New Zealand funds 22 projects in emission-free transport

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 05 September 2025
The Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund offers up to $6.5 million a year to projects that will accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and other low emission vehicles. The fund is administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Projects are co-funded with private and public sector partners in areas where commercial returns aren’t yet strong enough to justify full private investment.It’s a Government fund administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). It’s one of several government activities paid for via a levy on petrol and engine fuels

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