Clear, first-principles guides to understanding New Zealand’s Road User Charges system.
Road User Charges (RUC) are distance-based charges for vehicles that don’t pay fuel excise duty, including diesels, EVs, and heavy vehicles. RUC is a key part of how New Zealand funds its road network, collected per kilometre travelled.
Read the guideWhat is this thing and why does it exist?
What has government decided?
What do I actually have to do?
Real-world examples and comparisons
