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Are you curious about how New Zealand businesses are taking the leap towards an electric future? Our brand new series, Businesses Driving Change, is here to answer all your questions! From challenges to triumphs, we delve into the process, aiming to empower and educate businesses considering a similar shift. If you’re considering the switch, these stories will provide you with valuable insights and inspiration.\u00a0 <\/span><\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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We recently connected with Keegan Webster, the Commercial Manager of Collective Contractors<\/a>, to explore their path from the initial decision-making phase to overcoming logistical challenges and seizing the opportunities that arise with going electric.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Driving Towards Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n Venturing off the well-driven path is always a risk in business, but the decision to add electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet is one that\u2019s already paying dividends for Auckland-based civil construction company Collective Contractors. <\/div>\n \n\n
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Despite operating in a traditionally fuel-driven industry, Collective Contractors boldly switched out two of its internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to Tesla Model 3s. Over the last 12 months, the slick vehicles have freed up time and money for both directors and employees, as well as boosting productivity and brand image.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Pressure at the pump <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n
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It was this mounting pressure that inspired the leadership team to consider introducing EVs as a cost-cutting measure, particularly for office staff who aren\u2019t required to carry tools or tow machinery.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have a lot of projects spread out across the city, which means the fuel cost to drive around each site was adding up to thousands every month,\u201d says Collective Contractors\u2019 commercial manger Keegan Webster. \u201cThe EVs are a fraction of the cost to run, saving us $12,000 per year, per vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVs have fewer moving parts and a simpler construction than traditional vehicles, which makes them much easier and cheaper to maintain.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have seen huge savings in both time and money for maintenance and servicing the EVs,\u201d says Webster. \u201cTraditional vehicles are quite disruptive every time they need to be serviced, and often mechanics don\u2019t have a courtesy car for our employees to use, which has caused some logistical nightmares in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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A positive mindset<\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n
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\n \u201cHaving cars that can drive themselves in the city\u2019s heavy traffic has boosted productivity and improved everyone\u2019s general mindset,\u201d says Webster. <\/div>\n \n\n
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The new Teslas are having a positive impact on employees, with staff reporting they are much more comfortable to drive than the manual utes they were previously navigating through Auckland\u2019s busy roads.<\/p>\n

The journey towards a more sustainable future has already started to reshape Collective Contractors\u2019 brand image. While it\u2019s early days to assess the full impact, the company is optimistic the change will establish them as a trailblazer in embracing green technology.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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EV Charging logistics<\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n
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Installing chargers at the office and setting employees up with the ChargeNet app have been two of the most important factors contributing to a seamless charging experience for Collective Contractors staff.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe mostly charge at the office \u2013 we had a charger installed when we bought the EVs. However, we also have our employees set up with the ChargeNet app linked to our bank card so they can charge whenever needed,\u201d says Webster.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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A more sustainable future<\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n
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Acknowledging the construction industry\u2019s heavy reliance on diesel powered machines and trucks, Webster is proud of his employer\u2019s proactiveness in taking the first step away from a reliance on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt has been a positive change and opened our thinking up to changing to an electric or other alternative-powered excavator, once the technology develops further,\u201d he says. \u201cAt present, our main sustainability goals focus on recycling materials like concrete and asphalt for re-use on our projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Collective Contractors<\/a>\u2019 journey highlights the power of innovative thinking in steering Kiwi businesses towards a greener tomorrow. The wheels of change are well and truly in motion, even in more traditional industries like construction.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Essential Guide to EV Charging for Fleets<\/h2>\n \n \n
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Transitioning to the world of electric vehicles is easier than you think, many EV drivers tell us recharging their EV is simpler than filling up with petrol, once they get the hang of it. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to familiarise yourself with public EV charging so you can hit the road running.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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