NEWS
Up to 100 two-way EV chargers for NZ’s largest V2G trial
EECA and OpenLoop will install up to 100 two-way EV chargers to test whether car batteries can cut power bills and support the grid.
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E-CARS
BYD Sealion 5 gets three-star ANCAP rating, M9 scores five
The Sealion 5 is the first BYD to miss out on a five-star ANCAP rating, while the new M9 people mover gets the full five.
E-CARS
Tesla pushes Roadster reveal back to 15 October over weather
Tesla has moved the outdoor Roadster reveal in Waco, Texas, from 1 October to 15 October, citing severe weather forecasts.
E-CARS
MG 07 wagon spotted testing in China
A wagon version of MG's new 07 has been spied testing in China, with a roof-mounted lidar unit and the sedan's PHEV and EV powertrains expected.
E-CARS
Analysts split on Tesla’s Q3 deliveries ahead of Friday report
Wall Street estimates for Tesla's third-quarter deliveries span around 60,000 units, and all point to a drop on last year's record.
E-CARS
Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 replacement will be called the ID. Tiguan
The ID. Tiguan replaces the ID.4 and ID.5, premieres in early October and arrives in markets from early 2027.
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BMW’s Gen6 battery wins technology award in China
BMW's Gen6 high-voltage battery, the foundation of the Neue Klasse, has been recognised at the World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China.
E-CARS
Smart #2 details: 35.8kWh battery, 300km target and a 6.95m turning circle
Smart has confirmed a 35.8kWh battery, around 300km WLTP target range, rear-wheel drive and a 6.95m turning circle for its electric #2 two-seater ahead of its Paris Motor Show premiere on 12 October.
NEWS
Thirty EVs from 21 brands on show at free Christchurch expo
Thirty battery electric vehicles from 21 brands will be on show at the free Take Charge Expo at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Saturday 31 October.
E-CARS
Wuling has picked a New Zealand distributor, source says
A New Zealand distributor has been selected for Wuling, a source says, a week after the Eksion EV electric SUV cleared Australian Design Rule certification. GM ANZ will not handle the brand.