We gave Z Energy boss Mike Bennett's 60 seconds to explain his big idea for tackling climate change. Z announced on Wednesday that it had entered the retail electricity market though the launch of Z Electric, offering free petrol as an incentive to attract customers. Z Electric could in future let motorists recharge EVs at Z service stations and have the cost added to their electricity bill, he said. Z Electric will source its power from Flick Electric which will also provide customer support and billing for the service. Supplied Z Energy chief innovation officer Scott Bishop says people could in future top-up their EVs at Z service stations and have the cost added to their electricity bill.

Source: Stuff March 09, 2021 16:00 UTC