NZTA invests in charging station signs.

More signs highlighting where electric vehicle drivers can charge up have been installed by the New Zealand Transport Agency this summer.

It’s part of the agency’s aim to give EV drivers the chance to hit the open road with confidence.

NZTA director safety and environment, Harry Wilson says with 6500 EVs now registered in New Zealand, signposting all DC rapid charging stations makes sense.

“Supporting the uptake of electric vehicles in New Zealand and encouraging people to make the switch to electric is crucial to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our transport sector.

“Prominent signage along our state highways shows everyday Kiwis and visitors to New Zealand that driving, and charging, an EV is as easy and convenient as any conventional vehicle. It’s also cheaper and better for the environment.”

As of January 31 there were 91 DC charging stations on New Zealand’s state highways.

“We’re on track for nationwide coverage of fast/rapid DC charging stations every 75kms across New Zealand’s state highways, supplemented by a network of AC charging stations,” Wilson says.

“There is also an ever increasing number of public charging stations popping up around New Zealand – at shopping malls, airports, supermarkets and even some petrol stations.”

For more information about EVs visit www.nzta.govt.nz/ev and www.electricvehicles.govt.nz