NEWS
Ford takes names for Fathom electric ute ahead of early 2027 reveal
Ford is taking names for Fathom pre-order invites in the US, with the reveal and pre-orders due in early 2027.
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E-CARS
Cheaper ID. Buzz coming as Volkswagen halves its range
Volkswagen’s next ID. Buzz moves to a cheaper platform, and electric models will replace their petrol twins as the group halves its range.
E-CARS
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith buys his third EV: a BYD Atto 1 for a third of the real price
Nelson’s mayor has swapped from a 2010 i-MiEV to a BYD Atto 1 that cost less than half as much and goes four times as far.
E-CARS
Jaguar says 50,000 have registered interest in its electric reboot
Jaguar says more than 50,000 people have registered interest in its new electric line-up, with around 80 per cent new to the brand.
E-CARS
Smart #2 revealed: electric Fortwo successor from €19,990
Smart has revealed the #2, an electric two-seater successor to the Fortwo with a 35.8kWh battery and up to 290km of WLTP range.
E-CARS
XPeng G9L first look: three-row electric and range-extender SUV for NZ
We take a first look at the XPeng G9L, a six or seven-seat SUV coming to New Zealand as an EV with up to 553km of WLTP range or as a range-extender with 287km of electric range.
E-CARS
Touchscreen controls cost Aion UT and X9 marks, but both get five ANCAP stars
The GAC Aion UT and XPeng X9 both earned five-star ANCAP ratings, but scored 20% for driving controls because too many functions sit on the touchscreen.
NEWS
Man charged over Christchurch EV charger cable thefts
A 26-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to a series of alleged EV charging cable thefts, including five counts of theft over $2000.
E-CARS
Fiat Multiplay concept turns from family car to pick-up
Fiat's Multiplay concept slides its rear section to switch between a seven-seat family car and a four-seat pick-up.
E-CARS
Peugeot RCZ Vision electric coupé has solid-state battery and 600km range
Peugeot's RCZ Vision concept revives the RCZ name with a solid-state battery, 368kW and up to 600km of range.