- RUC Sales
- $209,211,916.12
- Kilometres Sold
- 1,577,156,927 km
- Licences Sold
- 355,436
May 2025 at a Glance
Compared with April 2025, New Zealand RUC sales were 7.5% higher. The difference in recorded sales value was $14,611,763.54. This compares two individual calendar months; it does not adjust for the number of days or when licences were bought.
Against May 2024, RUC Sales were 4.5% lower. Kilometres Sold were 9.0% lower, while Licences Sold were 6.6% lower. These measures describe different parts of the same sales activity, so their percentage changes can differ.
In May 2025, the selection covered 1,577,156,927 Kilometres Sold across 355,436 Licences Sold. That is an average of about 4,437 kilometres per licence sold. This is a sales measure: distance can be used after the month of purchase, and a vehicle can account for several licences.
Among the 12 recorded months shown in the chart (January 2025 to December 2025), March 2025 had the highest RUC Sales at $219,646,575.29; June 2025 had the lowest at $181,328,162.59. This identifies the range of the published observations, rather than a seasonally adjusted trend.
2025 Monthly RUC Sales
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| Month | RUC Sales | Kilometres Sold | Licences Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | $212,775,459.90 | 1,678,159,549 | 363,859 |
| November 2025 | $217,082,253.13 | 1,623,719,048 | 364,754 |
| October 2025 | $218,020,938.63 | 1,634,185,253 | 368,568 |
| September 2025 | $207,100,197.00 | 1,545,877,637 | 348,826 |
| August 2025 | $197,615,709.19 | 1,526,890,765 | 339,323 |
| July 2025 | $200,820,368.94 | 1,562,912,476 | 348,446 |
| June 2025 | $181,328,162.59 | 1,425,025,868 | 315,972 |
| May 2025 | $209,211,916.12 | 1,577,156,927 | 355,436 |
| April 2025 | $194,600,152.58 | 1,465,566,019 | 329,443 |
| March 2025 | $219,646,575.29 | 1,635,891,140 | 366,724 |
| February 2025 | $193,726,515.87 | 1,445,841,390 | 325,921 |
| January 2025 | $200,254,005.62 | 1,532,470,671 | 335,008 |
How the figures compare
Comparisons use the previous calendar month and the same month a year earlier, where those periods are available.
| Measure | May 2025 | April 2025 | May 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUC Sales | $209,211,916.12 | $194,600,152.58+7.5% change | $219,035,641.46-4.5% change |
| Kilometres Sold | 1,577,156,927 | 1,465,566,019+7.6% change | 1,733,059,734-9.0% change |
| Licences Sold | 355,436 | 329,443+7.9% change | 380,560-6.6% change |
RUC Sales by Owner Region
Auckland recorded the largest sales value in this breakdown: $61,809,719.53, or 29.5% of the month's national RUC Sales. The leading categories below are ranked by sales value.
- Auckland$61,809,719.5329.5% of total
- Waikato$30,895,217.9114.8% of total
- Canterbury$26,919,235.8312.9% of total
- Bay of Plenty$15,610,851.837.5% of total
- Wellington$11,888,635.605.7% of total
View all 19 categories and exact figures
| Category | RUC Sales | Kilometres Sold | Licences Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $61,809,719.53 | 470,908,990 | 107,098 |
| Waikato | $30,895,217.91 | 207,663,731 | 47,063 |
| Canterbury | $26,919,235.83 | 210,779,063 | 45,770 |
| Bay of Plenty | $15,610,851.83 | 111,796,141 | 25,513 |
| Wellington | $11,888,635.60 | 108,057,087 | 22,960 |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | $11,638,496.77 | 79,537,136 | 19,182 |
| Otago | $10,517,866.09 | 85,510,734 | 18,681 |
| Northland | $7,699,647.29 | 65,777,357 | 13,375 |
| Hawke's Bay | $7,599,127.93 | 56,775,217 | 12,855 |
| Southland | $6,476,068.51 | 45,779,266 | 10,350 |
| Taranaki | $5,460,427.34 | 39,102,501 | 9,120 |
| Tasman | $3,321,299.18 | 22,813,173 | 6,364 |
| Gisborne | $3,117,054.77 | 21,585,006 | 5,594 |
| West Coast | $2,057,956.04 | 14,446,297 | 2,912 |
| Marlborough | $1,899,338.39 | 17,143,062 | 4,058 |
| Nelson | $1,165,355.55 | 11,058,057 | 2,667 |
| Unknown | $1,124,259.88 | 8,276,439 | 1,858 |
| Chatham Islands | $10,038.26 | 130,670 | 14 |
| Overseas | $1,319.42 | 17,000 | 2 |
RUC Sales by Fuel / Power Type
Diesel recorded the largest sales value in this breakdown: $176,980,553.01, or 84.6% of the month's national RUC Sales. The leading categories below are ranked by sales value.
- Diesel$176,980,553.0184.6% of total
- Unknown / Not Recorded$22,971,785.9011.0% of total
- Electric$6,309,296.073.0% of total
- Plugin Petrol Hybrid$1,689,255.600.8% of total
- Diesel Hybrid$1,168,292.880.6% of total
View all 13 categories and exact figures
| Category | RUC Sales | Kilometres Sold | Licences Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $176,980,553.01 | 1,316,313,655 | 290,536 |
| Unknown / Not Recorded | $22,971,785.90 | 121,342,794 | 40,468 |
| Electric | $6,309,296.07 | 80,862,522 | 14,430 |
| Plugin Petrol Hybrid | $1,689,255.60 | 42,608,442 | 6,743 |
| Diesel Hybrid | $1,168,292.88 | 14,961,613 | 3,007 |
| Petrol | $63,338.77 | 529,246 | 125 |
| Electric [Petrol Extended] | $17,465.63 | 431,655 | 95 |
| Diesel Electric Hybrid | $3,358.36 | 28,000 | 18 |
| Cng | $3,160.34 | 10,000 | 4 |
| Plugin Diesel Hybrid | $3,077.32 | 40,000 | 3 |
| Electric Fuel Cell Hydrogen | $1,627.50 | 21,000 | 5 |
| Other | $572.44 | 7,000 | 1 |
| Lpg | $132.30 | 1,000 | 1 |
RUC Sales by Vehicle Type
Goods Van/Truck/Utility recorded the largest sales value in this breakdown: $147,050,564.59, or 70.3% of the month's national RUC Sales. The leading categories below are ranked by sales value.
- Goods Van/Truck/Utility$147,050,564.5970.3% of total
- Passenger Car/Van$29,743,587.2914.2% of total
- Trailer/Caravan$22,971,785.9011.0% of total
- Bus$7,258,719.853.5% of total
- Motor Caravan$1,469,209.710.7% of total
View all 7 categories and exact figures
| Category | RUC Sales | Kilometres Sold | Licences Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Van/Truck/Utility | $147,050,564.59 | 995,683,723 | 230,661 |
| Passenger Car/Van | $29,743,587.29 | 402,097,576 | 68,557 |
| Trailer/Caravan | $22,971,785.90 | 121,342,794 | 40,468 |
| Bus | $7,258,719.85 | 40,303,449 | 11,616 |
| Motor Caravan | $1,469,209.71 | 16,385,734 | 3,444 |
| Special Purpose Vehicle | $711,702.82 | 1,330,201 | 680 |
| Mobile Machine | $6,345.96 | 13,450 | 10 |
Reading This Report
These are NZTA's published RUC sales figures. Kilometres Sold measure distance purchased, rather than distance driven during the period. Licences Sold do not count unique vehicles. Regional figures describe the registered owner's address.
Refunds, reversals, changes in RUC rates and the timing of advance purchases can affect comparisons. The report is a snapshot of the source revision shown above; the live explorer may contain later revisions.
Data source and definitionsCite this report
RUCSPY, May 2025 NZ RUC Sales Data. Source: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Road User Charges - Monthly Summary, source revision 5 November 2026. Source data licensed CC BY 4.0.
https://rucspy.co.nz/monthly/2025/05/