Launched in June 2024, Hiko is led by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and built with Carbn Group. It delivers shared electric vehicles, charging, and smart tech through a community-first model.

Four EVs — including a 12-seater van — are available via a simple booking platform. Charging infrastructure and keyless access remove friction. The result: affordable, reliable mobility where it's needed most.

• Access: Clean transport within reach for low-income whānau — shared EVs lower costs and remove ownership barriers
• Infrastructure: Charging at the marae unlocks wider EV uptake across the hapū
• Safety: New EVs replace older vehicles; real-time data supports safer driving
• Emissions: Trips shift from petrol to electric; shared use cuts emissions and need for more cars

• Designing a project to maximise EECA funding while meeting community needs
• Creating training materials that embody iwi values
• Ensuring whānau confidence through ongoing in-person training

• Community-first model putting clean transport directly into the hands of whānau
• Training grounded in iwi values
• Success setting the stage for broader community engagement

• The platform can be replicated for community groups, SMEs, corporates, and government
• Starting with community needs builds genuine adoption

• Scaling EV access across the wider hapū
• Electrifying community service fleets
• Exploring shared EV hub with government in Auckland CBD

• Expand EV access across the hapū
• Automated licence checking for drivers
• Shared EV hub between iwi and government in central Auckland