While uptake the of electric vehicles is continuing to gather pace in New Zealand, the selection available in the new car sector is still relatively small and mainly high-end.
While there are a number of exciting all-electric options rolling out of carmakers factories now, their eventual arrival here is restricted by two main factors the fact that we are a tiny market in every sense of the word (New Zealands total new car sales count for the year from every manufacturer would take a company like Toyota less than a week to build).
And secondly, the manufacturers currently need to channel every EV they can make into markets that are levying heavy fines on exceeding average emission targets. Both these things mean we are WELL down on the priority list for most manufacturers.
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Just like the availability of places to charge them, the number of new EVs on sale in New Zealand is increasing at a steady rate.
The number of EVs available to purchase in the new segment has increased, however, and you currently have much more choice than before, with a number of more affordable options landing in the last year.
To help you see what is available in the market right now we have compiled our annual list of every new electric car on sale in New Zealand, updating it with new arrivals. Weve left vans and light commercial vehicles out this year, because the list is starting to get a bit long now…
To see what is coming later this year and beyond, you can check out Everything electric coming in 2021 by clicking here, or for our recommendations for what you should consider in the various price bands (new and used) click here.
Under $50,000
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV is the cheapest new EV on sale in New Zealand – and it is also a very good one.

  • Price: $48,990
  • WLTP range: 263km
  • Battery capacity: 44.5 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 105kW/353Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1532kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the MG ZS EV

$50,000 to $75,000
Mini Electric
All the fun of a Mini and all the torque of an EV. We like that.

  • Price: $59,990
  • WLTP range: 217km
  • Battery capacity: 32.6 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 135kW/270Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1365kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Mini Electric

Nissan Leaf
Being the most popular second-hand EV in New Zealand hasnt helped the Leafs new sales, unfortunately.

  • Price: $61,990
  • WLTP range: 270km
  • Battery capacity: 40 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 110kW/320Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1594kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Nissan Leaf

Renault Zoe ZE50
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While this is the old Zoe, the new Zoe that the specs below are for is available now.

  • Price: $65,990
  • WLTP range: 395km
  • Battery capacity: 52 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 100kW/220Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1468kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Renault Zoe

Hyundai Ioniq
The Ioniq is a delight to drive and also packs one of the best battery warranties in New Zealand.

  • Price: $65,990
  • WLTP range: 311km
  • Battery capacity: 38.3 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 10 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 100kW/295Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1575kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Hyundai Ioniq

Hyundai Ioniq Elite
The Elite adds more kit, but keeps the same power and range as the standard Ioniq.

  • Price: $71,990
  • WLTP range: 311km
  • Battery capacity: 38.3 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 10 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 100kW/295Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1575kg

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
The RWD Standard Range Plus version of the Model 3 is a very hard EV to go past for the money, even with its patchy build quality.

  • Price: $74,990
  • WLTP range: 448km
  • Battery capacity: 54 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 211kW/375Nm
  • Drive: rear wheels
  • Weight: 1625kg

$75,000 to $100,000
Kia Niro EV EX
While the entry Niro isnt exactly cheap, like all EVs, you have to pay to get the bigger range it offers.

  • Price: $77,990
  • WLTP range: 455km
  • Battery capacity: 64 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 7 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 150kW/395Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1791kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Kia Niro EV EX

BMW i3
BMWs i3 is getting on a bit now, but it still offers near-peerless handling in a high quality and innovative package.

  • Price: $78,700
  • WLTP range: 335km
  • Battery capacity: 42 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 125kW/250Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1345kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the BMW i3

Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundais Kona Electric was a revelation when it launched and remains an impressive package today.

  • Price: $78,990
  • WLTP range: 484km
  • Battery capacity: 64 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 10 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 150kW/395Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1743kg
  • Click here to read why the Kona Electric was our Top EV for 2018

Kia Niro EV SX
Same power and range for the mid-spec Niro, but more kit for the money.

  • Price: $79,990
  • WLTP range: 455km
  • Battery capacity: 64 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 7 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 150kW/395Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1791kg

Hyundai Kona Electric Elite
The last time we drove a Kona Electric Elite we loved every part of it, except for the tyres. That is easily sorted though.

  • Price: $85,990
  • WLTP range: 484km
  • Battery capacity: 64 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 10 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 150kW/395Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1743kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Hyundai Kona Electric Elite

Kia Niro EV Premium
The Premium version of Kias Niro is absolutely packed with kit.

  • Price: $85,990
  • WLTP range: 455km
  • Battery capacity: 64 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 7 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 150kW/395Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1791kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Kia Niro EV Premium

BMW i3s
For more money you can get an i3 that adds an s and more power. Theres also slightly less range, but even more fun.

  • Price: $87,500
  • WLTP range: 325km
  • Battery capacity: 42 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 135kW/270Nm
  • Drive: front wheels
  • Weight: 1365kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the BMW i3s

Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Quite possibly the best thing Tesla sells in this part of the world, the AWD Long Range version of the Model S is a compelling package.

  • Price: $92,900
  • WLTP range: 580km
  • Battery capacity: 79.5 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/192,000km
  • Power/torque: 147kW front/188kW rear
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 1844kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range

$100,000 to $150,000
Tesla Model 3 Performance
You can get a Model 3 with supercar speed, but you will need to shell out more for it.

  • Price: $105,900
  • WLTP range: 567km
  • Battery capacity: 79.5 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/192,000km
  • Power/torque: 147kW front/211kW rear
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 1844kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Tesla Model 3 Performance

Audi e-tron 50
The E-tron 50 is the cheapest way to get superb Audi quality powered by electric motors.

  • Price: $119,900
  • WLTP range: 336km
  • Battery capacity: 71 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 230kW/540Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2490kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Audi e-tron 50

Mercedes-Benz EQC 400
Peerless luxury and superb quality make Mercedes-Benzs EQC 400 stand out from the pack.

  • Price: $142,900 (standard), $148,800 (Electric Art Line)
  • WLTP range: 434km
  • Battery capacity: 80 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 300kW/760Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2,522kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Mercedes-Benz EQC 400

Jaguar I-Pace S
Grace, save and pace have always been Jaguars traditional values and the I-Pace certainly delivers on all three.

  • Price: $149,900
  • WLTP range: 470km
  • Battery capacity: 90 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 294kW/696Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2133kg
  • Click here to read why the Jaguar I-Pace was our Top EV for 2019

Audi e-tron 55/55 Advanced
The e-tron 55 offers more power, more range and more Audi.

  • Price: $150,500 (55), $158,900 (55 Advanced)
  • WLTP range: 417km
  • Battery capacity: 95 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 265kW/561Nm (300kW/664Nm Boost mode)
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2560kg
  • Click here to read our latest review of the Audi e-tron 55 Advanced

BMW iX3
BMW havent revealed a price or on-sale date for the iX3, but its not far away.

  • Price: TBA (but likely to be around Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar pricing unless BMW have got it awfully wrong…)
  • WLTP range: 520km
  • Battery capacity: 80 kWh
  • Battery warranty: TBA (likely to be at least 8 years/160,000km)
  • Power/torque: 210kW/400Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2260kg

$150,000 to $200,000
Jaguar I-Pace SE
The SE is probably the best place to start in the I-Pace range, offering the standard equipment to justify its price better than the entry car does.

  • Price: $159,000
  • WLTP range: 470km
  • Battery capacity: 90 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 294kW/696Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2133kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Jaguar I-Pace SE

Tesla Model S Long Range
The Model 3 has obscured the Model S a bit these days, particularly with its handling skills.

  • Price: $159,990
  • WLTP range: n/a (Tesla estimate 663km)
  • Battery capacity: n/a
  • Battery warranty: n/a
  • Power/torque: 500kW
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: n/a

Audi e-tron 55 Sportback
Fancy an e-tron but in funny SUV coupe guise? Well Audi has just the thing for you…

  • Price: $169,900
  • WLTP range: 446km
  • Battery capacity: 95 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 265kW/561Nm (300kW/664Nm Boost mode)
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2595kg
  • Click here to read our latest test of the Audi e-tron 55 Sportback

Jaguar I-Pace HSE
The top-spec I-Pace brings more equipment and more luxury.

  • Price: $169,900
  • WLTP range: 470km
  • Battery capacity: 90 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 294kW/696Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2133kg

Porsche Taycan
We havent driven the entry-level RWD Taycan yet, but we cant wait to!

  • Price: $173,900
  • WLTP range: 431km
  • Battery capacity: 79.2 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 300kW/345Nm
  • Drive: rear wheels
  • Weight: 2050kg

Tesla Model X Long Range
If you want to stand out from the crowd, the best way to do that is in a Model X. Particularly when you open the doors.

  • Price: $174,990
  • WLTP range: n/a (Tesla estimate 580km)
  • Battery capacity: n/a
  • Battery warranty: n/a
  • Power/torque: 500kW
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: n/a

Audi e-tron GT
Based on the same platform as the Porsche Taycan, we already know the e-tron GT will be good.

  • Price: $194,500
  • WLTP range: 487km
  • Battery capacity: 93 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 350kW/630Nm (390kW/640Nm Boost mode)
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2200kg

Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
A super-quick Porsche EV in rugged wagon guise? Oh yes…

  • Price: $194,900
  • WLTP range: 456km
  • Battery capacity: 93.4 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 350kW/500Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2245kg

$200,000 to $250,000
Porsche Taycan 4S
The 4S adds AWD and more power to the Taycan recipe.

  • Price: $203,900
  • WLTP range: 408km
  • Battery capacity: 93.4 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 390kW/640Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2140kg
  • Click here to read why the Porsche Taycan was our Top EV for 2020

Tesla Model S Plaid
Teslas latest upgrade to teh Model S promises to be its maddest yet. You can order one now, but you wont get it until 2022.

  • Price: $209,900
  • WLTP range: n/a (Tesla estimate 628km)
  • Battery capacity: n/a
  • Battery warranty: n/a
  • Power/torque: 761kW
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: n/a

Tesla Model X Plaid
The Model X gets in on the Plaid treatment as well. Same timings apply.

  • Price: $209,990
  • WLTP range: n/a (Tesla estimate 547km)
  • Battery capacity: n/a
  • Battery warranty: n/a
  • Power/torque: 761kW
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: n/a

Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
The range of Taycans available is a bit bewildering, but were certainly not complaining about more Porsches being available.

  • Price: $214,900
  • WLTP range: 452km
  • Battery capacity: 93.4 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 420kW/650Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2245kg

$250,000 and up
Tesla Model S Plaid Plus
The Model S Plaid Plus promises true tri-motor madness, with surreal acceleration.

  • Price: $267,900
  • WLTP range: n/a (Tesla estimates 837km)
  • Battery capacity: n/a
  • Battery warranty: n/a
  • Power/torque: 820kW
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: n/a

Audi RS e-tron GT
RS Audis have always been about feral acceleration and belligerent noise. We imagine the e-tron will measure up, even with electric motors.

  • Price: $273,500
  • WLTP range: 472km
  • Battery capacity: 93 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 440kW/830Nm (475kW/830Nm Boost mode)
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2200kg

Porsche Taycan Turbo
The best thing about the Taycan is that it is a proper Porsche that just happens to be an EV. Big difference to the other way around.

  • Price: $289,900
  • WLTP range: 452km
  • Battery capacity: 93.4 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 500kW/850Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2305kg

Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo
This picture sums up everything about why we are hanging out to get our hands on the Turbo Cross Turismo. Anyone got a spare paddock?

  • Price: $292,900
  • WLTP range: 452km
  • Battery capacity: 93.4 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 500kW/850Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2320kg

Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Our favourite EV of 2020 is a superb blend of incredibly quality, searing performance and satisfying handling all wrapped up in a visually stunning package.

  • Price: $366,900
  • WLTP range: 416km
  • Battery capacity: 93.4 kWh
  • Battery warranty: 8 years/160,000km
  • Power/torque: 560kW/1050Nm
  • Drive: all wheels
  • Weight: 2295kg
  • Click here to read our latest road test of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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