EV Charging for Councils
and Local Government
Local governments around New Zealand are demonstrating true leadership by paving the way to transport electrification: upgrading their fleets and providing much-needed infrastructure to constituents.
EV charging benefits council fleets, locals, and visitors
Councils form the community backbone of New Zealand’s leadership position in the transition to a low-emissions economy. Whether it’s recycling programs, solar bulk-buy programs or energy efficiency education, people look to their councils for inspiration and leadership when it comes to practical sustainability solutions.
On top of this leadership role, councils can achieve a reduction in total cost of ownership by adopting electric cars in their own fleet. They can also drive tourism, increase spending in local businesses and improved amenity for ratepayers through the provision of public charging infrastructure.
Since our inception, we have been fortunate enough to work with some of Australasia’s most progressive and innovative councils, some of whom are listed here. Why do we get to work with all of these councils? It’s because we care about your goals as a leader in the local community. We bring the same long-term thinking to our projects that you do for your area and ratepayers. Whether it’s environmental policy, tourism & economic activity or ratepayer amenities, we have the experience and know-how to ensure you get the most from your EV charging system.
Ways to power
your local region
Whether you’re electrifying an entire council fleet vehicle depot or looking at deploying public charging charging infrastructure, JET Charge has you sorted.
Fleet Charging at Council Sites
Switching to an electric fleet for your council vehicles is a perfect way to reduce your carbon footprint and create long-term savings in fuel and vehicle maintenance. With solar integration, EVs can be run entirely emissions and operating cost-free. These savings only grow as years pass and the initial investment is paid off.
Employee Home Charging
Generally speaking, we recommend installing electric car chargers where you the vehicle is parked overnight. For vehicles that travel home with your employees, we can help you scope sites, install charging stations and reconcile electricity usage.
Public EV Charging Infrastructure
As more people make the switch, public charging will become more important for drivers and more valuable for local businesses. Local government have a vital part to play in leading public EV charging infrastructure.
Your Roadmap to Council EV Success
01.
Where will vehicles Charge?
At depots, council facilities, or employee homes?
02.
What type of charging
AC for everyday use, DC for fast turnover – with the option to open chargers to the public.
03.
What’s the budget and timeline?
Capex or JC+ (Charging as a Service) for a simpler rollout.
04.
What software is needed?
JET Charge Illuminate for dashboards, CORE for energy and load management.
05.
Who will run it?
Manage multiple vendors, or streamline with JET Charge as your one-stop partner.
EV Charging at Council Premises
Start your fleet transition by electrifying council depots – proven across thousands of installs nationwide. Our solutions include site assessment and planning, AC and DC charger options, and smart load management with JET Charge CORE to reduce costs and protect site capacity.
- Site Assessment & Planning: Turnkey design services, or we’ll work alongside your electricians to recommend the best setup
- EV Chargers: AC for efficiency and low-cost daytime charging, DC for high-turnover fleets or dual use with the public.
- Smart Load Management: CORE optimises energy use to reduce costs and protect your site’s capacity.
Employee Home Charging
For employees who take vehicles home, JET Charge offers a simple, all-inclusive monthly package backed by ARENA – the easiest and most cost-effective way to support your fleet and your people.
- Reimbursement: We help our customers with electricity reimbursement through accurate tracking of energy usage, all available through Illuminate.
- Everything included: Safety assessment, installation, software, warranty, maintenance and customer care all included with a >99% uptime guarantee.
- Easy relocation: Chargers can be relocated when staff move
Community Charging Infrastructure
Deliver modern, reliable charging for residents and visitors while offsetting fleet costs:
- Tailored Locations: AC for parks and kerbsides; DC for hubs and offices.
- Offset Costs: Open chargers to the public after hours to generate revenue that fuels future projects.
- Seamless operation: Managed end-to-end by JET Charge, with easy payments via Chargefox to give residents confidence every time they plug in.
