ChargeNet vs Z:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ChargeNet had more branded searches than Z among EV charging networks in New Zealand. ChargeNet had about 37,700 branded searches, while Z had 150. ChargeNet made up 87.9% of all EV charging network searches we track, and Z accounted for 0.35%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about EV charging networks, both ChargeNet and Z appeared in all four answers. ChargeNet was mentioned before Z in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
ChargeNet, about 252 searches for every 1 for Z
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
ChargeNet, named ahead of Z in every answer
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Top EV charging networks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, both ChargeNet and Z showed up in all four answers. ChargeNet was listed before Z in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- ChargeNet1st
Z2nd
Tesla Supercharger3rd
bp charge4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ChargeNet4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Z4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- bp charge3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Tesla Supercharger2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about EV charging networks
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which EV charging network should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best EV charging networks in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best EV charging network in New Zealand for road trips?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ev charging nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric car charging nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is ChargeNet or Z more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ChargeNet and Z by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four EV charging networks we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ChargeNet, Z. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ChargeNet | Tesla Supercharger | bp charge | Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.5% | 19% | 3.6% | 0.86% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.1% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 0.72% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.4% | 13.5% | 1.6% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.4% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 0.55% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.6% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.2% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 86% | 12% | 1.4% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 87.8% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.8% | 10% | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.6% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.9% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 0.35% |
How has the ChargeNet and Z comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ChargeNet was ahead of Z in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ChargeNet’s share of searches among EV charging networks in New Zealand moved from 76.5% to 87.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17.7K to 37.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Z’s share of searches among EV charging networks in New Zealand moved from 0.86% to 0.35%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 200 to 150.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand EV charging networks in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ChargeNet’s and Z’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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