LDV New Zealand is now working with smart charger manufacturer Evnex to help Kiwi businesses charge their electric utes and vans using smart charging technology to spread the load and increase efficiency.
The two say they are partnering to reduce pressure on the electricity grid and positively impact the environment as Kiwi businesses swap petrol and diesel utes and vans for EVs.
LDV New Zealand specialises in commercial vehicles, including manufacturing commercial electric vans, and it was the first manufacturer to release a fully electric ute earlier this year.
Increased demand is being seen from larger businesses looking for EVs, says LDV fleet support manager Amanda West.
“Smaller businesses were early adopters of commercial EVs, but sales amongst larger businesses are forecast to rise significantly over the coming years,” she explains.
“Businesses want to reduce their emissions and footprint while also looking to cut fuel costs.”
Because LDV’s customers work in different conditions – from farms to building sites, warehouses and more – they tested Evnex’s chargers in a variety of environments to ensure that the chargers stand up to the rigorous requirements these types of businesses have.
“It’s very important that when a business has work to do, the vehicles are ready to work too,” says West.
“Being able to provide our customers with a New Zealand owned service that’s simple ticks all the boxes.”
Evnex chief executive Ed Harvey says working in partnership with LDV marks a significant milestone for the company.
“LDV is leading the way in commercial electric vehicles – their EVs are in high demand,” he says.
“For us, it’s important that businesses trading in their diesel and petrol-fuelled vans and utes also have an intelligent charging solution that will serve them for years to come.
“Smart charging is an important part of seamlessly managing electric fleets,” Harvey adds.
“Businesses also need robust charging solutions they can rely on, especially in sectors like farming and the trades where vehicles need to perform in sometimes rugged conditions.
“We think combining the best of what Evnex and LDV can offer is an exciting proposition.”
Evnex will be supplying residential and business charging support to LDV and providing smart charging expertise to its customers.
It facilitates the largest network of smart chargers in New Zealand, using technology that enables EV charging that is fast, safe, and as economical as possible.
Evnex chargers help drivers charge from less carbon-intensive electricity and will future-proof charging infrastructure by balancing the load on the country’s power supply in years to come.
Founded in Christchurch, Evnex chargers are New Zealand made and manufactured and use Kiwi ingenuity to provide smart charging to the fast-growing number of EV owners in New Zealand.
