PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomists forecast $800b annual hit from new Trump tariffsFinancial Times: Think tank says poorest will suffer most if Republican wins election.20 May 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTesla must climb ‘Mt Everest’ to win shareholder vote, chair warnsFinancial Times: Chair says the idea that she is too close to Elon Musk is ‘crap’.17 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandElectric motorcycle brand revs up for new chapter in WaikatoFTN Motion co-founder talks about secret projects and doing business in Hamilton.15 May 07:00 PM
BusinessTesla closes K Rd showroom, readies new digs 20km out at WestgateElon Musk's firm is offering more facilities, but on the edge of the city.15 May 02:26 AM
BusinessChinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US car industryTiny Chinese EV drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals others.13 May 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChina’s EV sector to test offshore markets after Zeekr’s strong US IPOFinancial Times: Zeekr's IPO biggest in US by a Chinese company since 2021.13 May 02:53 AM
BusinessNZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVsDealers pocketed subsidies of up to $7000 per vehicle, then sold them on too quickly.12 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandGovt must smooth EVs and data centres’ demand on power grids - VectorChief executive Simon Mackenzie warned it was way past time to get moving.09 May 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePandemic-era winners suffer $2.5 trillion fall in market valueFinancial Times: Top 50 biggest stock gainers hit by painful decrease after lockdowns.08 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandThe small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineralIt's used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles.06 May 11:17 PM
OpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?04 May 05:00 PM
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