Smart eRUCs

Electronic Road User Charges Made Simple for NZ Fleets

You can now place digital ERUC screens on your fleet's windshields to ensure your EV, plug-in hybrid and diesel vehicles remain compliant with our paperless Road User Charge (RUC) display system!

Smart eRUCs is Argus Tracking’s digital solution for managing electronic Road User Charges (eRUC) in New Zealand. It replaces manual RUC processes with automated purchasing, real-time tracking, and a NZTA-approved digital display — helping fleets stay compliant, accurate, and audit-ready.

What Is eRUC in New Zealand?

eRUCs, or electronic Road User Charges, are digital displays that replace traditional paper RUC licenses for fleet vehicles. These electronic systems simplify the management of road user charges, remove messy paperwork that is easily lost, and streamline the payments process ensuring your vehicles are always up-to-date and comply with New Zealand's RUC regulations.

eRUC improves:

• Accuracy of RUC management

• Compliance with NZ regulations

• Visibility for drivers and enforcement officers

As New Zealand moves toward a fully digital transport system, eRUC is becoming the preferred way to manage Road User Charges.

Learn more about this expected law change in our blog article HERE.

How Does eRUC Work?

eRUC works by linking distance travelled with automated RUC purchasing and digital display.

In simple terms:

1. Distance travelled by a vehicle is tracked digitally

2. RUC units are purchased electronically

3. RUC balance is updated automatically

4. Current RUC information is displayed digitally on the vehicle

This removes the need for manual calculations, paper labels, and last-minute renewals.

What Is Smart eRUCs?

Smart eRUCs is Argus Tracking’s complete eRUC solution that combines:

• Automated electronic RUC management

• A NZTA-approved digital eRUC display screen

Smart eRUCs is designed specifically for fleets that want a simpler, more reliable way to manage Road User Charges.

Smart eRUC Digital Display Screen

The Smart eRUC display screen replaces traditional paper RUC labels with a modern, digital alternative that meets NZTA requirements.

Key Features of the Smart eRUC Display

• 4.3-inch e-ink display
  NZTA-approved and fully scannable by enforcement officers

• Solar powered and energy efficient
  No batteries or vehicle power required

• Automatic overnight updates
  Displays the latest RUC balance without manual input

• Wireless, self-installation
  No complex wiring — quick and hassle-free windscreen installation

• Clear visibility
  Easy for drivers to check and inspectors to verify

How Smart eRUCs Works

Smart eRUCs automates the entire Road User Charges process from RUC purchase through to digital display while allowing fleets to customise the automation to suit their business needs.

Rather than a fixed setup, Smart eRUCs gives you flexibility over how your RUCs are managed.

With Smart eRUCs, you can":

• Set your RUC purchase amount
  Choose how many RUC units to purchase based on your operating requirements
  (1 RUC = 1,000 km)

• Track distance automatically
  Vehicle usage is monitored digitally through the Argus platform

• Enable automatic RUC repurchase
  RUCs are automatically repurchased when your balance reaches a kilometre threshold you define

• Update the display automatically
  The digital eRUC display refreshes overnight to show the latest RUC information

This ensures vehicles always display accurate, up-to-date RUC information, with minimal effort required from fleet managers.

Key Benefits of Smart eRUCs

• Reduce Administrative Work

  Automates RUC purchasing, tracking, and display — reducing paperwork and manual processes.

• Reduce Manual Errors

  Eliminates miscalculations, expired RUCs, and incorrect windscreen labels.

• Reduce Audit and Fine Risk

  Accurate digital records and NZTA-approved displays help protect fleets during inspections and audits.

Why Now Is the Right Time to Switch to eRUC

New Zealand is progressing significant changes to how Road User Charges are managed. The government is planning legislative reforms that will modernise the RUC system and support a fully digital, electronic-RUC approach for vehicles operating on NZ roads.

These reforms are currently expected to be in place around 2027, moving toward distance-based RUC for more vehicles and enabling digital records and approved third-party electronic systems.

Switching early allows fleets to:

• Stay ahead of regulatory change

• Avoid last-minute compliance pressure

• Transition smoothly without operational disruption

For a deeper explanation of upcoming RUC reforms in New Zealand, read:

• RUC law changes in NZ (expected from 2027) HERE

• Digital Road User Charges in NZ – EOFY 2026 outlook HERE

Smart eRUCs for New Zealand Fleets

Smart eRUCs is built for New Zealand vehicles, regulations, and fleet operators. It combines compliance, automation, and visibility into one easy-to-manage system — helping fleets stay in control as RUC management goes fully digital.

Smart eRUCs – Frequently Asked Questions

Bonus Tip: RUC Collect

Since you're considering automating your RUC process, why not simplify off-road RUC refund claims too? If paperwork, geofences, or expensive hardware have been a barrier, say goodbye to those headaches! RUC Collect automates the entire process with no setup required.

Learn more about RUC Collect HERE

Ready to see how it works?

Would you like to learn more about our Smart ERUCs and RUC Collect solutions? Get in touch with Argus today to book your FREE product demo!

Are you a current Argus customer?

Reach out to our Account Managers HERE for more information!