EV Cheat Sheet
The cheapest EVs in New Zealand
The lowest priced new EVs currently available.

The cheapest electric vehicles under $45,000 in New Zealand, ranked by price.
1
Dongfeng Box (MY26)

RANGE
317 km
PRICE
$29,990
2
BYD Atto 1 Essential

RANGE
220 km
PRICE
$30,990
3
Geely EX2 Complete

RANGE
252 km
PRICE
$32,990
4
BYD Atto 1 Premium

RANGE
310 km
PRICE
$33,990
5
Arcfox T1 Premium

RANGE
310 km
PRICE
$34,990
6
GAC Aion UT

RANGE
430 km
PRICE
$35,990
7
GWM Ora 5 Lux

RANGE
435 km
PRICE
$36,990
8
Geely EX2 Inspire

RANGE
345 km
PRICE
$37,990
9
Leapmotor B03X Life

RANGE
292 km
PRICE
$37,990
10
MG 4 Urban Essence 54

RANGE
405 km
PRICE
$38,990
11
BYD Atto 2 Dynamic

RANGE
345 km
PRICE
$38,990
12
GAC Aion UT Lux

RANGE
430 km
PRICE
$39,990
13
GWM Ora 5 Ultra

RANGE
435 km
PRICE
$39,990
14
Dongfeng Vigo

RANGE
340 km
PRICE
$39,990
15
Omoda E5 BX

RANGE
430 km
PRICE
$40,990
16
Honda Super-One

RANGE
206 km
PRICE
$41,900
17
Forthing Taikon Luxury

RANGE
400 km
PRICE
$42,990
18
Jaecoo J5 EV

RANGE
402 km
PRICE
$42,990
19
Leapmotor B10 Life

RANGE
361 km
PRICE
$42,990
20
Leapmotor B03X Design

RANGE
382 km
PRICE
$42,990
21
BYD Atto 2 Premium

RANGE
345 km
PRICE
$43,990
22
Leapmotor B05 Life

RANGE
400 km
PRICE
$43,990
23
MG 4 Essence (MY26)

RANGE
452 km
PRICE
$44,990
24
Omoda E5 EX

RANGE
430 km
PRICE
$44,990
What are the cheapest EVs in terms of range?
If vehicle range is a high priority, then the upfront cheapest EVs may not be the best value for money. Consider the price per kilometre of range to get a better understanding of the overall cost.
In this chart, we compare the price per kilometre of range for each vehicle, providing a clearer picture of their value.
Price Per Kilometre of Range
Top 20 EVs ordered by price per kilometre (WLTP range)
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Price is starting price, and typically does not include on road costs.

