
GuidesHow does home EV charging actually work in New Zealand?
Everything a Tauranga EV owner needs to know about charging at home — charger types, realistic charge times, what installation involves, the paperwork that matters, and what it typically costs in New Zealand.
10 November 2026 · 9 min readRead guide → 
GuidesIs a 22kW charger really three times better than 7.4kW?
The bigger number sounds better, but home charging is limited by your power supply and your car's onboard charger. Here is how 7.4kW and 22kW actually compare for New Zealand homes, and how to work out which one you need.
10 November 2026 · 8 min readRead guide → 
GuidesWhy does an EV charger care so much about your switchboard?
Your switchboard, its RCD protection and a piece of paper called a Certificate of Compliance decide whether a home charger install is safe and legal in New Zealand. This guide explains each one in plain language.
10 November 2026 · 8 min readRead guide → 
GuidesWhat does it really cost to run an EV in New Zealand?
Petrol at around $3.50 a litre makes the comparison stark, but an honest running-cost picture also includes off-peak power, public charging and road user charges. Here is the full New Zealand breakdown, without the sales pitch.
10 November 2026 · 8 min readRead guide →