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EV interest doubles as charging use surges, affordability seen as next hurdle
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (351+ words) Consumer interest in electric vehicles is rising rapidly in New Zealand, with new data from Charge Net pointing to growing demand alongside increased real-world usage. Research commissioned by Charge Net and carried out by Talbot Mills shows more than 27% of…...
Ford considers electric Bronco for New Zealand
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (528+ words) Ford New Zealand is evaluating the Chinese-built Bronco New Energy for the local market, though the company remains tight-lipped about timing or confirmation of the electrified SUV's arrival. The Bronco New Energy is understood to be in Ford's local product…...
Dreame unveils jet-powered electric supercar with sub-second acceleration
1+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) Chinese technology company Dreame has announced the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition, an electric supercar equipped with jet boosters that the company claims can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 0. 9 seconds. The vehicle builds on Dreame's previously unveiled Nebula electric supercar, adding…...
Geely showcases AI and robotaxi at Beijing Auto Show
1+ week, 4+ day ago (293+ words) Geely Auto Group has made its debut as a direct exhibitor at the Beijing Auto Show, unveiling a range of new technologies and a purpose-built robotaxi prototype. The company, alongside AFARI Technology and Cao Cao Mobility, revealed the EVA Cab…...
MG4 EV Urban targets mainstream
2+ week, 4+ day ago (440+ words) MG Motor New Zealand is set to expand its electric vehicle line-up with the arrival of the MG4 EV Urban, a new entry-level model aimed at making EV ownership more accessible for Kiwi drivers. Priced from $38, 990 plus on-road costs, the front-wheel…...
Video " Tesla Model Y L: Six seats, 681km range, and the best Model Y yet
2+ week, 6+ day ago (295+ words) EVs & Beyond Video " Tesla Model Y L: Six seats, 681km range, and the best Model Y yet Tesla's six-seat, long-wheelbase Model Y L has landed in New Zealand priced from $83, 900, and we took it on a 750km Easter road trip from Mangawhai to…...
EV complexity challenging Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (375+ words) Electric vehicles are among the factors adding technical complexity to disputes reaching New Zealand's Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, as the body records its highest annual caseload on record. The Tribunal received 716 new applications in the year to 30 June 2025, up 22. 6 percent…...
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric C-Class sedan
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (332+ words) Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an all-electric version of its C-Class sedan, which will be sold alongside the existing internal combustion engine model rather than replacing it. The electric C-Class is positioned to compete with the new BMW i3 and represents Mercedes-Benz's strategy…...
Mercedes reveals all-electric C-Class interior
3+ week, 1+ day ago (469+ words) Mercedes-Benz will unveil its first all-electric C-Class on 20 April 2026, with the German manufacturer positioning the model's interior as a "crafted sanctuary" that sets new benchmarks for space, quality and comfort in the segment. The announcement, made ahead of the world…...
GWM prices Ora 5 electric SUV from $36, 990
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (307+ words) GWM New Zealand has announced pricing for its all-electric Ora 5 SUV, with the compact electric vehicle set to arrive in local showrooms in June 2026. The electric SUV will start at $36, 990 before on-road costs for the entry-level Lux variant, positioning it…...