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Kia unveils EV2 compact SUV, NZ availability uncertain

Kia has unveiled the EV2 compact electric SUV at the Brussels Motor Show, though the brand’s New Zealand arm is yet to determine whether the vehicle will join…

Tesla extends warranty to five years unlimited kilometres

Tesla Australia and New Zealand has introduced a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty for new vehicles, replacing the previous four-year 80,000km coverage in what the company calls a global…

Tesla launches Model Y Performance in Europe, NZ timing unclear

Tesla has launched the new Model Y Performance in Europe, featuring significant performance and design upgrades, but New Zealand buyers will need to wait as local timing remains…

Watch: We try FSD Supervised – and it is coming to NZ!

Tesla’s most advanced driver-assist system yet is about to arrive in New Zealand. Called Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD-S), it takes Autopilot beyond being just an assistant to something…

Everything Electric: Join us on a walkthrough!

Join EVs and Beyond managing editor Richard Edwards as he walks through the Everything Electric show in Sydney, held over the weekend. At the show were some impressive…

The latest issue of EVs and Beyond is ready to download

Hello there, In this second issue for 2025, BYD New Zealand launched the new Sealion 7 SUV in a unique setting, hundreds of metres beneath Southland – in…

The latest issue of EV’s and Beyond is ready to download

In this magazine, China’s rising premium EV brand, Zeekr, is eyeing the potential of the New Zealand market. We drive the Leapmotor C10 mid-size electric SUV, which significantly…

The latest issue of EVs and Beyond magazine is available to download

We report that the Giltrap Group has been appointed as the distributor for Geely Auto, joining its fellow brand siblings, Lotus, Polestar and Volvo Cars. A Christchurch company…

Welcome to the latest issue of EVs and Beyond

In the latest issue of EVs and Beyond, we delve into the Government’s new $27.7 million Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF). The fund, administered by the Energy…

Watch: Sydney International EV show – full tour