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by Adrian Maidment
EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market. Each week you’ll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility. From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the newest electric vehicles, EV Quest keeps you connected to the fast-changing world of electric transport.
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- Today19 min
EV Quest Episode 250: Cheaper EVs, More Brands & The Next Phase of Electric Cars
To mark 250 episodes, Adrian is joined by regular co-host Riz Akhtar from CarLoop. A quick reflect, then, what's happening right now and what could be coming next.Riz joins us fresh from the Everything Electric event in Sydney, We also dig into the latest wave of EV price cuts, including BYD's major reduction of the Atto 1 price in Australia.Plus:• A look back at the very first EV Quest episodes and how much the market has changed• China's top-selling cars • The Subaru Trailseeker and its new spare wheel kit• Riz's latest drive• Evnex passing 20,000 charger sales • Three big questions about the future of the EV industryThanks to everyone who has listened, watched, appeared on the podcast, commented, supported the channel and been part of the EV Quest journey over the past 250 episodes. 😀 Adrian
- 2 weeks ago20 min
What Do the Latest EV Sales Figures Really Mean? | Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 Electric Driven
Australia's EV market has had a record-breaking month, with battery electric vehicles making up almost one in four new cars sold. But what do the latest sales figures really tell us about where the market is heading?In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment and Carloop founder Riz Akhtar break down the latest EV sales data from Australia and New Zealand. Why is Australia seeing such strong growth?Also, Riz shares his first impressions of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric after spending time behind the wheel.In this episode:• Australia's record month for EV sales • Tesla Model Y's continued sales success • The latest EV sales figures from New Zealand • Affordable EVs achieving five-star safety ratings • The new Lepas L6 • Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric first impressions • Subaru's new Trailseeker EV • What the EV sales figures aren't telling us • How car companies and dealers can better support new EV buyersCar safety link: https://autotalk.co.nz/affordable-evs-score-five-star-ancap-safety-ratings/Join us for the latest electric vehicle news, analysis and conversations from New Zealand, Australia and around the world.
- 2 weeks ago9 min
2026 Honda Super One Review: Is the Fun Worth the Compromise?
Is the 2026 Honda Super One fun enough to make up for its limitation?I took Honda's new small EV for a quick drive around town to find out.The Honda Super One is based on a Japanese kei car and is designed mainly for city driving. It has a 29.61 kWh battery and a claimed WLTP range of 206 km.I was surprised by how much room there was in the driver's seat for such a small car. It's also genuinely fun to drive, and I really liked the combination of modern technology and physical buttons and controls.In this review, I take a look at the Honda Super One's interior, back seats, boot space, technology, driving modes, regenerative braking and range.🙏 THANKSThanks to Honda Tauranga for letting me borrow the Honda Super One for this review.If you are interested in the Honda Super One and are based in Tauranga, check out Honda Tauranga:https://www.honda.co.nz/find-a-store/waikato-bay-of-plenty/honda-store-tauranga/Contact: Gavin Sokolich - gavin@tmccars.co.nz
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Are EV Buyers Ever Going Back to Petrol? | Zeekr 7GT
Are EV buyers really on a one-way street? Adrian and Riz explore why more drivers are sticking with EVs, the growing EV price war and the rapid arrival of new Chinese brands.Plus, Adrian shares his first impressions of the Honda Super One, the Mazda 6e arrives in New Zealand, Riz drives the new Zeekr 7GT, and we look at Tesla news, the Omoda E5 recall and what August EV sales could reveal about the market.
- 3 weeks ago17 min
☀️ Solar + Battery After One Year: Dale’s Real-World Experience
Dale is a Tauranga homeowner, not an installer. Thirteen months ago he put 16 solar panels and a home battery on his roof, and in this episode he opens up about the instal process and how it’s all looking now.He walks through the whole thing: how he chose an installer, why he replaced his roof before anything went on it, and what the system is actually saving him. It hasn't all been smooth sailing!If you're getting quotes on solar, or just in the thinking about it stage, this is the conversation to have a listen to.If you found this useful, subscribe to EV Quest wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes cover EVs, solar and home electrification in New Zealand,More from EV Quest Website: https://evquest.co.nz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest
- 4 weeks ago14 min
KGM Musso Missing Airbags, Honest EV Confessions & Tesla’s Big Truck Order
A big week for EVs and clean transport, with a safety issue affecting KGM Musso EVs, an unusually honest admission from Leapmotor NZ, a new electric wagon heading our way and Tesla landing its biggest Semi order yet.This week Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar discuss:• KGM Musso EV: More than 300 vehicles are reportedly missing two airbags featured in the vehicle's marketing material.• Leapmotor NZ: The distributor gives an unusually candid assessment of the brand's early sales performance and what needs to change.• Zeekr 7GT: The 500kW electric wagon has been confirmed for Australia and New Zealand, with a 0 to 100km/h time of just 3.5 seconds.• Vessev: The New Zealand electric hydrofoil company raises more than $30 million and expands into the US.• Kia PV5: Riz has been driving Kia's electric van and explains why it is attracting so much attention from traditional van drivers.• Tesla Semi: Tesla secures an order for 500 electric trucks as production ramps up.🎾 Plus, Mercedes-Benz becomes the new automotive sponsor of the ASB Tennis Classic. 🎾Next week, Adrian talks to a solar and battery owner about the real world experience of living with home solar and battery storage.Listen to EV Quest for the latest EV news, reviews and interviews from New Zealand, Australia and around the world.🎧 https://evquest.co.nz/
- Aug 16, 202615 min
BYD ATTO 3 EVO Arrives: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price?
The BYD ATTO 3 EVO has arrived, bringing faster charging, more range, improved performance and a refreshed design. But, can it still compete in an increasingly crowded EV market?Adrian and Riz also look at Mitsubishi's new ASX VR-e, based on the Foxtron Bria. Adrian has driven the Taiwan-market version that the Mitsubishi is based on.Plus:Riz visits New Zealand and gets to drive several current and upcoming Zeekr models on snow and ice in the South Island.Riz's week driving the Kia PV5 electric van.Tesla introduces vehicle-to-load capability on new Model Y models in the US.Listen to the latest EV Quest Podcast for the latest electric vehicle news and developments from New Zealand, Australia and around the world.Foxtron Bria video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEC9LHgKPaUEV Quest site: https://evquest.co.nz/
- Aug 9, 202615 min
Australia EV Sales: July Winners & Losers | EV Quest Podcast
In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian catches up with Riz Akhtar, founder of Carloop, to break down the latest Australian EV sales figures and what they tell us about the market.We look at why the new Model Y L is proving so popular.Also discussed: 🇦🇺 Australia's latest EV sales figures ⚡ EVs accounted for 21.7% of vehicle sales, with plug-in hybrids adding around another 10% 🔌 Around 35% of Australian vehicle sales were fully electric or plug-in 🚗 Australia's top-selling EV models The new Geely EX2 and the increasingly competitive $25,000–$35,000 segment Adrian's experience with the GWM Ora 5 New BYD models coming to Australia Zeekr's upcoming models for Australia and New Zealand Growing demand for EV charging infrastructure 🔗 LINKS & MORECarloop: Australian EV data, insights & analysis - https://carloop.com.au/ EV Quest on YouTube: Subscribe for EV reviews & news - https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest
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EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market. Each week you’ll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility. From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the newest electric vehicles, EV Quest keeps you connected to the fast-changing world of electric transport.
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