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TAYCAN
JANUARY 2021
IMPRESSES p. 09
P. 03
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FOR A YEAR OF
E-MOBILITY By Geoff Dobson,
Editor
H
appy New Year to you all – and start preparing for New US president Joe Biden and his administration
massive change! promise an EV era.
You will be hearing a lot about e-mobility this year. Perhaps they will retore full federal tax credits for EVs and
The big question is whether the government will stump provide other incentives – as widely predicted – for US car
up with introducing emission standards and a feebate buyers to swap ICE vehicles for zero emission ones.
scheme in some form to boost the uptake of zero and low It’s expected the US government’s vehicle fleet purchases
emissions vehicles. will target EVs which would encourage US businesses to
Many believe some incentives are needed, but not all are adopt them as well, and to switch all 500,000 US school
convinced. buses to electric by the end of the 2020s.
Zero Carbon Futures managing director and Newcastle Bigger investment in EV technology and research and
University’s Dr Colin Herron in the United Kingdom has development is also being considered in the US.
been following New Zealand’s EV direction with interest The flow on to the rest of the world could be huge –
after speaking at the EVworld South Expo in Christchurch especially if EV and e-mobility production is really kicked
in 2018. into gear this year.
He reckons there’s “very little NZ politicians can do to We need to get plenty of it at a price most people can
increase EV uptake as it is 80% supply and 20% price”. afford.
So he’s picking we won’t get to 64,000 EVs (the end of 2021 Other transport forms involving electrification such as car
initial target) until late 2023 or early 2024. subscription, car share, public transport, autonomous
With the COVID-19 pandemic still rampaging through vehicles (AVs) and more are also expected to grow in
other countries like the UK and US, even though vaccines popularity.
are rolling out, production and supply of EVs and other New Zealand has already started switching bus fleets,
e-mobility transport may be an issue. trucks and heavy machinery to electric.
Witness the supply chain problems globally which began And we are still ahead of Australia for many EV launches,
to impact late last year and look like continuing for some although our friends over the ditch may quickly catch up if
time yet. the federal government there sees the EV light.
Herron warns Kiwis to be careful about COVID as autumn Expect more in the e-mobility field this year – particularly
approaches, adding that while the UK is turning the corner with the rapid battery and technology improvements – as
on the pandemic his country has still been recording about new models and modes arrive.
40,000 positive cases daily. Price parity between EVs and ICE vehicles is likely within
Our own director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield the next year or two, encouraging more to make the
made international headlines in saying the COVID virus is switch.
unlikely to die out, although it is expected to be less deadly We’ll keep you abreast of developments.
with new mutations possible.
So people should still wear masks where applicable, wash
hands, use COVID tracer apps or codes, and generally
follow instructions.
Those who don’t are called COVIDIOTS, Herron adds.
COVID did wake people up to the impact of pollutants on
our world, encouraging the drive to e-mobility globally and
the realisation people need to step up to mitigate climate Geoff Dobson
change.
EDITOR
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NZ TAKES A STEP ON THE ROAD TO
EV TRANSITION
N
JACINDA ARDERN
ew average emissions standards for light “We’re moving quickly to introduce a Clean
vehicles have been confirmed by prime Car Import Standard to reduce emissions and
minister Jacinda Ardern in a move likely Kiwis’ fuel costs. Legislation will be passed
to change the vehicles Kiwis can purchase to this year and the standard will begin next year,
a level not seen since the importation of used with the 105 grams of CO2/km 2025 target
vehicles was opened up in the 1980s. being phased in through annual targets that
The announcement confirms the ‘clean car get progressively lower to give importers time
standard’ (now called the ‘clean car import to adjust.”
MARK GILBERT
standard’), will require importers of both new The standard will prevent up to three million
and used vehicles to move towards a target of tonnes of emissions by 2040, mean more
average emissions of 102grams for cars and climate-friendly cars are available, and will
SUVs, and 132g for utes, vans and larger 4X4 give families average lifetime fuel savings of
vehicles by 2025. nearly $7000 per vehicle, Wood says.
The overall target is 105g. “The government will also consider options for
Recording will begin in 2022, with charges for an incentive scheme to help Kiwis make the
missing the target from 2023. Used vehicle switch to clean cars.” DAVID CRAWFORD
importers will have lower penalties than new Further announcements on its plan to reduce
car importers. transport emissions will be made in coming
That’s among a raft of measures planned by months, Wood adds.
the government to help meet New Zealand’s Shaw says the announcement is a good
2050 carbon neutral target, create new jobs first step that needs to be taken on the road
and boost innovation - newly announced by towards long-term emissions reductions from
Ardern, transport minister Michael Wood and transport.
climate change minister James Shaw. LIZ YEAMAN
“The window of opportunity we have to address
These include only purchasing zero emissions the climate crisis is closing fast. Reducing
public transport buses from 2025, ensuring emissions from transport will need to be a
the entire public transport bus fleet is priority if we are to meet our targets and make
decarbonised by 2035, and to mandate a lower sure New Zealand plays its part in keeping the
emitting biofuel blend across the transport climate stable,” he says.
sector. “For decades governments allowed emissions
“This will be an ongoing area of action but we from transport to increase unabated. Today we JAMES SHAW
are moving now to implement key election begin the work to change that,” says Shaw who
promises. We will receive further advice and acknowledges the work of former associate
recommendations mid-year from the Climate transport minister Julie Anne Genter.
Commission but we are cracking on with this Shaw says the measures also help advance the
work now,” Ardern says. commitments in the cooperation agreement
Ardern says the government will be finalising between Labour and the Green Party to
its first three carbon budgets later this year decarbonise public transport and to introduce
following advice from the independent Climate a clean car standard. BEHYAD JAFARI
Change Commission, which the government MOVE WELCOMED
receives mid-year.
Drive Electric welcomes the government’s
Wood says progress on reducing emissions announcement of a ‘Clean Car Import
is being made by investing significantly more Standard’, saying it’s the first step toward a
in public transport, rail, costal shipping and planned EV transition.
walking and cycling.
This is a sign of what’s to come, Drive Electric
“But there is more to do.” chair Mark Gilbert says.
MARK STOCKDALE
“Our government has agreed in principle to “We’re out of the starting blocks but there’s
mandate a lower emitting biofuel blend across still a few hurdles to overcome, says Gilbert,
the transport sector. Over time this will prevent suggesting a complete bipartisan action plan
hundreds of thousands of tonnes of emissions is required. “That said, such a standard is really just a first
from cars, trucks, trains, ships and planes,” step towards managing a transition away from
Wood says. He also expects more to come from the
Climate Change Commission. fossil fuel vehicles and towards no emissions
“Officials will consult with the public and vehicles.”
stakeholders to help the government decide on “The standards being proposed for 2025
have already been met in other comparable Drive Electric says its analysis for New Zealand
a way forward before the end of the year.” to meet its legislated climate ambitions shows
markets, like the EU and Japan, and must be
The government is committing $50 million achievable here," Gilbert says. the need to aim for at least 250,000 EVs on the
towards helping councils fully decarbonise roads by 2025, and for this trend to continue
the public transport bus fleet by 2035. “The standard is a useful tool in that it asks
through to 2030.
importers to look at the portfolio of vehicles
“By meeting our target to decarbonise the bus they are importing, which should increase low “As the prime minister and minister Wood
fleet, we can prevent up to 4.5 million tonnes of emissions choice across a range of vehicle have indicated to achieve our ambitions,
CO2 emissions, which will make an important types and price points. With more EVs coming much more will need to be done in transport,”
contribution towards meeting our climate into New Zealand, this also increases the Gilbert says.
targets,” Wood says. second-hand market over time. “This is especially the case, because our
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transport emissions continue to rise.” standard. Penalties
Gilbert says that first up should be a look at “That could even result in people holding onto While not officially released, we understand
announcing a date for ending importation of their older, higher emissions car for longer.” the penalty for missing the emissions target
fossil fuel vehicles, suggested at around 2035 HOW WILL THE NEW CLEAN CAR IMPORT for new vehicle distributors, per gram, will be
in a newly released study. STANDARD WORK? $50 from 2023 and $75 from 2025. Used car
“To support such ambition, we need a joint importers will be charged half this amount.
Here is a basic – and changing – guide, taken
plan between the government and industry from material released with the announcement Timeline for implementation
to ensure we have the right package of policy and other standards. 2021: Legislation progressed and
settings, the necessary investment in charging implementation starts.
infrastructure, and coordination among all the Why the standard?
players through the EV ecosystem - from the Currently, the light vehicles coming into the 2022: Standard in place. Suppliers must report
grids, to electricity retailers, to car importers, country are among the most fuel inefficient, CO2 data but no charges apply where targets
councils and property developers,” Gilbert and emission intensive, of any OECD country. are missed.
adds. The average vehicle in New Zealand has CO2 2023: Charges apply where suppliers miss
“Policies that need to be considered include emissions of around 171 grams per kilometre their targets.
incentives, adjustments to fringe benefit taxes (g/km). Our cars and SUVs alone average 2024: Review charges and the 2025 target. Set
and depreciation, and investment to ensure 161g/km, compared to 105g/km in Europe. In future targets.
we are ready for more at-home charging and 2017, the most efficient vehicle models on our
market had, on average, 21% higher emissions Exemptions to the standard
public charging.
than their counterpart models in the United • Vehicles intended primarily for military
The government’s commitment to introduce Kingdom. operational purposes
emission reduction incentives is also
New Zealand is only one of two countries in • agricultural vehicles/equipment that are
welcomed by Motor Industry Association (MIA)
the OECD without a vehicle CO2 standard, primarily driven on farms, such as tractors,
chief executive David Crawford who is keen to
the other nation is Russia (Australia’s vehicle harvesters, mowers, toppers, bailers
see more details on how these will work.
industry has implemented its own vehicle • vehicles with historic value, or vehicles such
But he is concerned about the speed of the standard). The first target of 105g we are as classic cars
CO2 targets for vehicles entering New Zealand setting for 2025 was already achieved by Japan
which he says should be changed from 2025 • motor vehicles constructed before 1 January
in 2014 and by Europe in 2020. On average,
to 2030 to allow time for model development, 1919
New Zealanders pay 65% more in annual
vehicle sourcing arrangements and does vehicle fuel costs than people in the European • motor vehicles constructed on or after
not recognise that for many New Zealand Union, even though Europe’s petrol prices are 1 January 1919 and are at least 40 years
distributors their model choice is tied to the higher. old on the date that they were registered,
Australian market. reregistered, or licensed
How it will work
“The MIA has stated on many occasions that • scratch built vehicles and modified vehicles
we support well thought out and constructive Each supplier will have a different target to
certified by the Low Volume Vehicle Technical
policies that will lead to an increased rate in meet, reflecting its fleet of vehicles. Across
Association Incorporated.
the reduction of CO2 emissions from the light the vehicles it brings in it has to ensure the
average CO2 emissions are equal to, or less NZ BAN ON NEW ICE PASSENGER
vehicle fleet,” Crawford adds. VEHICLE SALES SUGGESTED FROM
than, the target for its vehicles.
“However, while we believe the fuel economy 2035
standard is necessary, the speed at which we As it works by averaging, vehicles exceeding
the CO2 target can continue to be brought in A sales ban on new internal combustion engine
must reach the average target of 105 grams of (ICE) passenger vehicles in New Zealand is
CO2 per km is the most aggressive and severe so long as they are offset by enough zero and
low emission vehicles. The 2025 target will suggested from at least 2035.
in the world,” he says.
be phased in through annual targets that get That’s according to a newly released study
“No other country has ever had to face a 40% progressively lower. This gives vehicle suppliers by Concept Consulting and Retyna which
rate of reduction in five years that we now time to adjust and source enough clean adds that more rapid EV uptake could save
must meet. vehicles to meet the targets and to encourage Kiwis $15 billion in vehicle, fuel and carbon
“Contrary to the views of government, the buyers to opt for low emission vehicles. emission costs by 2050.
2025 target date does not allow time for model IMPORTERS WILL BE SUPPORTED TO MEET The study indicates an appropriate date for
development, vehicle sourcing arrangements THE TARGETS an ICE ban for sales of new petrol and diesel
and does not recognise that for many passenger vehicles should be no later than
distributors in New Zealand their model choice Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will develop
an online tracking and forecasting tool to 2035, and probably earlier subject to further
is tied to the Australian market. With no similar analysis.
policy required in Australia, our market, allow importers to see how their CO2 accounts
which represents just 0.018% of new vehicle would be affected if they purchase particular Such bans are increasingly being put in place
production in any one year, is too small for vehicles in international auctions. It would by overseas countries on the grounds that
manufactures to develop models just for us.” also help importers complying on a fleet- not to do so would compromise their ability to
basis by easily allowing them to monitor how meet their climate commitments, the study
The MIA also wants to see the rules the same their actual average fleet CO2 emissions are says.
for both new and used imported vehicles. tracking, against their fleet targets. “In this vein, the key right-hand drive market
Giving used imported vehicles softer penalties Flexibility will be given for the industry by of the UK recently brought forward its ban to
will lead to an increase in older, less safe allowing them to bank, borrow and transfer. 2030, and Japan has introduced a 2035 ban.
vehicles entering New Zealand, it says. Banking will allow suppliers to carry over any “Without such a policy, New Zealand risks
The NZ Automobile Association (AA) also offers overachievement of their CO2 targets to offset missing its own targets, and being a petrol
qualified support. the following three years. and diesel vehicle ‘dumping ground’ for
“The proposed emissions target for 2025 is an Borrowing allows suppliers to miss their manufacturers wishing to sell their remaining
aspirational target that may not be achievable,” targets for one year as long as they make it up stock, thereby locking-in higher emissions
AA spokesperson Mark Stockdale explains. the following year. for New Zealand over the 20-year average
“We understand the intentions behind it and Transferring allows suppliers to transfer lifetime of a vehicle in New Zealand.”
our members want to see more low-emissions overachievement of their CO2 target to one Concept Consulting director Simon Coates
vehicles available here but the risk is that this or more other suppliers operating within the says given New Zealand’s low-cost renewable
target could simply result in higher prices for same compliance regime. electricity resources, the environmental and
new cars that still don’t meet the emissions economic gains from its EV uptake should be
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EV RALLY KING CONFIRMED FOR EV CONFERENCE
CLIMATE HEAVY HITTER ALSO CONFIRMED
M
ultiple Kiwi rally champion, World achieve and what the government needs to
Rally Championship driver and do to assist the industry.
now electric rally car constructor Former MG New Zealand country manager
Hayden Paddon has confirmed as being a Anthony McLean will discuss launching
key speaker for The EVent, the EVs & Beyond an EV into a market, the challenges, and
conference to be held on Waiheke Island next what role China will have in the future of EV
month. supply. Industry analyst Phill Haynes will
Paddon will discuss his groundbreaking discuss the impact of electric on fleets and
project to build and race his electric how taxation can assist in uptake.
Hyundai Kona on day two of the seminar, Simon McManus from ITS New Zealand and major EV charging network.
and will also be interviewed by EVs and Martin McMullan will discuss the unbundling
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Paddon's Kona features two motors and has charging technology.
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The conference is hosted by AutoTalk postdoctoral fellow at Lincoln University, puts
majority of the vehicle has been designed in-
managing editor Richard Edwards, who will it: “I thoroughly enjoyed the inaugural EVs &
house at Paddon Rallysport in Central Otago.
also lead question and answer sessions with Beyond conference. I particularly valued the
His attendance at the conference is in speakers and attendees. opportunities to get to know people working
conjunction with key sponsor YHI.
Tickets include a gala dinner and cocktails in different parts of the EV sector, and some
Also confirmed for the event is keynote on the Monday evening, lunches, morning of the conversations begun at the conference
speaker is Climate Commission chair Rod and afternoon teas on both days and a ‘goody have led into later connections and
Carr, how climate change plays a part in the bag’ for all attendees. collaborations. I am wholeheartedly looking
push towards electric vehicles. forward to attending again in 2021.”
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among the greatest in the world. complemented with New Zealand-specific contributor to the $15b modelled benefit from
However, the study finds that our lack of modelling, the study identifies three core policy faster EV uptake.
policies to overcome the significant barriers measures to deliver the rates of EV uptake The study reflects the views and analysis of
facing EV uptake is resulting in New Zealand required, including the suggested ICE ban. Concept and Retyna and was funded by 15
falling substantially behind overseas markets Two of them were proposed, but not companies and organisations from across the
such as Europe. implemented, by the last coalition government: electricity and motor vehicle industries.
The two consultancies say the economic These include a Fleet Emissions Standard Concept Consulting Group has been providing
opportunity lies in EVs already being cost- (referred to as a ‘Clean Car Standard’ in high-quality advice and analysis for more than
effective for some New Zealand households the 2019 proposal) which requires vehicle 20 years with its roots in the electricity sector
and businesses who drive longer distances importers to supply vehicles whose average and now covering the wider energy sector, plus
each year. emissions across the fleet are below a target, environmental and resource economics.
“At the current rate of cost and performance backed up by a financial penalty for falling Retyna is a specialist consultancy focusing
improvements they should be economic for the short. on EVs and renewable energy for transport
vast majority of New Zealanders purchasing a A ‘Feebate’ scheme (referred to as a ‘Clean Car whose managing director Elizabeth ‘Liz’
new vehicle within a few years.” Discount’ in the 2019 proposal) which offers Yeaman, was previously the Energy Efficiency
The imperative is because ICE vehicles are discounts for low-emission vehicles funded and Conservation Authority transport general
a major source of emissions, and without from increases in the purchase price of high manager and led the set up and delivery of
accelerated EV uptake it will be substantially emissions vehicles. EECA’s EV programme. She has worked in the
harder for New Zealand to meet its climate The study identifies that implementing renewable energy and transport fields for more
change commitments. these complementary policies together will than 25 years.
Through faster EV uptake New Zealanders maximise their collective effectiveness and Asked whether Australia should consider
could save $10b in vehicle and fuel costs out deliver the greatest benefit to New Zealand. something similar to New Zealand’s
to 2050, with a further $5b reduction in carbon While most attention has been on light announcements, Electric Vehicle Council
costs. vehicles, the study finds that a similar suite of Australia chief executive Behyad Jafari says:
policies are required for trucks – the fastest “Yes, of course we should.”
Drawing upon overseas experiences,
growing source of our vehicle emissions, and a
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THE AT LOCAL EV RIDESHARE SERVICE HAS BEEN DITCHED AT DEVONPORT.
AT LOCAL
EV SERVICE
POSSIBLE FOR
SOUTH AUCKLAND
A
T Local, a publicly funded EV rideshare Friday. It says AT Local may replace some under-
service on Auckland’s North Shore The 806 between Stanley Point and the performing/high subsidy bus services in
Devonport peninsula launched in 2018 Devonport Ferry Terminal will have longer Papakura and Pukekohe to provide better
by Auckland Transport (AT), has been dropped running hours and will meet every Devonport access around the train stations.
by the agency in favour of improved bus ferry at peak times, running every day “The first trial in Devonport has provided
services in the area. including public holidays. valuable insights into how on-demand could
But AT Local may be introduced in parts of The 807 between Cheltenham and the work in Auckland and improvements for
South Auckland instead. Devonport Ferry Terminal will have a similar subsequent trials, such as integration with
AT consulted on two options for Devonport last service, all running to new timetables from AT HOP and AT’s online Journey Planner,” AT
year and got 704 feedback surveys, deciding about February 28 or March 1. says.
to keep the 806 and 807 bus services with Meanwhile, the AT Local trial ends on AT’s Journey Planner and AT Mobile will be
improvements and stop AT Local there, in February 26. updated from February 21 so travellers can
spite of public consultation not revealing any plan their journeys using the new bus service
AT says that, due to financial constraints it is
clear preference. and timetables.
facing, the next stage of work will focus on
The 805 will connect the Belmont shops, replacing poor performing bus routes with
Ngataringa Road, Lake Road and the on-demand solutions that can potentially
Devonport Ferry Terminal, running Monday to grow patronage.
KIWI ELECTRIC MOPED DUE OUT SHORTLY
W
ellington-based FTN Motion plans FTN Motion’s website says the moped is
to launch an electric moped later designed to cope with Kiwi conditions, such as
this year. Wellington’s hills and wind, and the production
It looks more like a retro motorbike known as model will be able to carry two people.
a ‘café racer’ and is designed for commuters It weighs 62kg and the battery is plugged in at
with a 50km/h top speed from its 3kW rear home and charged up overnight.
hub motor and battery offering 100km range. The moped (categorised by the lower speed
FTN Motion’s ‘Founder Edition’ moped is and avoiding the more stringent regulations
offered for pre-order at $100 deposit toward associated with a full motorcycle) has already
the price starting from $7950. come to the attention of some overseas
The moped has a huge 30 litres of storage media like Electrek which wonders whether
under its faux tank, designed to hold a the bike will be available outside New
backpack but not a helmet. Zealand.
research and development.
FTN Motion was formed by Luke Sinclair and FTN Motion is also seeking investors and has
They say that in 2015 they became fed up
Kendall Bristow who both have mechanical an “early adopter” scheme for the first 100
wasting hours in grid-locked traffic so
engineering backgrounds and developed an bikes.
embarked on their venture.
electric moped prototype after several years of
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GENESIS
HELPING KIWIS’
SUSTAINABILITY
Y
ou could soon use an app to limit
shower times – handy in more
frequently expected droughts – and
also check the best times for plugging in
the EV. JAMES MAGILL
Genesis Energy is using technology like
its Eco Tracker app within its EnergyIQ
platform to inform and help customers with
their energy needs, especially in reducing
carbon emissions.
It launched a Future-gen strategy to move It can show customers a later time
further and faster toward a low carbon for switching on the dishwasher, for
future after releasing sustainability reports example, to take advantage of lower
in 2018, opting for more renewable energy. carbon emitting hours when it’s better
for the environment.
EnergyIQ allows customers with smart
meters and a completed home profile to Eco Tracker will also ensure an EV
track, predict, compare and understand charges up at low carbon times.
their energy use while also accessing energy Genesis Energy’s new home (Kanohi@
saving tips. Wynyard) in Auckland’s downtown
A feature coming soon will help customers innovation hub has the top six Green
reduce their shower time, tapping the app to Star rating featuring energy efficiency
activate the timer then pressing stop after standards, and a new car park opposite will
finishing (it may pay to have a waterproof house electric car sharing operator Zilch’s
case on the smartphone). EVs, with Genesis staff able to hire them.
The app calculates how much water and There’s onsite parking and charging for
electricity is used and the cost of showering. Genesis EVs in its new home, but no staff
car parking to reduce commute emissions –
Eco Tracker was launched late in 2019 and
and facilities are provided for those cycling,
allows customers to make better decisions
running or walking.
about the best times to use energy.
Magill lives close enough to walk to work
It’s all about providing customers with
but has access to a Nissan Leaf if he needs
knowledge to make informed decisions,
to drive anywhere.
Genesis chief digital officer James Magill
says. Genesis has a stake in Zilch (initially called
Yoogo Share) and is committed to switching
“They can reduce their carbon footprint,
its light vehicle fleet to EVs by the end of
reduce their bill (one of the most popular
the financial year, particularly once suitable
advice sections) and find the best time to
alternatives for utes and four-wheel drive
plug in their EV.”
vehicles become available.
Magill says customers can use the
An Emirates Team New Zealand sponsor,
information and advice available for better
Genesis has helped energise its America’s
sustainable living. He expects more features
Cup Auckland base which includes a roof-
will be added later.
top solar system.
Genesis reckons around 104,000 customers It wants to cut its annual emissions by at
Meanwhile, Genesis Energy – which owns least 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 by 2025 to
have used Eco Tracker, which has been
the Huntly power plant – has accelerated help limit global warming to below 1.5°C by
updated – earning Genesis a finalist position
plans to replace its fossil-fuelled electricity then.
for the Sustainability through Technology
with renewables.
award at the 2020 New Zealand CIO Awards.
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TAYCAN IMPRESSES - AT A COST
W
hen the Porsche Taycan first became
news, multiple comparisons were
made with the current king of
electric vehicle performance - the Tesla Model
S.
Many noted their similar performance
credentials, and Tesla pulled out a few tricks
to beat the German in the numbers stakes.
So let us deal with that first - yes in the
0-100kmh stakes the American is technically
faster.
But does it really matter?
That was the question at the back of my mind
as I started my short time with the 'Turbo'
version of the sports sedan.
The Turbo is the middle model of the current
Taycan range. It carries some impressive
credentials - a 420km range, generates up to sides, a type 2, with an 11kW maximum charge lane change assist, lane keeping assist,
500kW of overboost power in combination with rate on one side, and the CCS2 port on the adaptive cruise control, front seat ventilation,
launch control and accelerates to 100km/h in other, both forward of the front doors. A mobile steering wheel heating, rear side airbags,
3.2 seconds with a 260km/h top speed. charger is supplied as standard. electrically folding exterior mirrors, digital
Standard equipment is as you would expect radio and privacy glazing.
The Turbo starts at $289,900, a hefty step from
the $203,900 Taycan, but a considerable saving for a car of this standard - 20-inch wheels, Additional New Zealand standard equipment
on the Turbo S at $366,900. metallic paint, front seat heating, 14-way for the Taycan 4S includes 20-inch Taycan
electric comfort seats, auto-dimming mirrors Sport Aero wheels, metallic paint, front
For the same kind of performance from Tesla
and a BOSE Surround Sound system. seat heating, 14-way electric comfort seats,
you need to spend at least $159,900 for a
The Turbo also gets driving and comfort Auto-dimming mirrors as well as the BOSE
Long Range, though really the Plaid model, at
features like Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Surround Sound system. Furthermore, the
$209,990 is a better match.
(PDCC) Sport, four-zone advanced climate Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S will also
You do trade off some range opting for the gain driving dynamic and comfort features
control and ambient lighting.
Porsche, its battery is a 93.4kWh liquid-cooled like Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
unit. It is famous for being an 800Volt setup, Models here gain a range of standard
Sport, four-zone advanced climate control
which allows for 270kW charging should equipment in addition to worldwide standard
and ambient lighting.
infrastructure allow. specifications. All three model grades will be
equipped with surround view, comfort access, There is a decent sized boot, and a frunk large
Handily, the Taycan has charging ports on both
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its combination of dynamics and power. For a
start, even without using launch control, the
Taycan throws you back firmly into your seat in
a near neck-snapping way.
The Taycan uses a two-speed transmission
on the rear motor to allow for extreme
acceleration without compromising efficiency
in cruise. There are Range, Normal, Sport and
Sport Plus drive modes that do what you would
expect in such a car, though most drivers will
rarely need to go beyond Normal to get all the
performance you will ever need on a Kiwi road.
Handling is sublime. This is the best handling
EV I have experienced - it feels light at hand,
responsive, and with near endless grip. While
most EVs rely on the weight of the battery to
convey a planted feeling, the Porsche simply
enough to take a compact carry-on case. dial, and a near-frameless digital dash cluster. feels like a sports car, the suspension tuned in
The centre console features further LCD a way that magically seems to hide the inertia
So that is the on paper stuff, what is it like in
screens for infotainment (including Apple effect of the battery weight to an impressive
real life? You can check out our review on the
CarPlay), climate and vehicle control systems. level.
Auto Media Group Youtube channel for our
experience. A full-glass roof on the test car added to an This thing has so much grip that on Kiwi
impressive feel of spaciousness. country roads you may end up a little sore from
In person, the Taycan has an incredibly sleek
the g-forces it can pull. I did.
silhouette, long and low and with more of The seats, front and rear, are comfortable and
a Sportback shape than a saloon line to spacious. This truly meets 'Grand Tourer' So yes the Taycan is brilliant. But does it live up
the body. The lighting design is impressive, requirements. It all feels premium and well to its price tag, especially in comparison to the
with twin-level headlights and a full width screwed together compared to a Model S, but competition?
LED rear lighting design that is absolutely I would suggest - in the full-black interior test I think it really does. While the Model S edges
stunning. car - a little more could have been done to it in outright performance, there are few other
Lower yourself in, and the interior is make it feel 'special'. categories where the Taycan can't answer or
surprisingly spacious. The driver is presented Drop the Taycan into drive and the special beat it. Especially if you want a drivers car.
with a stylish sports wheel with a drive select arrives. This vehicle just blew me away with
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BAT TERY SOLAR STORAGE EV CHARGING
We look after our own
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CHAIR ADRIENNE YOUNG-COOPER AND AUCKLAND AIRPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE ADRIAN LITTLEWOOD.
AIRPORTLINK EV BUS FLEET
LAUNCHED
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fleet of nine fully electric buses in June, the service will travel a more direct customer experience.
are being rolled out to service key route along bus priority lanes. “AT’s commitment to not procuring diesel
transport connections between The project is an early improvement from the buses from 2025 is complemented by our
Manukau and Auckland Airport. Southwest Gateway Programme, which will Low Emission Bus Roadmap. This commits to
The AirportLink starts from January 24 and provide safer and more reliable travel choices transitioning the entire public transport bus
is South Auckland’s first fully electric bus to move around south and east Auckland, AT fleet from diesel to low emission (electric and
service introduced by Auckland Transport says. hydrogen) by 2040.”
(AT) along with Auckland Airport and Waka “As well as making it faster and more Auckland Airport chief executive Adrian
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. convenient to travel to the airport and its Littlewood says the launch of the new electric
Go Bus will operate the nine two-axle buses employment precinct, once the new Puhinui bus service is an important development
which have been built by Yutong, with supply Station Interchange opens in June, the new alongside the airport’s continuing work on
and support from JW Group. The buses were fully electric AirportLink fleet will help reduce transport projects.
selected after an earlier trial. carbon emissions from Auckland’s transport “These public-transport improvements
The Yutong buses have shown real world network – contributing towards achieving our help strengthen links to our communities
range exceeding 400km a day on a single climate change goals,” Auckland mayor Phil and make better journeys for travellers and
charge. Goff says. workers accessing the airport.”
“This builds operational confidence in electric “Transport accounts for more than 40% A new 38 bus service will operate to connect
bus fleets to manage the rigorous demands of of Auckland’s carbon emissions, so it’s passengers between Auckland Airport and
public transport right now,” JW Group director important that we provide emissions-free Onehunga and Mangere Bridge.
Wei Zhou says. options as part of our commitment to
The 38 and AirportLink will replace the
respond to climate change.”
It marks the second electric fleet launch for Airporter 380, which will be no longer be in
the Auckland region following the Waiheke AT board of directors chair Adrienne Young- service from January 24.
e-bus launch late last year. Cooper says recent trials prove the new
Visit www.at.govt.nz/AtoB for more
electric buses can operate for a full shift on
When the Puhinui Station Interchange opens information.
a single charge, while providing an improved
12 EVS AND BEYOND JANUARY 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZDEALERS HELP SOUGHT WITH EV APP
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usinessman Richard Heaps is on a stop at.” Ensuring users’ privacy is important. Data
mission to get more people into electric That led to designing the PowerTrip app which generated by Heaps’ app isn’t assigned to a
cars (EVs) and to make the vehicles helps users “figure out how you can get from A specific person.
easier to use. to B in your electric car. “We don't track anyone in it. The data from
Though early adopters are already on the “It says, ‘you need to go here, charge up to at trips (goes) into a big database and then,
EV train, Heaps’ company PowerTrip aims to least this much, go here, charge up to at least periodically, I clean it out if there's nothing
“help everyone else come on board.” this much’ to get you to where you're going.” interesting in there that we can draw statistics
To help that, he has developed the PowerTrip from.
Originally, it was a very basic interface, Heaps
route-planning app which is designed to make says. “It used to say, ‘all right, you're going “But we don't give that out, we don't sell it,
EVs easier to use. from here to here, you'll need this much we don't share it. And with the features that
And to spread the word about the benefits energy, charge up seven times,’ and it would we're bringing into it, we're working really hard
of electric vehicles, he has also developed show you where the charging stations were. to try to make sure that everyone's privacy is
a referral programme designed to give EV protected...”
“Now it will actually show you, on a bar chart,
dealers the tools to reach a wider pool of how much energy you're going to use between Heaps wants to keep the PowerTrip app
buyers. each charging station.” available free of charge. “We want to help
“I'm currently driving up and down the country, people get into EVs…and paying $5 a month
PowerTrip has just added a “charger radar”
talking to all of the dealers I can find who have or paying per year or something is putting a
feature which takes the vehicle’s location and
EVs on their yard.” barrier in front of it.”
looks at all of the charging stations around it.
The idea for the app came from Heaps’ desire “It calculates how much energy you need to get To earn revenue, he’s working with car dealers
to “do some sort of a green thing that's good from where you are to all of those.” on a referral programme using the app.
for the planet, leave it in a better state. Calculating an electric vehicle route is data “When you're selling electric vehicles, there's
“At the moment..we're putting out a lot of CO2 intensive and has to consider terrain and other a lot more explaining, a lot more education
and not doing too much to try and pull it back physical factors. “What we do is try to model involved.
in. the forces acting on the car – wind resistance, “What you want to do is to find the ‘pain
“So when I first found out EVs were an up and drag, gravity." points’ and solve them in such a way that
coming thing and started looking into it, we Heaps used his university studies in physics you're adding enough value that someone will
went and bought (a Nissan Leaf). and maths to devise the app. Route planning pay you for that.
“When we drove it from Auckland to is “all physics, it's all based on the same One of the big “pain points” around EVs is the
Wellington, that was our very first EV trip. I universal principles... My goal with PowerTrip “misinformation that's flying around,” he says.
was using Google Maps, PlugShare, an Excel is to make it as user-friendly as possible.” To combat that PowerTrip has developed a
spreadsheet, and Green Race to try and figure In the PowerTrip app “you choose the car modified version of the route planner “that
out how much energy I needed to get from you've got, and I have done a whole bunch of helps people really understand how far they
each charging station to the next one, and then research to figure out what the actual physics can go (in an EV), what the cost savings will
create an itinerary of all the ones we needed to model for that car is.” be.”
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AVAILABILITY CHECK
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ow EVs use public charging and “The new sensors will provide real-time of initiatives to encourage the uptake of
parking sites and whether they are information on occupancy rates for all battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and charging
overstaying their welcome will be 32 council-controlled public EV parking infrastructure, council resource efficiency
determined under a Smart Christchurch plan spaces,” he says. manager Kevin Crutchley says.
to use new parking occupancy sensors in the
“The sensor data will help EV drivers find This has resulted in the installation of 30
city.
empty charging parking spaces and also public EV charging sockets and a rapid
The sensors will be installed at reveal to the council if these spaces are charger on council-controlled properties.
Christchurch City Council EV-charging being used for longer than the allotted
Fifty-nine public charging sockets have also
parking sites – that provide real-time parking time.”
been installed in business public car parks
information to the council’s SmartView site,
Data from the sensors will be tracked to with the support of a Christchurch Agency
according to the council’s Newsline service.
check everyday use. for Energy funding grant.
The project will also determine if there are
“It is important to establish that the “The installation of the real-time parking
enough charging spaces in the city.
charging spaces are being used as intended, occupancy sensors will assist EV drivers
The sensors allow EV drivers to check the and the parking sensor data will help to better see what EV-charging parking
availability of public chargers as well, access inform the council of the need for any locations are available when looking for
to the SmartView real-time updates provided changes to public EV-charging space use or public parking charging options at council-
by the end of February. infrastructure,” Healy says. controlled properties,” Crutchley says.
Council Smart Christchurch programme “We may also find that we need more EV- “The parking occupancy data gathered will
manager Michael Healy says the project is charging spaces or that they are most used also assist the council with EV-charging
“to establish just how EV charging sockets in certain areas.” infrastructure planning decisions.”
across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
The council has been involved in a range
are being used”.
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App users will be able to add their favourite value for them is. So it's not us going in saying they were saying, ‘all right, well, maybe I
EV dealer. “When you're out and about on the ‘right, you pay us this much for this.’ shouldn't go for a 2011 Leaf. I might go for it
roads and you're showing someone…the car “I'm working with about a dozen (dealers) to 2014 or 2015.'
that you're driving, and they're curious about bring them on board as our first EV dealer “We’ve taken that on with what we're providing
it…you'll be able to open up the app, send a community, and it's all success-based. the car dealers. So you can put in your trips,
referral (to an EV dealer). It'll create a digital you'd say how often you (make them), and it
Heaps sees the PowerTrip app playing a part in
welcome pack... will try and crunch that data to figure which EV
helping dealers sell EVs.
“If the person uses it to get in touch with the you should be looking at getting.”
“When we first rolled out the app, I found that
dealer, we've got a reward point system around · EV dealers interested in PowerTrip’s referral
people were using it to try and figure out which
that.” programme can email Richard Heaps at
EV they should buy.
Dealers pay for the referral. “We’re working richard@powertrip.earth.
“They were planning trips using it, and then
with them to try and figure out what the actual
14 EVS AND BEYOND JANUARY 2021 | WWW.EVSANDBEYOND.CO.NZMUNN EXPLAINS THE DROP PLAN AT THE M2 SUCCESS SUMMIT IN AUCKLAND.
IRA MUNN THE DROP UPDATE
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ra Munn might have hit a speed bump on 3D printer to an Ormiston Junior College
the way to 3D printing his vision of a low- ‘Accelerator’ class in March 2018.
cost kitset electric single seater called the
He showed the class an “efficiency circuit”
Drop – but in typical entrepreneurial fashion
crucial to the Drop’s function which supplies
he’s raising much of the $2 million needed
power safely – it has since been improved
himself.
twice and is now far smaller.
Los Angeles born and bred, Munn has been
The device was developed by Andre Williams
in New Zealand nearly six years, setting up
of Regenerative Electrical Power Systems
his Ierospace Industries International here
(REPS), a Los Angeles subsidiary of
and planning to build the Drop (so named
Ierospace.
because of its tear drop shape) in South
Auckland where his office at Accelerating A model for the Drop’s body is already
Aotearoa is based. available - a “California Commuter” chassis
IRA MUNN
has been provided by American aerospace
He had hoped to have the Drop kitset ready
engineer and inventor Douglas Malewicki
by now for global distribution, but the Drop from the nearest place where a 3D
who met Munn several times, including in
COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the time printer can be installed.
New Zealand.
frame out and caused some delays in finding
funds to both build a 3D printer and produce Malewicki developed the three-wheeled One of the key reasons for developing the
the kitset. fuel-powered car in the 1980s and helped Drop is to recycle plastic and prevent it
Munn with the Drop, which uses electric getting into the environment and food chain,
Once the funding is sorted, Munn says he Munn says.
power to drive the single rear wheel of the
will then announce timing for the Drop’s
three-wheeler. Even when the Drop reaches the end of its
production.
Munn says the Drop will be strong, safe useful life it can possibly be recycled.
To raise the money Munn has turned the
and legally able to travel on motorways Munn featured in the September 2017 EVs
COVID-19 situation to his advantage –
at up to about 110kmh and having up to and Beyond (then EVtalk) magazine and
selling nitrile gloves in the billions of box-
300km range. He expects the kitset to cost showcased his plans at the first Conferenz
loads mainly to the US – although it may
between $10,000-$12,000 with customers evworldNZ expo in Manukau in September
be a while before his commission comes
able to assemble it in under 20 hours without 2017 and in the same month gave a TED talk
through.
technical expertise. on the subject at the Frankfurt IAA Motor
Meanwhile, he’s also seeking to return to the Show.
After trialling the Drop in New Zealand,
film industry.
Munn plans to export it worldwide, It’s all gone quiet in the past year because
Munn has featured in EVs and Beyond particularly to India, Indonesia where many of COVID, but Munn expects 2021 will be
several times – he explained his plans to use motorcycles, China, Thailand and other different as his project ramps up again.
build the Drop from recycled plastic drink countries, possibly under license.
bottles using hardener additives and a
He expects people will be able to order the
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t’s well documented that electric car sales are A GUIDE TO ELECTRIC AND HYBRID
rising, but how prepared are we for driving an DASHBOARD SYMBOLS
electric vehicle compared to petrol or diesel? With electric vehicles becoming increasingly popular
Leasing Options has created a complete guide to Leasing Options has compiled a complete guide to
electric and hybrid dashboard symbols giving the electric and hybrid dashboard symbols.
names and explanations of each warning light and
what the driver should do if one appears.
ELECTRIC ALL SYMBOLS.
Name = Ready To Drive
Explanation = Electric cars don’t make as much noise when they start up as conventional cars. Instead, symbols illuminate to indicate to the
driver that the car is ready to drive.
What To Do = If no symbol shows when trying to start your car, call your dealer.
Name = Eco-Mode
Explanation = When a car is in Eco-Mode, the car adapts to act in a way that’ll get you as many miles as possible out of the battery charge
available. While this isn’t anything to worry about, it is worth noting as acceleration and overall performance is reduced to ensure greater
efficiency.
What To Do = If no symbol shows when trying to start your car, call your dealer.
Name = Limited Power
Explanation = Don’t let this cute little tortoise symbol fool you, it actually indicates that your car potentially has quite a serious issue. Similar
to the spanner symbol, this warning light could be caused by various faults that are hampering the car’s performance, such as extreme battery
temperatures or other electrical issues. As a result, it’s best to head straight to an approved dealer to determine the issue and fix it.
What To Do = Take your car to an approved dealer.
Name = Pedestrian Alert
Explanation = As electric cars don’t make much noise, they come with an electronic sound that’s broadcast at slow speeds, giving pedestrians
an audible warning to avoid collisions. If this indicator lights up at any other time, it means this feature is faulty.
What To Do = Take your car to an approved dealer.
Name = Low Battery
Explanation = An electric car will usually tell you that you need more charge once you have around 12% left and then again at 5%.
What To Do = Recharge the battery as soon as possible.
Name = General Fault
Explanation = Electric cars are rather complex vehicles. Due to this, some manufacturers group a range of warnings under one warning light,
such as this spanner symbol. Errors under this general warning may include faults with the traction system, pedal sensors and the charging
system.
What To Do = Follow display screen instructions.
Name = General Electrical Fault
Explanation = This symbol indicates an issue with the car’s electrical system. This could involve various errors such as with the motors, wiring or
batteries. This symbol could appear in amber or red depending on how severe the fault is.
What To Do = Take your car to be inspected by an approved dealer/recovery service.
HYBRID
Name = EV Operation Indicator
Explanation = Illuminates when driving in a hybrid and you’re running in electric-only mode.
What To Do = Continue driving normally.
Name = E-Mode
Explanation = This symbol indicates that the electric driving mode is temporarily unavailable. This happens when hybrid.
What To Do = Continue driving at lower speeds and wait for electric power to be restored.
Name = Auto-Glide Control Indicator
Explanation = This feature reduces deceleration force, allowing the vehicle to coast, enhancing fuel economy.
What To Do = Continue driving normally.
Name = Battery Charge Level
Explanation = In hybrid vehicles, this symbol indicates that the battery is nearly empty and will need charging soon otherwise your car will only
be powered by petrol until the charge is restored.
What To Do = The battery needs charging soon or power will run out.
Name = Battery Temperature Warning
Explanation = While also appearing on conventional cars, on a hybrid or electric powered cars a battery symbol (rather than an engine) will
illuminate if the traction battery temperature is too high, or that the engine is too hot.
What To Do = Stop/pull over immediately.
Name = Pedestrian Warning
Explanation = The pedestrian warning system helps to prevent accidents occurring and alerts the driver of imminent danger of a collision. If no
action is taken by the driver, automatic braking will kick in.
What To Do = Brake immediately.
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