Lexus RZ EV gets radical price rethink for NZ: now cheaper than the RX hybrid
RZ now priced in between NX and RX hybrids. New lineup includes Dyanmic and performance F Sport. Yoke…
BYD Atto 1 Essential versus Suzuki Swift GLZ: baby battle, EV versus ICE
It’s amazing how quickly the BYD Atto 1 has become a bit of a cult small-car in New…
MG4 Urban & 2026 MG4 first drive: wheels of confusion
What are these new cars all about then? If you were to suggest MG was setting out to…
The Insider: New Zealand has reached the tipping point for electrified cars
NordEast group general manager Dane Fisher argues New Zealand has reached a tipping point for vehicle electrification. First…
MG New Zealand will launch a pure-electric version of the massive U9 ute this year
Pure-electric U9 ute likely to boast 300kW-plus. Confirmed for Kiwi sale later this year. S6 EV medium-SUV also…
Making the switch to EV or PHEV: five things you need to know
We’ve previously had our say on the idea of suddenly trading-in your petrol/diesel car for something electrified, as…
Hyundai’s new Ioniq 3 electric hatch focuses on space and simplicity
Hyundai Ioniq 3 introduces “Aero Hatch” design for efficiency and interior space. Offers up to 496km WLTP range…
Forthing Taikon first drive: is this is what a forward-thinking astronaut would drive?
What’s this new car all about then? Well, we knew we couldn’t get too far into 2026 without…
ChargeNet and Meridian report surge in EV charging as fuel costs jump
Separately, Meridian Energy said it had seen a 30% increase in customers actively using its Zero Charging Network…
Cheap to charge, but will they last? The big question hanging over the EV boom – The Front Page
These kinds of numbers haven’t been seen since the Clean Car Discount/post-lockdown boom seen in 2023. Sellers and…
Meridian EV power plan: Hawke’s Bay man shocked at 60% off‑peak hike
“I feel that I’m being beaten over the head for something I haven’t done wrong,” Crook said. His…
Denza Z9GT confirmed for New Zealand: fast car, even faster charging
850kW super wagon can hit 100km/h in 2.7 seconds. ‘Flash’ charge from 10-97% in less than 10 minutes.…