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New Zealand EV Market Surges in September 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

With elections imminent and a right-leaning coalition expected to win, New Zealand new car buyers are about to lose massive bonus/malus benefits from purchasing an electric vehicle. The NZ market is experiencing a politically-driven pull, with electric vehicles taking 34% of the auto market in September.

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Electric Cars = 23% of New Zealand Auto Market, Tesla = 12%

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New Zealand has gotten the electric car fever, and August showed that more than ever before. Last month, 23% of new auto sales were sales of fully electric cars. Adding in hybrids would bring the total share of “green(er)” vehicles to 44%.) Tesla and BYD […].

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

Since the Clean Car Discount was introduced, EV and hybrids have grown to over a third of new registrations, already saving the country over $100m a year in fuel. . New Zealanders want practical policies that actually reduce emissions and reduce their costs, and the policies in place around EVs are starting to do that job.

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Tesla Is 7th Best Selling Auto Brand In Australia In August!

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Just like in Australia’s regional neighbor New Zealand, electric vehicles (EVs) have been shattering records Down Under. Also just like in New Zealand, EV sales have been led by Tesla. Tesla vehicles have poured into Australia recently.

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

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Tesla doubled its revenue after New Zealand’s Clean Car policy introduced rebates to decarbonize its fleet. Tesla New Zealand’s revenue hints at the potential benefits of the United States Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Tesla New Zealand’s revenues in the past show an increase in EV adoption.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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Tesla Enhanced Autopilot available in the United States and China

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The features included in Enhanced Autopilot are Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon, and Smart Summon. Earlier this month, Tesla released Enhanced Autopilot in New Zealand and Australia. In New Zealand, Enhanced Autopilot costs ZD$5,700 ($3,615), and in Australia, it costs AUD$5,100 ($3,579).