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// Kia PV5 electric van priced from $64,990
Kia New Zealand has confirmed pricing for its all-new PV5 electric van, with the Cargo 5DR variant arriving in the
- AutoTrader says Kia PV5 electric van priced from $64,990, lands this quarter
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// GWM to bolster local electric line-up with Haval EV within the year
Despite offering a plethora of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in New Zealand,
IN OTHER NEWS
// EV sales slow despite fuel prices
Following a manic month of registrations in March, registrations of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles plateaued in relative terms last month.
// Arcfox confirmed: New Chinese EV brand announced for NZ
Following on from the recent arrival of mainstream Chinese carmaker BAIC, the brand’s premium electric arm Arcfox has also been confirmed for local launch by Auto Distributors New Zealand.
// Energy sales drive Tesla NZ revenue surge
Tesla New Zealand has reported a strong financial recovery for 2025, with revenue surging to $285.3 million
// ComCom clears NPD-Gull merger
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Astra Energy Group Limited to acquire Gull and NPD, paving the way for
// Extra safety centres open
The NZTA is making progress across its commercial-vehicle safety programme with six centres now operational.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Semi Official Battery Specs Are Out, And They’re Impressive
Tesla never unveiled the Semi’s battery capacities, but an official document let the cat out of the bag.
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- Renault gives the 4 EV a fold-back roof, and we’re more than a little jealous
- BMW produces two millionth electric vehicle
- WattEV to deploy 370 Tesla Semis in major California electric freight rollout
- Bridgestone – License to Thrill
- ANCAP – Beyond the Bang
- Mercedes-AMG boss confirms timeline for V8 revival
- Volkswagen Golf GTI EDITION 50 sets Nürburgring front-wheel drive record
- BMW M Ignite tech makes six-cylinder M cars cleaner without cutting power
- Mansory Azura turns Mercedes-AMG G63 into a turquoise drop-top fever dream
- Lexus TZ revealed as three-row electric SUV with lounge-first luxury
- Portugal’s Adamastor Furia takes aim at Valkyrie with Ford GT V6 power
- Mercedes-Benz ramps up electric GLC production
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