You may be one of the many asking, what hybrid vehicles are available in New Zealand? And also, what’s the difference between a “hybrid” and a “phev” (aka plug-in hybrid electric vehicle)? If so, you’ve found the right page.
Meet Hyundai New Zealand’s Leading Range of Hybrid and PHEV Vehicles
Once thought of as a far fetched idea, the hybrid vehicle is quickly growing in popularity. Afterall, why wouldn’t it? There are many options available in cars, trucks, and SUVs, all offering great fuel economy, and now are offering the same power, torque, and towing capacity as its all petrol counterparts.
Before we dive into your hybrid options, lets take a moment to all get on the same page of what exactly is a hybrid. A hybrid is defined by the motor, or really motors, that make up the vehicle. One is petrol, and the other is electric. The electric motor creates its energy through regenerative braking. You can learn more about the technology behind it here. The key takeaway is that you save money long term through fuel efficiency.
At Hyundai New Zealand (a Kiwi owned company) sustainability is a top priority. The fleet of vehicles has been specially designed to help protect the environment and we are proud to say we have New Zealand’s largest range of low-emission vehicles, all without sacrificing performance.
IONIC Hybrid Series II
This classic car offers high torque and fuel efficiency with its 32 kW electric motor. With a combined fuel economy from 3.8L p/100km and ultra low emissions (from 87 g/km), the IONIQ Hybrid Series II delivers everything you expect from a conventional car, but with all the environmental and economic benefits that come with driving electric. No detail is forgotten in this car with brand new technology features on the interior and up to 8 color choices for the exterior, you can make this car feel perfectly you.
Kona Hybrid Series II
This award-winning SUV is now available in a hybrid option. The Kona Hybrid Series II offers both a petrol engine and an electric motor: a so-called full-parallel hybrid drive system. This engineering delivers maximum fuel efficiency while providing the same power and performance. It is perfect for the working professional commuter car, or a small family. Either way you can feel good about driving this sporty SUV knowing you are helping to conserve New Zealand’s natural resources. Oh, and did we mention it is a ton of fun to drive?
Tucson Hybrid
The revolutionary Tucson Hybrid is now on the market, with a sleek and modern design sure to make an impact. The technology on the inside is as impressive as the design on the outside with upgraded technology and state of the art features that make your everyday life easier and more efficient.
The Hybrid powertrain offers a 1.6L turbocharged engine that your Tucson utilizes to gives you electric power when you want it, and petrol power when you need it. The Tucson also offers a Plug-in Hybrid model which has a larger battery & electric motor allowing you to plug in and charge the battery enabling travel on pure electric power for up to 50 kms.
Santa Fe Hybrid
Hybrids are no longer restricted to small 5 seater mini-cars, technological advancements have allowed for even a 7-seat family SUV to have hybrid options. One of the vehicles leading the way is the Hyundai Santa Fe.
This SUV has been reimagined with bold and modern design, and the newest technology to match. Thanks to this innovative hybrid powertrain technology, the Santa Fe Hybrid range delivers exceptional fuel efficiency.
Like the Tucson, the Santa Fe also offers a plug-in hybrid option. This option comes with a larger battery and an electric motor which allow you to travel on pure electric power for a driving range up to 57 kilometres.
We Kiwis have always taken pride in our beautiful country, and now we can help keep it that way through the choices we make everyday to improve our sustainability. And thanks to advances in technology, we don’t have to sacrifice power and performance to do so.