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I am advised white has now sold out. Apparently they are working on getting more. (assume they have left their adverts up incase they do -…

The MG ZS EV for $30k deal is still alive. They had 9 white and 3 black this morning. Black has now sold out.…

With a time of use plan, most people can charge their EV's for 15-20c/kWh. EV's make sense regardless of the solar situation.

Yes, PHEV's have RUC's but at half price. Was meant to be a bit higher than half price, but the government made an error let it be. If you…

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_Very limited numbers of Pre-Registered 2025 MG ZSEV Excite 51kWh are available at Ebbett Pukekohe. This incredible offer is only avilable…

Sorry, have only sat in one, not taken it for a drive. Take one for a spin :)

Thanks for the head up.

Assume you are to the losses Nissan has been making (and the profitability challenges of the wider Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance).…

Run out deals on pre-registered 2025 Nissan Ariya (delivery milage only). All prices drive away. Engage: $45,990 Advance: $49,990 Evolve:…

Also on Kogan. S24 ultra. Coverage has been quite adequate for me.

Kogan uses the One (vodafone) network. 2 degree's has their own network in the big cities, and a agreement to roam to the One network…

Legionella is a good think to keep in mind, but all one needs to do (in the context of hot water) is ensure their cylinder is hot (60 deg+)…

I never drove a mild hybrid before the Suzuki. (and normally we have a EV and a full hybrid in the driveway) I know on paper it sucks…

Should note the Atto 1 premium is a better match for the base dolphin than the dolphin Premium. Similar range etc.

Some lightly used MG4's at attractive prices: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mg/mg4/listing/5603634144 Used Lexus UX300e (73 kWh),…

I now think the "Hybrid" bit in the mild hybrid Suzuki's really sucks (air con doesn't even work when the engine is off). So you get non…

I have a 2022 mild hybrid swift as a loan car while our leaf is getting some repairs. Adequate, but quite underwhelming. You need to work…

As a general rule, in private use and outside of the tropics, non plug in hybrid batteries last the life of the vehicle. My RX400h is still…

Depends where in Asia. In the Philippines (just because I sat in one in a manila showroom), it's PHP 898,000. Works out to NZD27,000 Should…

NZ dolphin specs here: https://www.bydauto.co.nz/storage/uploads/11745856-5e54-42db-ac81-636c3fef997d/BYD-Dolphin-Spec-Sheet---1-Nov.pdf…

It's AUD25,000 in aus, which works out to $28,750. Add a little for more distant shipping, and our stronger CGA protection, and I think…

BYD are repeating their June deal. https://www.cheapies.nz/node/51811 T&C here: https://www.bydauto.co.nz/terms-condition Also of note, at…

I would strongly advise going with fiber. It's simply the best tech around. Low ping, low jitter, No congestion. Unlimited really does seem…

I missed putting liquidator / administrator fees at the top of the list, which is essential if we want somebody to take on that role. Yes,…

News has hit stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/360856441/grabone-operator-goes-liquidation Grabones arrangement with businesses seems…

For torrenting (depending on what media), consider getting a NAS or similar hardwired and next to your data. For competitive FPS, I suggest…

Assume you mean 1 Gbps down . 500 Mbps up fiber connection. Anything faster than this (2,4 & 8 Gbps hyperfiber) is getting a bit…

I think we are up to 5 or 6 now, but also have been on the course a few times. Mostly work on irons. I can hit out to about 100m carry with…

We are getting coaching from Peter, who is their head coach. We are beginners, and have been quite happy with Peter (and as such he is the…