All of the EV Electric Cars currently for sale in New Zealand in 2023.
This is our updated list of Every Electric Car (EV) currently for sale in New Zealand in 2023. It also includes YouTube video reviews of each Electric Car model. Over the last few years we have posted our lists of all of the EVs available in NZ and the list has grown significantly over that time. You can also view the 2021 EV list, and the 2022 EV list. Many existing EV models have dropped in price for 2023, although some have increased.
The Electric Cars currently for sale in the New Zealand market at the time of publishing this article include the following brands and models. Our 2023 Electric Cars NZ list only contains pure 100% battery electric vehicles (BEV). It also only includes cars. So it doesn't contain hybrids, or plugin hybrids (PHEV), which both have combustion engines in them. The YouTube video reviews of each Electric Car model are mainly of overseas models, so they may differ from the specifications of the New Zealand EV models.
Due to the number of videos this page may take a while to complete loading. If you find we have missed a Electric Car make or model, or any of the details are not correct, please leave a comment below the article as we are solely working from information available to the general public. Prices are also subject to change, so these are current as at the time this page was published. Prices don't usually include the Clean Car Discount.
Audi | BMW | BYD | Citroen | Cupra | FIAT | Ford | GWM / Haval | Hyundai | Jaguar | Kia | Lexus | Mazda | Mini | Mercedes-Benz | MG | Nissan | Opel | Peugeot | Polestar | Porsche | SsangYong | Tesla | Volkswagen | Volvo
Audi EVs
Audi E-Tron NZ
This is a full size SUV with two electric motors. The Audi E-Tron NZ range starts from around $100,000 NZD + ORCs, and range up in price to the late $200k's.There have been additional models added over the last year. These EVs have an estimated range of up to 336km WLTP cycle, and a 0-100km/h time of approximately 7 seconds, and are dependent on the model. More info on the Audi E-Tron NZ website.
Audi E-Tron Video Review
BMW EVs
BMW i4 NZ
The BMW i4 is a sporty and powerful electric car. It starts from around $98,900 NZD + ORCs. The BMW i4 NZ has an estimated range of up to 406 km. More info on the BMW i4 NZ website.
BMW i4 Video Review
New for 2023
BMW i5 M6 NZ
The BMW i5 M6 NZ is a sporty and powerful luxury car. It starts from around $196,900 NZD + ORCs. The BMW i5 M6 NZ has an estimated range of up to 516 km. More info on the BMW i5 NZ website.
BMW i5 M6 Video Review
New for 2023
BMW i7 NZ
The BMW i7 NZ is a large electric luxury sedan car. It starts from around $289,500 NZD + ORCs. The BMW i7 NZ has an estimated range of up to 607 km which is one of the largest in the market. More info on the BMW i7 NZ website.
BMW i7 Video Review
BMW iX xDrive50 Sport & BMW iX xDrive40 Sport
These are new high priced EV SUVs from BMW ranging in price up to almost $200,000. This has an estimated range of up to over 600 km (WLTP) on the top model. More info on the BMW iX NZ website.
BMW iX Video Review
BYD EVs
BYD is one of the newer car manufacturers in the New Zealand EV car market. It is a large Chinese brand offering a more affordable range of EVs to the New Zealand consumer.
New for 2023
BYD Dolphin NZ
The BYD Dolphin NZ is the entry level model for the BYD EV range and is a 5 door hatchback. The BYD Dolphin comes in both Standard and Extended range variant. The Standard model has an estimated range of 340 km (WLTP) and pricing starts from $49,990. The Extended model starts from $55,990. More info on the BYD Dolphin NZ website.
BYD Dolphin Video Review
New for 2023
BYD ATTO 3 NZ
The BYD ATTO 3 NZ is BYDs mid range EV and comes in 3 different variants. The Standard model has an estimated range of 345km and pricing starts from $59,000. The Extended model starts at $62.500, and the Tachyon model starts from $70,500. More info on the BYD ATTO 3 NZ website.
BYD ATTO 3 Video Review
COMING SOON
BYD Seal NZ
The BYD Seal NZ will be BYDs third model in New Zealand. mid range EV and comes in 3 different variants. The range of the different variants will start from 460 km (WLTP) . Pricing has yet to be announced. More info on the BYD Seal NZ website.
BYD Seal Video Review
Citroen EVs
French car brand Citroen is slowly moving into the EV world. It has one EV that maybe coming to New Zealand shores over the next year.
Coming Soon
Citroen e-C4 NZ
The new Citroen e-C4 NZ is currently the only model planed for New Zealand. It has an estimated range of 350 km (WLTP) and pricing apparently starts from around $70,000. More info on the Citroen e-C4 NZ website.
Citroen e-C4 Video Review
Cupra EVs
Cupra is a new electric car brand for the New Zealand Car market, coming out of Spain.
New for 2023
Cupra Born V+ NZ
The new Cupra Born V+ NZ is currently the only model currently sold in New Zealand. It has an estimated range of about 511km (WLTP) and pricing starts from around $77,900. More info on the Cupra NZ website.
Cupra Born Video Review
FIAT / ABATH EVs
FIAT is another new brand to be added to our New Zealand electric car list. They have one new model, the 500e, and their ABATH version will be coming later.
New for 2023
FIAT 500e NZ
The new FIAT 500e will come in two variant, the Pop and the Icon. It has an estimated range of about 320 km (WLTP) and pricing starts from around $59,900. More info on the FIAT NZ website.
FIAT 500e Video Review
FORD EVs
FORD is another new brand to be added to our New Zealand electric car list for 2023. They have one new model, the Mustang Mach-E, which comes in a range of different variants. They do also have a Ford E-Transit van
New for 2023
Ford Mustang Mach-E NZ
The new Mustang Mach-E EV NZ currently comes in three variants. The base variant has an estimated range of about 440 km (WLTP) and pricing starts from around $73,000. More info on the Ford Mach-E NZ website.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Video Review
GMW / Haval EVs
GMW / Haval is yet another new brand to be added to our New Zealand electric car list for 2023. They have one new model, the Ora, which currently comes in three different variants.
New for 2023
GWM Ora EV NZ
The new GMW Ora is a small electric car that looks a lit like a mini. The GMW Ora currently comes in three variants. The base variant has an estimated range of about 310 km (WLTP) and pricing starts from around $40,900. More info on the GWM Ora NZ website.
GWM Ora Video Review
Hyundai EVs
Hyundai are one of the leading manufacturers in the EV space in New Zealand, with some exciting designs.
Hyundai Kona Electric Car NZ
This is a compact SUV and there are a few different models available. The Hyundai Kona EV NZ starts from around $69,990 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of about 305km. More info on the Hyundai Kona EV NZ website.
Hyundai Kona Video Review
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Car NZ
This is Hyundai's oldest IONIQ EV model and is a small SUV crossover. The Hyundai IONIQ EV NZ starts from around $66,000 NZD. This has an estimated range of about 310 km (WLTP) . More info on the Hyundai IONIQ EV NZ website.
Hyundai IONIQ Video Review
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric Car NZ
This is Hyundai's new EV model and is a small SUV crossover. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV NZ starts from around $73,000 NZD. This has an estimated range of about 384km. More info on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV NZ website.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Video Review
New for 2023
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Electric Car NZ
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is their brand new 2023 EV model. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV NZ starts from around $72,975 NZD. This has an estimated range of about 429km. More info on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV NZ website.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Video Review
Jaguar EVs
Jaguar I-PACE NZ
This is a electric SUV. The Jaguar I-Pace NZ starts from around $159,900 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 470 km (WLTP) , and a 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds. More info on the Jaguar I-PACE NZ website.
Jaguar I-PACE Video Review
Kia EVs
Kia Niro EV NZ
This is a compact SUV. The Kia Niro Plus EV NZ starts from around $65,000 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 427km depending on model. More info on the Kia Niro EV NZ website.
Kia Niro Video Review
Kia EV6 NZ
The Kia EV6 was introduced to the New Zealand market in 2022. The EV6 is the sister car of the Hyundai Ioniq5. It starts from $69,975 + ORC for the Air RWD, with a 394km max range. Other Kia EV6 models include the Air Long Range for $72,975 + ORC (max range of 528km), The Earth AWD Long Range Dual Motor for $99,990 + ORC (max range of 506km), and the GT-Line Long Range Dual Motor for $111,990 + ORC (max range of 484km). The Earth and GT-Line have increased in price since 2022, which the lower two models have decreased in price. More info on the Kia EV6 NZ website.
Kia EV6 Video Review
Lexus EVs
Lexus UX 300e NZ - Updated model for 2023
This is Lexus first EV and it is a compact SUV. The 2023 model has a larger battery than the original, increasing the range. The larger battery provides an estimated range of up to 450 km (WLTP) depending on model. The Lexus UX 300e EV NZ starts from just under $80,000 NZD. More info on the Lexus UX 300e EV NZ website.
Lexus UX 300e Video Review
New for 2023
Lexus RZ 450e NZ
This is Lexus second EV and it is a medium sized luxury SUV. The Lexus RZ 450e EV NZ starts from $141,600 NZD . This has an estimated range of up to 435 km (WLTP) depending on model, which is less than the cheaper UX300e. More info on the Lexus RZ 450e EV NZ website.
Lexus RZ 450e Video Review
Mazda EVs
Mazda MX30 NZ
The Mazda MX30 is Mazdas first all electric car, and is a small SUV. The Mazda MX30 EV NZ starts from around $68,590 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of 200 km (WLTP) depending on model, which isn't great for the price. More info on the Mazda MX30 NZ website.
Mazda MX30 Video Review
Mercedes-Benz EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQC NZ
This is a premium electric SUV catering for the upper end of the market. The Mercedes-Benz EQC NZ starts from around $143,000 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 434 km(WLTP), and a 0-100km/h time of 5.1 seconds. More info on the Mercedes-Benz EQC NZ website.
Mercedes-Benz EQC Video Review
MG EVs
New for 2023
MG 4 EV NZ
This is a compact EV from the MG and is currently the cheapest EV in New Zealand. MG is now a Chinese owned brand and are built in China. The MG 4 EV NZ starts from around $46,990 NZD + ORCs. After the Clean car discount, it is under $40k. This has an estimated range of up to 350 km(WLTP). The MG 4 comes in 4 different variations. More info on the MG 4 EV NZ website.
MG 4 Video Review
MG ZS EV NZ
This is a compact SUV type of EV from the MG Brand. MG is now a Chinese owned brand and are built in China. The MG ZS EV NZ starts from around $49,990 NZD + ORCs, making it one of the cheapest SUV EVs available in NZ. This has an estimated range of up to 320 km(WLTP). More info on the MG ZS EV NZ website.
MG ZS Video Review
Mini EVs
Mini Cooper Electric NZ
The Mini Electric NZ is a small electric compact hatchback car. The Mini Electric EV NZ starts from around $70,155 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of about 200 km (WLTP) depending on model. More info on the Mini Electric NZ website.
Mini Cooper Electric Video Review
Nissan EVs
Nissan Leaf EV
This is one of the best known electric cars in New Zealand. The Nissan Leaf EV NZ starts from around $49,990 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 270 km (WLTP), More info on the Nissan Leaf EV NZ website.
Nissan Leaf Electric Video Review
Opel EVs
After many years, the Opel brand is back in New Zealand. People may also be familiar with Opel and as some Opel model used to be re-badged as Holden. Eg The Holden Astra was an Opel Astra in Europe.
New for 2023
Opel Corsa-e EV
The Opel Corsa-e is a new small compact electric car. It starts from around $59,990 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 383 km (WLTP). More info on the Opel Corsa E EV NZ website.
Opel Corsa-e Video Review
New for 2023
Opel Mokka-e EV
The Opel Mokka-e is a new small compact SUV electric car. It starts from around $62,990 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 363 km (WLTP), and comes in two variants, More info on the Opel Opel Mokka-e EV NZ website.
Opel Mokka-e Video Review
Peugeot EVs
Peugeot e-208 GT
The Peugeot e-208 is a new EV and starts from around $67,990 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 382 km WLTP cycle. More info on the Peugeot e-208 GT EV NZ website.
Peugeot e-208 GT Video Review
Peugeot e-2008 GT
The Peugeot e-2008 is a new SUV EV and starts from around $75,990 NZD + ORCs. This has an estimated range of up to 372 km WLTP cycle. More info on the Peugeot e-2008 GT EV NZ website.
Peugeot e-2008 GT Video Review
Polestar EV
Polestar 2 NZ
The Polestar 2 is an EV that is made by Polestar. Polestar which is an electric carmaker partially owned by the Volvo Car Group. As of writing this, the Polestar 2 NZ starts from $69,900, with the top model priced at $93,900 This has an estimated range of up to 470 km WLTP cycle. More info on the Polestar 2 NZ website. An updated model is due to be released next year.
New for 2023
Polestar 3 NZ
The Polestar 3 is an EV that is made by Polestar and due out later in the year. Polestar which is an electric carmaker partially owned by the Volvo Car Group. As of writing this, the Polestar 2 NZ starts from $154,900. This has an estimated range of up to 610 km WLTP cycle. The top model priced at $169,990, with an estimated range of up to 560 km WLTP cycle. More info on the Polestar 3 NZ website.
Porsche EVs
Porsche Taycan NZ
The Porsche Taycan NZ is a premium electric sports car that appear to compare well in both looks and performance with some of the top Tesla models. It comes in a range of different models, with the more expensive models having better performance specs. The Porsche Taycan NZ starts from around $179,000 NZD + ORCs and goes up to the mid $300k. The most basic model has an estimated range of up to 310 km (WLTP) , and a 0-100km/h time of 5.4 seconds. More expensive models have better range and acceleration. More info on the Porsche Taycan NZ website.
Skoda EVs
New for 2023
Skoda Enyaq Sportline NZ
The Skoda Enyaq Sportline is an all-new fully electric SUV. The Skoda Enyaq Sportline NZ starts from around $79,990 NZD. It has an estimated range of up to 534 km (WLTP). More info on the Skoda Enyaq Sportline NZ website.
Skoda Enyaq Sportline NZ Video Review
SsangYong EVs
New for 2023
SsangYong Korando e-Motion NZ
The Korando e-Motion is the first EV from SsangYong, a lower cost Korean manufacturer. The Korando e-Motion NZ starts from around $59,900 NZD + ORCs. It has an estimated range of up to 339 km (WLTP). More info on the Korando e-Motion NZ website.
SsangYong Korando e-Motion NZ Video Review
Tesla NZ
Tesla is one of the main reasons electric cars are now so popular. They have managed to make electric cars cool again, with top styling that makes their models look as good as, if not better than regular and luxury combustion engine cars. Teslas are also packed full of the latest tech features, which in most cases surpass the EV competition. Tesla are to electric cars, what Apple were to mobile phones.
Tesla Model 3 NZ
The Tesla Model 3 is Teslas entry electric car model. The Model 3 comes in a range of different models with different upgrades, including longer range and higher performance models. The video below is of the Performance Model. At the time of writing, the Standard Tesla Model 3 NZ starts from about $62,500 NZD + ORCs, so it qualifies for the Clean Car discount. This model has an estimate range of about 490 km (WLTP) , and a 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds. More info on the Tesla Model 3 NZ website.
Tesla Model 3 Video Review
Tesla Model S, Model X NZ
These are higher spec cars, that cater more to the higher luxury market. The Model Y is a Tesla have released some new updated models in 2021. In many cases they are higher spec with better ranges. More info on the other Tesla EV Models sold in NZ.
Model S Plaid & Model X Plaid NZ
These are new higher performance models with very high acceleration. These range in price up to almost a quarter of a million dollars. More info on the other Tesla EV Models sold in NZ.
Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y was released in June 2022. The Model Y is the SUV version of the cheaper model 3, and starts from $67,500, so it qualifies for the Clean Car discount. More info on the other Tesla Model Y NZ.
Tesla Model Y Video Review
Volkswagen EVs
New for 2023
Volkswagen ID.4 NZ
The Volkswagen ID.4 is a SUV EV from the Volkswagen. The Volkswagen ID.4 NZ starts from around $79,900 NZD + ORCs. It has an estimated range of up to 519 km (WLTP). More info on the Volkswagen ID 4 NZ website.
Volkswagen ID.4 Video Review
New for 2023
Volkswagen ID.5 NZ
The Volkswagen ID.5 is a SUV EV from the Volkswagen. The Volkswagen ID.5 NZ starts from around $85,490 NZD + ORCs. It has an estimated range of up to 485 km (WLTP). More info on the Volkswagen ID 5 NZ website.
Volkswagen ID.5 Video Review
Volvo EVs
New for 2023
Volvo XC40 NZ
The Volvo XC40 is an electric SUV from Volvo. The Volvo XC40 NZ starts from around $85,900 NZD + ORCs. It has an estimated range of up to 425 km (WLTP) . More info on the Volvo XC40 NZ website.
Volvo XC40 Video Review
New for 2023
Volvo C40 NZ
The Volvo C40 is an electric SUV from Volvo. The Volvo C40 NZ starts from around $87,900 NZD + ORCs. It has an estimated range of up to 438 km (WLTP) . More info on the Volvo C40 NZ website.
Volvo C40 Video Review
Errors and omissions excepted. Prices are just a rough guide and are current as at 27/03/2023 from either the manufacturers website, or from the AA car price website. They exclude other costs like ORCs. People must do their own research and check the specs and prices themselves.
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