2026 New Zealand election
TOP energy and electrification policies
A neutral summary of recent official TOP policies, positions, and government actions on renewable energy, electricity, transport, homes, and industry.
- Official items
- 2
- Policy areas
- 2
- Sources checked
Policy areas covered
- Electric vehicles and charging
- Public transport
Recent official policies and positions
Entries are based on official party material published within the previous 4 months.
Business EV tax incentives
TOP proposes immediate depreciation and a two-year fringe-benefit-tax exemption for new business EVs costing up to $50,000, with both measures ending in 2030.
- Topics
- Electric vehicles and charging
- Context
- Official 2026 policy intended to increase business-fleet uptake and the later supply of second-hand EVs.
Universal free public transport
TOP proposes permanent fare-free public transport nationwide, estimating a net operating cost of about $150 million per year after ticketing savings.
- Topics
- Public transport
- Context
- Official 2026 policy intended to reduce household travel costs, petrol demand, and congestion.