What Happened to EV Sales in New Zealand? September Update

CleanTechnica
By David WaterworthOct 19, 2025, 11:59 pm212 ptsTop
Once touted as having the potential to become the Norway of the Pacific, New Zealand’s electric vehicle sales have plummeted to historic lows. With no domestic production and the end of proactive government action due to a change in the national government, New Zealand’s story shows how quickly things can…

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