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title: "March 2025 EV Market Update: Continued Growth and Positive Trends"
description: "EV market share was 10.6% of new light passenger vehicle sales in March 2025. Most popular: Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y, BYD Dolphin, Kia Ev5"
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# March 2025 EV Market Update: Continued Growth and Positive Trends

EV market share was 10.6% of new light passenger vehicle sales in March 2025. Most popular: Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y, BYD Dolphin, Kia Ev5

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 May 27, 2025

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## **March 2025: Accelerating New Zealand’s Transition**

Electric vehicles (EVs) remain a popular choice in New Zealand as we see steady growth in sustainable transport options. Here's a quick snapshot of the EV market from March 2025 and some positive news both locally and globally.

### March 2025 New Zealand EV Statistics

- Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made up about 7.0% of new light passenger vehicle registrations (down slightly from 7.9% in February).
- Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) accounted for 3.6% of new registrations (down from 7.2% in February).
- Total EV market share reached 10.6% of all new light passenger vehicle sales.
- New Zealand now has 122,866 EVs registered, including:
  
    - 85,916 BEVs
    - 36,950 PHEVs
- EVs represent 2.52% of the total vehicle fleet in the country.

#### **Most popular EVs in March:**

- Tesla Model 3
- Polestar 2
- Tesla Model Y
- BYD Dolphin
- Kia Ev5

### New Zealand EV Trends & Positive News

#### The momentum towards electric vehicles in New Zealand remains strong:

- Government initiatives continue to expand public charging infrastructure, moving closer to the goal of 10,000 public chargers by 2030.
- Increased availability of diverse EV models, offering Kiwis more choices at different budgets and lifestyles.
- Businesses and fleet managers are progressively choosing EVs, driven by their commitment to sustainability and lower operational costs.

### Global EV Trends & Positive News

#### The worldwide EV market continues to show promising growth:

- Global EV sales are expected to surpass 11.5% of total new car sales by the end of 2025.
- Europe and China remain leaders in EV adoption, boosted by strong government incentives and strict environmental policies.
- Advances in battery technology are significantly improving driving range, charging speed, and affordability, making EVs increasingly attractive to consumers worldwide.

With growing support and improving technology, there’s never been a better time for Kiwis to [switch to electric](https://xubeenergy.com/contact) vehicles and embrace sustainable transport.

Source: Ministry of Transport / Xube Energy

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