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Video: EVs ruled out as cause of BYD fire
A major fire broke out at a facility owned by BYD in Shenzhen, with early investigations ruling out electric vehicle batteries as the cause. The blaze occurred in the early hours…
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ChargeNet opens new ultra-fast EV charging site in Howick
ChargeNet NZ has expanded its Auckland footprint with the opening of a new ultra-fast charging site in Howick. The site, located at New World, 77 Union Road, features two…
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NSW rolls out $100m EV strategy to boost charging network
The New South Wales Government has unveiled a $100 million electric vehicle strategy aimed at expanding charging infrastructure, accelerating EV uptake and reducing transport emissions. The 2026 NSW…
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Kia adds GT performance variants to EV3 and EV9 lineup
Kia New Zealand has expanded its electric vehicle range with the addition of high-performance GT variants to both the EV3 and EV9 model lines. The EV3 GT and…
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New rules boost solar export to local networks
More solar energy systems will be able to supply electricity to local networks under new rules announced by the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko, aimed at making export…
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DENZA Z9GT supercar confirmed for NZ; Brings flash charging
DENZA has confirmed its Z9GT all-electric supercar will join the brand’s New Zealand lineup, with deliveries set to commence in Q3 2026. The Z9GT will be the first…
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Honda Super-N EV revealed ahead of NZ launch
Honda has unveiled the production-ready Super-N electric vehicle (EV) for the UK market, providing a preview of what New Zealand buyers can expect when the compact EV arrives…
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MG4 EV Urban launches from $38,990, skips small battery option
MG Motor New Zealand will launch the MG4 EV Urban in late April 2026, pricing the electric hatchback from $38,990 plus on-road costs as it targets mainstream EV…
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Timaru’s MyWay service to go fully electric
Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service will soon operate a fully electric fleet, with ten new electric vehicles set to join the network. Canterbury Regional Council…
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Polestar posts record first-quarter sales as network expands
Polestar has reported its highest-ever first-quarter retail sales, delivering 13,126 vehicles globally in Q1 2026. The result represents a 7% increase on the same period last year, when…