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Forthing launches in New Zealand with Taikon SUV range
Chinese automotive brand Forthing will launch in New Zealand next month with the Taikon medium SUV, offering both Super Hybrid and full electric powertrains across two trim levels.…
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Ford Transit City electric van under consideration for NZ
Ford New Zealand is considering bringing the new Transit City electric van to the local market, adding a more affordable urban delivery option to its existing electric commercial…
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MG targets semi-solid battery breakthrough for MG4 EV
Chinese-owned automotive brand MG Motor plans to introduce semi-solid-state battery technology to the European market by the end of 2026, marking a step towards next-generation EV systems. The…
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Chery unveils ultra-fast charging battery
Chinese automotive group Chery has revealed a next-generation battery capable of delivering up to 500km of range in eight minutes, as part of an electrification roadmap that also…
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Polestar increases recycled cobalt content in EV batteries
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar says batteries used in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 models now contain at least 50% recycled cobalt, as part of efforts to…
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Electricity Authority launches free power comparison site Billy
The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has launched Billy, a free government-owned power comparison and switching website designed to help New Zealand households find better electricity deals. The…
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Farizon V7E achieves electric van price parity
The Farizon V7E electric commercial van has launched in New Zealand at $55,990 plus on-road costs, achieving price parity with the country’s best-selling internal combustion medium vans. The…
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EV interest surges, Westpac research shows
Westpac New Zealand says demand for electric vehicles is increasing sharply as rising fuel prices drive changes in consumer behaviour. A nationally representative survey of 414 people found…
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Rolls-Royce backs away from EV-only target, retains V12 engines
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has stepped back from plans to become an all-electric brand, with chief executive Chris Brownridge confirming the company will continue producing V12-powered models. The brand…
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Suzuki prices e Vitara, extends warranty to eight years
Suzuki New Zealand has announced pricing for its first electric vehicle alongside a major warranty extension that will see all new Suzuki models covered for eight years and…