Electric Commercial Vehicle Solutions
Our Mission
Displacing Diesel With Electric
ECVS exists to replace diesel-powered heavy commercial vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives that work commercially, operationally, and systemically.
We operate at the boundary between vehicles, energy, control and operations. We bridge the fragmented silos that keep the industry from moving. Our approach reduces risk for operators by handling the complexity of electrification, so the transition from diesel makes commercial sense from day one.
Our Vision
Electric - The Obvious Choice
A future where electric is the obvious choice for heavy commercial transport and equipment because it's better: lower total cost, higher reliability, less operational complexity.
We see a market where industry chooses electric because it makes commercial sense, and where New Zealand leads in practical, proven electric solutions.
We all grew up with carburetors, fuel injection, turbos and muffler deletes. Petrol and diesel run through our veins. But every major powertrain shift in history follows the same pattern. A better technology arrives, the industry resists, then it moves all at once. The electric machine is superior to internal combustion in almost every measurable way. We have spent 14 years getting ready for this shift, and we are solving the last remaining roadblocks.
Simon Monteith
Director, Product
Meet The Team
The people behind ECVS
Directors
Mark Crouch
Commercial
Simon Monteith
Product
International Operations
Weiqing Lu
China
Sadoo Chatty
Africa
What We Believe
The principles behind how we work
System-level thinking wins
Optimising vehicles, energy and operations together beats optimising any single component in isolation.
Risk reduction is the value
Customers fear downtime, stranded assets and finger-pointing more than technology change itself.
Trust compounds
In a market damaged by over-promising, conservative claims and reliable delivery matter more than marketing.
Local constraints matter
New Zealand's operating realities are design inputs, not edge cases. Solutions must work here, not just in theory.
Execution beats vision
Ideas are cheap. Delivery is what counts. We measure progress by what is in the field, not what is on paper.
Fit for purpose
We choose fit-for-purpose over best-in-class. Serviceability is a first-class requirement, not an afterthought.
What We Do
Systems Integration
Translate
Between engineering, operations, energy and capital so decisions get made and projects move forward.
Integrate
Vehicles, energy and operations into solutions that work as a whole. No finger-pointing between suppliers. One point of accountability.
De-risk
Electrification for customers who cannot afford downtime, stranded assets, or failed deployments. Each step delivers measurable savings.
Deliver
Outcomes that stand on their own economics. Lower fuel costs, reduced maintenance, and performance that justifies the investment without subsidies.
What We're Working On
Current focus areas
EK18 Truck Platform
The next-generation modular truck platform, grounded in EK16 experience and built with industry standard components from trusted suppliers.
ENERVA™ Powered Trailers
Powered axle trailer kits that bring new life to existing trailers, using the best components from the Kahu EV truck programme.
ENERVA™ Subsystems
Powered axles, ePTOs, battery storage, and control kits. Standalone products that enable staged diesel displacement on existing equipment.
Agitator Bowl Kits
Electric concrete mixer bowl drive kits currently under trial, delivering measurable fuel, emissions and noise savings for concrete operators.
South Africa Programme
Working with partners on electric commercial vehicle opportunities in Southern Africa, building on our experience in harsh operating environments.
Energy Systems
Energy management, charging infrastructure and fleet energy planning tied to contracted customer sites and fleet operations.
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