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August 19, 2025

MG’s new electric sports utility now in NZ

August 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
MG’s new electric sports utility now in NZ

S5 EV in two trim levels, two battery choices … big boots to fill.

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August 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
electric, Peter Ciao, Dean Sheed, MGS5, MG4, MG ZS, MG ZS EV
May 15, 2025

Quiet kick off for e:N1

May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Quiet kick off for e:N1

Honda NZ has made good on a promise to release its first official electric here. 

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May 15, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
e:N1, Honda NZ, Nobuya Sonoda, Carolyn McMahon, HR-V, MG4, BYD Atto3
March 26, 2025

ZS EV replacement not for NZ

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
ZS EV replacement not for NZ

MG has yet to explain why the S5 EV it previously spruiked won’t be sold here … for now.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
S5 EV, MG ZS, MG NZ, Peter Ciao, IM, Intelligence in Motion, MG4
January 21, 2025

Honda NZ going electric in May

January 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Honda NZ going electric in May

Pricing for eNy:1 is still be be decided. But comparison analysis under way.

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January 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Honda
e:Ny1, Nobuya Sonoda, Honda NZ, Tesla Model 3, MG4, BYD Atto3
August 29, 2024

ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
ZS hybrid to fill in for outgoing full electric

As expected, the incoming second-generation of the car that reinstated MG here has the same petrol-electric as MG3, as well as full petrol choices. 

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August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
ZS Hybrid Plus, MG NZ, ZS EV, MG4, hybrid, electric
August 02, 2024

MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG warranty raises, EV prices fall

Biggest sticker reductions on models already heading out the door and mightn’t last - but new cover seems permanent.

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August 02, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG HS PHEV, MG ZS EV, MG NZ, Harrie Yan
June 21, 2024

Zippy zappy electric MG roadster still a ‘go’ in flat market

June 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Zippy zappy electric MG roadster still a ‘go’ in flat market

Ground-breaking Cyberster two-seater still set to roll in by year-end to inflict sector shock. 

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June 21, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG NZ, Cyberster, Arek Zywot, Akshat Ahuja, MG4, ZS
February 27, 2024

Baby with battery - MG3 unveiled as hybrid

February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Baby with battery - MG3 unveiled as hybrid

The smallest, cheapest car MG makes now has picked up electric assistance - and a probable price increase.

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February 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG3, MG NZ, MG4, Geneva, hybrid
February 16, 2024

MG4 scoops national car of the year

February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 scoops national car of the year

Sino-Brit becomes fifth electric to secure national title.

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February 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
MG, Industry
NZ Car of the Year, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, Robert Barry, Arek Zywot, MG4
November 16, 2023

Batteries included with all COTY candidates

November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Batteries included with all COTY candidates

All contenders having electric involvement a first for national award.

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November 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
NZCOTY, Robert Barry, NZ Motoring Writers' Guild, BMW i7, Cupra Born, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Lexus RZ, Mercedes Benz EQE, MG4, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 308, Skoda Enyaq
July 24, 2023

Top-flight ZS electric cheaper

July 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Top-flight ZS electric cheaper

Five thousand dollar trim reduces likelihood of comparo clash with upcoming smaller, but longer-legged MG4.

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July 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
electric, ZS, Arek Zywot, Essence, MG4, Excite, Long Range
July 17, 2023

XPower all about hidden fury

July 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
XPower all about hidden fury

MG doesn’t want the Porsche-eating flagship to attract undue attention. Job done?

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July 17, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, XPower, MG New Zealand, EX4
June 19, 2023

MG4 to start under $40k with rebate

June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 to start under $40k with rebate

Base car has 51kWh battery and just over 300kms’ range.

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June 19, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, Arek Zywot, rebate, Clean Car
April 06, 2023

‘Entry’ MG4 actually high-end edition

April 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
‘Entry’ MG4 actually high-end edition

Brand follows up price leak with admission it’s for the 64kWh Essence, not a less capable budget version.

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April 06, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG New Zealand, MG4, 64kWh
April 03, 2023

MG4 price share sparks up fans

April 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG4 price share sparks up fans

Some upset new model won’t undercut ZS EV and say it is cheaper in its first right-hand drive market.

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April 03, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG4, MG NZ, MG ZS
March 11, 2023

MG zaps up ZS to meet Atto 3

March 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
MG zaps up ZS to meet Atto 3

‘Long range’ flagship for $1000 more than direct BYD rival; MG4 also cited for post-June release.

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March 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
MG
MG ZS long range, MG4, Fully Charged, BYD, Atto 3
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