With the clean car rebate still in place for electric vehicles, New Zealand has become a hot destination for car manufacturers to sell their EVs.

Here are five vehicles that the AA team is excited to see arriving on NZ roads soon.

BYD Dolphin

BYD has embraced a new ‘ocean aesthetics’ design concept to create the Dolphin, a stylish five-seater hatchback which will tempt anyone who’s been considering making the switch to an EV. Affordable and packed with safety features, the Dolphin has a futuristic aquatic-inspired interior, with a large touchscreen and wireless charging. Perfect for city driving and commuting, with 345L of boot space and fast charging.

The base model Dolphin (details below) has a range of 340km, with the option to upgrade to a larger 60.48kW blade battery that provides 427km range.

Available for preorder and due to arrive in September 2023.

CO₂ emissions: Zero; will qualify for the maximum clean car rebate

Price: From $49,990 + ORC

Engine: 44.9kWh blade battery

Power: 70kW

MG4 Essence

The MG4 range gives you four affordable and appealing EV options, with the range set to expand in the future. The Essence is a step up from the base Excite model, and the Essence delivers a balance of premium features and an impressive 435km range.

The Essence includes MG Pilot’s 10 active driver safety features and a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty. It charges rapidly and comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, rear parking sensors and adaptive cruise control.

In addition to the base model Essence (details below), you can upgrade the Long Range Essence with a larger battery, and other variants may also be on the way. Available for preorder, arriving in mid to late 2023.

CO₂ emissions: Zero; will qualify for the maximum clean car rebate

Price: From $54,990 + ORC

Engine: 64kWh battery

Power: 150kW

IONIQ 6

After all the electric SUVs on the market, the award-winning IONIQ 6 sedan will stand out on our roads when it arrives later this year. This ‘electrified streamliner’ boasts a ‘cocoon-shaped hideaway’ interior made with sustainable materials like bio-paint, eco-processed leather, and recycled fishing net carpets.

It provides an integrated double touchscreen infotainment system, a BOSE sound system and the full range of Hyundai SmartSense safety features. The IONIQ 6 is fast, too: a top speed of 185km/hr and from zero to 100km/hr in 5.1 seconds.

The IONIQ 6 base model (details below) has a range of 429km, or you can upgrade to a larger battery with a range of up to 614km. Available for preorder now.

CO₂ emissions: Zero; will qualify for the maximum clean car rebate

Price: From $79,990 + ORC

Engine: 53kWh battery

Power: 111kW

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Despite the iconic galloping pony logo, the Mach-E is not your classic Mustang – it’s a fully electric SUV. Agile and quick to drive, it’s a sporty-looking SUV with good handling and a raised driving position for excellent visibility. The Mach-E has a high-quality interior finish with a large touchscreen infotainment system, and plenty of legroom for passengers and 402L of boot space.

The rear-wheel drive base model Mach-E (details below) has a maximum range of 440km. Alternatively, you can upgrade to the all-wheel drive option (550km range) or the GT AWD (490km range). Available to reserve now.

CO₂ emissions: Zero; will qualify for the maximum clean car rebate

Price: From $79,990

Engine: 75.7kW blade battery

Power: 198kW

Maserati Grecale Folgore

Maserati’s first full electric SUV, the Grecale Folgore is a stylish high-end vehicle that will undoubtedly turn heads. Designed and built entirely in Italy, it’s all about sustainable luxury, with recycled interior materials and best-in-class charging capability.

The Grecale Folgore will have a top speed of 220km/hr and a zero to 100km/hr time of 4.1 seconds, plus predicated range of 500km. You can register your interest now, with arrival anticipated in the second half of 2024. In the meantime, the petrol Grecale has just started arriving, priced from $120,000 +ORC, so you can check out the styling in person at a Maserati dealer.

CO₂ emissions: Zero

Price: Not yet announced

Engine: 105kW battery

Power: 410kW