NEWS
Nissan launches third-generation Leaf, not yet confirmed for New Zealand
Nissan has launched the third-generation Leaf which offers up to 600km of range from the cars fitted with a 75kWh traction battery. It will begin sales in the…
News
NEWS
Watch: AT’s first electric ferry hits the water
Auckland Transport’s first fully electric ferry has touched water, marking a major step the city’s plan to modernise and decarbonise its harbour fleet. The zero emissions vessel was…
NEWS
ASB unveils zero-interest solar loan to power rural energy savings
With average electricity costs for dairy farms forecast to reach $28,000 in the 2025/26 season, ASB has launched a new interest-free loan to help farmers cut costs, boost…
MAGAZINE
Welcome to the latest issue of EVs and Beyond
In EVs and Beyond, we travelled to Shenzhen, China, and got behind the wheel of the BYD Seagull — the brand’s smallest and more affordable electric vehicle. Despite…
NEWS
Govt launches ‘Solar on Farms’ initiative
Energy Minister Simon Watts has unveiled a new government initiative aimed at helping farmers cut energy costs and improve resilience through solar and battery systems. The Solar on…
E-CARS
Kia EV3 arrives in New Zealand
The 2025 World Car of the Year, the fully electric Kia EV3, is now available at Kia dealerships across New Zealand. The EV3 has received several international accolades,…
NEWS
BYD Sealion 8 seven-seat PHEV SUV confirmed for New Zealand by early 2026
BYD New Zealand has confirmed that the Sealion 8 plug-in hybrid SUV, a new seven-seat SUV based on the second-generation BYD Tang, will arrive locally by early 2026 — possibly as…
NEWS
Tesla Robotaxi seen on streets of Austin
Tesla’s long-anticipated Robotaxi has reportedly made its first public appearance in Austin, Texas, with a vehicle captured on video navigating the road without a human driver behind the…
NEWS
Z Energy to increase EV charger rates from June 24
Z Energy has announced it will raise prices on its nationwide EV charging network later this month, with per-kWh rates rising from 79 cents to 88 cents. The…
NEWS
Frank Energy brand to wind down, customers to be transferred to Genesis
Frank Energy has announced it will no longer be accepting new customers from today, with the brand set to be phased out entirely by September 2025. The decision…