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// New Zealand new-vehicle sales June: electric vehicles account for more than 1 in 3 vehicles registered
The popularity of plug-in vehicles continued to rise in New Zealand in June, with battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models accounting for 38% of registrations – more than 1 in 3 registrations.
- EVs & Beyond says MIA: EV momentum continues despite economic headwinds
- Autofile says Passenger vehicle demand grows
// Australia’s record June driven by EV surge as BYD closes on Toyota
Australia’s new vehicle market recorded its strongest month on record in June, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for almost a quarter of all sales and BYD climbing to become the country’s second-best-selling automotive brand.
// Lamborghini Urus SE Performante raises hybrid super SUV peak
Lamborghini has revealed the Urus SE Performante, a sharper plug-in hybrid derivative that pushes the brand’s super SUV formula further into performance territory.
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// EV expo to debut in Auckland this November
A new consumer-focused event showcasing electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and emerging transport technology will debut in Auckland later this year.
// GWM New Zealand to launch eight new models over next six months
GWM New Zealand has announced plans to launch eight new models locally in the next six months as part of a new product expansion.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Auto Distributors reaffirms Peugeot here to stay
New Zealand’s Peugeot distributor, Auto Distributors (ADNZ), has reaffirmed its commitment to the marque and moved to reassure customers and dealers the brand is here to stay.
// Autosure’s Martin Keane – Integrity, Consistency and a Passion for Partnership
If you haven’t already met him, we’re pleased to introduce you to Martin Keane, our new Account Manager for the South Island.
// Google Maps employs AI to create Kiwi voice that speaks te reo Māori place names correctly
Google Maps is rolling out new software for New Zealand that will correctly pronounce Aotearoa place names “the way they should sound”.
// Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG MGS6 EV and Cupra Formentor earn five-star ANCAP ratings
Four SUVs spanning mainstream, premium, electric, and performance segments have secured five-star ANCAP safety ratings in the latest round of crash testing.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// CATL is building more than 200 battery swap stations EVERY MONTH
The CATL-backed Choco-SEB battery swap network deployed its 2,000th swapping station June 30th, wrapping up another month of incredibly rapid growth that’s seen the company average more than 200 deployments in each and every month of 2026.
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- Jetour Zongheng F700 ute could pack over 600kW from hybrid powertrain
- Tesla deliveries jump 25% in Q2
- BMW X5 goes electric with 800km range
- Group establishes finance venture
- Alfa Romeo 155 DTM legend reborn as 740bhp carbon-fibre super saloon
- Bugatti sends off its iconic W16 engine with a porcelain-clad Mistral
- Ford details trio of 370kW Ranger race utes for Thai series
- McMurtry unveils production Spéirling PURE – the 1000bhp electric fan car
- 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Ute
- Mercedes-AMG’s original F1 Medical Car gets museum spotlight
- KGM dumped by distributor: Inchcape drop South Korean brand after three years in NZ
- Volkswagen ID. Polo EV hatch unlikely for NZ, but ID. Cross SUV is as stronger contender
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