EVs set registration record

Electric vehicles (EVs) set a record for the number registered in New Zealand in June.

Nearly 303 electric vehicles were registered, the highest in a single month, according to the Ministry of Transport.

New Zealand now has more than 3700 electric vehicles on the road.

The authority says it’s well on track to reach its goal of 4000 electric vehicles registered by the end of the year.

New engine type definitions have also come into effect this month, allowing all types of electric powered vehicles to be identified on the register.