Meridian Energy (NZE:MEL, ASX:MEZ) launched its 500th electric vehicle charge point in New Zealand as part of its commitment to roll out a further 900 public charge points through to 2030, the power company said in a statement on Wednesday.

The company has opened 120 charge points since November and 18 this month alone.

It is planning to launch more charge points in the central and upper North Island and South Island, per the statement.

Meridian Energy's shares fell nearly 2% in recent Wednesday trade in New Zealand and Australia.