Charging an EV | Budget Car Rental

Charging Your EV On The Road

ChargeNet

ChargeNet is a paid service, offering more than 250 strategically positioned fast-charging stations across New Zealand, with new locations always coming online.

Using a ChargeNet DC rapid charger, you can usually add a range of 100km in around 15-30 minutes.

We suggest downloading the ChargeNet app and creating an account before you hit the road.

   

   

 

PlugShare

PlugShare offers an interactive map showing public charging stations around New Zealand.

Download the free PlugShare App, select your plug type and find the nearest charging locations while you’re on the road.

You can even use the journey planner to create an itinerary with stops to charge along the way.

   

   

 

Vector (Auckland Only)

Vector offers free rapid and standard charging stations across the greater Auckland region.

Download the app to find the nearest station, find compatible charging units and even see a live status, including if the unit is currently in use.

   

   

 

AA Traveller Calculator 

The AA Traveller website has a time and distance calculator, which incorporates EV charging stations.

Enter your start and end locations, select the charging station option and calculate the route. 

You can view the free and paid charging stations along your route.

Visit the AA Website

 

Helpful Navigation Apps

Maps

Using the Maps App on your smart phone, you can include charging stations in your trip planning by selecting ‘Add stop’ and then searching for a ‘charging station’.

To locate a charging station nearby, simply search for ‘charging stations’.

Maps will provide both free and paid charging station options.

   

   

 

Google Maps

When using the Google Maps App on your smart phone, you can include charging stations in your trip planning by selecting ‘Add stop’ and then searching for a ‘charging station’.

To locate a charging station nearby, simply search for ‘charging stations’. From here you can even filter to fast chargers and your required plug type.

Google Maps will provide both free and paid charging station options.

   

   

 

Vehicle Operating Instructions for Charging

You can find vehicle specific instructions for charging your vehicle at the bottom of our vehicle operation guide. Please click on the link below.

Hyundai Kona Instructions

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Instructions

Tesla Model 3 & Y Instructions