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July 22, 2026

Zeekr’s next move from V to X

July 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Zeekr’s next move from V to X

Chinese challenger brand putting next effort into compact sports utility.

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July 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Zeekr
X, rear drive, all wheel drive, Volvo, EX30, LFP, NCM, SUV, compact, WLTP
May 20, 2026

Epiq opportunity clarifies with production unveil

May 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Epiq opportunity clarifies with production unveil

Skoda’s smallest electric car has now fully revealed. Has it further raised local interest?

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May 20, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Epiq, Elroq, Enyaq, Skoda NZ, LFP, electric
May 07, 2026

Arcfox first arrival also a pathfinder

May 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Arcfox first arrival also a pathfinder

The initial product coming here from BAIC’s premium marque has also been chosen as a candidate for an exciting technology breakthrough.

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May 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Arcfox
BAIC, Simon Rutherford, Armstrong Group, Auto Distributors NZ, T1, electric, LFP, sodiu, sodium-ion
April 13, 2026

Urban confirmed as bigger, cheaper MG4 option

April 13, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Urban confirmed as bigger, cheaper MG4 option

Sino-Brit brand’s next model here has a familiar name, but otherwise is all new.

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April 13, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG4 Urban, electric, Essence, LFP, Dean Sheed, MG NZ
April 07, 2026

MG’s baby boom brings new entry choice

April 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
MG’s baby boom brings new entry choice

The MG4 Urban set to soon show here as an electric price leader will have a smaller sibling. 

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April 07, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, MG4 Urban, MG2, Shanghai, SAIC, Australia, E3, solid state, LFP
March 11, 2026

Pre-sale push for 6e, Mazda’s fresh electric drive

March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Pre-sale push for 6e, Mazda’s fresh electric drive

Registrations of interest for the 6e are being taken, with price yet to be shared.

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March 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
6e, electric, Hiroshima, Changan, Mazda, LFP
January 27, 2026

Performance shove: 007 out to shake and stir

January 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Performance shove: 007 out to shake and stir

Almost as quick as Tesla’s rocket - and half the price.

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January 27, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Dongfeng
007, Long Range, Performance, Simon Rutherford, EV, electric, LFP
November 25, 2025

Mazda NZ returning to electric zone

November 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda NZ returning to electric zone

Bid with China-sourced 6e sedan to begin in late-2026.

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November 25, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Dave Hodge, Changan, Mazda NZ, electric, Deepal, 6e, Mazda Australia, Hiroshma, LFP, Kodo, EX-60
October 24, 2025

Sleek Aus-signed Mazda electric on NZ wishlist

October 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sleek Aus-signed Mazda electric on NZ wishlist

The battery-wed replacement for the Mazda6 is coming to the region next year.

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October 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
6e, Changan, Hiroshima, Kodo, China, Deepal, LFP, WLTP
October 03, 2025

Rear-drive Tesla M3 re-sets range hit

October 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Rear-drive Tesla M3 re-sets range hit

Adoption of battery previously restricted to AWD models boosts potential.

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October 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Tesla
Model 3, NMC, LFP, Long Range
August 13, 2025

Ranchero rev up: Ford NZ eyeing new US electric ute

August 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Ranchero rev up: Ford NZ eyeing new US electric ute

Brand-new 400v platform, sub-Ranger pricing, in build from 2027 and definitely set to be exported. Ford new EV tray deck has raised local interest.

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August 13, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranchero, Ford US, Ford NZ, Detroit, Jim Farley, LFP, Mustang Mach-E, Louisville, Universal EV platform, Universal EV production System, Tom Clancy
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