About the request for information
EECA is seeking information from organisations interested in participating in potential urban vehicle-to-everything (V2X) trials in New Zealand. Future trials may include vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-grid and other two-way charging applications in residential and commercial settings.
This information will help EECA understand interest, delivery approaches, collaboration opportunities and potential contributions from relevant organisations.
What the information will support
This request for information (RFI) is seeking responses from organisations that may be able to contribute to a V2X trial in a range of ways, including energy sector participants, organisations with access to potential participants or vehicles, installation and service providers, and other organisations with relevant capability.
The information provided through this RFI process will be used to inform the design, scope, and potential delivery models for any future V2X trials.
What information we need
EECA is seeking information to inform its delivery approach for a potential urban trial or trials of V2X technology.
Building on the learnings from EECA’s existing V2G trial in Queenstown, EECA is looking to better understand the level and nature of interest in participating in trials across a range of organisations, the roles they could play, and the delivery approaches that may be suitable for additional trial(s).
Read about EECA’s current V2G trial
At this stage, we are not requesting quotes or proposals, but we are seeking to improve our knowledge on potential participation and delivery approaches.
Your response will help EECA shape future trials
By responding to this RFI, organisations can help shape the design of potential future V2X trials and contribute to the evolving knowledge base of how V2X technology can be implemented in New Zealand.
Sharing information on your organisation’s capabilities, experience, and interest will help ensure that any future trial is located in a suitable region(s) and delivered in an appropriate and effective way.
How to respond
We welcome applicants to apply through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS).
For full RFI details and to provide information visit the GETS website GETS website (external link)
You can also respond directly to EECA via email at applications@eeca.govt.nz
GETS ID: 33512242
| Key documents: | V2X Urban trial RFI document [PDF 264 KB] |
| V2X Urban trial response form [DOCX 99 KB] |
Key dates
| RFI opens for applications: | February 16, 2026 |
| Deadline for questions: | 5pm March 10, 2026 |
| Applications close: | 5pm March 16, 2026 |
All times are New Zealand time. EECA may amend these dates. Any updates or changes to this RFI will be published on the GETS page.