How popular isMitsubishi Electric?
In September 2026, people searched for Mitsubishi Electric by name about 2,410 times in New Zealand, an 8.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 78.3% of all New Zealand passenger lift brand searches, placing Mitsubishi Electric first out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about passenger lift brands, Mitsubishi Electric appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the four.
Mitsubishi Electric is the most searched of 4 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Mitsubishi ElectricShare of searches 78.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
OtisShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
KONEShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SchindlerShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top passenger lift brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Mitsubishi Electric was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Mitsubishi Electric is the fourth most recommended of the four.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
KONE1st
Schindler2nd
Otis3rd
Mitsubishi Electric4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
KONE4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Schindler4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Otis3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Mitsubishi Electric2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about passenger lift brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which passenger lift brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best passenger lift brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best passenger lift brand in New Zealand for a building?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lift companies nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“elevator brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which passenger lift brands compete with Mitsubishi Electric?
Share of searches by month for Mitsubishi Electric, Otis, KONE, Schindler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mitsubishi Electric | Otis | KONE | Schindler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 75.8% | 11.6% | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.3% | 12.6% | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.1% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.9% | 12.4% | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.3% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.3% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 82.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 84% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.7% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.4% | 9.7% | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78.3% | 720 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.8% | 90 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 70 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 40 | -20% | -1 points |
78.3%
Held 1st. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.
Otis9.8%
Held 2nd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
KONE7.6%
Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.3%
Held 4th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
Compare popularity between Mitsubishi Electric and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Mitsubishi Electric changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mitsubishi Electric in New Zealand rose from 2.2K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric’s share of searches among passenger lift brands in New Zealand increased from 75.8% to 78.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric’s share of searches among passenger lift brands in New Zealand peaked at 84.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 75.8% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand passenger lift brands in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric gained share of searches among passenger lift brands in New Zealand, from 77.4% to 78.3%.

In September 2026, Schindler lost share of searches among passenger lift brands in New Zealand, from 5.4% to 4.3%.

Otis’ share of searches among passenger lift brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.9% to 9.8% in September 2026.
How are Mitsubishi Electric’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mitsubishi Electric’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- mitsubishi electric
- mitsubishi electric ac
- mitsubishi electric dehumidifier
- mitsubishi electric fan
- mitsubishi electric fridge
- mitsubishi electric hvac
- mitsubishi electric lossnay
- mitsubishi electric vehicle
- mitsubishielectric
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Where does Mitsubishi Electric compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home appliance brands | 11th of 11 | 1.8% | Show ranking |
| Fridge brands | 6th of 8 | 3.4% | Show ranking |
| Upright freezer brands | 5th of 8 | 2.8% | Show ranking |
| Fridge freezer brands | 4th of 7 | 3.9% | Show ranking |
| Refrigerator double door brands | 3rd of 6 | 3% | Show ranking |
| Heater and dehumidifier brands | 5th of 5 | 0.32% | Show ranking |
| Heat pump brands | 4th of 8 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| Smart thermostat brands | 3rd of 6 | 14.3% | Show ranking |
| Passenger lift brands | 1st of 4 | 78.3% | Shown above |

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