EV charging networks in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, ChargeNet was the most searched among EV charging networks in New Zealand, with an estimated 40.7K branded searches and 65.1% estimated Share of Search within this set.
ChargeNet65.1%
bp charge25.9%
Tesla Supercharger9%
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Compare the public electric vehicle charging networks New Zealand drivers use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for ChargeNet, bp charge, Tesla Supercharger. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | ChargeNet | bp charge | Tesla Supercharger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.8% | 17.6% | 17.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.5% | 16% | 14.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.8% | 12.6% | 13.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.4% | 24.1% | 10.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.6% | 24.1% | 10.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.6% | 24.5% | 9.9% |
| May 2026 | 62.9% | 29.2% | 7.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.5% | 32.9% | 7.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 29% | 9.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.1% | 25.9% | 9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.1% | 40.7K | -3.3% | +3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.9% | 16.2K | -18.7% | -3.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9% | 5.6K | -13.4% | -0.5 points |
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among EV charging networks in New Zealand?
3 brands
In August 2026, ChargeNet was the most searched among EV charging networks in New Zealand, with an estimated 40.7K branded searches and 65.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. bp charge is in 2nd place, 39.3 percentage points behind at 25.9% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | 64.8% → 65.1% | 73.8%Jan 2026 | 59.5%Jun 2026 | 1st |
| bp charge | 17.6% → 25.9% | 32.9%Jun 2026 | 12.6%Jan 2026 | 3rd → 2nd |
| Tesla Supercharger | 17.6% → 9% | 17.6%Oct 2025 | 7.6%Jun 2026 | 2nd → 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, bp charge’s estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand increased from 17.6% to 25.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tesla Supercharger’s estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand decreased from 17.6% to 9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ChargeNet’s estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand peaked at 73.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 59.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, bp charge’s estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand peaked at 32.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 12.6% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tesla Supercharger’s estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand peaked at 17.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 7.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, bp charge rose from 3rd to 2nd among EV charging networks in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tesla Supercharger fell from 2nd to 3rd among EV charging networks in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ChargeNet held steady: its estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand EV charging networks in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, ChargeNet gained estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand, from 61.5% to 65.1%.
In August 2026, bp charge lost estimated Share of Search among EV charging networks in New Zealand, from 29% to 25.9%.
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