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New Zealand Retains Clean Vehicle Standard After Review

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of unbranded vehicles arriving at a New Zealand import terminal while inspectors test charging and emissions equipment and an official reviews a blank report, rendered in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel strokes.

New Zealand's government has decided to retain the Clean Vehicle Standard for new and used imports after a first-stage review found it was the most cost-effective way to increase the supply of lower-emission vehicles. New and used imports will receive separate targets to reflect their different technologies. Officials will consult the industry before new settings take effect on January 1, 2028.

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