Welcome to the EVs and Beyond September 2023 magazine
EV dealers expect the present rush in enquiries and sales to slow before resuming as the transition regains momentum, especially in the face of climate change.
The economic climate could also be a factor, with a report lending on new vehicles is up.
We torture test the BYD Dolphin and review the Audi Q4 e-tron.
While new EV prices are coming down, and sweetners are being offered by some, a survey featured in this issue shows people are even considering not buying a car and perhaps relying on other modes.
Government housing agency Kainga Ora is using Power Trip’s new Game Plan tools to help move its EVs – read more in this issue.
Drive Electric chair Mark Gilbert is retiring from the role and the EV advocacy group has released its first “State of the Nation” report on New Zealand’s EV scene.
Christchurch “e-rangers” are now using electric transport for their work, and SolarZero Schools gets an award while Lodestone Energy gets a chief operating officer from February 1 next year – see our solar page for more.
Colleges have their home-built EV entries ready for the EVolocity National Rally Day on Saturday October 28 – part of a big day at ACE Motorsport in Mt Smart. See inside.
Check out our Dealer pages for some great EV offers and read the latest issue for more information about what’s going on in the EV world.
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