Frequently asked questions
How far can electric cars go on a full charge?
According to the latest WLTP figures, up to 550 km*, and performance is improving all the time. It’s commonly thought that electric cars can’t travel that far, but it’s a misconception that is fast disappearing with the latest generation of electric vehicles. Like petrol and diesel cars, range is influenced by a variety of factors, including driving conditions, weather, load, tyres and aerodynamics.
*This is variable based on driving conditions, style, situation and terrain.What happens if I end up with an empty battery?
Like a petrol or diesel car, your electric car will warn you when it’s running low. It will also switch automatically to energy-saving mode. Should something go wrong, as a driver of an electric vehicle you can use our Volkswagen breakdown service on by calling our authorised service centres.
How ready is your business for Electric vehicles?
Anticipating the right time to make the move to plug-in hybrid and electric cars and vans can be a challenge, and we know that there are many areas to consider – from charging and electric vehicle choice to rebates.
There aren’t many charging points, are there?
The network of charging stations in the NZ is growing extremely rapidly right now. There are already more electric charging points than there are fuel stations and the number is increasing all the time.
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