EVs & Hybrids - the future is now Brendan Foot Supersite

One of the biggest challenges of our lifetime is climate change, and we all know that vehicles play an important part.

It’s good to know that today’s new vehicles are more fuel efficient than their predecessors, so as we trade-in our old petrol or diesel vehicle for a modern model we are all going to breathe a little bit easier.

However, the vehicles that will reduce emissions the most are ones with non-combustion engines such as electric and hybrid vehicles. (Hydrogen is still a way off being a part of mainstream motoring).

In New Zealand progress is being made every day in relation to the purchase and use of electric and hybrid vehicles. Currently PHEVs are exempt from Road User Charges and we may see more government supported incentives, including a possible ‘feebate’ on the purchase price to further encourage people to switch from internal combustion engines.

Many models to choose from

As a long-established motor vehicle dealership we are very pleased to be offering more electric (EV) and hybrid (including Plug-In Hybrid Electric or PHEV) vehicles. We now have four brands offering a range of vehicles to help reduce emissions, and more are on their way. There are sporty hatches like the Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro, and SUVs including the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Kia Sorento. Cars such as the soon-to-arrive Hyundai Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 are taking vehicle design to an exciting new level. There’s also an electric ute and hybrid H6 from Haval planned to be released in New Zealand later this year.

A very popular entry level hybrid is the stylish and well-equipped Suzuki Swift Hybrid, which starts at $26,500 plus on road costs.

To see our full range of electric and hybrid vehicles click here.

EVs & Hybrids - the future is now Brendan Foot Supersite

What about charging your EV?

One of the key conversation topics with full electric vehicles is the range, or distance you can travel on a full charge. The good news is the range on electric vehicles is improving all the time, and charging time is also reducing.

The Kona EV for example can travel 484 km on a full charge which can be topped up to 80% within 75 minutes. There are also now over 500 charging stations across New Zealand with more being established on average every few weeks.

It’s also important to think about how far you actually drive at one time. In New Zealand most people have relatively short commutes and on average travel only 22km a day, according to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. For longer trips and holidays it’s unlikely you would want or need to drive, say, from Auckland to Wellington non-stop.

And if range or charging on the go is a concern, a hybrid vehicle with the benefit of a petrol engine, when needed, removes any issue about driving range.

EVs & Hybrids - the future is now Brendan Foot Supersite

The future is now

If you’re thinking about an electric or hybrid vehicle, you’re in good company as many more people are choosing them when it comes time for a new car. Globally, electric vehicle sales are up 43%, and hybrid sales in NZ are up 50% compared to a year ago. And many organisations that run fleets of vehicles are focusing on ways to reduce their overall emissions including switching their entire fleets to electric and hybrid.

Now’s a great time to think about what you are driving and whether a switch to an EV or hybrid might be on the cards. Even if it’s not something you’re ready for just yet, be assured that electric and hybrid vehicles are a great option and are becoming easier and more accessible than ever before.

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Greytown Weekend & Getaway Car Competition Terms & Conditions, 1 Nov 2021 to 20 February 2022

Win your choice of new car from Brendan Foot Supersite’s selection to take for a night for two at The White Swan Hotel in Greytown!

1. Promotion Description
The Promotion involves registrants and official volunteers for the 2022 Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays who are 25 years or older selecting a vehicle from a competition page on the Brendan Foot Supersite website. Before the 2022 Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays event on 20 February 2022 ten lucky people will win for their personal use a prize consisting of:

Their chosen vehicle to be used in conjunction with a one night stay in a Deluxe suite plus breakfast for two at The White Swan Hotel in Greytown.

The winners will be selected randomly after registration has closed.
The winners will be contacted by the Promoter using the contact details provided in that entrant’s registration. If the Promoter is unable to contact any winner, or that winner does not respond to the Promoter’s contact within 24 hours of the draw, then that winner forfeits the Prize and the Promoter will draw another winner to a total of ten prizes.

2. Terms and Conditions
By registering for this Promotion you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

3. Registration
a) You must have registered for the 2022 Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays, or signed up to be an official volunteer for the event.
b) The Registration Period closes 4pm on 19 February 2022.
c) Register via www.brendanfoot.co.nz/getaway-car during the Promotion Period and complete the registration form. Entry details must be the same as provided for Round the Bays registration.
d) You must be 25 years or older.
e) By registering for the Promotion you will go into the draw to win the vehicle selected on the Getaway Car page, and a night for two at The White Swan Hotel Deluxe suite, plus breakfast for two.
f) Only one entry for the Greytown Weekend & Getaway Car competition per 2022 Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays registration, or per official volunteer.
g) A 2022 Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays Family Registration qualifies for one entry in the Greytown Weekend & Getaway Car Competition.

4. Prize
Choose Your Get-Away Car and night for two at The White Swan Hotel
Each of the ten winners of the Greytown Weekend & Getaway Car Competition will have for their personal use:
Their chosen vehicle to be used in conjunction with a one night stay in a Deluxe suite plus breakfast for two at The White Swan Hotel in Greytown, to be taken before 1 December 2022.
The accommodation is subject to availability and is to be booked directly with The White Swan.
The winner will need to contact Brendan Foot Supersite two weeks in advance of the date the vehicle is required. The vehicle is to be collected from Brendan Foot Supersite on the day of the accommodation booking and returned the day after. The vehicle collection and return are to be at agreed times and these will be within Brendan Foot Supersite’s opening hours.
Any other costs or charges associated with the vehicle or accommodation use are the responsibility of the prize winner, NOT Brendan Foot Supersite.
In the case that their chosen vehicle is not available the winner will be contacted and offered other choice/s. Specification and vehicle colour will be subject to availability.
The winner will be required to have a full New Zealand Driver’s Licence which is current and correct with no impairments pending, and sign a Loan Vehicle Agreement which outlines conditions covering vehicle driver responsibilities, damage, insurance excess of $3,000, fines and regular maintenance.
Brendan Foot Supersite will have the right to inspect the vehicle at their request during the loan period.
Any damage must be reported to Brendan Foot Supersite as soon as possible after the damage occurred. Reasonable wear and tear of the vehicle will be accepted. Any excess wear and tear may be subject to charges to return the vehicle to a suitable state.
No modification or maintenance of the vehicle is permitted.

5. General
a) This Promotion is not open to employees of the Promoter, Nuku Ora, and their families, its related companies, agents and affiliates.
b) The winner is responsible for all additional costs in excess of the prize value.
c) The prize is not redeemable for cash.
d) The Promoter’s decision on all matters is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
e) You agree that if you participate in the Promotion, your name and photograph or any footage from the Promotion may be used for publicity purposes in all media by the Promoter, without remuneration.
f) To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter and Nuku Ora and any other person or party associated with this Promotion shall not be liable to you in respect of any loss, damage or injury whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any direct, indirect, and/or consequential loss or damage), including personal injury suffered as a result of, or arising in connection with, the Promotion or winning (or not winning) the prize.
g) The winner may designate someone else to accept the prize on their behalf only with prior approval from the Promoter. If the winner is unable or unwilling to accept the prize, the Promoter may choose an alternate winner.
h) The Promoter is committed to protecting your privacy. The Promoter will collect and use your details for the purposes of running this Promotion and in accordance with these terms and conditions. The Promoter may also use your details to send you marketing and promotional material. You can access and request correction of your personal information, or unsubscribe from any further communication by contacting the Promoter on 04 587 0005 or sending a message to customerservice@brendanfoot.co.nz. You can also unsubscribe from any Brendan Foot Supersite emails at the bottom of the message. If you unsubscribe you won’t be contacted by The Promoter again.
i) These terms and conditions are governed by New Zealand law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
j) Brendan Foot Supersite is the promoter of this Promotion and may modify these terms and conditions at any time without notice. The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, suspend or change the Promotion or any element of the Promotion for any reason, including any cancellation, suspension or change necessitated by any event outside of Promoter’s control.

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