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Audi confirms A2 e-tron as entry-level EV
Audi has confirmed it will expand its electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of the A2 e-tron, a compact all-electric model set to be unveiled in late 2026.…
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Trade Me reports spike in EV searches
Rising petrol prices are driving renewed interest in electric vehicles, with new data from Trade Me showing a sharp spike in EV searches as pump prices climb above…
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EV drivers save up to $35,000 in fuel over vehicle lifetime – Evnex
New data from EV charger manufacturer Evnex suggests New Zealand electric vehicle drivers could save nearly $35,000 in fuel costs over the lifetime of a car, as rising petrol prices sharpen the cost advantage of going electric.
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New dataset maps New Zealand’s energy demand to 2050
Researchers at University of Canterbury have released a new open dataset mapping how New Zealand’s energy demand could evolve hour-by-hour and region-by-region through to 2050. Published in the…
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Major solar array to power Toyota NZ logistics hub
Toyota New Zealand has installed one of the country’s largest rooftop solar systems at its national logistics hub in Palmerston North.
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BYD reports surge in EV sales after weekend rush
BYD New Zealand says it recorded a surge in electric vehicle demand over the weekend, selling 80 vehicles in a single day as rising fuel prices and an…
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Fuel crisis sends buyers wild for EVs
New Zealand’s fuel shortage has triggered a buying frenzy at electric vehicle dealerships, with some recording daily sales figures that would normally take weeks to achieve as petrol…
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Report questions pace of EV charger rollout
Transport officials have warned New Zealand may struggle to meet the Government’s target of 10,000 public EV chargers by 2030 without additional funding. Reporting by Newsroom says charger…
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Kia NZ issues recall for EV3, EV4, EV5 and EV6 models
Kia New Zealand has issued a recall for a number of its electric models, citing an issue with the digital cluster. The recall concerns EV3, EV4, EV5, and…
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Honda scraps 0 Series EV models
Honda has cancelled its upcoming 0 Series saloon and SUV just months before production was due to begin, marking a significant shift in the company’s electric vehicle strategy.…