ORIX NZ launches Electric Vehicle initiative

ORIX NZ receives EECA co-funding and launches Electric Vehicle initiative.

ORIX New Zealand is proud to announce that we have been approved for co-funding from the Government's Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund, administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) for our new Electric Vehicle Initiative, ORIX NZ EVi.

ORIX NZ EVi is a programme where ORIX NZ offers businesses with 16 or more lease vehicles on an ORIX Sole Supply agreement (and that meet other participation criteria) the opportunity to upgrade one of their fleet’s vehicles to a selected electric vehicle at the same lease rate as the fossil fuel equivalent. ORIX NZ will also install a charging unit at the business premises free of charge and provide opening charging credit. The aim for the project is to remove many of the barriers businesses face when attempting to incorporate an electric vehicle into their fleet.

Through our daily operations ORIX NZ has seen increasing interest in adding electric vehicles to fleets but the reality is that the majority of these businesses are reluctant to invest the higher upfront costs. By removing the additional cost of an electric vehicle, the cost of the charging unit and by handling most of the admin, ORIX helps eliminate these barriers. This will integrate electric vehicles into a wider range of businesses over a three year period, giving them the opportunity to experience and fully evaluate an electric vehicle for their organisation.

As a valued leasing partner ORIX NZ is always looking for ways to help our clients achieve their sustainable goals. Thanks to EECA and the co-funding we are now able to offer ORIX NZ EVi. This will give people the chance to experience an electric vehicle first hand over an extended period and it will go a long way in encouraging acceptance of electric vehicles with the wider public.

We believe the impacts of ORIX NZ EVi will continue long after the programme has ended with people better understanding the true benefits of sustainable transportation. To learn more about ORIX NZ EVi, please visit our website or contact one of our Business Development Managers who can talk you through the process and benefits of ORIX NZ EVi.
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