PremiumPremiumBusinessRUCs: Some EV owners suffer online transaction glitches, low uptake revealedTwo-month grace period for EV owners expires on May 31.03 May 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeElon Musk flies in to meet China’s premier as Tesla fights local rivalsFinancial Times: Billionaire makes push on ‘robotaxis’ in bid to revive fortunes.28 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandDownloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user chargesThe platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.25 Apr 02:03 AM
New ZealandZippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZThe electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.24 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessTesla profit tumbles, but shares jump on promise of cheap EVGlobal slow down and price cuts bite.23 Apr 09:28 PM
CommoditiesOne thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power billsAlso under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.20 Apr 05:00 PM
CompaniesTesla asks shareholders to restore $94b Elon Musk pay packageEV maker has falling global sales, ageing model lineup, tumbling stock price.17 Apr 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAs EVs surge, warning signs grow for TeslaNew York Times: Has Tesla peaked?17 Apr 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesChristchurch firm raising $70m for new home battery - half the price of Tesla’s PowerwallManufacture could be just 18 months away, if across the Tasman.15 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandAre EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?Are EV cars really better value for money? Studies say yes, despite price hike.14 Apr 10:11 PM
New ZealandBus timetable doubles with arrival of electric fleet in WaikatoThe new EV buses come with a new timetable which will see services double in some areas.08 Apr 03:36 AM
BusinessEV sales stall again in March - group warns NZ could lose access to some modelsResearch says we'll be importing $900m in petrol and diesel over time.03 Apr 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What if the EV slowdown is not a blip?Financial Times: Expansion of electric vehicle production far outstrips demand.02 Apr 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Tesla’s electric car bubble is threatening to burst‘Nightmare’ quarter for Elon Musk’s company as sales fall for first time in four years.02 Apr 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo apps that will help EV owners get to grips with RUCsTracking costs (that $26 Auckland-Tauranga round trip will become $58) and topping-up.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRoad-user charges for EVs: More of your questions answeredUpdated with NZTA answers to reader questions.27 Mar 12:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Hawke’s Bay company pushing to make EV charging easierTwo more EV charging stations are coming to the region this year - will they be enough?19 Mar 09:00 PM
Freight and logisticsGovernment to slash road user charges for plug-in hybridsPlug-in hybrid owners will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart.19 Mar 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTesla’s troubles raise questions about its invincibilityNew York Times: Telsa's share price has lost one-third of its value this year.18 Mar 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe numbers: Will EVs still be cheaper to run after road user charges?In one scenario, the cost of owning a petrol car is cheaper.17 Mar 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe cost of an EV will plunge sooner than predicted - but there’s a catchElectric vehicle sales have levelled off lately after a surge in 2023.13 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's road transport budget means big changes for roadsThe Government's $20b transport plan will fundamentally change our transport system.06 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsEV sales stalled badly, again, in FebruaryOverall light passenger vehicle sales the lowest n 11 years.04 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandDad killed in e-scooter crash would have probably survived if he had a helmet onThiyagalingam Thanababu died in hospital after hitting a power pole.28 Feb 11:34 PM
BusinessApple steers away from ambitious electric car projectThe dream of owning a self-driving electric car made by Apple may be over.28 Feb 05:54 AM
BusinessCar yards accused of cashing in on EV discount as scheme wrapped upThere was a rush to take advantage of the $7000 perk during the scheme's final days.25 Feb 06:37 PM
New Zealand'Defies common sense': Seller refused refund for rain-damaged $2000 e-scooterTribunal: It 'defies common sense' for the seller to suggest it couldn't get wet.19 Feb 06:00 AM
PoliticsNiwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utesThe weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.15 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessEnd of freebie EV top-ups as Vector sells its 12 charging stationsPLUS: NZ's largest Tesla supercharger station opens in Taupō.12 Feb 02:30 AM
BusinessJanuary new car registrations: EVs plunge, petrol cars surgeElectric vehicle owners lose clean car discount, face stick of RUCs.04 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandHybrid owners trying to remove plugs to avoid road user chargesPlug-in hybrid owners want to remove the electric plug to avoid new road user charges.04 Feb 08:03 PM
BusinessHybrid owners trying to remove plugs to avoid road user chargesPHEV owners will pay twice - even if their battery's range is now next-to-nothing.04 Feb 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Lithium bloodbath hits billionairesOPINION: Lithium producer Liontown's share price shows what can go wrong.28 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No free ride - EV owners must pay their shareOPINION: Electric cars' long-time exemption from road charges expires on April 1.23 Jan 04:00 PM