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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N here
Hyundai’s first high-performance EV the Ioniq 5 N is now available in New Zealand priced from $134,990 (plus on-road costs). Its exterior design reflects the all-wheel drive (AWD)…
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National won’t support EV FBT exemption bill
Climate change minister Simon Watts has ruled out supporting Green MP Julie Anne Genter’s bill exempting EVs from fringe benefit tax (FBT) for five years. Genter’s Income Tax…
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BYD new Blade battery expected this year
BYD battery subsidiary FinDreams will launch a second-generation version of its Blade battery later this year, possibly in August. So says CarNewsChina.com, adding that one of the key…
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Declining government EV support globally noted in report
Global EV sales hit nearly 10 million (9.97m) last year, and government support for EVs is starting to decline in spite of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) forecast to…
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Tesla robotaxi reveal on August 8
Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8. So says Tesla chief executive Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter). After the Cybertruck, Tesla has been expected to release…
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BMW iX1 eDrive20 from $86,900
Pricing for the electric iX1 eDrive20 has been announced by BMW New Zealand, starting from $86,900. The second model variant of the iX1 line-up – following the iX1…
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BYD dealership opens in Nelson
The Car Company in Nelson has opened a BYD dealership. “Being selected as the premier franchise for BYD in the Top of the South fills us with immense…
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Mini Cooper BEVs here in Q3
Two battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – the Mini Cooper E and SE – will be introduced in Q3 this year priced from $60,990. Mini New Zealand says it…
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Tesla tops new vehicle March BEV registrations: MIA
Tesla led the top five new battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in March, says the Motor Industry Association (MIA). The Tesla Model 3 topped the list with 125…
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Video: Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes US driver’s licence test
Hyundai Motor’s new campaign film shows the Ioniq 5 robotaxi successfully completing a process similar to an actual US driver’s licence test. Based on Hyundai’s ‘Progress for Humanity’…