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April 04, 2025

Updated Ioniq 6 going N-tastic, and NZ is keen

April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Ioniq 6 going N-tastic, and NZ is keen

Freshened electric sedan is under evaluation for introduction here - and the new Nexo fuel cell is raising interest.

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April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Nexo, Ioniq 6 N, N-Line, Hyundai NZ
November 22, 2023

Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Post Clean Car EV forecast demands crystal ball

The post Clean Car era won’t dissuade Hyundai NZ from sticking with battery products, but it also feels compelled to review its national strategy.

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November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona EV, Charlie Cowperthwaite, Clean Car, EV, rebate
May 17, 2023

Kiwi edge with Hyundai electrics looking solid

May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi edge with Hyundai electrics looking solid

The neighbour becoming more interested in battery fare isn’t expected to see NZ lose special status with Seoul.

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May 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Ioniq 7, Ioniq 5 N, Ross Wenzlick, Hyundai NZ
February 23, 2023

Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 6 range leader above Clean Car cut-off

Rebate-earner base edition has efficiency – but demands replenishment earlier than headline-making version.

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February 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, efficiency
November 29, 2022

Electric buzz at rural fest

November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric buzz at rural fest

Electric can be a sore point for farmers, but a major Fieldays’ backer is showing them the way regardless.

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November 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Hyundai NZ, Andy Sinclair, E-GMP
October 05, 2022

Ioniq 5 battery upsize for flagship only

October 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 battery upsize for flagship only

Performance and price lift for top-flight Limited comes as Seoul announces big range for sedan sibling.

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October 05, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, E-GMP
July 15, 2022

Slipperiest ‘Six’ sedan in 600km-plus club

July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Slipperiest ‘Six’ sedan in 600km-plus club

Hyundai locally still mum on choices and price range but international strategy drops clues.

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July 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, electric
June 29, 2022

New Ioniq hits for six

June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
New Ioniq hits for six

‘Daring’ is almost an understatement in describing this impending sedan’s incredible design.

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June 29, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5
June 21, 2022

Sketchy preview of NZ’s next Ioniq

June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Sketchy preview of NZ’s next Ioniq

A pencil drawing of Hyundai’s impending electric sedan has been shared.

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June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, electric, EMP
November 18, 2021

Magnificent Seven – Hyundai’s plush NZ-bound electric SUV

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Magnificent Seven – Hyundai’s plush NZ-bound electric SUV

Massive electric sports utility sister ship to Ioniq 5 is fully revealed.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 7, Ioniq 5, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 6
October 20, 2021

Ioniq 5 demand means long wait for cars

October 20, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Ioniq 5 demand means long wait for cars

Even with it being given build prioritisation, solid supply of the latest electric car from Hyundai to Kiwis is far from certain.

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October 20, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Ioniq 5, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 6, Ioniq 7
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MotoringNZ reviews new cars and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest developments on the auto industry. All the major brands are represented. The site is owned and edited by New Zealand motoring journalist Richard Bosselman.

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