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BYD prices seven-seat Sealion 8 PHEV from $74,990
BYD New Zealand has announced pricing for its new seven-seat Sealion 8 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with the large family SUV starting from $74,990 plus on-road costs.…
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Australian EV purchase intentions stagnant despite cheaper models
Electric vehicle (EV) purchase intentions in Australia have remained unchanged over three years despite new brands entering the market at lower price points and government incentives designed to…
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Volvo to launch two new electric SUVs in New Zealand in 2026
Volvo will introduce two all-new fully electric SUV models to the New Zealand market in 2026, beginning with the arrival of the seven-seat EX90 later this year, followed by the EX60.
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Livestream: BYD Sealion 8 pricing to be revealed this Friday
The wait for BYD’s dedicated family hauler is nearly over. Join EVs and Beyond this Friday for the exclusive pricing reveal and first local look at the all-new BYD Sealion…
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Volvo EX60 EV images emerge ahead of global reveal
Images of Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV have emerged online ahead of the model’s official global reveal, which is scheduled for later this week. The images, published by…
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Second electric fast ferry launched for Auckland Transport
EV Maritime has launched the second of its two 24-metre, 200-passenger carbon-fibre battery-electric fast ferries being built for Auckland Transport. The vessel was launched on Tuesday morning at…
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Tesla dominates ANCAP’s safest 2025 vehicles list
Tesla has claimed the top two positions in ANCAP’s annual list of the safest new vehicles for 2025, with the Model Y leading overall rankings and the Model…
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37 new electric buses to join Dunedin network
Thirty-seven new electric buses will be introduced to Dunedin’s public transport network from October, following the award of two major contracts by the Otago Regional Council to Go…
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Waste Management NZ surpasses three million electric kilometres
Waste Management New Zealand has surpassed three million kilometres driven by its electric heavy vehicle fleet. It marks a rapid acceleration in one of the country’s most advanced…
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Study results: Modern EV batteries built to last beyond vehicle service life
Modern electric vehicle batteries are built to last beyond a typical vehicle’s service life, with an average annual degradation rate of 2.3%, according to a comprehensive new study…