BYD Shark 6 - NZ Review + off-road challenge! Ecotricity NZ 2026-09-21 | BYD Shark 6 - NZ Review + off-road challenge!
Electric scooter review and GIVEAWAY! Ecotricity NZ 2023-07-28 | Finally, Gav is reviewing an electric scooter! It's a top-spec InMotion Air Pro and we're giving away a brand new one! To enter this competition, head to get.ecotricity.nz/escooter-giveaway and chuck in your details - and that's it! This giveaway is open to all New Zealand residents aged 18 and over, there's one entry per person, and you don't even need to be an Ecotricity customer to win! Entries close on the 25th Aug at 4pm, so enter now and GOOD LUCK!Special thanks must go to electricscootershop.co.nz for supplying this cool slice of battery-powered technology and proving to car-loving Gavin that electric scooters are a fun solution to beating Auckland's traffic. As for the scooter, it's an InMotion Air Pro, which can go up to 45 km on one charge and has a top speed of 35 km/h, thanks to its 750 watt (peak) motor. And when you put that powerful motor into Sport Mode, this 17 kg beast will race around some of Auckland's toughest terrain!And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.Contents:0:00 - Price & Range0:35 - The journey begins!2:16 - Route comparison3:41 - Scooter specs4:21 - Motor power5:11 - Hand controls6:10 - Going exploring!8:04 - Weight limits10:00 - City riding11:32 - High speed test13:01 - Summary & competition
EcoTEC 284 - Tesla Q2, Aptera in a Wind Tunnel, Kias Weird Publicity Stunt Ecotricity NZ 2023-07-22 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:17 - Welcome00:27 - Tesla posts its Q2 earnings01:21 - Volvo shows progress with Q2 report02:10 - Ford slashes the price of the F150 Lightning02:58 - Rivian lets customers, reservations holders experience dual-motor R1T03:44 - Tesla sues supercapacitor company for alleged patent infringement04:32 - GM BrightDrop production halted due to battery shortages05:26 - Microlino L7e Quadricycle Bubble Car launches for French Market06:20 - Aptera heads to Italy to test in the Pininfarina wind tunnel07:14 - Tesla allows customers to transfer FSD to new cars for a limited time08:12 - Check out our Buyers Guide!08:44 - New Exxon Mobil 1 ad - is it anti-EV?09:38 - Kia brings Jodie Kidd along for the weirdest launch video ever10:37 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
I took a ZeroJet electric jet boat for a blast! Ecotricity NZ 2023-07-21 | Electric cars are now mainstream but electric boats have been lagging behind... until now.The engineers at the New Zealand firm ZeroJet have spent the last eight years perfecting their electric jet motor and this is the result: a high performance, jet propulsion system which runs entirely on batteries. Plus, they've partnered with the New Zealand company Offshore Cruising Tenders to offer a carbon fibre tender with a ZeroJet motor. The result is a highly maneuverable tender that's clean, quiet, cheap to run and loads of fun.But how fast can it go? How far can it go? And how much does it cost? Click on the video to find out all of the above. And if you enjoy it, consider pressing the subscribe button for weekly content on electric powered cars, buses, boats and - coming soon - passenger planes!And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
EcoTEC Episode 283 - Byton is Dead, Texas Green Energy Woes, Tamiya Wild One! Ecotricity NZ 2023-07-15 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:27 - Byton parent companies file for bankruptcy protections01:19 - Kenyan banks, organizations, team up to get 100,000 electric motorcycle taxis, tuk tuks funded.02:12 - NIo ET6, EL7 ace new EuroNCAP crash tests03:09 - BMW officially launches the CE-02 electric scooter04:00 - Republican Lawmakers in the U.S. try and use military budget as an opportunity to ban EVs serving04:50 - SAE confident it can expedite NACS standardization as SAE 3400 by the end of this year05:40 - Texas renewables producing more power than the grid can cope with06:34 - Energica Eva Ribelle RS shows it can beat gas bikes on the race track07:26 - BP predicts Hydrogen fueled vehicles won’t ever really take off08:18 - Check out our Buyers Guide!08:46 - Ford unveils new Rally-inspired Mustang Mach E variant at Goodwood, will go on sale this Fall09:37 - The Tamiya Wild One is now a real all-electric quadricycle!10:52 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
ecoTEC Episode 342 - Q2 Deliveries, FIAT 600e Breaks Cover, Teslas Grabby Paws! Ecotricity NZ 2023-07-08 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:21- Welcome, and editorial00:58 - Quarterly sales figures roll in from Q2, 202304:50 - Fiat 600e breaks cover05:54 - Zeekr 001 opens order books in some European markets06:45 - Good news for solar = good news for everyone07:56 - US. Auto industry lobbyists come out against latest pro-EV EPA emissions rules.08:47 - Fisker claims its Ocean SUV has the lowest emission life cycle analysis of any car.09:43 - Hyundai IONIQ 6 wins Car of the Year (IONIQ 5 won it last year) 10:09 - Bank of America publishes its latest “AutoWars” analysis, suggests Tesla will continue to lead, but other automakers will catch up. 10:47 - Check out our buyers' guide!11:19 - škoda unveils a camper concept EV built by vocational students 12:10 - Tesla hands UK customers “The Reacher” for LHD Model S and X orders now being delivered (in a RHD country) 12:53 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
Buying a used Tesla Model 3? Watch this! Ecotricity NZ 2023-07-07 | Don't buy a lemon! If you're buying a used Tesla Model 3, then check out this guide on what goes bad (and what goes right!)The Tesla Model 3 is one of the world's best selling cars which means that the New Zealand market is now filling up with low mileage, used examples. But for those who've never owned an electric vehicle before, buying a used battery-powered car will likely have some "fear of the unknown", in particular, around the health of the battery.This is where this video comes in handy, as it demonstrates how you can find the battery's State of Health (SOH) as well as some other known issues and common points of failure in the Tesla Model 3.The bottom line? Don't panic. The Tesla Model 3 is a fairly bulletproof vehicle and while issues can occur, most owners have no noteworthy problems. Just use common sense when inspecting your potential car.If you're interested in the Evnex E2 charger featured in the video, here's the video showing it being installed, as well as demonstrating all its features: youtu.be/257xoc0YBXQAnd if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
EcoTEC Episode 281: MG4 Is Affordable, Renewables Rule, eVTOL Craft Coming! Ecotricity NZ 2023-07-01 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:18 - Welcome0:25 New entry-level MG4 Will Be the most affordable EV you can buy in Aotearoa!01:20 - Silverado EV WT reviews roll in, as Chevrolet kills the entry-level version before production02:22 - Solar, Wind generation outpaces other new generation in the U.S. for the first 1/3 of this year03:20 - Volkswagen slows down production of ID4, ID7 in Germany04:18 - Chevrolet celebrates the first Blazer EV off the line05:22 - Tesla reportedly takes Valencia off its list of places to host a new factory after news leak06:16 - Ford appears to patent “Flash” For use in a new F150 Lightning Performance model07:15 - Lotus details more information about its upcoming Eletre EV08:10 - Former Audi Boss gets off lightly with fine and suspended sentence for Dieselgate09:06 - Lordstown MOtors officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection09:56 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:23 - US Federal Study calculates just how many charging stations the U.S. needs11:26 - Joby Aviation makes its first *production* eVTOL (a Prototype) and says it’s ready for Test flights12:35 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range - how far can it go? Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-30 | The official WLTP figures for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range is 614 km (381 miles) but is that realistic in the real world?To find out, Gav grabbed one and took it on a long drive in very New Zealand conditions, featuring lots of high speed driving, plenty of cold weather, a bit of rain and some wind as well. The results speak for themselves, and now Gav wants to try again - but next time with a different approach!Click to see Gav's recent review of the *top spec* Ioniq 6: youtube.com/watch?v=9BMLY_NZkgYAnd if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider. That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
ecoTEC 280 - Cybertruck in NZ, Model Y Best Seller,, 1 Million MEB EVs! Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-24 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:18 - Welcome00:24 Tesla takes Cybertruck to winter test in NZ01:18 - Kia EV9 Begins Deliveries in Korea02:17 - Tesla Model Y now the second-best selling vehicle of any type in the U.S.03:15 - Hyundai lays out its future plans for EVs during its CEO Investor day04:15 - Ford secures the largest loan yet in the Federal Government’s ATVM Loan Program05:15 - Volkswagen builds the 1 millionth MEB-based electric vehicle06:13 - Tesla offers massive discounts toward quarter end, dramatically reduces inventory07:12 - Rivian R2 expected to launch by late 202408:13 - Jim Farley sends friendly fire Tesla’s way over pickup trucks09:08 - Citroen sells out of limited 50-vehicle My Ami Buggy run in 10 hours09:52 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:20 - GM promises three vehicles at Goodwood, including hill climbs from Cyberster11:12 - GreenTheOnly discovers “Elon Mode” in FSD Beta12:07 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
MG ZS EV Long Range - how far can it drive? Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-23 | The MG ZS EV Long Range has been released in New Zealand at a competitive price, but is the claimed "440 km per charge" range accurate?To find out, Gav put it through its paces in real world New Zealand conditions with many hills, highways and heating!Video links mentioned in the video:• MG ZS EV full, detailed review of all features: youtube.com/watch?v=8EUQATD8CEg• Evnex E2 charger unboxing and installation: youtu.be/257xoc0YBXQ• Side-by-side comparison against the competing BYD Atto 3: youtube.com/watch?v=i3KaKeh_ky0And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
Hunting for electric goodies at Fieldays 2023! Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-18 | Fieldays is HUGE! It's a massive expo showcasing the latest equipment and toys for the farming industry - but how much of it runs on electricity?To find out, Gav went hunting for battery-powered equipment that used to be the sole domain of petrol and diesel. But, like with cars, electric is beginning to take over and there's no stopping it. Which, if you have lungs, is a really good problem to have!As mentioned in the video, here are links to the recently reviewed Hyundai Ioniq 6: youtu.be/9BMLY_NZkgYAnd the Ford Mustang Mach-E: youtu.be/C6h_NFLWhqcAnd if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.Contents:0:00 Introduction0:26 - Hyundai Ioniq 60:56 - Hyundai Mighty electric2:12 - Polaris display2:48 - ETrucks front loader5:34 - JCB digger7:28 - Solar fencing8:45 - Phoenix battery-powered truck9:18 - Volkswagen Kombi electric conversion10:06 - Ford Mach-E10:40 - BYD Seal12:11 - BYD Dolphin
EcoTEC Episode 279 - Shell Oils Priorities, Toyoda Off Toyotas Board? New Small Ute Concept! Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-17 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:17 - Welcome01:19 - Shell renege on commitments made to lower production output as new CEO puts profits before the planet02:18 - Tesla confirms volume production of the semi won’t happen until late next year03:10 - Volkswagen ID.5 gets its GreenNCAP Ratings04:06 - Toyota teases ultra-long range solid-state battery - but it won’t be ready for years05:03 - The Washington Post details data showing Tesla Autopilot and FSD (as well as other level 2 assistance systems) may not be as safe as they first appear05:56 - Rivian Acquires A Better Route Planner06:48 - While average EV prices are falling, customer interest in EVs is dropping07:38 - Chevrolet tells 2020-2022 Bolt EV owners they may not get a battery swap, and will get a software update instead08:54 - Check out our Buyers Guide!09:22 - Telo breaks cover and promises an EV with the utility of a TOyota Tacoma in the footprint of a Mini10:19 - Shareholders Vote to oust Akio Toyoda from Toyota’s board of directors11:11 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
Ford Mustang Mach-E review: Is it a REAL Mustang? Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-16 | It's not the Mustang we grew up with. The noise, smell and pollution is gone, but has the 'soul' gone with it?To find out, Gav took the entry level Ford Mustang Mach-E on a blast around Mt. Taranaki to see how it handles New Zealand's (often bumpy) open roads as well as the twisty mountain corners. Look, it's no secret that Gav's never been a "Ford guy" but the end result was unexpected, even for him!And here's the mentioned review of the Evnex E2 home charger for electric cars. If you're thinking of getting an EV, grab one of these kiwi-made chargers: youtube.com/watch?v=257xoc0YBXQAnd if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.Contents:0:00 - Intro, price and range0:41 - Interior comfort1:50 - Gadgets3:06 - Battery & motor specs4:34 - Cornering ability6:10 - Exterior styling8:00 - Regen braking & driving modes9:46 - Charging speeds10:57 - Highway comfort12:35 - Yellow Crested Horn Warbler12:42 - 0-100 time14:30 - Economy15:29 - Spudscore
EcoTEC Episode 278 - Volvo EX30, Tesla Model S, X No-longer on Sale in NZ, Fords Big EV Push. Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-10 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:15 - Welcome00:20 Volvo EX30 Revealed, blows everyone away01:09 - SEIA predicts the US solar market will triple by 202802:04 - Ford says its ramped-up F150 LIghtning production will make the XLT easier to get hold of02:59 - American Lung Association publishes a new report showing just how many lives and how much money will be saved by going electric03:53 - Tesla suppliers suggest Tesla is very close to beginning series production of the Cybertruck04:41 - GM CEO Mary Barra says for now, there’s no profits to be made on sub $40,000 EVs05:30 - Stellantis appoints new FIAT boss for North America, charges him with bringing the 500e back to market.06:27 - New study shows that going electric for ride sharing may not save as much emissions as hoped07:21 - North American National Auto Dealers Association discloses the costs associated with its dealerships getting ready to go electric08:11 - Tesla Model S, X No-longer to available to buy new in New Zealand08:50 - Check out our Buyers Guide!09:18 - Ford patents a roof-mounted range-extending battery for EVs10:05 - Citroen unveils a new prototype Ami designed for maximum accessibility10:56 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
Peugeot e-Partner: Power, performance and... potatoes? Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-09 | Gav's in heaven this week, driving a new electric vehicle with enough potato-hauling power to revolutionise city (and spud) deliveries.It's the Peugeot e-Partner and it's a compact, all electric van with a cargo capacity and a range of 245 kilometres per charge. Sounds good on paper, but are those figures realistic in New Zealand conditions - with weight in the back? As usual, there's only one way to find out!And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.Contents:0:00 - Price and range0:45 - Interior comfort1:57 - Gadgets3:36 - Battery & range3:59 - Cargo limits5:31 - Real-world delivery test7:39 - City-friendly features9:16 - Economy measurement9:51 - Potato paradise!11:04 - Loaded with 500kg14:04 - Economy update15:30 - End of test16:11 - Final test & SpudScore
EcoTEC Episode 277: ID Buzz LWB, Ocean Range, First Electric Plane Ride! Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-03 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:21 Editorial Note01:33 - Volkswagen Unveils ID. Buzz LWB Electric Microbus on first International VW Microbus Day02:48 - Fisker Ocean range announced at 360 miles per charge, as per EPA cycle (579 km)03:54 - Fiat UK announces new cash on bonnet deal for people purchasing FIAT 500e05:31 - Ford expands its Mustang Mach E flexible leasing for Uber drivers in certain Californian cities08:16 - Lucid announces a capital raise to increase its coffers, much of which will come from the Saudi Arabia PIF10:23 - Tesla quietly discounts inventory Tesla Model 3 ahead of rumored refresh12:25 - Polestar 2 OTA adds YouTube, Wireless CarPlay at last15:11 - Tesla begins shipping cars with less-than-full batteries16:52 - Check out our Buyers Guide!17:22 - Fiat confirms Topolino EV coming to production.19:00 - SAS opens the books for a chance to nab a seat on the first commercial electric flight in 202820:16 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
Evnex E2 wall charger unboxing + install. This thing is awesome! Ecotricity NZ 2023-06-02 | Gav has finally entered the 21st century with a brand new, 7.4 kW EV charger, and as you can see, he loves it! Perhaps a little too much... The charger is a 7.4 kilowatt AC (alternating current) unit from the Evnex, and as you can see, this New Zealand made charger is really well designed and easy to use. It's got everything from "solar diversion" (which sends power to your car instead of the grid) to remote control functions for when you need to control the charger remotely. It also comes with a SIM card built-in, and it has free internet connectivity FOR LIFE! EVnex sell this just-released "E2" charger in New Zealand for $1395, but if you're across the ditch in kangarooland, then you can get it now, too! It's available at evnex.com/home-chargingAnd if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
ecoTEC 276 - Tesla + Ford, Lordstown Reverse Split, Big OIl Doesnt Care Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-27 | To find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:22 Tesla and Ford make a surprise announcement about Ford joining Tesla with NCAS and Supercharger access for its vehicles01:27 - BMW reveals the all-new 2024 5-series, complete with two all-electric i5 variants02:26 - The Chevrolet Silverado EV WT will have a far larger range than originally promised03:27 - Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car around the world in Q1, new data shows04:22 - Ford teases new electric pickup truck, three-row electric SUV, during Capital Markets Day05:28 - KPMG’s latest survey into EV attitudes shows that while 50% of US buyers are interested in going electric, many have concerns about affordability06:29 - NIo refreshes the ES6 electric SUV, adds some new features to it07:24 - Lordstown MOtors executes a reverse stock split08:23 - Volkswagen lifts its temporary ban on ID EVs being company cars at VW09:18 - Shell shareholders vote against proposal to bring the company in line with Paris emissions reduction goals10:20 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:45 - Elon Musk has chosen his successors at Tesla, he told The Wall Street Journal11:31 - Aspark Owl sets new 1/8 and 1/4 mile times12:19 - Thanks, and Goodbye
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is quick, efficient and... a bit weird! Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-26 | The Ioniq 6 is a sleek, efficient electric cruiser, but is that design a step too far for New Zealand tastes? Well, perhaps, as you'll see in this video. It's certainly polarising. But looks aside, this all-wheel-drive 100% electric beast has bucketloads of loads of technology. Oh, and it's big. Like, deceptively big!And, as mentioned in the video, here are the differences between the four different Ioniq 6 variants available in New Zealand today:Ioniq 6 'entry level': 53 kWh battery, 426km of range, 111kw at its 18" rear wheels, $71,365 after the rebate, although the rebate is set to reduce slightly in July 2023.Ioniq 6 'long range': larger 77.4 kWh battery, An impressive 614km of range, 168kw at its 18" rear wheels at $94,990. Both the 'entry level' and 'long range' variants get Hyundai SmartSense, which is a package of active safety & collision avoidance systems.Ioniq 6 Elite: 77.4 kWh battery, 545km range, 168kw, rear wheel drive at $104,990. The Elite model includes all the above options, but also includes 20" wheels, heated front & rear seats, a heat pump, a BOSE 8-speaker sound system, an interior 230v power outlet, privacy glass and self-hiding door handles, plus 8-way power seats, Eco-Leather trim, ambient interior lighting and projection LED headlights.Ioniq 6 Limited (as featured in the above video): 77.4 kWh battery, 519km range and 239kw to all of its 20" wheels for $124,990. The Limited spec model has all the options featured in the Elite version, but also comes with those fascinating digital wing mirrors, blind spot monitoring, a heads-up display, a powered sunroof, surround-view monitoring, 12-way relaxation front seats, which are both heated and ventilated, as well as LED pixel lighting on the steering wheel.And as for the Ioniq 5 review? Well, it remains Gav's favourite electric car to this day and it's worth watching right here: youtube.com/watch?v=DeSgs_t1Q20And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.Contents:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Overview of features3:02 - Gadgetry5:52 - Model differences7:00 - Motorway comfort8:09 - Efficiency9:55 - Charging speed12:23 - 0-100 time & handling13:39 - Tight city driving15:54 - A different opinion?18:02 - Summary & score
ecoTEC Episode 275. Tesla Shareholder Meeting, New EV Records, Kiwi EV Investment Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-20 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:24 Editorial Note00:37 - NZ Budget spells relief from natural disasters + EV charging expansion!01:25 - Volkswagen ID. Buzz Long wheel base reveal date set for June 2 in California02:15 - Hyundai Kia looking to build EVs in México in order to qualify them for US IRA Tax Credits03:16 - EPA Announces new rules for fossil-fueled power stations04:05 - Tesla holds its annual shareholder day05:05 - Ford unveils e-Tourneo Courier for European market05:59 - Rimac Nevera sets 23 new speed, acceleration and braking records on the same day06:56 - Ample demonstrates its next-generation battery swap stations that are twice as quick as the previous generation07:54 - Median EPA average of all new 2022 model year cars sold was 256 miles08:48 - MG Cybester price rumors for the UK market look reasonable09:41 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:07 - Trailer drops for a new show with Robert Downey, Jr and his classic car collection going green10:59 - Chevrolet Bolt EUV sets slow range record in Brazil11:54 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Ora Good Cat: is it good value? Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-19 | There's a new cat on the block! Great Wall Motors have let the cat out of the bag with their new electric model, the Ora Good Cat. It's 100% electric, it's full of gadgets, and it's tied with the MG ZS EV as the most affordable new electric car on the New Zealand market.So what do you get for your money? As Gav discovered, the Ora Good Cat (sold as the Ora Funky Cat in other markets) comes with dual 10 inch displays, Android Auto & Apple Carplay, and heaps of room for families. The Good Cat is good, but no car is all things to all motorists, as you'll see in the video.And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
EcoTEC Episode 273 - Quarterly Earnings, Alpines First EV, Solar Potential! Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-13 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:24 Quarterly reports from Lucid, Fisker, Rivian and Nikola02:35 - Ford opens the order books for the F150 Lighting, with no prior reservation required03:16 - Honda unveils the e:NY104:08 - Panasonic delays the planned start of production f Tesla’s 4680 form factor cells05:00 - Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 production start date pushed back due to “software”05:53 - Alpine A280 ß teased ahead of a production variant next year06:47 - Tesla says it will no-longer make right-hand drive Model S, X, cancels customer orders for the same07:38 - New Study shows US manufacturing could be significantly powered by Solar08:29 - Check out our Buyers Guide!08:56 - A new study of Autodealers and their attitudes toward EVs by the Sierra Club shows some worrying things09:53 - Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted stuck in the mud but…10:47 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Fiat 500e: the best electric city car ever? Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-12 | The all-electric Fiat 500e is now available in New Zealand and if you live in a city, you won't find an easier car to drive (and park). It has tiny dimensions, a super tight turning circle, and heaps of features, so could this be the best city car Gav's ever reviewed? Only one way to find out: click on the video!If you'd like to see how the Mini Electric compares, here's the link to that entertaining video: youtube.com/watch?v=kRrMK_uHZ2oIf you'd like to see more content like this, hit that little 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧!And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
ecoTEC 273 - EV Incentive Update, MINI EV Range Increase, Time Capsule Teslas! Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-06 | 00:00 - Start00:17 - Welcome01:29 - MINI teases specs for its next-generation MINI Cooper E, MINI Cooper SE02:21 - Aptera announces update to production and progress03:18 - Rivian R1T Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick + Award04:18 - Ford Publishes Q1 earnings05:15 - Electrify America’s Soon-To-Be CEO Takes a cross-country road trip06:16 - Lordstown Motors In Dire Trouble as funds dry up07:14 - Tesla reintroduces Long-Range Model 3 with new batteries08:18 - Ford readying extended-range e-Transit for launch next week.09:16 - Fatal shooting occurs after alleged dispute over Tesla Supercharger10:17 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:46 - NY bans fossil fuels in most new non-commercial buildings11:39 - Time-Capsule Tesla Roadsters discovered new in China12:49 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Driving a 1903 Lems vintage electric car! Ecotricity NZ 2023-05-05 | It's 120 years old & still going strong - but how does it handle modern traffic (and a McDonald's drive-thru)? Only one way to find out!In this off-beat video, Gav met with David Boot from EV City in Christchurch to take their vintage Lems electric car for a drive through town. It may be a museum piece, but it doesn't mean it can't be used!If you enjoyed this video, next week's video features a modern version of a classic, iconic car. Hit the Subscribe button so you don't miss it!And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
ecoTEC 272 - Deep Fake Elon, MG for India, EV Sales On The Rise! Ecotricity NZ 2023-04-29 | 00:00 - Start00:18 - Welcome00:23 Chevrolet Bolt EV, Bolt EUV to cease production at the end of this year01:21 - Volvo halts order books for EX90 as it sells out of first-year allocation02:18 - Volkswagen Q1 Sales of EVs show positive year on year growth, less so Quarter-on-Quarter03:19 - Tesla’s latest battery degradation data is good news for customers04:15 - BYD spokesperson casts doubt on the future of fully autonomous vehicles05:14 - City of Portland, Oregon considers zero emission delivery zone covering 16 downtown blocks06:07 - U.S. Federal GOvernment announces $400 million in grants for school bus fleets to decarbonize07:01 - IEA says global EV demand is expanding at a rapid rate thanks to China, Europe, USA07:56 - MG Comet unveiled at impressively low price for Indian market08:54 - Check out our Buyers Guide!09:21 - NYC considers a proposal to install electric bicycle, micromobility charging stations10:06 - Tesla falls back on Deep Fake arguments to keep Autopilot case out of court11:19 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Taking an Audi e-tron GT to Electricarna 2023 Ecotricity NZ 2023-04-28 | From sports cars to pickup trucks, more than 40 different electric vehicles were on display at Electricarna 2023 in New Plymouth, and Gav tried to steal the show in an Audi e-tron GT at the front. Did it work?The sleek & powerful 2023 Audi e-tron GT does up to 487 kilometres (302 miles) on a charge and has a 0-100 time of 4.1 seconds, and as you'll see in the first half of the video, Gav absolutely loves it. But it has some striking differences compared to the RS e-tron GT he reviewed last year: youtube.com/watch?v=clQoCsL6eJcRegardless, both variations of the e-tron GT are eye-catching and filled with German engineering, but how does it stack up to the many unusual vehicles on display at Electricarna? And will the rain dampen the event? Only way to find out is to grab some popcorn and press Play.And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.Chapters:0:00 - Intro 1:48 - City driving 3:33 - Specs4:34 - Standard features5:13 - Charging options7:28 - Road trip9:38 - 0-100 time11:44 - Electricarna
EcoTEC Episode 271 - Shanghai EVs, F150 In Norway, MGs Amazing Roadster Ecotricity NZ 2023-04-22 | 00:00 - Start00:17 - Welcome00:24 BYD says the DOLPHIN and SEAL EVs are coming to Europe this year!01:18 - BMW launches i7 M70 XDrive in Shanghai02:21 - Polestar 4 Unveiled03:23 - Tesla publishes Q1 Quarterlies04:17 - Ford F150 Lighting comes to Europe with Norwegian launch05:18 - Volkswagen debuts the i7 in China06:17 - Pew Research finds broad support for tighter environmental controls among US citizens07:11 - Tesla promises it will achieve full autonomy for its vehicles this year - but we’re doubtful08:09 - Capital Magazine alleges Sono Motors fundraising may have been illegal.09:05 - Check out our Buyers Guide!09:32 - MG out-cyberpunks Tesla with Cyberster Roadster10:35 - Kia EV6 becomes giant lego model11:34 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY Carbon positive Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Bargain hunting: 3 EVs for under $33,000 Ecotricity NZ 2023-04-21 | Electric cars are too expensive, right? Well, as Gav found out when he travelled the country looking for bargains, there are HEAPS of decent electric cars to be found on a budget!In this week's video, Gav went hunting to see if he could find three electric cars which can drive more than 200 kilometres per charge, and yet cost less than $33,000 each. The results were impressive, as you'll see.If you're keen on going electric but don't know where to start, check out the EV Buyers' Guide which has every electric car, new and used, available in New Zealand: buyersguide.ecotricity.nz And once you have your car, you'll need to charge it cheaply and cleanly, with Ecotricity being New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by joining us today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process!It sounds too good to be true, but it's very real with affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
EcoTEC 269 - Teslas Big Plan, EV Sales On The Rise, Another Massive UTE! Ecotricity NZ 2023-04-08 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:22 Q1 Production and Delivery figures are in!02:06 - Stellantis finally reveals specs for 2025 RAM 1500 REV03:03 - Tesla puts its Master Plan: Part 3 on paper - but omits mention of public transport03:58 - After settling with the SEC over its reverse merger, Canoo establishes a new production micro factory04:50 - Volocopter finishes its first production facility in Germany05:51 - Kia EV9 Specs Released at last06:52 - Ford unveils e-Transit Connect07:48 - Allegations made by former Tesla employees that in-car footage was shared among staff08:49 - Heat pumps overtake gas furnaces in some parts of the world09:45 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:11 - Hyundai teases the IONIQ 5 N ahead of summer debut11:09 - Ford lays out its progress on a road to become better12:06 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Electric outboard motors: 3 eco-friendly options Ecotricity NZ 2023-04-07 | Electric cars are replacing dirty old combustion cars all over the world, but what about boats? Well, as Gav found out, there are plenty of electric outboard motor options now available and they're fun to use!They're just as powerful as petrol and diesel outboard motors, but have many more advantages. They're cleaner, easier to use, and boatloads cheaper than smoky, dirty petrol & diesel outboard motors - and with electric, you can make your own renewable electricity to power them. Plus, if you're a boaty, then you'll know exactly how dirty and dangerous oily petrofuels are on the water, so there's never been a better time to ditch that filthy old stuff!So, if you're keen on cutting your power bill and your carbon footprint, head over to www.ecotricity.co.nz and join us in the fight against Climate Change. Ecotricity is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider, which means that means by switching today, you're actually helping to turn back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
Review: Tesla Model Y Performance FINALLY in New Zealand! Ecotricity NZ 2023-04-03 | At last! Shiploads of Tesla Model Y Performance vehicles are arriving to New Zealand and Gav had the chance to take one for a spin. It's fast and it goes further per charge, but are all the extras worth the extra cost?As usual, there's only one way to find out.As mentioned in the video, here's Gav's review of the single motor Tesla Model Y featuring "Camping Mode" and a bunch of other gadgets: youtube.com/watch?v=5nMvnpzyfbcAnd here's the mentioned review of the impressive BMW iX M60. It's faster than the Tesla and goes further, but you pay a premium for that technology: youtube.com/watch?v=YcgIRaqz5CYAnd if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to www.ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
EcoTEC Episode 267: Fords New e-SUV, Elon Musk Ignores Engineers, Insurance Issues for EV Owners Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-25 | 00:00 - Start00:14 - Welcome00:19 Ford unveils All-Electric Explorer for 2024 model year01:10 - Raw materials for lithium-ion battery packs finally fall in price after several years of increasing01:59 - While 30% of Americans now say they’d consider an EV, 30% say no to the same02:50 - Insurance companies are writing off more electric cars than gas cars - due to fears over battery packs03:44 - Elon Musk was warned not to drop Radar in Tesla Autopilot hardware, did it anyway04:34 - Ford confirms its second-generation “T3” Electric pickups will be built at its Blue Oval City in Tennessee05:29 - GMC says 70% of its new Hummer customers are first-time EV owners, and has production spoken for thru 202406:15 - Tesla tells Mexican politician it will plant twice the number of trees that are legally required following deforestation for Tesla’s latest Gigafactory07:04 - EU considering new proposal loophole for its 2035 ICE car ban07:56 - The IPCC tries one last time to warn the world we’re out of time…08:52 - Check out our Buyers Guide!09:20 - Cruise Automotive gets stuck in San Francisco in yellow Tape10:17 - Hyundai showcases its new robot-charger with the Ioniq 611:11 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
2023 Škoda Enyaq: New Zealand FULL REVIEW Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-24 | The 2023 Škoda Enyaq can travel up to 532 km (330 miles) per charge, thanks to its large 77 kWh battery, however there's much more to this car than just range. In this review, Gav puts the Enyaq through its paces, looking at handling, efficiency and gadgets, as well as answering your questions about the car.And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not! Ecotricity is real, with really affordable electricity, thanks to it being purely renewable.Head to ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real, positive difference for the next generation.
EcoTEC Episode 266 - VW ID.2all, Tesla Confusion, EV9 Revealed! Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-19 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:23 - Editorial00:44 - Volkswagen reveals the ID.2 all Concept Car - Promises even more affordable ID.1 will follow in 202601:41 - Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach E, score well in IIHS’ new rear-seat crash tests02:46 - BMW Promises new electric cars are coming - including iX2, i5, i5 Wagon, and more!03:44 - Aptera awarded $21 million grant from the California Energy Commission (but there’s a catch)04:35 - Porsche confirms that every model of its (except the 911) will be electric by 2030, including a new large SUV05:29 - Lexus officially launches the RZ450e in the U.S. - the up-market version of the Toyota BZ4X06:27 - Rivian wants permission from Amazon to sell its RDV to other companies07:19 - BMW launches its iX5 Hydrogen test fleet08:16 - Design of the Kia EV9 is finally revealed09:15 - Tesla’s new V4 Superchargers are very powerful10:13 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:41 - A new study finds a potential risk with self-driving cars: failure to detect dark-skinned pedestrians11:40 - Tesla owner accidentally unlocks and drives identical Tesla with their smartphone app12:41 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Fully Charged Live: Sydney highlights, MG4 unveiling & EV conversions! Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-14 | Fully Charged Live in Sydney showcased everything from classic electric cars to motorbikes - even the official unveiling of the 2023 MG4 and long range MG ZS EV electric cars for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Electric vehicle superstar Robert Llewellyn was also at the event both days to host panel discussions and talk to visitors about this exciting new future for personal transport.But don't worry if you couldn't make it because Gav was there to pick out a handful of highlights. We hope to see you all at the 2024 show, but until then, enjoy the video!For the MG ZS EV review mentioned in the video, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=8EUQATD8CEgAnd if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process.Head to ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real difference!
EcoTEC 265 - MINI Cooper SE to Get a Range Boost, Truck Owners on Cybertruck, NYCs e-Bike Policy. Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-11 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:22 Data from Ford shows more F150 Lightning owners are using their trucks as trucks than F150 ICE owners01:24 - 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV priced for the U.S., sneaks in to incentive eligibility02:23 - Nissan recalls Ariya in the U.S. for steering wheels that might fall off03:22 - NHTSA investigates Tesla Model Y for steering wheel issues04:20 - Kia EV6 Lineup tweaked slightly for 202305:14 - Germany withdraws its support for ICE car ban in Europe, wants exceptions for e-fuels06:13 - Hyundai Kona Electric specs for 2024 better than we thought07:10 - SUVs emitted more CO² last year than most countries08:11 - Next-Generation MINI will improve range and performance dramatically09:04 - New York City mandates all new e-Bicycles sold there must have UL-listed battery packs10:07 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:33 - Minnesota considers its own EV rapid charging network11:35 - Truck owners give their opinions on upcoming (and existing electric trucks12:39 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Tesla towing test: hauling a dead electric car across New Zealand Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-10 | Last year we went on a caravan holiday to see if an electric car could tow a caravan. The result was unsurprising: yes, electric cars have more than enough range and power for towing regular loads. But despite that successful test, when it comes to towing with electric cars, critics on the internet can get quite passionate, and they told us we need to tow more, faster, further, and harder! So... we did! To finally put the old "EVs can't tow" myth to bed, Gav borrowed an eight year old Tesla Model S, loaded a tonne of weight on the back, then towed it through the night, on the toughest, steepest, windiest roads across the width of New Zealand's North Island.After witnessing the destruction from worsening climate change-related weather events, and seeing as all the electricity used in this trip was purely Climate Positive, it was the right journey at the right time.If you're keen on being part of this positive change, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only Climate Positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process.Head to ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real difference.
Water & electricity? We try out electric boats! Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-05 | We were always told that water and electricity don't mix but that's quickly changing as Gav found out when he went for a ride in a 100% pure electric boat, running off nothing but solar power. The future sure sounds good!Special thanks must go to Chris from electricboat.co.nz for tolerating an entire afternoon of Gav's terrible jokes!And if you're keen on cutting your carbon footprint, come and join us at Ecotricity, which is now New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! That means by switching today, you're actually turning back the clock on Climate Change, while saving money in the process.Head to ecotricity.co.nz and chuck in your address to see how much money & carbon you can save right now. It's that easy and it makes a real difference!
EcoTEC Episode 264. TSLA Investor Day, Refreshed ID3, AM Radio Interference Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-04 | 00:00 - Start00:17 - Welcome00:24 Tesla holds its latest Investor Day02:55 - U.S. Post Office announces it will install 14,000 EV charging stations at its depots, order nearly 10,000 Ford e-Transits03:42 - Volkswagen unveils mid-cycle refresh for ID3. hatchback04:30 - Latest GreenerCars rankings shows that smaller is better05:16 - Rivian publishes its Q4 and FY 2022 financials05:57 - Polestar publishes its Q4 and FY 2022 financials06:41 - Florida politician seeks to ban EVs from evacuation routes, because… Politics07:37 - Check out our Buyers Guide!08:05 - As more automakers drop AM radios on EVs, concerns arise around emergency transmissions09:01 - Michiganders get a chance to train as EV Techs at state university09:55 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Ecotricity - NZs first and only climate positive certified electricity Ecotricity NZ 2023-03-03 | We’re proud to announce that we are now New Zealand’s first and only Toitū climate positive certified electricity provider.To find out more about what climate positive means, head over to www.ecotricity.co.nz/why-ecotricity/climate-positive
ecoTEC 263 - Bad News for Sono, Teslas Magic Dock, EV Deliveries by Electric Truck! Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-25 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:22 Sono Motors ends plans to bring the Sion Solar Electric Car to market01:20 - Lightyear 2 might live on after new company founded by original founders of Lightyear02:18 - Arcimoto is back (for now) with extra funding and new steering03:13 - Tesla’s first Supercharger with Magic Dock spotted in the wild!04:11 - More information released about Ford F150 Lightning fire05:08 - Mazda MX-30 to get rotary-engine range extender after all06:08 - Lucid publishes its quarterlies and end-of-year 2022 financials07:02 - NPR reports a dark ‘grass-roots’ campaign against solar is much worse than it first appears08:13 - Ford shares the results of a test program investigating using radiant heated parts of a cabin09:05 - Lordstown Motors recalls 19 of the 31 Endurance pickups it’s made - and things look bleak10:07 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:37 - Porsche explains (again) why it doesn’t like regenerative braking on accelerator lift-off11:35 - Nissan launches test program to deliver its Ariya SUV to dealerships by electric big-rig12:33 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Speeding, charging, cornering: Grabbing data from an electric car! Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-24 | Electric vehicles are cheaper and cleaner than combustion vehicles, but how much cleaner, exactly? And what about downtime? And idling costs?In this video, Gav plugs a special device into a Peugeot e208 and goes for a spirited drive, to see just how much data he can get. Turns out that this little gadget from Direct Track revealed more than just speed and cornering.For the full review on the all new, all electric Peugeot e208, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=wmMhSmDLCYAAnd if you're keen on minimising your footprint on our planet's fragile ecosystem, why not switch to using 100% renewable electricity? With Ecotricity you can do that right now.Plus, you might be surprised to see how much money you'll save, being New Zealand's only Carbonzero certified electricity provider with very competitive rates. Check out www.ecotricity.co.nz to join the future!
EcoTEC 262 - Tesla FSD Recall, Fast Charging Reliability, EU Bans ICE Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-18 | 00:00 - Start00:17 - Welcome00:23 - NHTSA forces Tesla to recall FSD Beta Driving01:22 - Ford temporarily halts production, shipping of Ford F150 Lightnings following battery fire02:19 - RAM advertises its RAM 1500 REV like a male virility drug03:19 - In a case brought by Ohio and other Republican States against California and the EPA, Automakers Stand Up For California04:22 - European Union officially passes measures to effectively ban all new ICE car sales - but there are catches05:18 - U.S. Federal Government confirms Tesla Supercharger network will open for non-Teslas in US, as new regulations about EV Infrastructure funding come into force06:16 - Ford announces new $3.5 Billion production facility for LFP batteries in Michigan07:14 - JD Power Survey showcases the issues of EV public charging08:07 - Tesla defends itself against allegations that it fired those who were trying to unionize09:05 - BP Works to claim more EV charging networks as it rakes in massive profits10:01 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:28 - New ice drifting record set by škoda Enyaq RS IV Wagon11:27 - Nissan LEAF and Kawasaki Motorcycle become one in unholy union12:29 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
After disaster: Deploying BYD Atto 3 electric cars as mobile power stations (V2L) Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-17 | Cyclone Gabrielle has hit New Zealand hard, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power. One solution to this has been the deployment of BYD Atto 3 electric cars with Vehicle to Load (V2L) adapters, turning each each electric car into a mobile power station. Special thanks must go to BYD, Hyundai and MG for offering electric vehicles to affected Ecotricity customers during this crisis. You've provided a small glimour of hope in a difficult time.For the full review on the BYD Atto 3, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=Zh-fZ_sqAxU And if you're keen on helping us fight climate change, why not switch to using 100% renewable electricity for your home and car? With Ecotricity you can do that right now.Plus, you might be surprised to see how much money you'll save, being New Zealand's only carbonzero Certified electricity provider with VERY competitive rates. Check out www.ecotricity.co.nz to join the future!
ecoTEC Episode 261 - Elon Musk Not Guilty, Renewables On The Rise, Batteries You Can Fix! Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-11 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:23 RAM confirms the RAM Revolution will enter production as the RAM 1500 REV01:26 - Jury finds Elon Musk “Not Guilty” in court case over infamous “420” Tweet02:19 - Hyundai introduces a new subscription service, but it’s quite expensive03:13 - Latest data shows that 75% of all new generating capacity added to the U.S. grid last year came from renewable sources of power04:12 - Sono Motors publishes video of first crash tests of Sion EV05:07 - Ford doubles its BEV sales figures for January YoY06:07 - Another study questions the environmental benefits of PHEVs07:02 - 2022 Was a good year for EV battery investment08:00 - Redwood Materials secures an ATVM Loan from the Federal Government08:56 - Volkswagen ID 4 recalled for faulty software in BMW, Inverter09:46 - Check out our Buyers Guide!10:14 - French firm reveals new user-reparable battery pack for electric bicycles11:06 - SuperBowl Ads join GM and Netflix for EV fun12:04 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Faster than diesel? We do a battery swap on a big electric truck! Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-10 | Electric trucks take too long to recharge, right? Well, not if you swap out the batteries! By using battery swapping, a two hour recharge has now been cut down to the same time it takes to fill up a diesel truck: five minutes! (or eight minutes, if you get in the way of the crane operator!).Plus, with large New Zealand companies taking the technology onboard, and with new, automated systems about to hit our shores, this is only the beginning, as Gav found out when speaking to Jamie Ryan from ETRUCKS.To make sure you don't miss out on the upcoming video of the fully automated battery-exchange system, hit that Subscribe button!To go on a kiwi ride-along in an E700 fully electric truck with Gav and Ross from ETRUCKS, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=2rEbr-8tPocAnd if you're keen on giving your kids and their kids a promising future, why not switch to using 100% renewable electricity for your home (or truck)? With Ecotricity you can do that right now!Plus, you might be surprised to see how much money you'll save, being New Zealand's only carbonzero Certified electricity provider with VERY competitive rates. Check out www.ecotricity.co.nz to join the future!
EcoTEC Episode 260 - IONIQ 6 Rating, Pole-to-Pole in an EV, Ford Quarterlies Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-04 | 00:00 - Start00:16 - Welcome00:23 Correction on last week's news story about Akio Toyoda00:47 - IONIQ 6 gets incredible range rating from EPA01:40 - Ford Quarterlies show tough year overall, but growing EV sales02:32 - Rivian lays off 6% of its workforce03:18 - Aptera tells investors they’ll be able to compete for first production Aptera SEV04:10 - First Hummer SUVs enter production as GM admits their battery size is a problem05:02 - Ford joins the price war with Tesla05:55 - Volkswagen says it won’t be getting in the EV price war06:47 - New study reiterates the benefits of building smaller battery packs and more efficient electric vehicles07:45 - Report says Volvo is readying to make all of its models fully-electric08:46 - Check out our Buyers Guide!09:15 - A new study reveals why lithium metal solid-state batteries fail10:13 - Chris and Julie Ramsay head out on Pole to Pole adventure next month!11:09 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
Swedish Sleeper: the 300kW, dual motor Volvo XC40 Ecotricity NZ 2023-02-03 | PRICE UPDATE: Volvo XC40 P8 dual motor now $99,900 Driveaway!The Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 has a name almost as long as its 450 kilometre range, and with 300 kilowatts (402 hp) distributed to each of its four wheels, this sensible looking, safe, family car is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing. A true, electric sleeper! And as Gav found out when he drove it, it's the first Volvo he's fallen in love with!We hope you find this video informative & entertaining and invite you to click the Subscribe button to catch the next video coming very soon.Thinking of going electric for the savings, but don't know where to start? Well, be sure to check out our EV Buyer's Guide to find an electric vehicle in your price range, with your desired range: buyersguide.ecotricity.nzAnd if you're keen on minimising your footprint on our planet's fragile ecosystem, why not switch to using 100% renewable electricity? With Ecotricity you can do that right now.Plus, you might be surprised to see how much money you'll save, being New Zealand's only carbonzero Certified electricity provider with very competitive rates. Check out www.ecotricity.co.nz to join the future!
EcoTEC Episode 259: Tesla Q4, Toyota Outs Toyoda, Renault EV Conversions! Ecotricity NZ 2023-01-28 | 00:00 - Start00:15 - Welcome00:21 Tesla publishes its Q4 earnings01:13 - Lightyear declares bankruptcy02:09 - Ford wins Consumer Reports crown for driver assistance as Tesla drops to 7th place03:06 - GM, LG Energy partnership on the rocks04:01 - Audi unveils the last of its “sphere” concepts04:58 - Akio Toyoda ousted at Toyota as firm tries to catch up with EVs05:51 - New report from Michigan think-tank says EVs are more expensive to fuel than gasoline - we smell several rats06:44 - Elon Musk dismisses questions about Twitter’s influencing of Tesla stock prices, states he’s very popular07:39 - Waymo layoffs included in 12,000 staff given the pink slip by Alphabet (Google)08:29 - Tesla confirms that it will not offer HW3 to HW4 retrofit options for Autopilot09:21 - Check out our Buyers Guide!09:45 - GM invests nearly $1 billion in V8 engines as it says it wants to build EVs10:44 - Renault joins the list of automakers offering EV conversions of classics11:44 - Thanks, and GoodbyeTo find out more about Ecotricity head to:ecotricity.co.nzJump on board with Ecotricity! ecotricity.co.nz/gettingstartedNZs ONLY 100% Renewable carboNZero Certified Electricity100% Kiwi % 50% Community OwnedAnd we're powering the Aotearoa electric vehicle future!
