Kirsten Corson and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel launched the new electric car scheme this month. Photo / File
A South Island city is about to switch its entire shared-vehicle fleet to electric cars.
Christchurch City Council will swap the pool of 100 traditional combustion engine cars to 100 per cent electric powered beginning in November.
The changeoever represents the largest transition in the Southern Hemisphere.
The general manager
of Kiwi fleet management company, Yoogo, said the car sharing model meant electric vehicles were accessible and affordable.
"Cantabrians will pay for the time they use the car and Yoogo takes care of everything else. Users can simply book online and access vehicles via the Yoogo app or swipe card," said Kirsten Corson.
