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// Tesla Cybercabs spotted in New Zealand ahead of winter testing
At least two Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted on a car transporter in New Zealand, with the autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) believed to be heading to the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds for cold weather testing.
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// Z moves EV charging beyond the forecourt
Z Energy has opened its first destination public EV charging site, marking the fuel retailer’s first move into charging away from its service stations.
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// Top ratings for electric models
ANCAP has confirmed top safety ratings for three battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – Toyota’s Hilux, and Subaru’s Trailseeker and Uncharted.
// MG reveals MGS6 EV pricing ahead of NZ launch
MG has published pricing and specifications for its new MGS6 EV ahead of its arrival in New Zealand showrooms.
// GWM’s Ora 5 arrives in New Zealand
GWM’s new Ora 5 electric SUV has arrived in New Zealand, with the first shipment landing ahead of deliveries to dealer showrooms around the country.
// Fuel prices in decline
Petrol and diesel prices decreased between April and May this year, falling by 3.8 per cent and 11.4 per cent respectively, according to figures from Stats NZ.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electric cars win again at Pike’s Peak as Super Mustang Mach-E gets its revenge
After a tough 2025 race where it won its class but only came in 2nd place overall, Ford brought its Super Mustang Mach-E back for revenge and managed to beat every gas car up the hill at the world’s toughest road race event.
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- BYD Great Tang unveiled as 5.2-metre SUV with 3.9-second 0-100km/h time
- Hyundai completes Australia’s first standards-compliant V2G discharge
- Interior buttons no safer than touchscreen controls, says Mazda exec
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