Are EVs worth it in NZ? Running costs, battery life and price comparisons

About this episode

The episode discusses the financial implications of owning an electric vehicle in New Zealand compared to petrol vehicles.

Now, more than ever, it might seem like a good idea to invest in an electric vehicle, but does it make sense financially? Johnathan Sergel, the AA’s chief mobility officer, joins Nadine to dive into the costs involved with owning and running an EV, and how those costs compare to running a petrol vehicle. With rising fuel costs and EV sales surging, now's the time to do the maths and figure out what makes the best sense for you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Nadine

Guest: Johnathan Sergel

Topics covered

• electric vehicles
• running costs
• battery life
• financial comparison
• petrol vehicles
• fuel costs

Keywords

• electric vehicle
• EV costs
• battery life
• petrol vehicle comparison
• fuel prices
• NZ Herald

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AA

Places: NZ

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