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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car debuts
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup car has been unveiled at the official practice round for participating teams in the Hyundai N Festival motorsports event in South Korea,…
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EVs at Australian Off-Grid Living Festival
An Electrification Festival area for EVs and sustainable transportation features at the Off-Grid Living Festival in Chiltern, Victoria, on April 6 and 7. The latest EV technology, e-bikes…
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March EV uptake low
EV uptake remains low in March with EVs comprising 9.28% of new passenger cars (down from 27.2% for all of 2023), says advocacy group Drive Electric. Modelling suggests…
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‘Lexie Limitless’ finishes 30,000km global trip in Ford e-Explorer
Adventurer Alexis Alford (@LexieLimitless) has set the official record for being the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an EV, using the new electric Ford Explorer. Six…
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EECA publishes approved EV smart chargers
A list of approved EV smart chargers recommended for residential and commercial use has been published by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) which reckons smart charging…
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X1 xDrive25e BMW PHEV due Q3
BMW New Zealand will expand its electrified vehicle offering with the launch of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) X1 xDrive25e in Q3 this year. It says the X1 PHEV…
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Omoda E5 sales surge globally
The Omoda E5’s export sales soared 363% in February, highlighting its popularity and significant growth momentum in the new energy (EV) sector. So says Omoda Jaecoo in releasing…
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Audi Q6 and SQ6 e-tron here from mid-2025
The new Audi Q6 (and SQ6) e-tron is expected to launch in New Zealand from mid-2025. “Built on the new PPE (premium platform electric) platform, the Audi Q6 e-tron is the next…
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Government to stick with $38 PHEV RUC rate
Transport minister Simeon Brown is going to keep the Road User Charges (RUC) rate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at $38. The new lower rate, down from…
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Bettle and Associates to boost Mahindra in NZ
India’s automotive giant Mahindra has appointed Hamilton-based Bettle and Associates to bolster its brand across New Zealand. The deal is expected to see speed-to-market prioritised this year with…