Kiwis urged to be world EV leaders

Meridian Energy is asking Kiwis to take on world electric vehicle leader Norway.

Nearly a third of all cars sold in Norway are either fully-electric or hybrid, so Meridian encourages New Zealanders to participate in an EV future.

“The recent uptake we’ve seen in New Zealand is pretty impressive, but we know that there is more we can do to reduce emissions,” Meridian chief executive Neal Barclay says. “Our campaign is encouraging New Zealanders to get involved in moving New Zealand forward to an electric car future.”

Meridian has also launched a new, nationwide Electric Car Plan, offering customers low night rates from 9pm until 7am, and until August 31 the electricity generator and retailer will also cover the cost of charging your EV for a whole year.

“We’re on track to meet our commitment of 50% conversion of our passenger fleet to fully battery electric by the middle of this year,” Barclay says.

Meridian has also partnered with electric car sharing companies and has installed free electric car charging stations at Kiwi Property shopping malls around the country.

It’s providing other incentives for people to get involved with EVs.

These range from free “My next car will be electric” bumper stickers to prizes such as two nights at eco lodge Camp Glenorchy near Queenstown, an electric four-wheel-drive experience, and more.

Visit meridianenergy.co.nz/takeonnorway

for information.