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Ford's sub-US$30,000 Fathom electric ute has been photographed in Las Vegas after hot-weather testing, with right-hand drive engineered into its platform but no NZ launch confirmed.
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The Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2, two of New Zealand's cheapest EVs, have earned five-star ANCAP ratings under the tougher 2026 Stages of Safety criteria.
AVILOO's 500,000-test study finds used EV batteries ageing well but varying by up to 13.5% between cars of the same model, with the 40kWh Nissan Leaf, a New Zealand used-import staple, the outlier.
Polestar unveils an SUV version of the Polestar 4 with a rear window, 2,000kg towing and New Zealand pricing matching the coupe from $109,900, with deliveries planned from late 2026.
Nissan's Twingo-based entry-level EV, expected to be badged Wave, has been spied testing ahead of a 2027 European launch priced below 20,000 euros.
A 1960 Electric Car Company Shopper FG-75, a Californian electric runabout thought to be the only one in New Zealand, goes to auction at Webb's on Sunday with a $25,000 to $30,000 estimate.
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