The 10 most efficient electric cars in New Zealand
Every electric car on sale in New Zealand, ranked by how little energy it uses per 100 km.
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WLTP consumption for the entry-level trim, in kWh per 100 km. Lower is better here, unlike every other ranking on the site. Efficiency is what turns a battery into range: two cars with the same pack differ by their consumption alone.
101 of 104 models sold in New Zealand have a published WLTP consumption figure. The others are missing that figure rather than absent from the market.
| # | Model | kWh/100 km | Starting price | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes CLA 200 | 10.7 kWh/100km | NZ$78,424 converted from Australia | 541 km |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 10.9 kWh/100km | NZ$71,900 | 750 km |
| 3 | CUPRA Raval Endurance | 11.6 kWh/100km | NZ$64,781 converted from Germany | 446 km |
| 4 | Fiat 500e 42 kWh | 11.7 kWh/100km | NZ$37,990 | 320 km |
| 5 | Tesla Model Y RWD | 12.0 kWh/100km | NZ$67,900 | 500 km |
| 6 | Mini Aceman SE | 12.1 kWh/100km | NZ$69,990 | 406 km |
| 7 | Porsche Taycan | 12.1 kWh/100km | NZ$230,000 | 590 km |
| 8 | Mini Cooper SE | 12.2 kWh/100km | NZ$66,990 | 402 km |
| 9 | Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric | 12.3 kWh/100km | NZ$119,778 converted from Germany | 762 km |
| 10 | Nissan Leaf Long Range | 12.4 kWh/100km | NZ$76,717 converted from Germany | 604 km |
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