle in the sunroof shade that Volvo is working on.As with the old model, the car has the “Intellisafe City Safety” system, which includes pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle and large animal detection with

automatic emergency braking.Volvo’s Pilot system is up there with the best semi-autonomous vehicle systems on the market, and one of the easier to activate – hit the cruise control button then toggle across to your

preferred level of assistance.For some, the weird combination of green and performance hardware may be a little confusing in the new Polestar Engineered XC60 - but it does come together very well.


On total output the Volvo sits in-between this models and the X3 M and GLC63 - both of which soar in excess of $40,000 more.


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The 2020 model Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid offers many stand-out features and is sure to be a good stepping

stone for getting more people into more pure EVs further down the track. With a starting price of $53,990 for the entry level and $59,990 for the PHEV Elite, it comes with 1.6 litre, 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder petrol engine and 6-speed dual clutch transmission. It offers 77 kW/5700 rpm of maximum power and 147 Nm/4000 rpm of Maximum torque and claims a combined fuel economy of 1.1 litres per 100km. It offers an electric-only driving range of 52km with a 8.9 kWh lithium ion battery powering a 44.5kW/170Nm electric motor. For everyday trips around town, this should be sufficient for most people to stay in pure EV mode. The benefits of the PHEV is that it eases range anxiety which might be a barrier for first-time EV buyers. This enables stress-free longer road trips but also might illustrate a pure EV is all that’s needed for many people. On top of that, it’s a driver’s car – it is not only comfortable and spacious but handles well, and everything is simple and within easy reach. Passengers will find it comfortable too. Typical of EVs, acceleration is smooth and responsive. The ride is quiet with little road noise or vibrations and light steering. The PHEV is a four-door hatchback which can seat five and we thought the low-slung Ioniq looked very stylish and more like a modern car than some other EVs which still suffer some awkward designs. It has an overall length of 4470mm,1820mm width, 1450mm

high, 341-litre boot capacity, 2700mm wheelbase and 16-inch alloy wheels.Gauges are simple and easily read – the car will tick off the kilometres for electric, gas and the total so the driver can see how much distance left to run on either fuel.The dash display is simple and a central screen display provides further easy-to-read information. Paddles and buttons for most of the necessary functions are housed in and around the steering wheel.The Elite version features leather seats, and leather door trim, centre console, steering wheel and gearshift trim. Safety features are abundant with ABS braking with electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist system, vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, traction control system, driver and front passenger front airbags, side airbags, dual (front to rear) roof curtain airbags and driver knee airbag.Plus forward collision-avoidance assist, smart cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision warning, lane keeping assist and driver attention warning all available on the Elite version. The Ioniq line features Hyundai’s Blue Link connected car system, which uses embedded telematics to allow drivers to remote start the vehicle and control air-conditioning using the MyHyundai smartphone app. The app also allows users to remote lock or unlock their doors, and find their vehicle in a crowded parking lot with Car Finder and remote horn and lights. This technology also allows owners of the plug-in or electric model to remotely check the status of their battery so they

know when they need to recharge the vehicle and can be remotely controlled and scheduled via the app.Blue Link is also updated with cloud-

based navigation, which offers free up-to-the-minute traffic information, point of interest searches (POI), dealer locator as well as the ability to locate nearby charging stations.Overall, it’s a great car to drive, simple and straight forward and a perfect cost saver for around town and a good entry point into EVs.

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STATSTALK

EV dealerships aren’t expecting many sales in April.

Apart from supplying essential services, national EV dealerships struggled to provide deliveries in April after the Covid-19 lockdown applied from March 25.“April will be practically zero,” Martin Harwood of Harwood Cars in Auckland says. He says even though many yards are full, including compliance shop car parks, the vehicles cannot be registered or even delivered.While prime minister Jacinda Ardern is doing a “good job” in the battle against the pandemic,

Harwood believes the sooner EV dealers can get back to

business the better.That’s particularly as EV demand is expected to increase.

“it will probably take about a month to clear [stock] and get back into the swing again.”Hadley Hargadon of Auckland

City Electric Vehicles (ACEV) says March was shaping up to be a

record month for the until the lockdown.He’s heartened that people are thinking about environmental issues during

the lockdown and gravitating more towards EVs.

“It’s good know the market’s there,” says Hargadon, who expects demand will pick up quickly.He says reports of cleaner air resulting from reduced traffic during the lockdown could encourage people to keep it that way through EV purchases.“Hopefully, finance companies will lower their rates.”To help, ACEV has established its own vehicle finance service - Auckland City Finance.Meanwhile, ACEV has sought the Government’s wage subsidy to keep staff fully paid and on board ready for the expected increase in demand.While Japan, where most of ACEV’s vehicles are obtained, has applied a state of emergency until May 6, Hargadon doesn’t expect any impact from that.He says plenty of stock is here to clear for at least the next month.Henry Schmidt of Autolink Cars wonders if the Japanese situation may even help EV dealers turn over their stock first.He also believes April EV figures will reflect the lockdown, making the end of year goal of 32,000 EVs that much harder to attain in an effort to reach 64,000 EVs on our roads by the end of 2021.He maintains that incentives will be needed during the next two years.Schmidt says plenty of EV stock is available and he expects demand to increase. Meanwhile, EV figures passed the 20,000 milestone in March statistics released by the Ministry of Transport.In fact, EV registrations totalled 20,305 by the end the month – up 468 on February’s 19,837.That represents a slight decline based on previous months where the rises have been around the 500-plus mark, probably

EV SALES SLOW IN MARCH AND STOP IN APRIL

Henry Schmidt

STATSTALK

Coronavirus (Covid-19) could have an impact on the EV world – in more ways than one.

While EV sales remain relatively buoyant, parts may be hard to find (especially from China) and fears sparked by the outbreak are even affecting conferences and other gatherings.Whether that also slows EV registrations in New Zealand remains to be seen, otherwise on track in February but backing the view EV numbers will fall short of the 64,000 goal by 2021.Even the Ministry of Transport confirms that, predicting New Zealand will be 20,000 EVs short of the target set by the National government in 2016, reported in EVtalk.That’s not helped by reports the government’s proposed Clean Car plan, which included EV incentives, has been shelved.

February EV registrations of 19,838 from the ministry are 548 up on January’s 19,290 – not quite hitting the 20,000 mark now expected in March.While the registrations are still up more than 500 a month, that’s unlikely to be enough to get to the 64,000 goal.Used light pure electrics continue to dominate, up 254 from 10,514 in January to 10,768 in February.New light pure EV registrations increased 118 from 4015 in January to 4133, while new light plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were just behind with a 112 jump from 2970 to 3082.Used light PHEVs went from 1616 to 1675 – up 59, and heavy EVs rose by five from 175 to 180.The target set by National for the

end of this year is 32,000 EVs on our roads.February was reasonable for sales but

March has been slow so far, Martin Harwood of EV seller Harwood Cars in Auckland says.He’s heard the Japanese aren’t keen on having vehicle buyers visit

from other countries for a while because of fears around the virus.Pointing to scares in the global economy and share markets, Harwood

says the fear factor derives from no-one knowing what’s going to happen with Covid-19’s spread.“People are quite frightened about it.”Harwood has withdrawn from attending an EV event because his health may be compromised after a successful battle against throat cancer and he doesn’t want to take the risk.Many such events are using digital media such as video conferencing to avoid problems getting speakers in, especially from overseas. No doubt hand sanitiser will be readily available at such events too.Harwood has also ordered suspension caps from China but learned the factory there has not been operating for six weeks because of the virus and might not be back in action for months.Henry Schmidt of Autolink Cars in Auckland agrees Covid-19 is having an impact, particularly from an economic viewpoint with the New Zealand dollar dropping.That means a weaker dollar for Japanese imports, seeing vehicle landing costs go up, for instance.“Sales are OK but quieter this month. We’re reasonably busy at weekends. Petrol prices are falling too.”Schmidt says some unusual questions from customers include an enquiry about how long the coronavirus might last on the steering wheel. He suggests customers clean their hands first.David Boot of EV City in Christchurch agrees a

EV UPTAKE NOT THERE YET

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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Jan 194 235 595 1,117 2,758 6,630 12,200 19,285

Feb 194 246 625 1,153 2,986 6,918 12,725 19,838

Mar 202 286 683 1,226 3,193 7,255 13,186

Apr 202 329 716 1,319 3,377 7,632 13,659

May 204 367 745 1,405 3,661 8,200 14,229

Jun 207 391 796 1,599 3,969 8,707 14,867

Jul 208 418 844 1,751 4,258 9,249 15,421

Aug 210 442 873 1,875 4,593 9,759 16,031

Sep 213 467 917 1,989 4,926 10,255 17,026

Oct 221 494 957 2,153 5,361 10,891 17,562

Nov 226 527 1,002 2,374 5,840 11,380 18,186

Dec 230 554 1,056 2,555 6,216 11,752 18,689

Electricvehicle(EV)keystatistics

EVsareconcentratedinAuckland

LightEVsareagrowingproportionofregistrations

PureEVsaremorepopularthanplug-inhybridEVs

IndividualsownmorelightEVsthancompanies

2017 2018 2019 2..

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

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5K

10K

15K

20K

EVfleetsize

HeavyEV

Newlightplug-inhybrid

Usedlightplug-inhybrid

Newlightpureelectric

Usedlightpureelectric

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

19,838

19,290

18,696

18,193

17,637

17,036

16,038

15,433

14,882

14,243

13,675

13,200

12,739

12,212

11,764

11,391

10,900

10,264

9,768

9,258

8,716

8,208

7,640

7,263

6,926

6,638

6,223

5,847

5,368

4,933

4,600

4,265

3,976

3,668

3,384

3,200

2,993

2,765

2,562

2,381

2,160

1,996

1,881

1,757

1,605

1,411

1,325

1,232

1,159

1,123

1,063

1,009

964

924

880

851

803

752

723

690

632

602

561

534

501

474

449

425

398

374

335

292

252

241

236

232

227

219

216

214

213

210

208

208

200

200

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500

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MonthlyEVregistra�ons

HeavyEV

Newlight

Usedlight

Electricvehicle(EV)registrationsareincreasing,andaredominatedbyusedimportsatpresent.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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557

595

7,018

510

564

605

1,010

612

560

648

572

480

470

532

455

5,590

378

495

641

503

510

550

514

572

380

341

289

417

3,691

379

480

436

336

342

292

309

286

185

209

230

207

1,518

185

223

165

118

125

153

195

87

95

75

36

61

505

54

46

40

45

30

48

51

29

33

58

30

41

327

27

33

27

26

24

27

24

39

43

40

12

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39

5

5

8

4

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STATSTALK

Coronavirus (Covid-19) could have an impact on the EV world – in more ways than one.

While EV sales remain relatively buoyant, parts may be hard to find (especially from China) and fears sparked by the outbreak are even affecting conferences and other gatherings.Whether that also slows EV registrations in New Zealand remains to be seen, otherwise on track in February but backing the view EV numbers will fall short of the 64,000 goal by 2021.Even the Ministry of Transport confirms that, predicting New Zealand will be 20,000 EVs short of the target set by the National government in 2016, reported in EVtalk.That’s not helped by reports the government’s proposed Clean Car plan, which included EV incentives, has been shelved.

February EV registrations of 19,838 from the ministry are 548 up on January’s 19,290 – not quite hitting the 20,000 mark now expected in March.While the registrations are still up more than 500 a month, that’s unlikely to be enough to get to the 64,000 goal.Used light pure electrics continue to dominate, up 254 from 10,514 in January to 10,768 in February.New light pure EV registrations increased 118 from 4015 in January to 4133, while new light plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were just behind with a 112 jump from 2970 to 3082.Used light PHEVs went from 1616 to 1675 – up 59, and heavy EVs rose by five from 175 to 180.The target set by National for the

end of this year is 32,000 EVs on our roads.February was reasonable for sales but

March has been slow so far, Martin Harwood of EV seller Harwood Cars in Auckland says.He’s heard the Japanese aren’t keen on having vehicle buyers visit

from other countries for a while because of fears around the virus.Pointing to scares in the global economy and share markets, Harwood

says the fear factor derives from no-one knowing what’s going to happen with Covid-19’s spread.“People are quite frightened about it.”Harwood has withdrawn from attending an EV event because his health may be compromised after a successful battle against throat cancer and he doesn’t want to take the risk.Many such events are using digital media such as video conferencing to avoid problems getting speakers in, especially from overseas. No doubt hand sanitiser will be readily available at such events too.Harwood has also ordered suspension caps from China but learned the factory there has not been operating for six weeks because of the virus and might not be back in action for months.Henry Schmidt of Autolink Cars in Auckland agrees Covid-19 is having an impact, particularly from an economic viewpoint with the New Zealand dollar dropping.That means a weaker dollar for Japanese imports, seeing vehicle landing costs go up, for instance.“Sales are OK but quieter this month. We’re reasonably busy at weekends. Petrol prices are falling too.”Schmidt says some unusual questions from customers include an enquiry about how long the coronavirus might last on the steering wheel. He suggests customers clean their hands first.David Boot of EV City in Christchurch agrees a

EV UPTAKE NOT THERE YET

Henry Schmidt

Martin Harwood

David Boot


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Jan 194 235 595 1,117 2,758 6,630 12,200 19,285

Feb 194 246 625 1,153 2,986 6,918 12,725 19,838

Mar 202 286 683 1,226 3,193 7,255 13,186

Apr 202 329 716 1,319 3,377 7,632 13,659

May 204 367 745 1,405 3,661 8,200 14,229

Jun 207 391 796 1,599 3,969 8,707 14,867

Jul 208 418 844 1,751 4,258 9,249 15,421

Aug 210 442 873 1,875 4,593 9,759 16,031

Sep 213 467 917 1,989 4,926 10,255 17,026

Oct 221 494 957 2,153 5,361 10,891 17,562

Nov 226 527 1,002 2,374 5,840 11,380 18,186

Dec 230 554 1,056 2,555 6,216 11,752 18,689






2017 2018 2019 2..

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

0K

5K

10K

15K

20K

EVfleetsize

HeavyEV





2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

19,838

19,290

18,696

18,193

17,637

17,036

16,038

15,433

14,882

14,243

13,675

13,200

12,739

12,212

11,764

11,391

10,900

10,264

9,768

9,258

8,716

8,208

7,640

7,263

6,926

6,638

6,223

5,847

5,368

4,933

4,600

4,265

3,976

3,668

3,384

3,200

2,993

2,765

2,562

2,381

2,160

1,996

1,881

1,757

1,605

1,411

1,325

1,232

1,159

1,123

1,063

1,009

964

924

880

851

803

752

723

690

632

602

561

534

501

474

449

425

398

374

335

292

252

241

236

232

227

219

216

214

213

210

208

208

200

200

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2.

3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 1

0

500

10..


HeavyEV

Newlight

Usedlight


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

GrandTotal 1,152

557

595

7,018

510

564

605

1,010

612

560

648

572

480

470

532

455

5,590

378

495

641

503

510

550

514

572

380

341

289

417

3,691

379

480

436

336

342

292

309

286

185

209

230

207

1,518

185

223

165

118

125

153

195

87

95

75

36

61

505

54

46

40

45

30

48

51

29

33

58

30

41

327

27

33

27

26

24

27

24

39

43

40

12

5

39

5

5

8

4

2

2

3

2

8

2020


Jacinda Ardern

Hadley Hargadon


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Jan 194 235 595 1,117 2,758 6,630 12,200 19,285

Feb 194 246 625 1,153 2,986 6,918 12,725 19,838

Mar 202 286 683 1,226 3,193 7,255 13,186 20,305

Apr 202 329 716 1,319 3,377 7,632 13,659

May 204 367 745 1,405 3,661 8,200 14,229

Jun 207 391 796 1,599 3,969 8,707 14,867

Jul 208 418 844 1,751 4,258 9,249 15,421

Aug 210 442 873 1,875 4,593 9,759 16,031

Sep 213 467 917 1,989 4,926 10,255 17,026

Oct 221 494 957 2,153 5,361 10,891 17,562

Nov 226 527 1,002 2,374 5,840 11,380 18,186

Dec 230 554 1,056 2,555 6,216 11,752 18,689






2017 2018 2019 2020

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

Apr

Jun

Aug

Oct

Dec

Feb

0K

5K

10K

15K

20K

EVfleetsize

HeavyEV





2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

20,305

19,837

19,290

18,696

18,193

17,637

17,036

16,038

15,433

14,882

14,243

13,675

13,200

12,739

12,212

11,764

11,391

10,900

10,264

9,768

9,258

8,716

8,208

7,640

7,263

6,926

6,638

6,223

5,847

5,368

4,933

4,600

4,265

3,976

3,668

3,384

3,200

2,993

2,765

2,562

2,381

2,160

1,996

1,881

1,757

1,605

1,411

1,325

1,232

1,159

1,123

1,063

1,009

964

924

880

851

803

752

723

690

632

602

561

534

501

474

449

425

398

374

335

292

252

241

236

232

227

219

216

214

213

210

208

208

200

200

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2..

3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 3

0

500

10..


HeavyEV

Newlight

Usedlight


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

GrandTotal 1,624

473

556

595

7,018

510

564

605

1,010

612

560

648

572

480

470

532

455

5,590

378

495

641

503

510

550

514

572

380

341

289

417

3,691

379

480

436

336

342

292

309

286

185

209

230

207

1,518

185

223

165

118

125

153

195

87

95

75

36

61

505

54

46

40

45

30

48

51

29

33

58

30

41

327

27

33

27

26

24

27

24

39

43

40

12

5

39

5

5

8

4

2

2

3

2

8


STATSTALK

NEW MAKES AND MODELS 2020

MAKE AND MODELMar‘20

TOTAL 2020

ELECTRIC

TESLA MODEL 3 79 153

HYUNDAI KONA 20 84

NISSAN LEAF 20 41

JAGUAR I-PACE 8 19

HYUNDAI IONIQ 4 21

TESLA MODEL X 4 17

AUDI E-TRON 4 17

RENAULT ZOE 2 3

TESLA MODEL S 2 9

MERCEDES-BENZ EQC 1 5

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 0 30

BMW I3 0 9

RENAULT KANGOO 0 1

FACTORY BUILT EV10 0 1

LDV EV80 0 1

FACTORY BUILT SOUZHOU 0 1

Total 144 412

PLUG-IN HYBRID

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 40 161

TOYOTA PRIUS 7 21

MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 4 4

AUDI A3 2 2

MINI COUNTRYMAN 2 26

HYUNDAI IONIQ 1 7

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 1 2

VOLVO V60 1 3

PORSCHE CAYENNE 0 17

BMW 3 SERIES 0 4

BMW X5 0 3

VOLVO XC60 0 3

VOLVO XC90 0 3

BMW I3 0 2

BMW I 0 1

PORSCHE PANAMERA 0 1

VOLVO S60 0 1

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 0 1

Total (Autobase) 58 262

USED IMPORTS JANUARY 2020MAKE MODEL MAR’20 YTD’20BEV - BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLENISSAN LEAF 195 694

BMW I3 5 17

NISSAN E-NV200 4 13

TESLA MODEL S 3 5

FACTORY BUILT ROEWE MARVEL X 1 1

MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 1 6

OTHER 1 9

Total 210 745PLUG IN HYBRIDMITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 27 95TOYOTA PRIUS 26 87BMW 330E 3 3MERCEDES-BENZ C350 2 2BMW 330 1 4

OTHER 0 23Total 59 214

attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.Used light pure electric registrations make up much of the total with 10,980 by the end of March – a 223 increase on February’s 10,767.New light pure electrics went up 144 from 4133 in February to 4277 in March, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rose more than 50 in both the new and used categories.

New light PHEVs reached 3140 – 58 up on the previous

month’s 3082, and used light PHEVs recorded 1727 registrations – an increase of 52 on February’s 1675.

Heavy EVs increased by just the one in March,

moving to 181.April’s EV registration figures

will no doubt show a vastly different story to a solid March.Trade Me Motors head Alan Clark says a drop in EV watchlists and listings

has resulted from COVID-19 pandemic restrictions - as seen across other parts of Trade Me."We expect numbers to bounce back once the level four alert restrictions are reduced."As in previous months, the Nissan Leaf continues to be the most popular EV onsite.

Alan Clark


TESLA TOPS NEW EV SALESThe Tesla Model 3 continued its run

in March new EV sales.It’s by far the best-selling new

EV for the month with 79 sold, and also leads the year-to-date (YTD) list with 153, according to the latest Motor Industry Association (MIA) and NZ Transport Agency sales figures.Next up and level pegging on 20 sales each for the month are the Hyunda Kona EV (84 YTD) and the new Nissan Leaf (41 YTD).The Nissan Leaf continues to dominate

used vehicle sales, however.It’s recorded 195 sales out of 210, with its stable mate the Nissan e-NV200 van on four, one behind the BMW i3.The Telsa Model S is fourth down the list with three sales.Among the plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the Mitsubishi

Outlander PHEV remains streets ahead on the new car sales listings with 40 for the month and 161 YTD.Well back is Toyota Prius on seven and 21 respectively, and the Mini Countryman on two and 26.However, the Toyota Prius is just one behind the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in the used vehicle stakes with 26 sales for the month compared with the Outlander’s 27.Next, in third among used PHEV sales, is the BMW 330E on three.

All vehicle sales are expected to take a massive hit in April due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.


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Drive Electric Advocacy group for the EV industry https://driveelectric.org.nz/

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Charge Net Nationwide EV charging network https://charge.net.nz/

Electric Heaven NZ electric car guide http://www.electricheaven.nz/

NZ EV Podcast Monthly podcast about EVs https://www.podcasts.nz/nz-ev-podcast/

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Robots replace humans during Covid-19Unmanned EVs and robots are delivering goods, disinfecting and cleaning streets and more during the Covid-19 pandemic – avoiding the need for humans to do such jobs.RoboSense has co-operated with Neolix, Alibaba’s Cainiao Robotics, Unity Drive Innovation, Zhen Robotics and others to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, the devices particularly useful in China.RoboSense is also a winner in the 2020 Edison Awards Transportation and Logistics category, its vice-president Dr Leilei Shinohara adding the company will continuously improve its product performance for the safety and mass production of autonomous vehicles.

Scammers attacking Kiwi vehicle ownersScammers are trying to direct New Zealanders to a bogus website to renew their vehicles’ registration, the NZTA warns.It’s advising people to delete the widely distributed phishing scam emails.“These emails aren’t from the NZ Transport Agency,” spokesman Andy Knackstedt says, adding an email genuinely from the agency will include specific vehicle details like registration plate number, vehicle make and the licence expiry date on the vehicle’s rego.

BYD and Toyota ready for BEVsBYD Toyota EV Technology (BTET) has been formed to research and develop battery electric vehicles (BEVs).Work is expected to start in May this year, with company registration now completed.BTET’s chairman will be Hirohisa Kishi from Toyota while the chief executive is Zhao Binggen from BYD. The two companies having equal shares.

Covi-19 will wipe out global renewables growth – report Renewable energy projects will be hit by Covid-19’s effect on the economy.That’s according to a Rystad Energy analysis showing forecast growth in newly commissioned solar and wind projects will

now be wiped out for 2020 and cut by a further 10% next year as the US dollar surges and currencies fall across the globe, possibly impacting on EV charging as well.“We expect these movements in the foreign exchange market to cause companies to pause contracting key components, which are typically procured in US dollars,” the independent energy research and business intelligence company says.

Vehicles with expired WoFs OK in lockdown People can drive a vehicle without a Warrant of Fitness (WoF) during the Covid-19 lockdown provided they can show it’s safe to operate.And police won’t issue tickets for that, the Ministry of Transport and NZTA say, adding that obtaining a new WoF is not defined as an essential trip during the lockdown.“Members of the public should not travel for this purpose, and businesses should not provide WoF services to [members of] the general public who are not essential workers.”

Rapid EV battery investment expected Lithium-ion demand will grow almost 10-fold during the next decade, IDTechEx forecasts.IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Alex Holland checks how supply can meet demand in the newly updated report, Li-ion Batteries 2020-2030.Though total li-ion production capacity outweighed demand in 2019, IDTechEx estimates the largest manufacturers, including the likes of LG Chem, Panasonic, Samsung and CATL (excluding Tesla and BYD), did not have the combined production capacity to meet li-ion demand from EVs.Short-term, a deficit of li-ion batteries suitable for EVs may continue.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH

Robot AVs do the job during Covid-19

EV battery investment is expected to soar

Global renewables growth like Australian solar projects will take a hit


Turoa

Greymouth

Kaikoura

Harewood

Darfield

Upper Riccarton

Papanui

Marshland

Belfast

Timaru

Kurow

Waimate

Oamaru

Balclutha

Rakaia

Hampden

Rangiora

Christchurch Airport

Merivale

Canterbury Univ., Fendalton,

Parklands & Sydenham

Alexandra

Waitati

Mosgiel

Gore

Lake Pukaki

Glenorchy

Cardrona

Coronet Peak

Cromwell

Wanaka

Richmond

Karamea

Collingwood

Wellington

Palmerston North

Featherston

Martinborough

Porirua

Petone

Otaihanga

Paraparaumu

Waikanae

RaumatiPaekakariki

Masterton

New Plymouth

Napier

Taradale

Te Awanga

Pakowai

Havelock North

Waiouru

Auckland & Auckland Airport

MangereNew Lynn

Manukau

Grafton & Greenlane

K Road

Mt Eden

Civic Car Park & Victoria St

Newmarket

Ponsonby

Thames

Hikuai

Hahei

Whangamata

Whitianga

Cooks Beach

Waiuku Pukekohe

Hampton Downs

Tairua

Henderson

Waimauku

Piha

Muriwai

Ellerslie

Leigh

Puhoi

Snells Beach

Orewa

Tikipunga & Raumanga

Dargaville

Tutukaka

One Tree Point, Ruakaka & Waipu

Mangawhai, Wellsford

Matauri Bay

Te Kuiti

Tauranga, Greerton

& Mt Maunganui

Te Kauwhata

Huntly

Raglan

Ruakura & Mt Maunganui

Te Rapa

Akaroa

Pigeon BayLyttleton

Tekapo

Kumeu

Halswell

Geraldine

Waipukurau

Woodville

Kaitaia

Taipa Beach

Kerikeri

Hawera

Levin

Dannevirke

Hokitika

Ranfurly

Winton

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Tirohia

Te Kaha

Whanarua Bay

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Murchison

Amberley

Wharekauhau

Stratford

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Waipara

Reefton

Westport

Franz Josef

Fox Glacier

Haast

Kaiwaka

Warkworth

Matakohe

Waiomu

Waihi

Dunedin

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Waitakaruru & Kopu

Wairakei

Atiamuri

Reporoa

Murupara

Seddon

Ward

Spring

Creek

Kaikohe

Te Araroa

Tongariro

Otaki

Opononi

Gisborne

Taupo

Ohaupo

Hamilton

Morrinsville

Cambridge

Matamata

Tokoroa Rotorua

Upper Hutt

Carterton

Havelock

Picton

Stanley Brook

Christchurch & Burnside

Rolleston

Riccarton

Haruru Falls

Russell

Pukenui

Waitiki Landing

Coopers Beach

Rototuna

Claudelands

Tirau

Whakapapa

Ohakune

National Park

Taumarunui

Blenheim

Waiwera

Takanini

Miranda

Newton

Coromandel

Panmure

Albany &

Rosedale

Rangitaiki

Fast Charger Locations

Destination Charger Locations

Tesla Charger Locations

Waitiki Landing 9049 Far N Rd, Te Hapua 0484 Pukenui Houhora Fishing Club, 4126 Far Nth Rd Coopers Beach Four Square, 9 Coopers Dr Kaitaia Te Ahu, 28 South Rd Kaitaia Pak’nSave, 111 North Rd Kerikeri 1 Butler Rd Opononi Four Square, 29 SH12 Kaikohe Library Carpark, 14 Marino Pl Kawakawa 4 State Highway 1 Tikipunga Paramount Plaza, 1 Wanaka St Whangarei 11 Alexander St Raumanga McDonalds, 130 Tauroa St Dargaville Totara St Park, 113 Totara St Kaiwaka 1 Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd Warkworth New World, 6 Percy St Warkworth BP, 67 Auckland Rd (SH1) Orewa New World, 11 Moana Ave Silverdale 17 Hibiscus Coast Hwy Albany The Warehouse, 186 Don McKinnon Dr Rosedale McDonalds, 14 Constellation Dr Kumeu New World, 110 Main Rd Henderson Pak’n’Save, 224 Lincoln Rd Akld CBD Vector, 21 Hobson St Beach Rd Z Station, 150 Beach Rd K Road Tesla, 501 Karangahape Rd Newmarket 1 Gillies Ave Greenlane McDonald’s, 320 Gt Sth Rd Pakuranga BP, 322 Pakuranga Rd Botany Downs Z Station, 550 Te Irirangi Dr Akld Airport Shopping Ctr, George Bolt Mem. Dr Akld Airport Z Skyway, George Bolt Mem. Dr Takanini 30 Walters Rd Takanini Pak’nSave, 345 Great South Road Coromandel 44 Woolams Rd Whitianga 4 Lee St Tairua Carpark, 6 Tokoroa Rd Pukekohe King Street Carpark, 56 King St Pukekohe Counties Power, 14 Glasgow Rd (Bus hrs) Waiuku Kitchener Rd Carpark Thames 505 Mackay Street Whangamata 100 Hetherington RoadHampton Downs Gate 1, Motorsport Park Te Kauwhata 16 Wayside Rd Waihi New World 35 Kenny St Huntly Countdown, 18 Tumate Mahuta Dr Morrinsville New World, 79/89-97 Thames St Te Rapa WEL Networks, 114 Maui St Rototuna Countdown, 160 Peachgrove Rd Matamata New World, 45 Waharoa Rd Hamilton Tesla, The Base, Te Rapa Rd Hamilton Countdown, 551 Anglesea St Claudelands Coutdown, 160 Peachgrove Rd Hamilton Caro St Carpark, 7 Caro St Hamilton Countdown, 4 Bridge St Ruakura Waikato Innov. Pk, 9 Melody Ln Raglan 43 Bow St Tirau 3 Station St Mt Maunganui Bayfair, 19 Girven Road Mt Maunganui New World, 1 Tweed St (25 kWh) Cambridge 73 Queen Street Pirongia Four Square, 270 Crozier St Te Awamutu 10 Scout Lane Whakatane i-Site, 30 Quay St Opotiki i-Site, 70 Bridge St

Te Kaha Te Kaha Bch Res, 3 Hotel Rd Te Araroa 22 Rata St (25 kWh) Rotorua 1134 Haupapa St Tokoroa New World, 72 Bridge St Matawai 6522 Matawai Rd Tolaga Bay 43 Cook St (25kWh charger) Te Kuiti New World, 39 Rora St Murupara Pine Drive Car Park, Pine Dr Taupo Firestation, 1 Kaimanawa St Taupo Tesla, 1 Kaimanawa St Gisborne 21 Gladstone Rd Morere Hot Pools, 3968 SH2 (25 kWh) Rangitaiki Lodge Café, 3281 SH5 Turangi 1 Pihanga Rd New Plymouth 66 Courtenay St Opunake Business Centre, 23 Napier St Wairoa 75 Queen St Putorino 5466 State Highway 2 National Park Four Square, 4354 SH4 Ohakune New World, 30 Ayr St Taihape New World, 12 Huia St Te Haroto Mc Vicar Rd, 4237 SH5 Waiouru Cnr SH1 & Hassett Dr Hawera Pak’nSave, 54 Princes St Napier 206 Dickens St Hastings 100 Queen St W Mangaweka Papa Cliff Café, 2 Koraenui St Whanganui Pak’nSave, 167 Glasgow St Waipukurau 34 Russell St Dannevirke 24B Gordon St Woodville i-SITE, 43 Vogel St Palmerston Nth i-SITE, 126 The Square Palmerston Nth Tesla, 365 Ferguson St Levin New World, 21 Bath St Otaki New World, 155-163 Main Hwy Paraparaumu Kapiti Pak’nSave, 132 Rimu Rd Raumati 15 Raumati Rd, Paraparaumu Paekakariki 7D Wellington Rd Paekakariki Masterton Queen Elizabeth Park, 3 Dixon St Porirua 2 Serlby Pl Featherston SuperValue , 42 Fitzherbert St Upper Hutt 24 Queen St Lower Hutt Dowse Art Museum, 1 Stevens Gr Wellington Grey St Parking Petone Z Station, 60 Hutt Rd Te Aro Z Station, 174 Vivian St Te Aro Barnett St Carpark, 11 Barnett St Te Aro Inglewood Parking, 68 Inglewood Pl

Fast / Super Charger Locations – North Island

Fast / Super Charger Locations – South Island

Takaka 16 Willow St Havelock Four Square, 68 Main Rd Motueka New World, 271 High St Karamea Four Square, 103 Bridge St Nelson i-SITE, 81 Trafalgar St Nelson New World, 73 Vanguard St Richmond Library, 11 Mcglashen Ave Spring Creek 2226 SH1, Blenheim 7202 Blenheim Pak’nSave, Springlands Ward Flaxbourne Café, 7326 SH 1 Westport New World, 244 Palmerston St Reefton Four Square (25 kWh) 47 Broadway Greymouth 13 Tarapuhi Street Kaikoura 51 West End Kaikoura New World, 124 Beach Road Hokitika New World, 116 Revell St Culverden 27A Mountain View Rd Amberley Countdown, 123 Carters Rd

Rangiora Pak’nSave, 2 Southbrook Rd, Northwood New World, 2 Mounter Ave Harewood Raeward Fresh, 800 Harewood Rd Addington Z Station, 40 Moorhouse Ave Halswell New World, 9 Nicholls RdChristchurch Tesla, The George Hotel, 50 Park Tce Rolleston New World, 90 Rolleston Dr Lincoln New World, 77 Gerald St Little River 4235A Christchurch Akaroa Rd Rakaia 41 Bridge St Ashburton 109 West St Tekapo Lake Tekapo Tavern, SH8 Fairlie Opp. 53 Main St Geraldine Cox St Carpark, 14 Geraldine-Fairlie Hwy Temuka New World, 185 King St Twizel Events Ctr, 61 McKenzie Dr Timaru 26A North St Omarama 2 Sutherland Rd Omarama Tesla, Hot Tubs, 29 Omarama Ave Kurow Wynyard St Wanaka 42 Ardmore St Queenstown Tesla, Remarkables Park Town Athol St 9 Athol St, Queenstown Frankton Pak’nSave, 302 Hawthorn Dr Cromwell i-SITE, 2 The Mall Waimate 125 Queen Street Oamaru Eden St Carpark, 3 Eden St Ranfurly 31 Charlemont Street Alexandra 9 Thompson Street Hampden 33 Lincoln St Nth Dunedin University of Otago, 71 St David St Dunedin Filleul St Carpark, 193 Moray Pl Mosgiel New World, 10 Hartstonge Ave Milton Four Square, 207 Union St Roxborough 22 Jedburgh St Lumsden Four Square, 14 Diana St Lawrence Four Square, 19 Ross Pl Winton New World, 293 Great North Rd Gore New World, 8 Irk St Balclutha 23 Charlotte St Invercargill 116 Esk St

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