Decarbonising Transport

The transport sector currently produces 44% of New Zealand’s energy-related emissions. Transport decarbonisation plays a key role in New Zealand’s progress towards our 2050 net-carbon zero goals. 

The Low Emission Transport Fund aims to:

  • Support the demonstration of high potential and replicable low-emissions solutions in the transport sector.
  • Drive the uptake of low-emissions transport technology, innovation and infrastructure 

EECA administers funding on behalf of the Government to accelerate decarbonisation of the transport sector. Transport projects have been co-funded by EECA since 2016.

  • 307 projects approved
  • $75.9m government funding
  • $174.1m applicant funding
  • 1400+ EV chargers co-funded nationwide
  • 700+ co-funded chargers operational
  • 18 projects approved
  • $6.9m government funding
  • $44.6m applicant funding

Summary of approved projects

Download an interactive spreadsheet detailing all projects that have received co-funding from the Low Emission Transport Fund, and its predecessor the Low Emission Vehicle Contestable Fund (LEVCF). 

Case studies: Electric machines are proving popular in trials

Machine operators and business leaders at New Zealand companies Fulton Hogan, Reliance Transport and Leach & Co. talk about their experience using electric off-road vehicles.

Co-funding round summaries

Explore support opportunities

We can help your business become more productive with less energy, and support your switch to renewable energy sources.  

Scope of the Low Emission Transport Fund