Eco news and stories

It’s official, the Clean Car Discount Scheme will be removed from legislation on 31 December 2023. This means there will be no more rebates on low-emission vehicles or penalties for high emitting vehicles. As we approach the end of 2023, the nation...

At Ecotricity we understand that congestion and commuting costs are not going away anytime soon. The fuel subsidy has ended, as has the half price fares deal in Auckland. As you know we are massive advocates of EV’s, and are doing all we can to enabl...

The Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust is giving you the opportunity to win a 2023 Mustang Mach-E GT valued at $125,000!

Top 10 hottest Electric Vehicles in NZ right now!Electric vehicles are on the rise in New Zealand, with almost every other car you see on the road being either fully electric or a hybrid. Here at Ecotricity we are all EV enthusiasts and supporters, o...

How does 30 cents per liter of petrol sound? That is the equivalent price you would pay to fill your Electric Vehicle (EV). To determine how you can save up to 80% on your vehicle running costs, check out our EV calculator here. EVs run exclusively o...

Tāmaki Makaurau recently welcomed Sparky to the family, the world’s first full-sized, fully electric tugboat. Ports of Auckland signed a contract with Damen Shipyards, a Dutch maritime manufacturer, back in 2019, to purchase a 100% electric full-size...

The latest data released on air pollution from cars in New Zealand highlights the urgent need to move away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and switch to greener alternatives. An alarming number of Kiwis are dying or being admitted to...

Great news! On April 1st, 2022, buying an electric car has just got even cheaper when compared to a petrol or diesel one. The clean car rebate will help NZ reach its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The passing of t...