Electric vehicles may put New Zealand power network into overdriveROBERT STEVEN/STUFF People putting their EVs on to charge during peak periods could put strain on the network. New Zealand's electricity network may struggle to keep up with the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), two new reports have warned. READ MORE: Bitcoin upstages electric cars as bigger source of power use"In Vector's view, this will change in the longer term as the uptake of EVs increases." Concept has previously argued that electric cars are a better opportunity for New Zealanders to help the environment than solar power. "There are challenges but also great opportunities for New Zealand to be smart in how we move to the future."

Source: Stuff March 13, 2018 08:03 UTC