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evsandbeyond.co.nz > volvo-builds-first-australian-made-oem-electric-trucks

Volvo builds first Australian-made OEM electric trucks – EVs & Beyond

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (516+ words) Volvo Group Australia has produced the first Australian-made electric trucks by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), marking a milestone for the country’s heavy vehicle manufacturing sector. The first locally built battery-electric trucks rolled off the production line at Volvo’s Wacol…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > kia-pv5-the-couriers-new-best-friend

Video: Kia PV5 – The courier’s new best friend?

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (818+ words) Just when you thought Kia was done with its expansive EV offering, but a very important addition has just landed in the form of the PV5 Cargo. And while this futuristic PV5 is quite an impressive offering in its own right, it’s…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > genesis-adds-gv60-magma-ev-to-nurburgring-track-taxi-fleet

Genesis adds GV60 Magma EV to Nürburgring track taxi fleet

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (343+ words) Genesis has expanded its Track Taxi Nordschleife programme with the addition of the all-electric GV60 Magma performance SUV, giving visitors the chance to experience the brand’s first high-performance EV on one of the world’s most demanding racing circuits. The GV60 Magma joins…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > range-rover-sport-electric-breaks-cover-at-goodwood

Range Rover Sport Electric breaks cover at Goodwood

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (254+ words) Land Rover has unveiled the Range Rover Sport Electric at a private event held during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking the model’s public debut ahead of a full technical reveal expected later in 2026. The electric vehicle (EV) follows a…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > kia-nz-rules-out-ev2-over-production-cost-concerns

Kia NZ rules out EV2 over production cost concerns

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (344+ words) Kia New Zealand has confirmed it will not bring the EV2 to the local market, with Managing Director Todd McDonald citing European production costs and logistics as the primary barriers. Speaking at the recent launch of the PV5 van, McDonald told NZ…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > xpeng-l03-confirmed-for-nz-as-brand-accelerates-local-roll-out

XPeng L03 confirmed for NZ as brand accelerates local roll-out

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (296+ words) XPeng has confirmed its L03 crossover for New Zealand, with the tech-heavy compact SUV due to land at the end of Q4 and likely to open a significantly cheaper entry point to the brand. The L03 is the second model from XPeng’s Mona…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > gwm-reveals-updated-tank-300-with-new-plug-in-hybrid-option

GWM reveals updated Tank 300 with new plug-in hybrid option – EVs & Beyond

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (255+ words) GWM has unveiled an updated version of its Tank 300 SUV in China, introducing a new plug-in hybrid powertrain alongside larger dimensions and a range of design and technology updates. Images released by GWM, together with filings submitted to China’s Ministry…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > mcmurtry-unveils-production-spec-speirling-pure-electric-fan-car

McMurtry unveils production-spec Spéirling PURE electric fan car

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (447+ words) British performance car maker McMurtry Automotive has unveiled the production version of its Spéirling PURE electric hypercar, almost a decade after development began. The single-seat, track-only EV has been extensively revised from the prototype that gained global attention for breaking…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > rising-fuel-prices-driving-behaviour-change-but-ev-cost-remains-biggest-barrier-genesis

Rising fuel prices driving behaviour change but EV cost remains biggest barrier – Genesis

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (594+ words) Rising fuel prices are prompting more New Zealanders to change how they travel and look for ways to cut household energy costs, but the upfront price of electric vehicles remains the biggest obstacle to wider EV adoption, according to new…...

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evsandbeyond.co.nz > first-drive-mgs-new-mgs6-ev-is-a-model-y-for-10k-less

First drive: MG’s new MGS6 EV is a Model Y for $10k less

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (283+ words) MG’s third all-electric launch of 2026 is here, and this one is aimed straight at the biggest-selling EV on the planet. The MGS6 EV is a mid-size electric SUV that is a similar size to a Tesla Model Y, with similar features…...