r/nzev is a subreddit with 12k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses ev, charger, byd, price, and tesla, 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
Advice Requests
: "Some honest tips for buying chinese EV from a chinese"
10 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Thoughts about EV car market prices within the next few months, will the hype fade? I’ve been looking to purchase an EV but all of a sudden there is a demand spike due to petrol which has put me off trying to compete for premium used EV. Not sure when to buy, budget is 60k and I’m looking for used."
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "War is really making the dealers take the piss"
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "6K budget to upgrade / buy an EV in Auckland"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/nzev
#1
Ev
: "BIG MONTH! - NZ New BEv Registrations - June 2026"
13 posts
#2
Charger
: "Evnex Charger is a game changer for us!"
12 posts
#3
Byd
: "Byd Atto 2 Vs Toyota Corolla Cross GXL 2026"
5 posts
#4
Price
: "MG4 Urban NZ Pricing"
5 posts
#5
Tesla
: "Tesla can convert Jap Imports to NZ charging for $6k."
4 posts
#6
Range
: "Any thoughts on the Dongfeng Box? [(NZD29K) - WLTP Range- 317KM CTLC Range - 430KM]"
4 posts
#7
Battery
: "Charging at home: is the granny charger okay for the car's Battery long term? and should I go down to 20% before going back up to 80%, or is it okay to keep it above say 50%?"
3 posts
#8
Car
2 posts
#9
Ev Charger
2 posts
#10
Purchase
: "Is the best bet to put off EV Purchase to next year?"
2 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
NZ EV News
: "Chinese electric vehicles reshaping New Zealand's car market"
1 post
#2
Politics
: "Tiny tax change could drive major electric vehicle uptake"
1 post
#3
Mod News
: "Political Post Rule Changes"
1 post
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Yearly
+2k members(26.3%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026