Electric vehicle proponents on tour

A group of Electric Vehicle enthusiasts left Auckland this week on a tour to sing the praises of electric cars.

Their first stop is the Northern Bass festival near Mangawhai.

The cars, including two Teslas, will be visiting festivals and holiday hot-sports. The general public will be able to come and see the cars, talk to the owners and find out more about EV technology.

“We want to dispel myths, and show everyone in New Zealand that EV ownership makes sense,” says longtime EV enthusiast and owner Steve West. “It is far more affordable and practical than most people think.”

“There is a lot of misunderstanding about the cars, what they cost, and how cheap and easy they are to run and maintain, and we want to answer these questions so that more Kiwi families will take up EV ownership.”

The team want to have people come and sit in the cars, take photos and have a chat with them about Electric Vehicles and what it means for New Zealand. Some very lucky people can even have a ride if the schedule allows.

For information on where and when they will be over the next three weeks, you can contact the team directly on their facebook page: Leading The Charge

Look out for the #LeadingTheCharge logo and convoy in a place near you soon.

The tour includes:

Date Area
30-Dec Northern Bass
31-Dec Paihia
1-Jan Paihia – Russell – Kaitaia
2-Jan Cape Reinga – Whangarei – Auckland
3-Jan Sylvia Park (9:00am) to Rotorua
4-Jan Drive through Waikato region
5-Jan Novotel/Ibis Charging stations meet and greet
5-Jan Taupo charging at Mighty River Power
6-Jan Taupo to Wellington
6-Jan InterIslander Ferry to Picton
7-Jan Drive along coast to Christchurch