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Chery’s iCaur EV brand confirmed for New Zealand
Chery Group's iCaur EV brand is coming to New Zealand in the second half of 2027, a spokesperson confirms, following its Australian launch announcement led by the boxy V25 SUV.
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ANCAP alert: KGM Torres EVX sold in NZ without advertised centre airbag
ANCAP has issued a consumer alert for the KGM Torres EVX, sold in NZ from March 2024 without the centre airbag KGM advertised, with around 70 local vehicles affected.
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Mazda 6e arrives with five-star ANCAP rating in hand
The Mazda 6e has been awarded a five-star ANCAP rating as it launches in New Zealand this week, scoring 93% for adult and child occupant protection.
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Suzuki reveals 310km e Sky electric kei car, confirms UK but not NZ
Suzuki's production e Sky claims 310km from a 26kWh battery and is confirmed for the UK. Suzuki NZ says it has no announcements but is in ongoing product discussions with Japan.
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Arcfox T1 first drive: NZ’s newest budget EV makes a ‘premium’ case
We drive the $34,990 Arcfox T1 at its Auckland launch: a roomy, well-equipped small EV with standout driver assistance, while the brand's premium case waits for next year's T5.
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Arcfox confirms T5 electric SUV for NZ before its first car reaches customers
Arcfox confirms the T5 mid-size electric SUV for New Zealand in early 2027, with up to 705km of CLTC range, 800-volt charging and the Leapmotor C10 and MG S6 in its sights.
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BYD confirms Ti 7 seven-seater for NZ, one of 15 models in 18 months
BYD confirms the Defender-styled Ti 7 seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV for New Zealand in 2027, one of more than 15 models the brand says are coming in the next 18 months.
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Australasian first: XPeng X9 video review sets NZ charging record
EVs and Beyond publishes the first video review of an XPeng X9 in Australasia, setting a 337kW public charging record at ChargeNet Kaiwaka along the way.
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BYD’s Atto 2 DM-i priced from $34,990, NZ’s cheapest plug-in hybrid
BYD prices the Atto 2 DM-i plug-in hybrid from $34,990 in New Zealand, undercutting its own electric Atto 2 by $6,000, with 40km or 90km of electric range and 1,000km combined.
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The EV that just drove upside down has NZ in its plans
Voyah's Passion S has driven a full 360-degree tunnel loop in Wuhan, and the Dongfeng premium brand has confirmed to sister site Inside China Auto that New Zealand is in its plans.