National Party leader Christopher Luxon told RNZ he would scrap what he's calling the 'ute tax' if his party runs the next government.
Under the clean car subsidy the cleanest new cars, such as electric vehicles, are eligible for discounts of $8625.
And, from the beginning of next month, the most polluting new vehicles will be stung by a fee of $5175.
Mr Luxon said there were no viable EVs to substitute utes.
But, manufacturer LDV is taking deposits for its new electric ute - the eT60 - which it says will be available soon.
The Chair of Drive Electric, Mark Gilbert, spoke to Susie Ferguson about what's around the corner....
