This makes it easier to apply exemptions and report on the electric vehicle fleet.
Electric scooter nzta.
It is the transport agency s view that certain enclosed four wheeled electric mini cars and fat tyre electric scooters often being sold as mobility devices are not mobility devices.
Evs are our future but they re here now.
An electric scooter in the form of a traditional push scooter with a footboard two or three wheels and an electric auxiliary propulsion motor.
The aforementioned statement as made clear by the new zealand transport agency or nzta is referring to electric scooters like we have in this article.
There is a range of low powered vehicles in new zealand that are used for travel or recreation including e scooters e bikes and mobility devices.
Over the last five years e scooters have become a popular transport mode in new zealand.
There are also unpowered devices such as skateboards scooters and skates.
Enforcement is the responsibility of police and the courts will determine the final status of these mini e cars and fat tyre e scooters.
The electric options in nz are growing everyday so we think it s time to kiss goodbye to petrol cars.
New zealand s motor vehicle register has 10 new engine type definitions to allow for all types of electric powered vehicles to be clearly and correctly identified.
The erider kugoo gotrax zukboard inokim and ninebot by segway electric scooters deliver a fun fast ride while the awesome teamgee electric skateboards will give you thrilling riding experiences making you want to go back for more.
Electric vehicle engine type definitions.
Evs are powerful quiet and remarkably cheap to run.
Electric scooters nz electric riders have more fun.
E scooters are an increasingly common sight in new zealand towns and cities with councils in many cities currently running trials with licensed operators.
They re cheap to ride environmentally friendly fun to use and can provide health benefits.
The ministry of transport is currently leading work to develop a regulatory package called accessible streets to improve safety and accessibility for those using the footpath and to encourage more people to use active transport.