New service offers EV safety verification

This story first appeared in the August issue of EVTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE

A new safety verification inspection specifically for EV and hybrid vehicles, has been launched on to the NZ market by vehicle inspection specialist, VINZ.

“As a key service delivery partner for NZTA, the inspection industry needs to take a lead to support others in this space, to provide innovative services to make it more appealing for customers to purchase EVs and hybrids,” says Gordon Shaw, CEO of VINZ.

“VINZ – as a member of CITA, motor vehicle inspection committee – has been actively involved in the development of a global standard for the minimum inspection requirements for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.

“The market for a specific EV/hybrid safety verification, outside of the current WoF process, is small but will grow, and VINZ is making an investment in this area to give consumers the opportunity to have an independent verification undertaken, and to show market stewardship and leadership in this space,” says Shaw.

VINZ is suggesting that If you own a hybrid or EV, it is recommended that every year you get a VINZ Safety Verification Check undertaken, and this can be done at the same time as the WoF check.

Initial focus for VINZ is in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

The inspection is based on a multi-point safety verification that has been designed to provide customers piece of mind that the vehicle is safe to operate and there are no issues with the electrical components.

VINZ trained technicians will check items such as engine bay cabling, underbody cables and connectors, connection components and charging cables, to name a few.

VINZ is also working with a number of providers, and EECA, to look at adding EV charging points at VINZ testing stations around the country.

For more information see  www.vinz.co.nz