EV QUEST

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ 👉 Included in this episode - Sales on now, New EVs now available and Mercedes yes, but now a bit later.Mentioned 👇Mercedes-Benz backtracks: https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/mercedes-benz-backtracks-on-plan-to-only-sell-evs-by-2030/Volvo EX30: https://www.ebbettprestigetauranga.co.nz/model/volvo-ex30Subaru Solterra Review: https://youtu.be/ArXyuntczjU?si=tXeAztUKE8hhMZzl

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. This episode we review being at Everything Electric in Sydney, What's happening with Ev sales?, and new model releases in New Zealand and Australia.Mentioned 👇Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/Evrything Electric: https://au.everythingelectric.show/Volvo EX30: https://www.ebbettprestigetauranga.co.nz/model/volvo-ex30

Tiny Solar Homes was at Everything Electric Australia this year. Tiny Solar Homes is a small, family-run business owned by brothers Guy and Blake. It was great to learn about the focus on sustainability in this tiny home. It's even classified as a caravan!Find out more 👉 https://www.tinysolarhomes.com.au/

Everything Electric Australia was on Feb 9-11. Here is my catch-up with Riz Akhtar from Carloop, to review the event. We were there on the first day. The event included EVs, Live talks, test drives, and home energy options.

Everything Electric Australia was on Feb 9-11. Here are three of the exhibitors I spoke to.I also sat in an electric Lotus, which was awesome.Savic Motorcycles- https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/Hikotron - https://www.hikotron.com/Versinetic - https://www.versinetic.com/Lotus - https://www.lotuscars.com/en-AU

The Solterrra is Subaru's first fully electric vehicle, and it has finally made it to New Zealand, after a number of delays. In this test drive I’ll be checking out its looks, interior, features and performance. First up, tho a need to cover off how this Subaru has a sibling, the Toyota BZ4x, Also now available in New Zealand. Having only spent a short time with the Solterra, I'd like to get it back for a longer period, to fully test it out.A big thanks to Subaru Tauranga, Farmer Subaru, in Tauranga for suppling me the Solterra 👉 https://farmerautovillage.co.nz/farmer-subaru/The Soletrra is a mis sized SUV, available in two models in New Zealand. All Wheel drive is standard on both.The baase model Solterra is priced from $79,990*. The Solterra Touring priced from $84,990*. There’s also a two-tone exterior colour option for the Solterra Touring, priced from $85,990*.

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia.Mentioned EVDB:https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nzhttps://evdb.nz/ev-new-carsCarloop: https://carloop.com.au/

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia.Mentioned 👇Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/The Driven: https://thedriven.io/Check out EV Quest car reviews here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ

This episode of the EV Quest podcast, Adrian Maidment talks again with Dunstan Power. Dunstan Power is the Managing Director of Versinetic, a UK based EV charger developmentconsultancy firm. They're talking solar, and how it can and will impact on the future of EVs.Dunstan states - "Australia’s abundant sunshine could turbocharge vehicle EV growth to mirror initiatives beingimplemented in France where solar PV canopies are to be mandated for public carparks."Versinetic - https://www.versinetic.com/EV Quest Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ

This is EV QUESTS, EV News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from NewZealand, Australia and the rest of the world. I’m Adrian Maidment, with guest Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia.MENTIONED 👇Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/RUCS: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350148355/road-user-charges-set-apply-evsHertz: https://chargedevs.com/newswire/the-real-reason-hertz-is-selling-evs/#:~:text=It's%20the%20kind%20of%20headline,writing%2C%20the%20company%20is%20offeringBMW Tipping Point: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/bmw-cfo-sales-growth-is-mostly-electric-combustion-engine-tipping-point-passes-2024-01-15/Check out EV Quest car reviews here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. This episode is focused on Australia, with guest Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia.Mentioned 👇Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/The Driven: https://thedriven.io/Check out EV Quest car reviews here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand and around the world. But this episode is the "China Edition", featuring news on Chinese Automakers.Included in this episode - BYD goes to Number 1, Zeeker sells 007, and where’s the place to check out the latest in Chinese cars?LinksNZ Sales data: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nzGeely: https://carnewschina.com/2024/01/01/geely-sold-1-68-million-vehicles-in-2023-up-18/BYD: https://www.investors.com/news/tesla-vs-byd-2024-tsla-stock-ev-rivals/Zeeker: https://zeekrglobal.com/article/article-19/https://cnevpost.com/2023/12/28/zeekr-officially-launches-007-sedan/

Welcome to "EV Quest," the podcast for all things electric vehicles. I'm Adrian Maidment, and today I’m taking the BYD Seal Premium for a test drive. I’ll be checking out the Seal's key features, and comparing it with the other two versions available of the Seal in New Zealand (Dynamic and Performance). I've been looking forward to driving this EV since I saw it at Fieldays. Will it deliver?A big thanks to BYD Tauranga for supplying me the Seal: 👉 https://ebbettbyd.nz/find-a-dealer/byd-tauranga/

This is EV QUEST'S, EV News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand and around the world. G’day - I’m Adrian Maidment,Included in this episode - Rebate to close, EV factory to open, and new EVs to arriveLinks Mentioned:EVs for Australia: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/30/big-name-evs-here-are-the-new-models-launching-for-first-time-in-australiaTesla Model Y: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-27/tesla-said-to-plan-revamp-of-smash-hit-model-y-from-china-plant?srnd=premium&sref=Oeyjq8by

Hello and welcome to the EV Quest Christmas Podcast Special. I’m Adrian Maidment, and this episode I look back on 2023, look forward to 2024. My guest to review the year and look into whats's happening in 2024, is Riz Akhtar from Carloop, in Australia.Make sure to follow the EV Quest Podcast, so you'll get notified every time a new episode drops. Also, if you have a moment, please leave us a rating. And Merry Christmas to you and your family🎄Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/The Driven: https://thedriven.io/Music by Maksym Dudchyk from Pixabay

The New Zealand EV market is facing uncertainty as the clean car rebate is about to be removed by the new government. In this episode, Adrian Maidment interviews Kirsten Carson, incoming chair of Drive Electric, to discuss the current state of the EV market and future plans to encourage EV adoption. Drive Electric 👉 https://driveelectric.org.nz/The EV Quest Podcast is available on all leading platforms, including: Apple Music, Spotify and iHeart.

EV Charging is the topic of discussion in this episode, as Adrian talks to Dunstan Power, from ByteSnap Design and Versinetic in the UK.ByteSnap Design provides award winning consultancy for electronics design services - Software Development and Hardware Design. Versinetic are specialists in the design and development of Smart EV chargers.Dunstan graduated with a degree in engineering from Cambridge University, and has been working in the electronics industry since 1992, and is a leading authority on EV charging.👇ByteSnap Design: https://www.bytesnap.com/Versinetic: https://www.versinetic.com/

Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, And this is EV News Shorts. Highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand and around the world.Included in this episode - Rebate rolled, Range Rover - roll up, and funds raised for Red Cross MENTIONED IN PODCAST 👇The Driven: https://thedriven.io/2023/12/15/record-broken-as-ev-enthusiast-rocks-around-australia-in-just-10-days/The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/13/23999724/range-rover-ev-prototype-teaser-waiting-list

As the numbers of EVs and Hybrids increase on our roads, there is a growing need for qualified automotive engineering technicians to repair these vehicles. Are there currently enough technicians? And what repairs are most commonly carried out? For insights into the world of EV training, I’m talking with Kevin O'Neill, Principal Lecturer of Automotive Engineering, at Otago Polytechnic.Course Link: https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/new-zealand-certificate-in-electric-vehicle-automotive-engineering-level-5/

Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, And this is EV News Shorts. Highlighting recent EV news headlines. From New Zealand and around the world.In this episode - Aussie EV Sales news, EVs in the Sky, and tis the season for EV awardsMENTIONED IN PODCAST 👇Aussie EV Sales: https://thedriven.io/2023/12/06/tesla-share-of-australia-ev-market-falls-below-50-pct-as-chinese-brands-make-their-marque/Electrifying.com: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/electrifying-com-s-electric-experts-award-new-volvo-ex30-top-prize

For school children with an interest or potential interest in engineering - EVolocity could be for them.With help from EVolocity, School-age students design, build and compete with their own electric vehicles.In this podcast Adrian Maidment from EV Quest talks with Sam Knox - EVolocity Technology Specialist and Shanon Wildman - EVolocity Regional coordination. Find out more about EVolocity 👉 https://evolocity.co.nz/

Some news headlines in the world of EV news. New Zealand and news from the world.

Hello and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, I’m Adrian Maidment. This episode I’m talking with Mark Lampard, owner of Australian business "go EV". Along with EV Chargers, Mark has over 20 years of experience in the import and distribution of technology products with his successful audio-visual product distribution company, Corsair Solutions. We're talking 👇✅ Types of Chargers✅ The Australian network✅ Industry developments✅ Charging tips for new EV owners✅ And more...For more info on go EV 👉 https://go-ev.com.au/

This episode, we're looking at the developing use of hydrogen in the aviation industry. 👉 What are the plans? Who is involved? When are these big changes planned to take place?Adrian Maidment is talking with Christopher Boyle, Executive Chair and Managing Director, Fabrum.Fabrum is an innovator in zero-emission transition technologies - based in Christchurch, New Zealand.The company’s core areas include green hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, and system integration. Customers have included - NASA, Rolls Royce, Rocket Lab, and Hamilton Jet.Fabrum - https://fabrum.nz/

In this EV Quest Podcast, Adrian talks with long distance driver Richard Laxton. Starting in Melbourne, Richard has driven his Tesla Model 3 around the circumference of Australia. We talk: 👇✅ Driving challenges✅ How the Model 3 has performed✅ The many different ways Richard has charged his Tesla✅ Tourist highlights from this adventure👍 Don't forget to followfor more content like this. Your support drives us to bring you the best in EV content!#teslamodel3 #Australia #longdistancedrive

🚗 Join us on an another EV quest, with a detailed owner review of the GWM Ora! 🌟🔍 In this podcast, we speak to Neil Johns, GWM Ora owner, who's share his experience of owning the Ora. 👉 What's in store for you in this podcast:Performance Insights: Get behind the wheel as our owner shares their firsthand experience on the driving performance of the GWM Ora. How does it handle the city and the open roads? Let's find out! 🏙️🛣️Range Reality Check: One of the biggest concerns with EVs is the driving range. We'll explore how the GWM Ora holds up in real-world conditions. Pros & Cons Unveiled: No car is perfect, and the GWM Ora is no exception. We discuss the highs and lows, giving you an unfiltered perspective. 💡👍👎EV Showdown: How does the GWM Ora stand up against other popular EVs like the BYD Atto 3? Final Verdict: Is the GWM Ora the right EV for you? We wrap up with our owner's honest opinion and final thoughts. 🏁🌐 Whether you're an EV enthusiast or considering your first electric car purchase, this video is packed with invaluable insights and real-user experiences that you won't want to miss.👍 Don't forget to follow for more content like this. Your support drives us to bring you the best in EV content!#GWMOra #ElectricVehicles #CarReview

MG HS Hybrid owner Aiden Dean, reviews his SUV. Topics covered included✅ Why purchased ✅ Other Options✅ Positives✅ What could be better✅ Who the MG would best suitFind out more about EV Quest at 👉 https://evquest.co.nz/There is also an EV Quest podcast, available on all leading platforms.🎥

The DYD Dolphin was recently released in New Zealand. For this video Adrian is testing out the Extended Range version (thers's also a Standard range version). Once he checks the Dolphin out, he's taking it on a drive from South Auckland to a popular NZ holiday destination. How it it perform?

There's been a lot of recent developments in the Australian EV market. So, Adrian Maidment thought it was time for another catchup to find out what's going on in Oz. I’m again talking with Riz Akhtar, founder of Carloop. Carloop helps businesses transition to EVs, through the use of their specialised EV data. Riz also writes for Electric Vehicle news site - The Driven.This episode was recorded before the release of the BYD Seal launch event on October 17. Details here 👉 https://electrek.co/2023/10/17/byd-seal-take-on-teslas-model-3-australia-lower-prices/

“Sustainability” is a term getting used more and more, and acted on more and more. So how can you gain more knowledge in this area if you have the desire to enhance your education in sustainability? Well that’s what my guest today has done. I’m Adrian Maidment, and I’m talking with Meg Jones, from The Shine Collective, who recently completed the University of Cambridge’s Business Sustainability Management qualification.Sustainability Links:https://www.footprintnetwork.org/https://www.overshootday.org/newsroom/country-overshoot-days/https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/biomimetic-design-10-examples-of-nature-inspiring-technology

Vehicle leasing is on the agenda today, as Adrian Maidment talks with Dennis Kelly, Director of FleetPartners NZ.FleetPartners is New Zealand's leading provider of vehicle leasing, fleet management and heavy commercial vehicle leasing. During the podcast, we firstly look at leasing overall. Then, focus in on the leasing of EVs, and the huge impact the growth of EVs is having on the leasing industry, and the motoring industry in general. Mentioned in interview: 🎙️FleetPartners: https://www.fleetpartners.co.nz/FleetPartners Podcast: https://www.fleetpartners.co.nz/resources/podcastFor more on EV Quest: ⚡️ ✅ https://evquest.co.nz/✅ https://www.instagram.com/evquest/✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-maidment/

This is the new Lexus RZ450e, now available in New Zealand in 2 variations. The RZ 450e Core and the RZ 450e Dynamic. The SUV I have today is the Dynamic version.In this video I’ll be checking its exteriors, Interior comfort, all its safety technology, plus freaking out about driving RZ 450e, the most expensive EV I’ve driven!#electricLexus #rz450e #evquest RZ 450e supplied by Lexus of Tauranga 👇https://www.lexus.co.nz/en/dealers/tauranga.html

Charging infrastructure and smart charging, are the topics for this EV Quest Podcast. Adrian Maidment is talking with Jonny Parker, CEO and Co-founder of Wellington based company Thundergrid. We also talk about car fleet conversions from ICE vehicles to EVs.Thundergrid’s purpose is to ease the load on the grid, and eliminate barriers to electric vehicle adoption. Thundergrid - https://www.thundergrid.net/

This episode, Adrian Maidment is talking hydrogen transport with Mark Irving. Mark is the Business Development Manager, at Heavy Vehicle and Machinery Solutions, a New Zealand company leading the way in converting existing diesel vehicles to hydrogen.We're discussing the major industry players in New Zealand, new hydrogen projects and how the hydrogen industry is developing in NZ.Mentioned:Hydrogen NZ: https://www.nzhydrogen.org/

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the number of people with their vehicles at the charger can potentially grow, which could lead to issues. In this episode of the EV QUEST Podcast, I’m talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron about EV Etiquette. The do's and don'ts at the charging station.EV Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are Designed and Built in New Zealand.

Hi. I’m Adrian from EV Quest. And today I‘m ticking of something new on my EV journey. It’s my first drive an electric BMW drive - BMW iX1 xDrive30. I’m expecting luxury, quality and performance.It's priced from $96,990 + ORC. WLPT range 440km.The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is rated at 230kW and 494Nm.0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds.CAR SUPPLIED BY COOMBES JOHNSTON BMW TAURANGAhttps://www.coombesjohnstonbmwtauranga.co.nz/

Chris Glazewski from UBCO explains to Adrian Maidment, the key features you need to know about the UBCO 2 x2 Electric Bike. They're on a hill at Adventure Playground, located in Rotorua, New Zealand.#ubco #electricbike #evquestMENTIONEDUBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

Adrian Maidment is at Adventure Playground Rotorua, testing out the UBCO 2 x 2 ELECTRIC BIKE. First up it's a lesson on how to ride the electric bike, then Adrian is on his way up a hill with crew from Adventure Playground and UBCO.MENTIONEDUBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

New to New Zealand, the MG4 is currently available in 4 options. With the big highlight being the price, The base model Excite 51 is priced from 46, 990. So that's sub 40 with the Clean Car rebate!In this podcast I’ll be checking out interior, looks, performance, some negatives, Drive train, and all the reasons why this car should be a winner for MG.For this review, I‘m driving the Essence 64, which is 2 models up from the base model. It has a 64kwh battery, a WLTP range of 435kms, And priced from 54,990 before the clean car rebate. A big thanks to FARMER MG in Tauranga for supplying me the MG4 to review.

There’s a lot of information out there on Electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to make sense of it all. Today I’m talking with someone who has made New Zealand EV data accessible and easy to follow. James Foster owns the Website evdb.nz, where you can compare makes, models, current and future models. Registration data and market patterns.

The BYD brand has now been in New Zealand for a year., with the Atto 3 being hugely successful for the brand.With this is mind, I wanted to talk to catch up again with Atto 3 owner Matthew Parkin to talk about owning the SUV.#byd #atto3 #ev ✅ We'll be talking about the car's positives, and any negatives over the last 6 months.✅ Alternatives to the Atto 3.✅ General EV Advice.Find out more on EV Quest 👇Web: https://evquest.co.nz/Instagram: @evquestApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ev-quest/id1614097185Link to first interview 👇https://youtu.be/cCi-8LMg6JA

Electric bikes are growing in popularity. There's a heap of pros and I guess the occasional potential drawback of owning an E-bike. So today I'm talking with Dan Wallace, owner of Electrify Tauranga about E-bikes. We'll be covering the different kinds of e-bikes, how to choose an e-bike, technology, safety, warranty, differences in motors and brands, and the future of e-bikesFind out more about EV Quest at: evquest.co.nz

There’s a continuing stream of questions online, asking if the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a Mustang? Well, according to the brochure, Yes! So, then, how good a Mustang is it? Adrian finds out in this review.There’s 3 models of the Mustang available in New Zealand; This is the base model with Rear Wheel Drive. There’s also an AWD model and an AWD GT. Adrian is testing out the RWD version of the Mach-E. At the time of recording, it was priced at $79,990 plus ORC. Eligible for the Clean Car Rebate. EV Expert Andy Kennedy provides expert advice. 🔌Mustang Mach-E supplied by Ultimate Ford Tauranga https://www.ultimateford.co.nz/Kia EV6 Review - https://youtu.be/GTJRPojR3ZETesla Model Y review (In Chinese, English Subtitles) - https://youtu.be/IV2PWjd4pLc#carreview #mustangmache #fordmustang Find out more on EV Quest 👇Web: https://evquest.co.nz/Instagram: @evquest✍️ Subscribe to EV Quest: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ

Vehicle companies need to adapt and change as the demand for, and technology required to make EVs advances.To discuss some of these changes, I’m talking with Dylan Boddis, Sales Consultant at Coombes Johnston BMW Tauranga, New Zealand. We’re talking about BMW electric cars, the range of BMW cars in general, and what to ask a car dealer when considering buying a car.

EV Quest Short Spark is a quick look at some of the EV news from the last week. This week we focus on brand partnerships. Some big players have teamed up, with several new partnership deals announced.YouTube viewing recommendation: Tesla Solar Roof Review: Was it Worth It?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJeSWbR6W04

Shift Hub ran in Tauranga’s City Centre for the month of July. The Shift Hub showcased alternative transportation options, to reduce transport emissions, congestion, and the reliance on private motor vehicles across the region. Transportation options included: e-bikes, e-motorbikes, public transport (bus), car share, and e-scooters. Adrian Maidment turned up, on the last day of the event, and spoke to Helley from Shift Hub, to find out about it had gone.Find out more: https://www.priorityone.co.nz/shifthub/

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the need for greater charging availability is also increasing. In this episode of EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron. They talk about Destination Charging, Hikotron’s expansion, owning an EV, the Shift Hub, plus a “top tip" when owning an EV.Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are designed and built in New Zealand.Mentioned in Podcast Hikotro: https://www.hikotron.com/Shift Hub: https://www.priorityone.co.nz/shifthub/

Glenn McCready has owned his Kia EV6 Air for 4 months. Glenn shares his thoughts on what hew likes about the car and the little announces he finds. Previously he owned a hybrid, but he wanted to go "Full Electric".Glenn is an electrical engineer who runs his business off the grid, utilising solar and battery power, so he's experienced with using electric energy.

What’s going on in the Australian EV world? That’s what Adrian Maidment is discussing with Riz Akhtar.Riz the founder of carloop, which specialises in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. Riz is also a writer for Australian publication - The Driven.We also chat about the selection of EVs in New Zealand compared to Australia, NZ Fieldays, Cybertruck testing, and what brand is standing out, making waves in OZ.