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  #3482223 19-Apr-2026 17:41
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gzt: Radio NZ reviews EV and Solar low interest loans and mortgage add-ons:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/592773/so-you-want-to-buy-an-ev-here-s-what-your-bank-could-offer

Westpac comes out on top for existing mortgage customers with $50k interest free over five years.

For new or existing customers without a mortgage Westpac offers a 7.99% EV personal loan. That is definitely way better than retail finance if you don't have a mortgage to draw from.

 

We got a three year 1% loan from ANZ. We did not cash in our 6% term deposits with them.

 

I could not be bothered changing banks.





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  #3482328 19-Apr-2026 22:45
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HarmLessSolutions:

 

Here we go. The NZ Herald knows better than us EV owners. What a load of misinformed BS

 

 

 

 

I'm not sure I would say it was a load of misinformed BS. While some of the commentary was generalised, there were some good points made. Overall I thought it wasn't too bad for a mainstream publication.

 

I'd be more than a little concerned about long term suppport if I were the owner of any Chinese brand.

 

While EV batteries are touted as being recyclable there doesn't seem to be much recycling actually happening. Repurposing yes, recycyling not so much.

 

This popped up on You Tube today. It backs up some of what the Herald item said. Interesting comparisions with real estate in China and Evergrande.

 

https://youtu.be/tS_fJJxMjn4?si=9hb1xYhXbsgysjqN 





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