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, car, ev charger, leaf, and tires, 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"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "2016 Leaf with bad battery - worth fixing?"
7 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "6K budget to upgrade / buy an EV in Auckland"
3 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "BYD Atto 3: Is EV Maintenance Really More Expensive Than Petrol Cars?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/nzev
#1
Ev
: "BIG MONTH! - NZ New BEv Registrations - June 2026"
13 posts
#2
Car
2 posts
#3
Ev Charger
2 posts
#4
Leaf
: "2016 Leaf with bad battery - worth fixing?"
2 posts
#5
Tires
2 posts
#6
7+ Seater
1 post
#7
Evs
1 post
#8
M3lr
1 post
#9
Panel
1 post
#10
Tesla
1 post
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
Member Growth in r/nzev
Yearly
+2k members(26.2%)
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Last updated: August 21, 2026