About

We put our energy into smarter EV solutions

As the world shifts to better energy sources, we’re using our experience and insights to help you to make the move to Electric Vehicles (EV).

Using smarter EV ideas, we’ll work with you to give you everything you need – and nothing you don’t. Getting you on the road to sustainability faster, smarter and at the right price.

Why we exist

Ruakura We.EV public charging

We deliver smarter EV solutions

Backed by WEL Networks, we've already got over 100 years of hands-on energy experience behind us.

And with this experience comes a hunger to develop innovative EV solutions for our customer.

We love our community

We.EV is the only locally-owned EV charging company that’s actively designed to give greater value to EV owners, while benefiting the wider community we live in.

We create more sustainable futures

We're dedicated to driving the EV revolution. We're making clean, sustainable transportation accessible to all. Join us in shaping a greener, more sustainable world.

We’re owned by the community we serve. That’s why all our profits go to the WEL Energy Trust to be distributed throughout the Waikato region. We look forward to giving back and last year, we gave:

255

Total
Grants

171

Quick Response Grants up to $20,000

60

Community Support Grants $20,000 and over

5

Vital Impact Grants

6

Convening and Organisational Development Grants

3

COVID-19 
Collective Response Grants

10

Affordable Energy for All

$5,555,687
Total Grants Amount

For Home

Home Charging

So, you want to do your bit for the community and save yourself a bit of money? Start here!

Introducing We.EV for Home, the hassle-free way to get your electric vehicle charging set up and connected in the Waikato region.

From as little as $1,895*

For Work

Smart Business Charging

To drive change in your organisation, talk to the EV charging infrastructure experts first.

We’ll start with a thorough EV infrastructure assessment, and end with a report which gives you plenty of realistic and relevant options.

Public Charging with We.EV

Whatever the reason you’re out and about in the Waikato, you don’t want to waste a heap of time charging up your Electric Vehicle (EV).

Now, thanks to the genius team at WEL Networks, you won’t have to wait any longer with We.EV On-the-go.

Download the We.EV app today.

Our Team

  • Cam McKinnon

    Business Development Manager

    Cam’s background in Commercial Banking means he brings wide-ranging experience in facilitating deals, and developing relationships internally and externally. His passion for win-win outcomes has already fostered some outstanding relationships for We.EV.

  • Natalie Roetz

    Operations Manager - We.EV For Home

    Natalie is passionate about day-to-day problem-solving, while keeping our internal processes running like clockwork to ensure we provide a great customer experience. Natalie’s primary passion is to get customers’ EVs plugged in and ready to go at home.

  • Sam Montgomerie

    Product Manager - We.EV For Home

    Waikato born and bred, Sam’s dairy farming background means he’s passionate about doing good for the environment. Fairly new to the industry, Sam has loved learning about our electricity networks and how innovative solutions will help shape our community, and New Zealand’s future.

  • Antonio Garais

    Project Engineer

    A qualified electrician with years of experience, Antonio has shifted his career from distribution and power system design to EV technologies. Antonio provides technical support for maintaining our chargers, and also specialises in the detailed design of larger-scale projects.

  • Mark Wilson

    We.EV Project Engineer

    Mark is responsible for the technical support, development and testing of We.EV solutions.

    After training as an Electronic Engineer, Mark brings over 10 years’ of technical and product development experience to the team.

  • Tiens Hendricks

    Project Manager

    Tiens is the kind of experienced electrician that likes to find innovative ways to solve problems. He specialises in smart solutions for customers and is passionate about innovation – and loves thinking outside the box.

  • Andrew Lockie

    Technical Lead

    Andrew’s expertise in developing and designing charging installations has seen him work across numerous commercial and public projects – drawing on his previous experience as an Electrical Estimator, Project Manager and Registered Electrician.

  • Craig Marshall

    Head of We.EV

    Craig works closely with the entire We.EV team to develop truly innovative ideas, then turn them into day-to-day customer benefits. With a passion for saving our customers’ money by avoiding unnecessary spends (while minimising the load on electricity infrastructure!) Craig has already won a lot of fans.

  • David Wiles

    General Manager - Energy Services at WEL Networks

    David began his career in the energy industry over a decade ago, and since joining WEL he has been involved in key areas across the business, including pricing, commercial operations, investment and strategy, energy retailing, and business development.

    David is bringing the team, and our community, together on the exciting journey ahead to deliver WEL’s strategy to help shape and lead Waikato’s energy future.

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