Tesla Supercharger vs Z:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tesla Supercharger had more branded searches than Z among EV charging networks in New Zealand. Tesla Supercharger had about 4,400 branded searches, while Z had 150. Tesla Supercharger made up 10.2% 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, Z appeared in all four answers and Tesla Supercharger in two. Tesla Supercharger and Z were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Tesla Supercharger, about 29 searches for every 1 for Z
Who does AI mention more?
Z, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top EV charging networks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Z appeared in all four answers. Tesla Supercharger was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Tesla Supercharger and Z were each listed first in two of the four answers.
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 Tesla Supercharger or Z more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Tesla Supercharger 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 Tesla Supercharger, 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 Tesla Supercharger and Z comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tesla Supercharger was ahead of Z in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tesla Supercharger’s share of searches among EV charging networks in New Zealand moved from 19% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
- 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?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Z in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 200 to 150 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tesla Supercharger’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.
Tesla Supercharger
3 branded search terms
- tesla supercharger
- tesla supercharger charger
- teslasupercharger
Z
2 branded search terms
- z energy ev charging
- z ev charging
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