EV QUEST

G’day and welcome to the “EV Quest Podcast”. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and from the rest of the world . This episode includes - EV Sales Crash in Australia!  New Atto 2 released. Our latest EV Reviews. What’s Riz been driving? Upcoming events. Find out more about Carloop at - https://carloop.com.au/ EV Quest car reviews - https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest NZ EV Sales Stuff:...

The new Kia EV5 features a boxy design, a large battery, and five variants to choose from. But does it offer enough to tempt you in the competitive midsize SUV segment? In this podcast, Adrian test drives the Kia EV5 ‘Earth AWD’ to find out. Thanks to Kia Rotorua for the loan of the EV5. https://www.kia.co.nz/index.php/find-a-dealer/dealer/rotorua-kia

Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ podcast. Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode: ✅ Kia EV5 ✅ Omoda E5 ✅ What's an EIV? ✅  News from Australia 🎬 Check out EV Quest EV reviews on YouTube:  https://www.you...

Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ podcast. Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode: ✅ Driving the DEEPAL S07 ✅ Model Y orders in China ✅ Commenting on Elon ✅  Bye Bye Mazda 6, maybe hello Mazda 6e Connect w...

Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ podcast. Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. In this episode: ✅ Tesla Model Y update ✅  BYD sale on now ✅ Luxury MG ✅  Chinese EVs update EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia. Connect with Riz on LinkedIn: https://www.link...

Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. In this episode: The new Tesla Model Y release A cut-price BYD enters Australia Tennis, anyone? In an EV? The year of Chinese EVs? EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia. Connect with Riz on L...

This week, Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar (Carloop) discuss the end-of-year sales data from BYD and Tesla. Who really is number one? Also, Riz is currently driving the new Kia EV5, so he shares his thoughts on this new Kia.

The BYD Shark 6 is an AWD double-cab plug-in hybrid ute. Could this be the ute that changes everything in New Zealand?  It's arrived, and here to challenge longterm class leaders such as the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton. In this podcast I'll be checking out the Shark 6's: ✅ Exterior ✅ Interior ✅ Road handling ✅ Accessories ✅ Overall thoughts A big thanks to BYD  Tauranga  f...

Welcome to the EV Quest ‘EV of the Year’ podcast! Adrian  Maidment and Riz Akhtar from Carloop choose their EVs of the year. Categories include Best Value EV of the Year, Luxury EV of the Year, Hybrid of the Year, ‘Wow’ Moment of the Year,  "Oh No" Moment of the Year and the prestigious “What’s Riz Been Driving?” EV of the Year! The podcast is available on all leading platforms.

In this episode of EV Quest's podcast, Adrian Maidment discusses the secondhand electric vehicle (EV) market in Australia and New Zealand with guests Hayden Johnston  and Nareev Bhatt. They explore current trends, consumer education, pricing, warranties, and the future of the EV market. Links: GVI: https://www.gvielectric.kiwi/ Electrifying Everything:    https://www.youtube.com/@NeeravBhatt

A quick update of EV News by Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar (Carloop) AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year: https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/the-byd-sealion-6-is-the-best-new-vehicle-of-the-year-aa-driven-nz-car-of-the-year-overall-winner/ EV QUEST Sealion 6 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AqunTOP0Nk

Ev Quest’s Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Australia about EV news making the news.  This episode: Jaguar makes a huge impression with their rebrand.  We look at some EV options for car of the year, and Geely’s upcoming electric SUV, the EX5, has now received approval to be sold in Australia. Geely EX5: https://thedriven.io/2024/11/22/geelys-upcoming-ex5-suv-gets-approval-for...

I'm testing out a hybrid for this review, not a full EV. It's a small SUV hybrid, the Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid.  The first thing you'll notice is the price, with the base model starting at $34,990, the Lux Hybrid at $37,990, and the Ultra Hybrid I’m driving today from $40,990 plus on-road costs. Other SUVs to consider in this category include the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Hyundai Kona H...

In this episode, we provide the latest news on Chinese EV brands entering Australia and New Zealand. Chinese EV brand specialist Riz Akhtar from Carloop shares his news, experiences, and insights on Chinese brands, including Zeekr, Deepal, Xpeng, BYD, and Geely. Riz also discusses his recent trip to China to explore Geely’s operations and his appearance in an Electric Viking video. Links: Carloop:...

In this EV Quest episode, Adrian Maidment interviews Clayton Morgan, who shares his adventurous family road trip across the USA (from New Zealand) in a rented Tesla Model Y.  From exploring the desert to navigating high-speed freeways and unexpected charging spots, Clayton dives into the ups and downs of traveling with a Tesla. He also reveals the challenges of adapting to American roads, managing...

Welcome to  EV Quest's News Shorts, October 27. We look at the growth in new EVs coming to Australia. Are these  brands and models also coming to NZ? A new release from Zeekr. Tesla model news. Link Riz from Carloop - https://carloop.com.au/ For EV Quest videos - https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest

 Adrian Maidment speaks with Camilla Cochran, Funds Delivery Manager at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Camilla discusses New Zealand's ambitious transition to sustainable transport, highlighting EECA's new $28 million Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund, which offers up to 25% off the cost of electric and hybrid trucks. She explains how heavy vehicles, while making up only 5...

We explore the official pricing and specs of the BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid ute that’s making waves in New Zealand and soon in Australia. We also discuss the  sporty MG Cyberster. BYD's Sealion 7 is on the way. And what new EVs in Australia are coming to New Zealand? Also - Adrian is on Cadillac Lyriq watch.  And what's new with Tesla charging?

Adrian and Riz discuss the launch of the new Tesla robotaxi, the 'Cybercab'. Also featured at the launch, Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robot and Robovan.

In this episode: Mg price cuts, new brands on the way, Sales data, and what has Riz been driving? I’m Adrian Maidment in Tauranga New Zealand, and in Melbourne Australia - Riz Akhtar from Carloop. Mentioned: MG prices: https://mgmotor.co.nz/offers/?make=MG4 Leapmotor: https://www.leapmotor.com/au. https://www.leapmotor.com/nz Sales Data: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350440543/new-car-market-sh...

G’day and welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and the rest of the world. In this episode: Driving the Smart #1 and #3, EV sales news, Volvo moves 2030 back, EV Rumours, and What’s Riz been driving - and can he say? Mentioned: Sales news: https://evdb.nz/ev-stats Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/ Polestar 4 test drive: https://youtu.be/F4nDMj-UhCk

In this episode of EV Quest, I take the Polestar 4 for a test drive in rainy Auckland, experiencing the long-range single motor version of this electric SUV coupe.  I also check out the dual-motor version at the Polestar Auckland dealership. ⚡️ The Polestar 4 features  a well designed  infotainment system, spacious interior, and advanced features like the digital rearview mirror and heads-up disp...

This episode we're looking at the Polestar 4, all the new Smart #'s, and Tesla.

In this episode we are looking at the fast changing nature of the car industry with players leaving markets, while new brands are entering countries.  New Zealand has a new cheapest Ev, and what are the chances of success for the new Mazda EV? Stories mentioned: Fiat: https://www.fiat.co.nz/ Mazda EZ-6: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350379191/could-be-mazdas-next-nz-bound-ev

Step into the world of ultimate luxury with the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand's first fully electric vehicle.  The Spectre is dripping in style, offering insane comfort inside. But you should expect a lot with a starting price of $750,000 (NZD).