Concerns raised over reduction of Clean Car Standard

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 1:13pm

In this story Chris Bishop

The Drive Electric board chair has warned that New Zealand could become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles following government cuts to the Clean Car Standard. The transport minister has dismissed these concerns as the standard is set to decrease by nearly 80 per cent at the end of the week.

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1. Stuff via RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 9:21am

   NZ will be ‘dumping ground’ for high-emission cars, EV advocate warns (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Nov 2025, 1:13pm

   NZ could be 'dumping ground' for dirty cars as standards slashed (opens in new tab)