EV Articles & Guides

When we founded Evnex in 2014 we wanted to create something special. Yes, EV charging and reducing New Zealand’s carbon footprint was always at the heart of it, but we also wanted to create a purpose driven organisation that would have a positive impact in our local communities.

Get guidance around pre-wiring recommendations for future installation of smart EV chargers in New Zealand homes and why it's becoming increasingly important to do so.

Make the most of your EV's potential to lower your environmental impact. Learn about how your electricity source can affect your EV's lifetime emissions.

Learn how Evnex solved BYD's smart charging issue and allows the BYD Atto 3 electric vehicle to be charged with smart features like solar export diversion.

Understand what home EV charger is the best fit for your charging needs. Read about EV charging speeds, reliability, safety, solar, and other smart charging features.

Learn how to charge your EV at home for free and understand the factors that affect your charging costs like electricity rates, tariffs, and speed of your EV charger.

Learn what smart EV chargers are and understand the benefits of smart charging for electric vehicle drivers and the electricity grid as a whole.

EV vs ICE vehicles | Environmental impact in New Zealand. Evnex CEO Ed Harvey offers a balanced overview of commonly asked questions

Is your home designed to safely charge your EV? Learn about charging methods, safety features, and good charging habits to keep you and your home safe.

Is your electric vehicle charging from a 100% renewable source? Optimise your unused solar energy and save on electricity costs with a solar EV charger.

Discover best practices for implementing electric vehicle charge points in residential apartments | Smart EV charging solutions for facilities in New Zealand

Discover how your business can provide safe EV charging points at employees' homes and reduce carbon emissions with company take-home electric vehicle fleets.

Learn about EV charging speeds, different charging technologies, and how they all influence your overall charging time when topping up your electric vehicle.

If you’ve had an EV charger installed recently you may have been hit with a bill for an expensive ‘Type B’ RCD. Read on to find out what these devices are and whether you really need one. Furthermore, if you’re an electrician trying to navigate the minefield of conflicting information around EV charging station installation requirements, we hope this will help.