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Ford Fathom electric ute will power homes without a separate inverter
Ford’s US$28,350 Fathom electric ute will supply more than 10kW to a home without a wall inverter, and Ford has now cast 5,000 unicastings for it.
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Seven-seat Kia PV5 Passenger electric van priced from $71,990
Kia’s seven-seat PV5 Passenger electric van is on sale in New Zealand from $71,990, $7,000 more than the PV5 Cargo, with 397km of WLTP range.
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Electric Chery Stockman ute technically possible, chief engineer says
Chery Stockman chief engineer Mark Qi says the ute’s platform could take a battery electric powertrain, but the focus for now is the diesel plug-in hybrid.
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Why Chery’s Stockman plug-in hybrid ute uses a diesel, explained by its chief engineer
Chery Stockman chief engineer Mark Qi explains why the plug-in hybrid ute keeps a diesel driving the rear wheels, and how it keeps the DPF clean.
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No surprise as Tesla cancels Cybertruck for New Zealand and Australia
Tesla has told reservation holders the Cybertruck will not be built for New Zealand or Australia, nearly seven years after deposits were taken.
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GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV first drive: 310kW plug-in ute with low range and 6kW V2L
GWM’s Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid ute brings 310kW, a 33.1kWh battery, 6kW V2L, low range and a rear locker from $58,990.
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Watch: Hands on with Nissan’s 300kW Navara Pro plug-in hybrid
We get up close with the Navara Pro PHEV test mule and its Chinese-market twin, and measure the tray ourselves.
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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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Nissan Navara Pro plug-in hybrid ute confirmed for NZ in 2027
Nissan's first plug-in hybrid for New Zealand is a Navara Pro ute with a 2.0-litre turbo PHEV drivetrain, 300kW, 800Nm and a 3500kg towing capacity.
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Zenobē moves into NZ electric trucks with Woolworths deal
Zenobē is financing and leasing electric delivery trucks for Woolworths NZ, which will charge at the Penrose eStore hub.