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The algorithms HATED this video and it was restricted (and flopped), but I still think it's a really fun watch. Especially for the electric vs combustion challenges.
Guaranteed enjoyment from this free entertainment or your money back! 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDX...
Guaranteed enjoyment from this free entertainment or your money back! 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDX...
MG Cyberster vs MG B - Battle of the mid-life CRISIS!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The algorithms HATED this video and it was restricted (and flopped), but I still think it's a really fun watch. Especially for the electric vs combustion challenges.
Guaranteed enjoyment from this free entertainment or your money back! 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDX...
Guaranteed enjoyment from this free entertainment or your money back! 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDX...
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Another great video from months ago was this ride-along in a battery powered New Zealand police car. We even pulled someone over for speeding. This easy to watch video actually took MONTHS to organise. 😬
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VykB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VykB...
Electric police car ride-along in New Zealand
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Another great video from months ago was this ride-along in a battery powered New Zealand police car. We even pulled someone over for speeding. This easy to watch video actually took MONTHS to organise. 😬
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VykB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VykB...
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More 300 kW units being installed at ChargeNet's Bombay Hills site.
I count six chargers, meaning there'll soon be rapid charging here for EIGHTEEN clean vehicles at once.
It's a lot like Stonehenge... but useful. 😀
I count six chargers, meaning there'll soon be rapid charging here for EIGHTEEN clean vehicles at once.
It's a lot like Stonehenge... but useful. 😀
November 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM
More 300 kW units being installed at ChargeNet's Bombay Hills site.
I count six chargers, meaning there'll soon be rapid charging here for EIGHTEEN clean vehicles at once.
It's a lot like Stonehenge... but useful. 😀
I count six chargers, meaning there'll soon be rapid charging here for EIGHTEEN clean vehicles at once.
It's a lot like Stonehenge... but useful. 😀
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New Zealand has yet ANOTHER new electric vehicle on the market! This is the Riddara RD6 pickup truck. Supposedly it does 0-100 in 4.5 seconds and goes off road... They put all-terrain tires on it for me so let's find out! 😁
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
New Zealand has yet ANOTHER new electric vehicle on the market! This is the Riddara RD6 pickup truck. Supposedly it does 0-100 in 4.5 seconds and goes off road... They put all-terrain tires on it for me so let's find out! 😁
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My review of the country's newest electric pickup truck is suspiciously well. Even the EV haters are being civil in the comments.
Is this Chinese, battery powered ute bringing us all together at last? Something fishy is going on. 🤨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEoG...
Is this Chinese, battery powered ute bringing us all together at last? Something fishy is going on. 🤨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEoG...
RIDDARA RD6: NZ has a new electric ute!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
My review of the country's newest electric pickup truck is suspiciously well. Even the EV haters are being civil in the comments.
Is this Chinese, battery powered ute bringing us all together at last? Something fishy is going on. 🤨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEoG...
Is this Chinese, battery powered ute bringing us all together at last? Something fishy is going on. 🤨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEoG...
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Wow! New car news! The MG IM6 is now on sale in NZ & Australia in 3 flavours:
IM6 Premium: $66,900 > 450 km WLTP range > 217 kW (RWD) > 75 kWh LFP.
IM6 Platinum: $77,900 > 555 km WLTP range > 300 kW (RWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Performance: $89,900 > 505 km WLTP range > 572 kW (AWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Premium: $66,900 > 450 km WLTP range > 217 kW (RWD) > 75 kWh LFP.
IM6 Platinum: $77,900 > 555 km WLTP range > 300 kW (RWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Performance: $89,900 > 505 km WLTP range > 572 kW (AWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
August 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Wow! New car news! The MG IM6 is now on sale in NZ & Australia in 3 flavours:
IM6 Premium: $66,900 > 450 km WLTP range > 217 kW (RWD) > 75 kWh LFP.
IM6 Platinum: $77,900 > 555 km WLTP range > 300 kW (RWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Performance: $89,900 > 505 km WLTP range > 572 kW (AWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Premium: $66,900 > 450 km WLTP range > 217 kW (RWD) > 75 kWh LFP.
IM6 Platinum: $77,900 > 555 km WLTP range > 300 kW (RWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Performance: $89,900 > 505 km WLTP range > 572 kW (AWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
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Great to see some really compelling EVs hitting the road.
Legacy automakers take note, you're already too late
Legacy automakers take note, you're already too late
Grand NZ plans confirmed for Chinese carmaker giant
Cheap electric ute and flurry of plug-in SUVs for new ‘world first’ wing of Giltrap Group.
www.stuff.co.nz
August 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Great to see some really compelling EVs hitting the road.
Legacy automakers take note, you're already too late
Legacy automakers take note, you're already too late
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Just saw a person writing that they've bought an electric car but asked about how long charging takes, the costs, and if you can just use a trickle charger at home instead of public chargers.
I'm sure you also see these questions often so I put all the answers into this plain-English video.
I'm sure you also see these questions often so I put all the answers into this plain-English video.
How to Charge an EV: NZ Edition
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
August 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Just saw a person writing that they've bought an electric car but asked about how long charging takes, the costs, and if you can just use a trickle charger at home instead of public chargers.
I'm sure you also see these questions often so I put all the answers into this plain-English video.
I'm sure you also see these questions often so I put all the answers into this plain-English video.
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The Zeekr 7X rapid charges in 13 minutes, costs less than a Tesla Model Y and is coming to New Zealand in just a few weeks. I was at the launch in Australia yesterday and had a bit of fun in one. 😁
youtu.be/9bNZQ_YbSy0
youtu.be/9bNZQ_YbSy0
The Zeekr 7X charges in 13 minutes and is coming to NZ! ⚡
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The Zeekr 7X rapid charges in 13 minutes, costs less than a Tesla Model Y and is coming to New Zealand in just a few weeks. I was at the launch in Australia yesterday and had a bit of fun in one. 😁
youtu.be/9bNZQ_YbSy0
youtu.be/9bNZQ_YbSy0
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lmao so much this
While we are on RUCs in NZ (they're distracting you from the failing economy), this from Instagram is bang on.
Apologies if you've seen it before
www.instagram.com/reel/DM-Vw_0...
Apologies if you've seen it before
www.instagram.com/reel/DM-Vw_0...
August 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
lmao so much this
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August 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Mercedes EQS cracks over 1,000km on a single charge in new Guinness World Record
https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-eqs-cracks-over-1000km-on-a-single-charge-in-new-guinness-world-record/?utm_source=Weekly%20ElectricDrives%20Newsletter
https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-eqs-cracks-over-1000km-on-a-single-charge-in-new-guinness-world-record/?utm_source=Weekly%20ElectricDrives%20Newsletter
July 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Mercedes EQS cracks over 1,000km on a single charge in new Guinness World Record
https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-eqs-cracks-over-1000km-on-a-single-charge-in-new-guinness-world-record/?utm_source=Weekly%20ElectricDrives%20Newsletter
https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-eqs-cracks-over-1000km-on-a-single-charge-in-new-guinness-world-record/?utm_source=Weekly%20ElectricDrives%20Newsletter
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🎥 It's China vs America today as I put the refreshed Tesla Model Y up against the BYD Sealion 7 to find out which is better.
Only one car can win, so grab your popcorn!
Reminder: it's just a car video and I'm just a human (barely) so go easy on the hatred if your preferred car doesn't win. 😅
Only one car can win, so grab your popcorn!
Reminder: it's just a car video and I'm just a human (barely) so go easy on the hatred if your preferred car doesn't win. 😅
BYD vs Tesla: a BATTLE to be the #1 family car in NZ!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
🎥 It's China vs America today as I put the refreshed Tesla Model Y up against the BYD Sealion 7 to find out which is better.
Only one car can win, so grab your popcorn!
Reminder: it's just a car video and I'm just a human (barely) so go easy on the hatred if your preferred car doesn't win. 😅
Only one car can win, so grab your popcorn!
Reminder: it's just a car video and I'm just a human (barely) so go easy on the hatred if your preferred car doesn't win. 😅
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Got a fresh, new car review of this Chinese-German oddity.
Warning: if you don't share my vids then you can't complain about how long the Allegro EV conversion is taking due to a lack of money. How's that for emotional manipulation? 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6YU...
Warning: if you don't share my vids then you can't complain about how long the Allegro EV conversion is taking due to a lack of money. How's that for emotional manipulation? 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6YU...
Smart#1: A surprise performance!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Got a fresh, new car review of this Chinese-German oddity.
Warning: if you don't share my vids then you can't complain about how long the Allegro EV conversion is taking due to a lack of money. How's that for emotional manipulation? 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6YU...
Warning: if you don't share my vids then you can't complain about how long the Allegro EV conversion is taking due to a lack of money. How's that for emotional manipulation? 😄
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6YU...
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This was a fun road trip. I did more than 550 km on one charge in hilly New Zealand conditions. Not bad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgKg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgKg...
2024 Polestar 2 Long Range - NZ review (and LOOOONG drive)
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
June 4, 2025 at 6:17 AM
This was a fun road trip. I did more than 550 km on one charge in hilly New Zealand conditions. Not bad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgKg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgKg...
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Stuffs Sealion 7 review
IMO a very cushy luxurious vehicle to own. Gorgeous cabin and very very quiet
I hope they can improve the driving dynamics on it
www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/360...
IMO a very cushy luxurious vehicle to own. Gorgeous cabin and very very quiet
I hope they can improve the driving dynamics on it
www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/360...
Road test: BYD Sealion 7 Premium, a big step up from BYD
BYD continues its momentum in 2025, with the Sealion 7 electric medium SUV coming in hot to follow the popular Shark 6 plug-in ute.
www.stuff.co.nz
May 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Stuffs Sealion 7 review
IMO a very cushy luxurious vehicle to own. Gorgeous cabin and very very quiet
I hope they can improve the driving dynamics on it
www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/360...
IMO a very cushy luxurious vehicle to own. Gorgeous cabin and very very quiet
I hope they can improve the driving dynamics on it
www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/360...
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#NewZealand pricing for the Honda e:N1 is out and its pretty good
We get just 1 spec/model but it starts at $52k
For that you get a mid size suv with 150kw Front motor and a 68kwh battery with ~500km WLTP range
Fast charging isnt but comparable to the Chinese SUVs in this price range
We get just 1 spec/model but it starts at $52k
For that you get a mid size suv with 150kw Front motor and a 68kwh battery with ~500km WLTP range
Fast charging isnt but comparable to the Chinese SUVs in this price range
May 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
#NewZealand pricing for the Honda e:N1 is out and its pretty good
We get just 1 spec/model but it starts at $52k
For that you get a mid size suv with 150kw Front motor and a 68kwh battery with ~500km WLTP range
Fast charging isnt but comparable to the Chinese SUVs in this price range
We get just 1 spec/model but it starts at $52k
For that you get a mid size suv with 150kw Front motor and a 68kwh battery with ~500km WLTP range
Fast charging isnt but comparable to the Chinese SUVs in this price range
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I took a V8 loving kiwi influencer for a blast in a performance electric car.
Not sure if she's going to run out and sell her gas car tomorrow but I've definitely planted a seed. ⚡🌱
youtu.be/AB_4ok9-N9U?...
Not sure if she's going to run out and sell her gas car tomorrow but I've definitely planted a seed. ⚡🌱
youtu.be/AB_4ok9-N9U?...
First time in an EV! - V8 lover vs EV expert...
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
youtu.be
March 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I took a V8 loving kiwi influencer for a blast in a performance electric car.
Not sure if she's going to run out and sell her gas car tomorrow but I've definitely planted a seed. ⚡🌱
youtu.be/AB_4ok9-N9U?...
Not sure if she's going to run out and sell her gas car tomorrow but I've definitely planted a seed. ⚡🌱
youtu.be/AB_4ok9-N9U?...
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Finally! Toyota is about to roll out a reasonably specced electric car! 🎉
It's the C-HR+ and although may look a little dated it's actually all new, with between 455 to 600 km range in three drivetrains.
It should land in NZ/Australia next year but no price has been announced. Interesting!
It's the C-HR+ and although may look a little dated it's actually all new, with between 455 to 600 km range in three drivetrains.
It should land in NZ/Australia next year but no price has been announced. Interesting!
March 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Finally! Toyota is about to roll out a reasonably specced electric car! 🎉
It's the C-HR+ and although may look a little dated it's actually all new, with between 455 to 600 km range in three drivetrains.
It should land in NZ/Australia next year but no price has been announced. Interesting!
It's the C-HR+ and although may look a little dated it's actually all new, with between 455 to 600 km range in three drivetrains.
It should land in NZ/Australia next year but no price has been announced. Interesting!
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Pricing just dropped on the Geely EX5 for New Zealand and Australia.
I'm booked in to review it to get the good, bad and spudly. Stay tuned.
I'm booked in to review it to get the good, bad and spudly. Stay tuned.
March 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Pricing just dropped on the Geely EX5 for New Zealand and Australia.
I'm booked in to review it to get the good, bad and spudly. Stay tuned.
I'm booked in to review it to get the good, bad and spudly. Stay tuned.
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Wooo! The video's just gone live!
In this one, I put the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country on some frozen cloud juice in Sweden!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMa_...
Also, what the hell am I doing with my arms here. 🤨
In this one, I put the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country on some frozen cloud juice in Sweden!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMa_...
Also, what the hell am I doing with my arms here. 🤨
Volvo EX30 Cross Country: First drive on ICE!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Wooo! The video's just gone live!
In this one, I put the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country on some frozen cloud juice in Sweden!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMa_...
Also, what the hell am I doing with my arms here. 🤨
In this one, I put the new Volvo EX30 Cross Country on some frozen cloud juice in Sweden!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMa_...
Also, what the hell am I doing with my arms here. 🤨