Plug-in electric vehicles phevs new zealand

PHEVs drive July lift in NZ''s electrified vehicle market

New Zealand''s electrified vehicle market gained ground in July, with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) taking a larger slice of the action than in

What are New Zealand''s top EVs and PHEVs right

Tesla still dominates pure-electric sales. BEVs holding steady, but PHEVs have doubled in market share. Three separate BYD models across the

Plug-in electric vehicles in New Zealand

The National-led government launched an Electric Vehicle Programme in May 2016 to encourage EV uptake. Electric vehicles in New Zealand were exempt from road user charges (RUC) from 2009 until 1 April 2024; RUC now apply at NZD $76 per 1000 km unit for BEVs, and $38 per 1000 km for PHEVs. EV owners were initially able to access bus lanes and preferential parking, but this was dropped after local authority bus operators and the general public raised concerns about public transport disruption. Ther

What are New Zealand''s top EVs and PHEVs right

Hybrids (the non-plug-in kind) continue to dominate electrified-vehicle sales in New Zealand, accounting for nearly 30% of the market in 2025.

The Rise of EVs in NZ

In just a few years, the number of EVs on New Zealand roads has skyrocketed. As of the end of February 2025, there are

Best PHEV NZ

Explore the top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicles in New Zealand for 2023. Discover the best PHEVs offering fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and more.

Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Cars & SUV | Plug-in Hybrid

With amazing flexibility, our Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) give you the ability to travel up to 50km* on pure electric power. You can recharge the hybrid