Z continues to support EV road users with growing charging network
January 30, 2025
In 2024, Z Energy (Z) continued to grow its EV charging network across Aotearoa New Zealand.
This growth is in line with Z’s broader strategy to support customers with their mobility energy and convenience needs as they embark on their own transition journeys.
“As one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s top transport energy companies, along with providing customers with traditional fuels, we believe we have an important role to play as an EV charging provider,” says Elicia Hill, Head of EV Charging Public Network.
The recent holiday period saw more EV drivers take advantage of Z’s on-the-go charging network as they headed away on their summer road-trips.
“We saw a 27% increase of total EV charging customers across the Z network for the month of December compared to November. Our busiest site for the month was Z Turangi, a key stop for North Island holiday makers, which was upgraded last year to include a total of eight charging bays.”
With the summer season still in full swing, Z is working on continuing to grow their EV charging network with a focus on making sure each EV charging site is fit-for-purpose.
“We strategically select sites to show up where we believe our customers need us to be. Our focus is on installing fast or ultra-fast charging infrastructure that enables customers to charge efficiently and (where practical) we install multiple charging bays to serve demand and relieve congestion.” Says Elicia.
Recent Z sites that now offer EV charging include Z Taipa in the Far North and Z Kennedy Road in Napier. Additional bays have been added at Z Turangi and Z Waiouru and the addition of EV charging at Z Queenstown makes it Z’s most southern EV charging site. These sites provide coverage along some of New Zealand’s major routes and offer more charging options for EV owners.
To find out where EV charging is available at Z, visit: Find a station – Z Energy, Z is for New Zealand