EV Home Charging Guide by Vehicle
Charging times, electricity costs, and the best home charger for popular EVs sold in New Zealand. Select your vehicle to see region-by-region charging costs, single-phase vs three-phase advice, and which charger brand fits best.
15
vehicles covered
12
support 3-phase charging
$30,000
cheapest EV (indicative)
570km
longest range
SUVs & Crossovers
Tesla Model Y
Tesla | #1 NZ pick
60kWh
battery
455km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
BYD Atto 3
BYD | #3 NZ pick
60.5kWh
battery
420km
range
40km/hr
charge rate
1-phaseEvnex match
Kia EV6
Kia | #7 NZ pick
77.4kWh
battery
528km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai | #8 NZ pick
77.4kWh
battery
507km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
BYD Sealion 6
BYD | #11 NZ pick
71.8kWh
battery
482km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
BMW iX1
BMW | #13 NZ pick
66.5kWh
battery
440km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
Mercedes EQA
Mercedes-Benz | #14 NZ pick
66.5kWh
battery
426km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phase
Sedans
Hatchbacks & Compact
MG4
MG | #4 NZ pick
64kWh
battery
450km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
BYD Dolphin
BYD | #6 NZ pick
60.4kWh
battery
427km
range
40km/hr
charge rate
1-phaseEvnex match
Volvo EX30
Volvo | #10 NZ pick
51kWh
battery
344km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
Cupra Born
Cupra | #12 NZ pick
77kWh
battery
511km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
3-phaseEvnex match
GWM Ora
GWM | #15 NZ pick
63kWh
battery
420km
range
39km/hr
charge rate
1-phaseEvnex match
Full Comparison Table
| Vehicle | Battery | Range | Charge Speed | Phase | Price from | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 60kWh | 455km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $60,000 | 15.2kWh/100km |
| Tesla Model 3 | 60kWh | 513km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $55,000 | 13.9kWh/100km |
| BYD Atto 3 | 60.5kWh | 420km | 40km/hr | 1-phase | $40,000 | 16.6kWh/100km |
| MG4 | 64kWh | 450km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $30,000 | 15.7kWh/100km |
| BYD Seal | 82.5kWh | 570km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $45,000 | 15.8kWh/100km |
| BYD Dolphin | 60.4kWh | 427km | 40km/hr | 1-phase | $30,000 | 15.5kWh/100km |
| Kia EV6 | 77.4kWh | 528km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $70,000 | 16.7kWh/100km |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 77.4kWh | 507km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $70,000 | 17.5kWh/100km |
| Polestar 2 | 79kWh | 534km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $60,000 | 16.8kWh/100km |
| Volvo EX30 | 51kWh | 344km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $50,000 | 16.3kWh/100km |
| BYD Sealion 6 | 71.8kWh | 482km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $40,000 | 16.4kWh/100km |
| Cupra Born | 77kWh | 511km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $50,000 | 16.3kWh/100km |
| BMW iX1 | 66.5kWh | 440km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $75,000 | 17.2kWh/100km |
| Mercedes EQA | 66.5kWh | 426km | 39km/hr | 3-phase | $80,000 | 17.8kWh/100km |
| GWM Ora | 63kWh | 420km | 39km/hr | 1-phase | $30,000 | 16.5kWh/100km |
Prices are indicative NZ pricing, June 2026. Verify current pricing with the dealer.
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