The new passenger car segment is evolving faster than any other New Zealand automotive market segment. This report includes new passenger cars registered each month. Belonging to the broader light vehicle market, this segment does not include used imports, light trucks (utes), or light vans. See the light vehicle market share report. EV market share
EV market share represents the percentage of monthly vehicle registrations that are electric vehicles. EV market share snapshot Light vehicle registrations March 2024 Percentage that were EVs 4.7% 0.6% This page reviews the monthly registration statistics for cars and light commercial vehicles. It includes: Refer to the fleet report for EVs currently active on our
What is the most popular electric car brand? Tesla holds the biggest market share. However, BYD and MG had strong growth in 2023 and are slowly catching up. So far in 2024, Tesla has sold the most EVs. Which brands sell EVs? Click on a vehicle make to see all electric vehicles available. Tesla, BYD,
How is market share increasing across the different regions in NZ? What is market share? The percentage of light vehicles registered each month that are EVs. This includes passenger cars and light goods vehicles (such as utes and vans under 3,500 kg). An EV is a vehicle that can be charged externally – battery electric
Growth of the New Zealand light EV fleet.
According to the Ministry for the Environment, “two-thirds of transport emissions come from the light vehicle fleet.” The light vehicle fleet includes all passenger cars and utes and vans under 3,500 kg. One of the ways to reduce emissions is by the uptake of battery electric vehicles, and successive New Zealand governments have set targets