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Adrian Maidment

EV QUEST

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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Auteur

Adrian Maidment

Catégorie

Leisure

Site du podcast

evquest.co.nz

Dernier épisode

11 oct. 2026

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Épisodes

BYD Atto 3 Review 09.12.2022

Adrian Maidment checks out the BYD Atto 3, which recently won the AA Driven BEV of the Year award in New Zealand. Looks, Interior, Driving...and so many camera options! Tips on driver set up for the Atto 3 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@KiwiDr3ams More about EV Quest 👇 Web: https://evquest.co.nz/ Instagram: @evquest

Fonterra Electric Milk Tanker - What You Need to Know 07.12.2022

Fonterra's electric milk tanker was on display at Fieldays 2022 in New Zealand. Adrian Maidment interviewed Fabian Lloyd from Fonterra on this first of its kind tanker.

Hyundai's Mighty Electric truck 05.12.2022

Hyundai's Mighty Electric truck was at the 2022 Fieldays in New Zealand.  Adrian Maidment was lucky enough to interview Grant Doull, National Manager - Hydrogen & ECO Commercial Vehicles at Hyundai about it. #electrictruck #hyundai #EVQuest To find out more on the truck 👇 https://www.hyundai.co.nz/trucks/mighty-electric 👇 Say G'day here to EV Quest Web: https://evquest.co.nz Instagram: @evqu...

Hyundai delivers their first hydrogen truck 05.12.2022

The Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck was at the 2022 Fieldays in New Zealand.  Adrian Maidment was lucky enough to be able to interview Grant Doull, National Manager - Hydrogen & ECO Commercial Vehicles at Hyundai about the XCIENT. The truck is to be used by NZ Post. #hydrogen #hyundai #ev  To find out more on the truck 👇 https://www.hyundai.co.nz/nz-post-first-kiwi-ow...

Kia EV6 Review- I was not expecting this 14.11.2022

I was just arriving at the Garden Centre to buy some potting mix - spotted a Kia EV6 entering the carpark just before me...Got to chatting with its owner Keith….Then we are off for a drive!  A big surprise. Fantastic.

Australian EV Industry - What's Happening? With Riz Akhtar, Carloop 10.11.2022

In this episode, we interview Riz Akhtar from Carloop about the Australian EV industry. Riz shares with us what's happening and the plans for the Australian EV industry. We also ask him some questions about electric vehicles, the benefits and challenges of electric vehicles in Australia, and the future of the Australian EV industry. Carloop provides data to support decision making whether it is fo...

MG ZS EV - What I learnt in 1 hour with it (2021 Model) 07.11.2022

Here are 5 things I learned after an hour with the full electric MG, the MG ZS EV (2021 model)

EV Car Sharing | Interview with Steven Vincent 23.10.2022

Car Sharing is what Adrian Maidment is learning about in this video as he interviews Steven Vincent, owner of GoTo Car Share. This podcast will cover: ✅ About GoTo Car Share ✅ How to hire ✅ The future of charging 👇 Say G'day here Web: https://evquest.co.nz Instagram: @evquest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-maidment/

2020 Volvo XC60 Polestar | Owner’s thoughts 18.10.2022

Combining the skills of Volvo and Polestar, should make for a great performance oriented car. To find out what a 2020 Volvo XC60 Polestar is like to own, Adrian Maidment talks to its owner - Andy.

A quick reflection on what I have learnt about EVs so far 04.10.2022

Adrian Maidment gives a quick reflection on what I have learnt about EVs so far on his "EV Journey".

MG HS PHEV | Owner Review - the hybrid for you? 21.09.2022

MG HS PHEV owner Tony Wall takes Adrian Maidment for a walk around his MG Hybrid. They cover how it performs in electric and petrol modes. In town and open road performance. Best points and some annoyances.

Peugeot e-208 GT - Will we recommend what others have? 13.09.2022

The Peugeot e208 GT has been around for a while. It's a car Adrian has wanted to get his hands on for a while. So Adrian Maidment, along with Andy Kennedy, take it for a spin to test out what makes this EV tick. We check the performance in town and on the open road, plus the all important small car comfort. Special thanks to Shorland Peugeot in Tauranga for lending us the car. Find Us EV Quest: ht...

Kia EV6 Owner Review - Would he buy one again? 29.07.2022

Kia EV6 owner Partha Jupudi chats about what it is like owning this EV. Is it worth the price? Plus, Partha provides some insights into other EVs he has driven, such as the Ioniq 5.

Toyota Corolla HYBRID review | Buy used? (Scion/Auris) 13.07.2022

Joining Adrian Maidment for this review is Toi Ohomai Automotive tutor Andy Kennedy. They're reviewing a used 2017 Toyota Corolla HYBRID (Scion/Auris). Is it worth the money? How does it perform? Can an adult comfortably fit in the back seat! #Hybrid #ToyotaCorolla #Scion

4 month Ioniq 5 owner update 09.07.2022

#ioniq5 #chargenet #Hyundai (Audio from latests YouTube video) Ioniq 5 owner Robert has had his EV for 4 months now. On a road trip from Hamilton to The Bombay Hills to use a Hypercharger, Robert gives his thoughts on how his car is performing. Follow Us: Website: https://evquest.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EVQUESTnz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evquest/ Podcast: https://podc...

Off The Grid and charging an Electric Vehicle 08.06.2022

Glenn McCready is an electrical engineer who runs his business off the grid, utilising solar and battery power. He owns an EV and Hybrid, both charged from work. Plus, he also can feed back power from his EV. "into the system".

RAV4 GXL HYBRID - Best of Both Worlds 02.06.2022

If you're not ready to go "full EV" and are worried about "Range Anxiety", then the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid could be the vehicle for you. RAV4 owner Any Kennedy talks about the positives and minuses of his vehicle. Range, Interior, engine and space are all covered.

Buying a Second Hand EV in NZ - Mike Sheaff interview 23.05.2022

Mike Sheaff is the Sales Manager of car dealership 'GVI', based in Tauranga, New Zealand. In this interview he'll provide advice on buying a second hand electric car, with a focus on buying a Nissan Leaf. Included is a drive of a Nissan Leaf, and how to check the State of Health (SOH), of a Nissan Leaf. LINKS MENTIONED GVI: https://www.gvi.kiwi/ Waka Kotahi: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/clean...

Hyundai Nexo owner review | Hydrogen refuelling in New Zealand 21.04.2022

In this episode, we're talking hydrogen power, specifically the hydrogen power of the Hyundai Nexo owned by Phil Mauger.  Phil made the news at the end of 2021 when he bought his NEXO. He lives in the South Island, and there was no publicly accessible refuelling station for him to use. So in this episode, we catch up with Phil and see how his Nexo is going. #hyundaiNexo #hydrogen #Hyundai Mentione...

Used BMW i3 Review. Savvy reasons to buy. 19.04.2022

This used BMW i3, is a 2015 Japanese import, owned by Cam Cummings. It’s a full electric model, without the optional range extender (REx). Adrian Maidment talks to Cam about how his i3 runs, reliability and practicality.

Home EV Chargers - What you need to know 12.04.2022

We're talking all things Home Charging in this episode of EV Quest. To help explain home charging  requirements, Adrian is talking to Paul O'Connor from OEM Audio. Link: OEM Audio: https://oemaudio.co.nz/

Tesla Model 3 Review | Will the Tesla owner make me a fan? 27.03.2022

I finally get to drive a Tesla! It's the Tesla 3 Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive model. I get shown around the electric car, and explained its features by the Model 3 owner. Then it's drive time. Links: https://www.tesla.com/en_nz/model3

Tesla owner reviews his Tesla 18.03.2022

In this episode we are talking "Tesla", with Tesla owner Sean Higgs. Sean reviews his own Tesla, plus gives plenty of helpful tips and advice about buying a used Tesla. #EVQuest #teslareview #buyatesla FOLLOW EV Quest: Instagram ► @evquest MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW Volt Vehicles: https://www.voltvehicles.co.nz/ Drive EV: https://www.driveev.co.nz/

IONIQ 5 Review from a IONIQ 5 Owner 01.03.2022

Adrian interviews IONIQ 5 owner Robert Nicholls. Robert talks about why the IONIQ 5 is a big step up from his previous EVs, and why he thinks the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is such a great vehicle. #IONIQ5 #Hyundainz FOLLOW EV Quest: Instagram ► @evquest MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW: IONIQ 5 EV - https://www.hyundai.co.nz/suv/ioniq-5... Hyundai Hamilton - https://www.hyundai.co.nz/dealers/ham... Plug Share - https...

Should I buy a used Nissan Leaf? 27.02.2022

In my quest to buy an Electric Car, I talk with Nissan Leaf owner Jotham Alex. Jotham provides great pros and cons on Leaf ownership.

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