It would be positive if the numbers of electric vehicles took off this year in similar fashion. There are, however, several impediments before the tipping point comes, before electric cars become a primary choice for consumers across the range. A draft transport emissions plan is due early this year. Although the Government itself has said the public service will switch to electric vehicles wherever possible, its fleet of 16,000 is small. Do not expect the switch to flick on electric cars this year.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 25, 2021 15:32 UTC