Hyundai NZ first to sell over 100 EVs in a month

Hyundai New Zealand is the first car manufacturer to sell over 100 new electric vehicles (EVs) in a month.

June was a record high for new EV sales for Hyundai New Zealand, selling 105 out of 207 registered passenger EVs in the country.

“We are extremely excited by the number of new EV sales in June. It confirms that electric vehicles are becoming mainstream, and that our Hyundai models are a preferred choice,” general manager Andy Sinclair says.

“The mindset among Kiwis is shifting and we are noticing a sense of excitement in the EV market, which goes beyond perceived environmental benefits.”

Sinclair says Kiwis are enthusiastic about the potential beneficial effect on living costs, savings on fuel, fuel taxes and road user taxes, as well as lower maintenance and running costs.

“As our EV charging network continues to undergo rapid expansion and the EV battery technology advances, more and more Kiwis are adopting the EVs lifestyle – it’s very promising!”

The Hyundai Ioniq was the top-selling new EV for 2017 and 2018. The Kona electric launched August 2018 and is now the best performing EV for 2019.

Hyundai New Zealand has over half of the new 100% EV market across both Ioniq and Kona products.

The Kona EV has won many accolades, including Stuff top plug-in car 2018, AA Driven NZ car of the year 2018 and EVtalk’s EV car of the year 2018.

“It’s an incredibly exciting time for the automotive industry and Hyundai will continue to champion the EV industry and be at the forefront of innovation and change,” Sinclair adds.