Plug-in vehicle demand drives May registration growth
04-06-2026 03:30 via autotalk.co.nz

Plug-in vehicle demand drives May registration growth

New vehicle registrations increased by over 1000 units in May compared with the same period last year, with strong demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) helping drive growth in the passenger vehicle market. A total of 11,294 new vehicles were registered during the month, up from 10,226 in May 2025. Year-to-date […]
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