r/nzev is a subreddit with 11k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses ev, charging, nz, tesla, and charger, and they frequently recommend/review power company, home charger, and tyres.
A place for all interested parties of electric vehicles (cars, bikes, scooters etc) to gather and discuss, share and communicate.
Use this sub to discuss EV news, tips, and things related to driving/owning an electric vehicle in New Zealand, or ask questions about making your next vehicle *electric*.
Popular Themes in r/nzev
#1
News
: "I know that electricity prices can be affected by conflicts overseas too but man I am glad to be an EV owner right now"
10 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Tesla charger at Mitre 10. Can I use it in a non-Tesla? Will I get fined?"
4 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Auckland to Dunedin - How did much does it cost?"
4 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Nissan leaf battery upgrade from a happy man in New Zealand"
3 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "The EV market for sedans is really dead at the moment."
2 posts
#6
Ideas
: "What do you think - Is there a market for more small cheap EVs in New Zealand?"
2 posts
#7
Self-Promotion
: "Forgive me for spamming my own stuff here but I thought this is important enough to share for us EV fans: BYD are going to announce three new models for the NZ market at 7pm tonight with pricing that is likely to impress even the most skeptical anti-EV folks. BYOP."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/nzev
#1
Ev
: "NZ Ev Policy Impacts"
249 posts
#2
Charging
: "Charging hell today"
50 posts
#3
Nz
: "Nz New BEV Registrations - April 2026"
43 posts
#4
Tesla
: "Two WoF inspectors failed her Tesla — why the manufacturer said it was safe to drive"
33 posts
#5
Charger
: "Chris Bishop's EV Charger announcement uses old Labour funding allocates $0 of new money & boosts slow AC trickle Chargers"
28 posts
#6
Leaf
: "Sweet deal on a Leaf.."
26 posts
#7
New Zealand
: "New Zealand your next EV is in Sydney."
25 posts
#8
Car
: "Saw these in Wiri today."
21 posts
#9
Price
: "BYD New Zealand secures increased EV supply to address fuel Price volatility"
19 posts
#10
Byd
: "Byd NZ sells 80 plug-in cars in a day: high fuel prices 'pushing people' towards EVs - Driven Car Guide"
18 posts
Products Discussed in r/nzev
Power Company
28 reviews
#1
Genesis
4.1★ from 7 reviews
#2
Contact Energy
4.5★ from 6 reviews
#3
Electric Kiwi
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Home Charger
20 reviews
#1
Tesla
4.6★ from 7 reviews
#2
Evnex
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#3
Tesla Gen 3 Charger
5.0★ from 1 review
Tyres
3 reviews
#1
Michelin
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Kumho
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/nzev
#1
Politics
: "Tiny tax change could drive major electric vehicle uptake"
2 posts
#2
NZ EV News
: "Another $30k EV, the Dongfeng Box with 317km of range"
2 posts
#3
Help with an EV I own
: "If anyone's bored I made a video of the latest kiwi-centric EV news in a bite-sized video for you to enjoy, such as new EVs here and others coming soon. A little positive news amongst the gloom."
1 post
#4
Mod News
: "Political Post Rule Changes"
1 post
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Yearly
+2k members(24.7%)
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Last updated: June 6, 2026