Z Energy is embracing the clean green movement by installing rapid-charge electric vehicle charging stations.

Six of the stations will be installed at sites in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch by the end of February.

Spokesperson Gerri Ward says the chargers draw up to 400 volts of electricity and can charge a standard electric vehicle in the time it takes a customer to buy and drink a cup of coffee.

She says the move is part of Z’s continued commitment to moving from being a part of the climate change problem, to the heart of the solution.

Ms Ward says the electric charging stations will cost between $5 and $10 for the vast majority of users, taking around 10 to 25 minutes, as opposed to up to eight hours for a conventional slow charge.