Long Range EVs

Long Range EVs

One factor in the EV buying decision is range and with over 100 models (including variants) on the market which can do over 430 km* on one charge, NZ drivers have more choice now than ever before.

*The maximum distance you can drive on one charge depends on a number of factors. The range estimates given by the manufacturers shouldn’t be expected in real world conditions

Long range Type 2 EVs don’t require any specific brand of charging equipment. The advice we give to Type 2 owners is:

Consider a wall charger with Dynamic Load Balancing for AC domestic charging at approximately 40 km of range per hour of charge.
Consider owning a Type 2 charging lead which can charge on 3 phase for the fastest charge from an AC public station.

There is no need to purchase a certain brand of EVSE, just make sure that the charging products are legal for use in NZ. Obviously we would like you to buy ours!

Top Tips

Choose a charging method to suit your car and lifestyle

Level 1 (120V): Suitable for overnight charging at home when a slow charge is sufficient.
Level 2 (240V): Ideal for regular home charging, offering faster speeds.
DC Fast Charging: Use sparingly to prevent long-term battery degradation. Reserve it for road trips or when you need a quick top-up.

Maximise battery performance

Unless you’re preparing for a long trip, charge up to 80-90% to reduce stress on the battery and prolong its lifespan.
Try not to let the battery level fall below 20% regularly. Keeping the charge within the 20%-80% range is optimal for battery health.