We’ll come right out and say it -– at this stage, electric cars are more expensive to buy than petrol ones. You’ll make the savings in the long term, rather than right off the bat.
However, the upfront cost is definitely decreasing. And don’t forget about second-hand options, too. Here we’ve laid out some popular electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in New Zealand, and what you’re looking at to buy them new and second-hand.