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Hyundai Ioniq 6 is 2023 World Car of the Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 won not only the 2023 World Car of the Year but also the 2023 World Electric Vehicle and 2023 World Car Design of the…
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More Tesla price cuts
Tesla has reduced its New Zealand prices for the third time in four months. Big price drops put the Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive RWD) from about $65,900…
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Tesla Model Y leads March new BEV sales
New battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations were strong in March, led by the Tesla Model Y (761 units) and BYD Atto 3 (617 units). The MG ZS was…
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Tesla posts record 422,875 EVs delivered Q1 2023
Tesla says it delivered 422,875 Model Y, Model 3, Model S and Model X EVs globally in the first quarter of this year. That beat its Q4 2022…
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EV battery replacement insurance query
The owner of a 2013 Nissan Leaf is keen to keep his EV but has learned his insurer won’t help with battery upgrade or replacement options. The man…
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Nissan switching R32 GT-R to one-off EV
Nissan is converting an R32 GT-R sports car to a one-off EV. The brand released a teaser video of the project which reveals the car’s exhaust tip and…
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New Mercedes-Benz CLA with 350kW charging
Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce its CLA four-door sedan under an “electric-first” strategy, possibly next year. A concept car previewing the 2025 EV is expected to debut at the…
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EVs win Best COTY awards
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the Best Cars of the Year world champion with the electric Nissan Ariya third. “We are delighted with the recognition and the win…
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Kiwis back Clean Car scheme
The Government’s Clean Car policies are generally popular, a survey of nearly 1000 adults commissioned by e-mobility promoter Drive Electric shows. The survey reveals most of the recipients…
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Kia details production EV9
Kia has unveiled the production version of the EV9 large electric EV and is taking pre-registrations for its arrival here late this year. Built on the same electric…