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Evnex $10m raise
Christchurch-based EV smart charger manufacturer and installer Evnex is raising $10 million for the development of activity across New Zealand and Australia. “The plan is to use the…
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Volvo EX30 EV pricing
Volvo has revealed pricing for its new EX30 electric SUV. Models and prices (manufacturer’s recommended retail price) are Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Plus $74,990, Volvo EX30 Single…
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Volvo EM90 EV debuts November 12
The new electric Volvo EM90 will debut globally on November 12 during a special event in Shanghai for media and invited guests. The reveal will also be livestreamed.…
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Chery/Omoda launch includes EV model
The long-expected return of Chery vehicles to New Zealand – though under the new Omoda brand – is getting a little closer with confirmation of its initial range.…
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BYD Auto NZ’s fleet team
In partnership with select BYD dealers, BYD Auto NZ has formed a dedicated fleet team with fleet managers based in key cities. BYD Auto NZ’s team of fleet…
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Nissan reveals Hyper Tourer concept
Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Hyper Tourer, the third in its series of advanced EV concepts to be featured at the Japan Mobility Show starting October 25. Describing…
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Video: Mercedes-Benz crash tests two EVs
A Mercedes-Benz EQA and an EQS SUV collided head-on with a 50% overlap in a “real-life accident scenario”, each travelling at 56km/h. Passenger cell and the high-voltage battery…
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EV adoption will continue even if CCD removed, says ChargeNet
ChargeNet is confident EV adoption can and will continue even if the Clean Car Discount (CCD) is removed. “However, it will be an important tool to encourage growth…
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VW delivers 45% more EVs in first nine months
About 531,500 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were handed to customers from January to September, compared to 366,600 in the prior year period, says Volkswagen Group. The BEV share…
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BMW NZ has record BEV sales
BMW Group New Zealand has recorded growth across the board in the first nine months of 2023, notably in registrations of its fully electric vehicles. While the total…