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flag New Zealand is adding 2,574 EV chargers with a $52.7M loan and $60M private funds to boost adoption and reach 10,000 chargers by 2030.

flag New Zealand is expanding its public electric vehicle charging network by adding 2,574 new chargers—1,374 fast DC and 1,200 AC—through a $52.7 million zero-interest government loan program paired with $60 million in private investment, bringing the total to around 4,550 chargers. flag The project, aimed at overcoming limited infrastructure that has hindered EV adoption, will place half the chargers in major cities like Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, with the rest in regional areas. flag The government’s net cost per charger is about $10,000 after repayments, significantly lower than direct grants. flag The initiative supports the 2030 goal of 10,000 chargers and follows rising demand driven by high fuel prices and consumer interest in lower operating costs.

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