byJack Morgan/April 5, 2024/inArchibalds News, Electric Vehicle News, Help & Advice, Jaguar News Behind the scenes of a Jaguar I-PACE battery replacement Electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the automotive landscape, offering an eco-conscious alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Central to the performance of every EV is its battery pack, a marvel of modern engineering designed to efficiently store and deliver electrical energy. At Archibalds, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of EV technology. Recently, our team had the opportunity to delve into the ..read more

byAlexandra Miles/April 3, 2024/inElectric Vehicle News, Porsche News, Volvo News Electrifying the Taycan Porsche excels at setting new standards in the automotive industry, and now in 2024 with the introduction of the Porsche EV Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo a new blend of EV efficiency and classic internal combustion engine performance has been reached. Prepare for the arrival of these groundbreaking vehicles and explore the key details you need to know because as Chris Harris from Top Gear was quoted to say when test driving the Taycan, “you put your foot down and you’re in another dime ..read more

April 3, 2024/byEmma Bass/inAudi News, Electric Vehicle News The new Audi Q6 e-tron: Experience Vorsprung durch Technik Audi New Zealand has released news of the new Audi Q6 e-tron. A model that sets the standards in terms of performance, range, charging, driving dynamics, and design, it’s the first  production car built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and marks Audi’s next steps as a provider of premium electric mobility. The new Q6 e-tron is defined by not only impressive driving and charging performance but also increased efficiency and long range. The new Audi Q6 e-tr ..read more

April 3, 2024/byJewel Lopez/inElectric Vehicle News, Volvo News Unveiling the Impressive Features of the Volvo EX30 The eagerly awaited EX30 Small SUV is here now at Volvo Cars Christchurch. Join us as we unveil a glimpse of its remarkable features. The EX30 is a small electric SUV that does big Volvo things. It’s designed to be as safe as you’d expect from Volvo, equipped with the latest safety features to help keep you and other road users safer, making your journeys smoother and more enjoyable. It’s also Volvo’s fastest-accelerating car, taking you from 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 se ..read more

April 2, 2024/byAlexandra Miles/inArchibalds News, Automotive Events & Sponsorship, CUPRA News, Electric Vehicle News, SEAT News Welcome to the Game, the New CUPRA Born VZ With the CUPRA Born being the first fully electric model, a milestone from CUPRA, the new VZ model is promised to bring even more intensity, proving once again that electrification and performance are a perfect match. The CUPRA Born VZ takes the advanced powertrain technology of the original CUPRA Born and cranks the dial-up. The all-electric vehicle now boasts ultra-performance, delivering 240kW/h which is a 40% incr ..read more

The Fully Electric Volvo EX30 Named 2024 World Urban Car Aesop said the best things come in the smallest packages, and he certainly wasn’t wrong as the Volvo EX30 has just been announced as the 2024 World Urban Car at the prestigious New York World Car Awards. The brand’s smallest SUV was also named one of the top three cars in the world out of a list of 38 nominees. “Winning this award with the EX30 is incredibly gratifying and a firm validation of our ambitious electrification strategy,” says Jim Rowan, our chief executive. “Customer response to the EX30 has exceeded our expectations ..read more

byAlexandra Miles/March 21, 2024/inArchibalds News, Automotive Events & Sponsorship, Electric Vehicle News, Volvo News Electrifying the Taycan Porsche excels at setting new standards in the automative industry, and now in 2024 with the introduction of the Porsche EV Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo a new blend of EV efficiency and classic internal combustion engine performance has been reached. Prepare for the arrival of these groundbreaking vehicles and explore the key details you need to know because as Chris Harris from Top Gear was quoted to say when test driving the Taycan, “you put ..read more

byMark Lincoln/March 21, 2024/inElectric Vehicle News, Porsche News Reveal of the new Porsche Macan in Singapore The new, all-electric Macan has been unveiled to the world at a ceremony in Singapore. An inspiring vehicle needed an inspiring reveal. The Macan was shown inside an installation created as a collaboration between architect, artist and Porsche enthusiast Marc Fornes, and Style Porsche. Thanks to Porsche partnering with Singapore Art Week, the city has found different ways to enjoy it in the weeks after the launch. Porsche have published the following via their global news ..read more

byJewel Lopez/February 27, 2024/inArchibalds News, Automotive Events & Sponsorship, Electric Vehicle News, Volvo News Volvo EX30 Launch Evening On the evening of the 21st of February our Volvo team, guests, and wider Archibalds’ members gathered in the showroom for the eagerly awaited launch of the all-new, fully electric EX30. Read more and view photos from the evening below. L-R: Mark Milligan, Emma Schuyl, and Corey Gray Let’s Set the Scene Excitement was high among guests as they entered the showroom, welcomed by Sales Manager Corey Gray and Volvo Sales Executive Emma Schuyl. Gue ..read more

November 28, 2023/byGrace Buchan/inAutomotive Events & Sponsorship, Electric Vehicle News Archibalds at the 2023 Take Charge EV Expo We were delighted to attend the 2023 Take Charge EV expo held in Christchurch on the 25 & 26 of November with the latest electric vehicles from our range. The free event is the second of its kind and is hosted by the Christchurch City Council in the Te Pae Convention Centre. Take Charge is the country’s largest public display of new battery electric vehicles. With hundreds in attendance over the two days, Archibalds was proud to showcase EVs from ..read more