u/Shryquill

PlugShare looks like a great resource, but checking chargers nearby, I can't see anywhere on their listings whether they're 400V or 800V architecture, so how are we supposed to know?

As I understand this is an important piece of information to know in advance, as 800V vehicles must convert 400V supply before it can be used, and that conversion process can impose a hefty charge speed reduction.

Going to the wrong charger for your vehicle might mean the difference between waiting 15 min and waiting maybe an hour.

So how are we supposed to tell?

I'm with InvestNow as my KiwiSaver provider, and would like to know if I'm short of the necessary $1042 yearly contribution I need to make to receive the full government contribution.

Neither through the MyIRD nor InvestNow can I find a total dollar figure of the amount I've contributed this financial year.

Where exactly should I look to find out?

Years ago, a nugget of advice I was given about legacy ICE vehicles was to avoid the first few years into a new generation.

The rationale was that early bugs and oversights would likely get fixed after 3-4 years of production and real world testing, and you'd often be able to buy a facelift model by then too.

I know this was somewhat true of first gen Leafs with the 2011-2013 models having battery issues, but those are also ancient by modern standards.

I'm also aware that EVs have fewer potential points of failure as compared to ICE, as well as OTA updates offer the potential to fix many issues passively over the course of ownership.

No doubt, it still holds an element of truth, but is that advice now largely irrelevant in the modern era?

Edit: I appreciate everyone sharing their points of view and experience on the matter, it's been very helpful, thank you!