Kia introduces 'New Zealand's best EV ownership offer'

23 March, 2026

Press release from KIA NZ

• New Kia EV3 and EV5 drivers to enjoy all inclusive benefits designed to remove purchase concerns and make electric vehicle ownership even easier
• The initiative includes industry-leading three-years free motoring* consisting of Kia NZ paying on-road costs and three-year (45,000km) road-user charges, plus three-year charging fees ($1,500) all supported by a complimentary three-year/ 45,000km Service Plan.
• The Initiative is intended to support new owners make a seamless transition to electrification and to say goodbye to fluctuating fossil fuel prices.

Fresh from the EV3 winning the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild Car of the Year, the 2025 World Car of the Year and during a time of skyrocketing petrol prices, Kia has announced an industry leading initiative designed to make getting behind the wheel of a new Kia electric vehicle even easier.

“Now is the best time to sign up for a Kia EV, especially when fluctuating fuel prices continue to make new vehicle ownership more difficult for Kiwis.  As a long time trusted brand in New Zealand, Kia has tailored our electric range to meet our customers needs,” said Managing Director of Kia New Zealand, Todd McDonald.

“We’re taking the initiative to encourage upgrading to a Kia EV by removing many of the concerns of ownership.  By providing a complete ownership package with a complimentary three-year / 45,000km Service Plan, covering on-road costs, 45,000km road-user charges and contributing to charging costs for three years, we are confident this initiative can support New Zealanders and make EV ownership easier.”

Commencing at the start of April for three months, customers will be able to sign-up for the initiative at participating dealers.

“Kia New Zealand won the 2025 Roy Morgan ‘Best of the Best’ award for Customer Satisfaction and this EV3/ EV5 plus Service Plan initiative enhances the brand’s reputation of trust and credibility,” said Mr McDonald.

“We appreciate that times are challenging at the moment, but the need for clean, economical and accessible motoring doesn’t stop.  We hope that these new initiatives can help introduce many more Kiwis to a sustainable and cost effective way to meet their mobility requirements.”

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Information contained in the release is correct at time of writing, for the most up to date details check kia.co.nz or consult Ingham Taupo Kia.

About Kia New Zealand

Kia (www.kia.co.nz) is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been providing mobility solutions for more than 75 years. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presence in more than 190 markets, and manufacturing facilities in six countries, the company today sells around three million vehicles a year. Kia New Zealand manages the New Zealand operation from its Auckland headquarters, selling and servicing high quality, class-leading vehicles through a network of 31 dealers nationwide. Kia is spearheading the popularisation of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging millions of people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around. The company’s brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects Kia’s commitment to inspire consumers through its products and services.

Further Enquiries: Ed Finn; 029 978 3620; ed@kia.co.nz