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G’day and welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts, bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. In this episode: Deals, Deals, Deals! Air NZ U-turn Australian EV events Adrian checks out the Rolls-Royce Spectre  ⚡️With Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar from Carloop 🎙️ LINKS: Leaf pricing: https://www.nissan.co.nz/vehicles/browse-range/leaf/specs-and-pricing.html Air NZ emissions...

Today, we're diving into the 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid, with an owner review from Sidhu. This hybrid vehicle is both loved and hated by many, but it has many featires that impress. Sidhu, who uses this Prius as a taxi and for personal use, gives us an in-depth owner review. 🔍 Key Highlights: 🚗 Model: 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid ⛽ Fuel Efficiency: Amazing mileage, perfect for city driving with autom...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of EV charging. Our guest, Mark Lampard from goEV, is a top expert in EV technology. We’ll chat about charging in Australia, especially for electric trucks, and hear about Mark’s recent EV experiences from his trip to China. We’ll also talk about goEV and the cost of insuring a Tesla. Links: goEV: https://go-ev.com.au/

Hi - this is Adrian Maidment. This episode I'm sharing an episode of the new podcast - 'EV Loop'. I'm actually on it, with the podcast hosted by Riz Akhtar, who is the weekend guest on the EV Quest podcast.  🎙️ So, have a listen and see what you think. Topics covered include:  Zeekr’s exciting website launch and new models for the Australian market. Rumors about Geely entering the Australian and N...

Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan is the co-founder of Hamilton-based EV charging company, Hikotron. She was recently in the UK and attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the EV SUMMIT at the Saïd Business School in Oxford. Stephanie shares her thoughts on the two events, plus the state of EV charging in New Zealand compared to the UK. She also talks about what Hikotron has been up to recently and...

This is EV Quest's News Shorts Weekend Edition, bringing you thelatest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world. I'm Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia it's Riz Ahktar from Carloop.    This Episode:  In this episode:  Kia EV 5 delayed… Longer lasting battery from China, and  another new BYD spotted on the streets of Australia. LINKS Battery: https:...

Lucid Air…Ford F15 Lightning…Rivian R1T, today I’m speaking to someone who has driven them all.  My guest is Chris Quin from  Melbourne Australia.  Chris is an EV owner who is passionate about the EV industry.  I’m Adrian Maidment, and this is the EV Quest Podcast. Hello Chris.

This is EV Quest's News Shorts Weekend Edition, bringing you thelatest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world. I'm Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia it's Riz Ahktar from Carloop.    This Episode: Less clean Emission Standards in NZ. New EV models. New Tesla? Kia passes Hyundai. Links: Emissions in NZ : https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350336656/...

Baybus OnDemand is your new electric rideshare service in Tauranga South. Adrian Maidment finds out about it and goes for a ride (as a passenger) in the new electric mini van. Adrian interviews Melissa Winters, Senior Network Planner, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, about the service. Find out more:  https://www.baybus.co.nz/ondemand

This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world.  Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, discusses EV news with  Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ This Episode: June sales data, Up close to the Cybertruck, Kia EV5 pricing. EVDB: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nz

🚗 This podcast Adrian drives the new BYD Sealion 6 — a midsize SUV Hybrid known as the Seal U in Europe and the Song Plus in China, where it's sold as both a plug-in hybrid and an EV. 🌍 🔌 Until now, BYD has only imported fully electric vehicles into New Zealand: the Atto 3, the Dolphin, and the Seal. However, likely due to changing market conditions here, we now introduce the Sealion 6 and the...

Welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts, bringing you the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world Included this episode: Hyundai Inster unveiled, VW and Rivian get together,  BYD Sealion 6 driven. Links: Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/ Inster: https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/inster-revealed-as-hyundais-smallest-and-cheapest-ev/ VW & Rivian: https://thedriven.io/2024/0...

This episode, Riz Akhtar is just back from China. He talks about the Aussie media trip he was on to check our Zeekr. One of the activities Riz mentions is spending a day at Ningbo International Speedway track getting behind the wheel of Zeekr's performance EV line up. Zeekr is  part of the Geely group (which includes Volvo). Also covered: ordering an XPENG G6 in Australia, new EV trucks coming to...

Welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts, bringing you the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and around the globe. In this episode: BYD targets Korea, Berkshire Hathaway sells more BYD, First EV Ferrari. LINKS BYD: https://electrek.co/2024/06/18/byd-hyundai-25000-seal-ev/ Berkshire Hathaway: https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Berkshire-further-cuts-stake-in-BYD/62228821 Ferrari: https://www.cn...

Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. In this episode, we cover Fisker's bankruptcy, Tesla's lawsuit, and the release of the new Mini EV. Don't forget to subscribe to the EV Quest podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode. If you liked what you heard, please leave us a rating and a review – it...

At Fieldays this year, while checking out electric cars, I decided to explore some electric lawn mower options. In this video, Brad Cathcart from STIHL gives a full review of all the features of STIHL electric lawnmowers. #stihl #electriclawnmower #stihlelectric

The brand-new BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid ute, has been unveiled at Fieldays this week. This marks the second rapid release of a plug-in hybrid from BYD, following the SeaLion.  After exclusively producing EVs, does the Shark 6 have what it takes to compete with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger? Some Shark Specs👇 Interior: 12.8-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen 10.25-inch instrument displa...

This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world.  Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, discusses EV news with  Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ This episode: Fieldays Reviewed. BYD Shark released. Big dollars for Elon. Big dollars for a MG Cyberster. Follow for...

This podcast is from the accompanying YouTube video version. Adrian is checking out the performance of BYD's Performance model Seal. 🚀 Acceleration: The BYD Seal Performance boasts a thrilling 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 3.8 seconds, delivering an exhilarating driving experience that rivals the best sports cars. Seal Supplied by BYD Tauranga: https://www.ebbett.co.nz/dealership/b... 🔔 Sub...

Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. This episode - VinFast slows down on US plant, Fieldays on in NZ, and in Australia, do you prefer the MG Cyberster or Mercedes‑Maybach? Links: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/vietnamese-ev-maker-vinfast-considers-delaying-4-bln-us-plant-source-says-2024-0...

Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. This episode - A passport from Volvo,  Self driving Tesla edges closer, EV Suzuki coming to Australia. Links: Volvo: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volvo-issue-worlds-first-ev-battery-passport-ahead-eu-rules-2024-06-04/ Suzuki: https://evcentral.com.au/c...

Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. This episode - a quick focus on planned EU tariffs on Chinese vehicle makers. Link mentioned: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eu-set-disclose-tariff-rates-chinese-electric-vehicles-2024-06-10/#:~:text=Analysts%20expect%20tariffs%20of%20between,and%20falli...

Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. Included in this episode: probably OZ EV sales for May, NZ EV sales for May, Fieldays on the way. Like, subscribe, and follow!

🚗 The BYD SEALION 6 is Here! 🌟 The much-anticipated BYD SEALION 6 ( Seal U) has just hit New Zealand shores, marking the arrival of BYD's first hybrid in the country. Available in two variants - Dynamic and Premium.  Join Adrian as he dives deep into the SEALION 6, exploring its exterior,  interior, and sharing his first impressions of this vehicle. Will the SEALION 6 live up to the hype? Find o...

Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. Included in this episode: probably Tesla, Probably BYD, unlikely Japanese car brands. Kia ora! I’m Adrian Maidment, and joining me is Riz Akhtar from Carloop, based in Melbourne, Australia. Like, subscribe, and follow! Mentioned: Chargenet: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU24...