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Honda WR-V Hybrid Buying Guide for NZ
The Honda WR-V is one of the lesser-known small SUVs turning up in NZ's Japanese used-import market, and the e:HEV hybrid variant in particular tends to fly under the radar compared to its better-known Honda siblings.
Honda Odyssey Hybrid Buying Guide for NZ
The Honda Odyssey Hybrid is a familiar sight on NZ roads thanks to a steady stream of Japanese imports, and it remains one of the more practical choices for larger families wanting hybrid running costs without an SUV price tag.
What Does "SOH 87%" Mean on a Leaf Battery Report?
A Leaf Spy reading or dealer diagnostic report showing SOH 87% is one of the most common numbers we get asked to explain.
Workplace EV Charging in NZ: What Employers Are Offering
More New Zealand employers are adding EV charging to car parks, partly as a genuine staff perk and partly because it's become a factor in attracting and keeping people who've already gone electric or are considering it.
Nissan Note e-Power Battery Replacement Cost NZ
The Note e-Power's battery is a genuinely different proposition from a Leaf's — much smaller, cycled differently, and considerably cheaper to replace.
How Brake Regeneration Differs Between EV Brands
Get into a Nissan Leaf and then a BYD Atto 3 back to back, and the way each car slows down when you lift off the accelerator feels like a completely different technology.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost NZ
The Yaris Hybrid is the smallest and most affordable Toyota hybrid to own in New Zealand, and that extends to battery replacement costs too — it's the cheapest pack in the Toyota hybrid range to recondition or replace, though i...
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Common Problems in NZ
The Outlander PHEV has been one of New Zealand's best-selling plug-in hybrids for over a decade, and with that popularity comes a long track record of what tends to go wrong as they age.
BYD Atto 3 Battery Warranty Explained for NZ Owners
BYD backs the Atto 3 with one of the longer battery warranties available on any EV sold in New Zealand, but the fine print matters more than the headline number.
Kia Niro Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost NZ
The Niro Hybrid is one of the more capable and efficient hybrid SUVs on the NZ used market, and its battery is a genuinely different design to the Toyota and Honda systems most buyers are already familiar with.
Does Aircon Use More Battery in an EV Than in a Petrol Car?
Short answer: yes, a little — but the effect is nowhere near as dramatic as winter cabin heating, and most Kiwi drivers won't notice it until the outside temperature climbs past the high 20s.
Toyota Aqua Battery Replacement Cost NZ
Few cars are more common on NZ roads as a cheap Japanese import than the Toyota Aqua (sold as the Prius C in some markets).
Genesis GV60 Buying Guide for NZ
The Genesis GV60 is the most overlooked electric SUV on the New Zealand market — built on the same underpinnings as the Ioniq 5 and EV6, but wrapped in a genuinely luxurious cabin most buyers never cross-shop.
Volvo V60 Recharge Buying Guide for NZ
The V60 Recharge is one of the few plug-in hybrid wagons still sold new in New Zealand, giving buyers a genuinely practical alternative to the SUV crowd without sacrificing Volvo's usual safety credentials.
Honda Vezel Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost NZ
The Vezel Hybrid is one of the most popular small SUV imports on NZ roads, and its battery is smaller, simpler and cheaper to deal with than the bigger i-MMD Hondas.