Waikato Innovation Park, Hamilton

Zilch's Waikato Innovation Park hub sits in Ruakura, a few minutes east of the Hamilton CBD, among the region's agritech and research businesses. Book an electric car for an hour, a full day, overnight or the whole weekend — for site visits, client meetings, or getting home after work.

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Address

1 Melody Lane, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216

Access

24/7 Self Service. Keyless or Zilch Card.

Parking

Reserved Zilch Bays

Cars at this hub

Model varies, 100% electric vehicles

Charging

No chargers

From

$26 first hour, then $16 per hour · Capped at $119 per day · $139 per weekend · $0.12 per km

Hub type

Varies and can be either at any time

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

About Zilch

Do I need to book in advance?

You can book a Zilch EV up to 15 weeks ahead or as little as 15 minutes before you need it.

Where do I return the car?

Return it to the same reserved bay at 260 Anglesea Street, or to the one-way destination hub you selected when booking, then plug in the charging cable and end your booking.

Can I take a Zilch car outside Hamilton?

Yes, take it anywhere on sealed public roads. Driving on beaches, riverbeds, 4WD tracks and unformed legal roads isn't permitted, and distance over 180 km per day is charged at $0.50/km.

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