Your definitive guide and source for electric mobility in Aotearoa New Zealand.
EV, BEV, PHEV and all the other abbreviations covered from charging to incentives. Tarmac Life is your guide to knowing what is the best EV for you (if any). All our Electric Car Reviews are written here in New Zealand by driving New Zealand specification cars on New Zealand roads.
The EV automotive landscape is rapidly changing in NZ, moving from small townie runabouts, to SUVs and even trucks and utes are popping up, however,
Set for launch in 2024, Renault 5 E-Tech electric puts a modern, electric spin on the iconic Renault 5, taking it into the future. Ahead
The all-new Lexus RZ is an all-electric model spawned from the RX nameplate. According to Lexus it stands for ‘Radiant Z-axis/Zero’ which signifies being both
Lexus has revealed a range of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept models under the theme “Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience” at Japan Mobility
Nissan is charging ahead with its vision for a zero emissions future, with confirmation that all three models made at its UK plant will go
The UX 300e, Lexus’ first all-electric model has been given a refresh, including more range and more safety, but as expected, it retains all its
Inductive – i.e. wireless – charging of electric vehicles is much more convenient as there is no need to fiddle with cables or search for
As you probably already know BYD or build your dreams is a Chinese brand that as far as New Zealand goes is an all electric
Experience the future of Mini in the quirkiest of ways.
It’s hard to think of EVs without mentioning the Nissan Leaf. It was many people’s first experience with Zero Emission motoring, mine included: the very
It was a little over a year ago that I was driving through the alpine roads of Slovenia in the new Nissan X-Trail. Aside from
‘Look no hands!’ I exclaimed, as I let go of the steering wheel of the Ford Mustang Mach-E and rushed along the M4 motorway in
