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How Do You Actually Use Your Car?

Mostly City Driving.

If most of your driving is commuting, school runs, and short trips around town, you likely do not need maximum range. Smaller, more efficient EVs are often the better fit. They are easier to park, cheaper to run, and typically more affordable to purchase.
For city driving, convenience matters more than battery size. Charging at home once or twice a week is often enough, and many urban drivers find they rarely use public chargers.

What to prioritise

  • Compact size for urban parking

  • Good efficiency in stop start traffic

  • Lower purchase price

  • Home charging convenience

  • Technology for daily usability


City EVs from $50,000 to $90,000

Geely EX5

From $49,990

Zeekr X

From $59,900

Skoda Elroq

From $69,000

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

From $76,990

Family Car Replacement.

If the EV will become your main family vehicle, space, comfort, and range become more important. This is where larger SUVs and long range EVs make the most sense.
Family EVs need to handle school runs, weekend trips, and holidays without compromise. Rear seat space, boot capacity, and charging speed all play a bigger role.

What to prioritise

  • Rear seat space

  • Boot capacity

  • Longer driving range

  • Fast charging capability

  • Comfort for longer trips


Family EVs from $60,000 to $140,000

Kia EV5

From 

Zeekr 7X

From $69,990

Skoda Enyaq

From $89,000

Audi Q6 e-tron

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Long distance driving

If you regularly drive between cities, range and charging speed become critical. A larger battery EV reduces the number of charging stops and makes road trips easier to manage.
New Zealand’s charging network continues to expand, but longer range vehicles still offer the most flexibility.

What to prioritise

  • Large battery capacity

  • Fast DC charging

  • Comfortable highway ride

  • Driver assistance technology

  • Charging network compatibility


Long Range EVs from $60,000 to $160,000

Zeekr 7X Long Range

Up to 615km range*

Polestar 4 Long Range

Up to 620km range*

Audi A6 e-tron

Up to 650km range*

Kia EV3

Up to 605km range*