Welcome to the latest issue of EVs and Beyond
In EVs and Beyond, we travelled to Shenzhen, China, and got behind the wheel of the BYD Seagull — the brand’s smallest and more affordable electric vehicle.
Despite its compact size and low price point, the Seagull proved surprisingly refined and well-suited to urban driving. It’s also a model that could be headed for New Zealand.
The brand’s New Zealand country manager, Warren Willmot, says the Seagull’s mix of affordability, modern technology, and efficient design has sparked strong interest in the local market.
Meanwhile, the Government has announced a significant refresh of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund. Energy Minister Simon Watts says the changes will better support New Zealand businesses in transitioning to cleaner supply chains.
Genesis Energy has begun construction of a 100MW grid-scale battery at Huntly Power Station — a major step forward in the country’s energy storage plans.
Z Energy is introducing a new EV charge card and online portal to help businesses streamline fleet charging and management.
New images of the 2025 Nissan Leaf have been released, previewing the third-generation model ahead of its global reveal and launch later this year.
We also test drove the updated Tesla Model Y to assess what’s changed beyond the visual refinements.
Plus, a new study finds that EVs produce 83% less brake dust than petrol or diesel vehicles. Read more on the findings in this issue.
All that, plus our regular data on the latest EV models and pricing — both new and used — to keep you up to date with current market trends.
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