Explore the world of personal electric vehicles with us at Atomic EV.
Latest Events
Atomic EV organises very popular PEV events in NZ, including eFoil races in Auckland, as well as the official electric unicycle, electric skateboard and onewheel races on race tracks, trails, and large urban group rides. We also collaborate with other organisations to realise events around New Zealand, and help obtain official access to facilities for local riders.
Reef to Rock February 2027
This race is part of a larger series of eFoil, downwind, surf and pump foil competitions in and around Auckland (New Zealand) during February 2027. The Reef to Rock race passes through some of the more historic parts of the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, around reefs and historic rocks. Its a little bit crazy, especially when the weather is uncooperative, but a lot of fun and very memorable. Location Mission Bay (West end) in Auckland on the beach. Total Distance 14km (not suitable for batteries under 1100Wh capacity). Rider Categories Advanced, intermediate, social. The route is likely to encounter some...
Auckland, New Zealand
Colin Dale Park Raceway PEV Morning October 2026
Atomic EV has permission for PEVs to have regular practice and race sessions on the new FIA-approved raceway at the Colin Dale Park in Auckland. We have booked a two hour morning session in October. As there will be a wide mix of rider experience and PEVs present we'll split the morning between: open practice sessions for any riders to experience and get familiar with the track at their own comfortable pace, any races requested by rider groups during the morning (based on rider numbers, abilities and/or type of PEV) where only that group of riders will be on the...
Auckland, 2025 New Zealand
Chrome Showcase 2026
We'll be at the Auckland Showgrounds for the Chrome Showcase 3-4 October, so come visit us at Stand 10. We'll have most of the Evolve range on display, including the Stoke X, GTR, Fusion, Diablo, and too the new Project BMX bikes with both Skyway Tuffs and Spokes options.
Auckland, 1051 New Zealand
PEV Articles
Everything to Know About Electric Skateboards
Skateboards first became popular in the 1950s, particularly with Californian surfers who wanted something akin to surfing when conditions were not suitable for surfing. A skateboard consists of a deck connected to wheels via trucks. The trucks are designed so that when a board is tilted to one side by riders shifting their weight the...
Which is the Best Personal Electric Vehicle: e-bike, electric scooter, hoverboard, e-moto, electric skateboard, onewheel, EUC?
The popularity of personal electric vehicles (PEV, or personal mobility devices) has grown enormously over the past decade, with rapid advances in electric motor design and battery technologies making a diverse range of PEV practical for many everyday situations. The most popular types of PEV are electric bikes, electric scooters, hoverboards and electric motorbikes, followed...
The Economics of PEVs Versus Cars
With fossil fuel costs soaring in 2026, unstable supply lines, and environmental concerns around extracting and burning fossil fuels, many people are looking for ways to reduce their weekly costs. There are many reasons people choose to ride a personal electric vehicle (PEV): the sheer joy of having more freedom riding, a chance to de-stress...
Fungineers X7 Quick Start Guide
Fungineers provide a wealth of information for new owners of a Funwheel X7, including their User Guides and Jay is Doing Stuff videos. All the information is well worth careful studying but can take weeks to grasp and digest. So for anyone who has just received their first X7 and not already familiar with the...
Everything to Know about Onewheels
A onewheel, or onewheel electric skateboard, is a self-balancing board with a single wide tyre. Feet are placed either side of the tyre and the board ridden mounted sideways (unlike an electric unicycle which has a much larger diameter tyre and is ridden facing forward with pedals either side). Just like a regular electric skateboard...
How Does an Electric Unicycle Work?
An electric unicycle (EUC) is a remarkable form of personal vehicle. Considered one of the most efficient forms of transportation in terms of overall energy requirements and carbon emissions, capable of handling most terrains, yet quiet and convenient for carrying (or at least wheeling) around. Although the side-to-side balance must be managed by the rider,...
Local Riding Routes
Our Orakei shop is fortunate to be adjacent to some of the best riding routes in inner Auckland, suitable for all types of riders and PEVs.
Local PEV Communities
Some of the local eFoil riders, particularly in the Auckland region, belong to the WhatsApp E foiling group, where they share pictures, advice, and join other riders on the water. Please just contact us if you’d like join that group and we’ll put you in touch with a group admin.
The Auckland EUC Riders group organise regular PEV group rides around central Auckland, trail riding in Riverhead, and have a Messenger and public Facebook group where they discuss EUC-related topics and rides.
Evolve and Atomic EV organise regular Group Rides for electric skateboarders around Auckland, and are happy for other PEV riders to join their rides.
The Colin Dale Park International Raceway is a purpose-built track currently under construction near Auckland airport for kart and other PEV racing, including EUCs and electric skateboards.
