Rucord — Simple NZ Road User Charges tracking

Rucord — Simple NZ Road User Charges tracking

Rucord helps New Zealand drivers stay on top of Road User Charges (RUC). Track odometer readings for one or more vehicles, see exactly how many kilometres remain on your current RUC block, and get timely reminders before you run out.

Who it’s for

  • NZ drivers of diesel vehicles, light trucks, motorhomes, EVs and PHEVs, or any vehicle that uses RUC
  • Fleets and families who want a simple, reliable way to keep RUC up to date

Why Rucord

  • Stay compliant: always know when your current RUC will run out
  • Be proactive: reminders help you log readings and top up RUC before it’s urgent
  • Clear, fast, modern design with Dark Mode and photo headers for each car
  • Private by default: your data stays on your device
See the state of all of your vehicles at a glance

Key features

  • Multiple vehicles (by plate)
  • Clear “km remaining” until your current RUC block expires
  • Smart projections: estimated days remaining based on recent driving
  • Reminders and notifications:
    • Odometer reading reminders: every 7 days for your first 3 readings, then every 30 days thereafter
    • 14‑day “RUC due soon” push notification with app badge (badge clears when nothing is near due)
  • Fast entry:
    • Update Odometer modal focuses the input and includes quick options (+100, +500, +1000)
    • Detail screen “Quick add” to extend your RUC expiry odometer (+1,000 / +2,000 / +5,000 / +10,000)
  • Buy RUC from NZTA: a handy link appears when your RUC is expired or less than 30 days remaining
  • Personalise with photos: pick from your library or take a photo; stored locally on device
Quickly add a new car

How it works

  1. Add a vehicle with its number plate, current odometer, and RUC expiry odometer
  2. Enter odometer readings as you drive (or use quick options)
  3. Rucord projects your remaining days and shows your “km remaining” at a glance
  4. Get reminders to log readings and a heads‑up when you’re 14 days from expiry
  5. Tap the NZTA link to top up when you’re close or expired
Edit your vehicle, add images, update the mileage or buy RUC units

Privacy-first by design

  • No accounts, no tracking, no ads
  • All data is stored locally on your phone
Quickly add your current mileage

Get Rucord

RUC made simple. Track, project, and top up before it’s urgent.