EV QUEST

Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, your source for electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the globe. In this episode, recorded on April 5, 2025, host Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, talks  with Riz Akhtar, reporting live from the Melbourne Motor Show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Links: NZ EV Sales data: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-e...

G’day and welcome to the “EV Quest Podcast”. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and from the rest of the world . Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand.  And in  Melbourne, Australia -  Riz Akhtar from Carloop. This episode: March EV sales in NZ. Tips for buying a new EV. Upcoming events We are also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest

In this episode of EV Quest’s News Shorts , Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) bring you the latest in EV news from down under and around the world. 🔌 Here’s what we cover:  A look at the all-electric Lyriq now on display at Westfield Newmarket. The Cybertruck   - no there. Volvo EX90 first drive Nissan’s new Leaf   A preview of the Melbourne Motor Show . Bite-sized EV...

🎙️ EV Quest Podcast – News Shorts (22 March 2025) G’day and welcome to another fast-charged episode of the EV Quest Podcast , your go-to source for EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. In this episode, hosts Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) -  unpack the latest headlines, including: ⚡ Tesla slashes Model Y prices – what it means for  buyers?  ⚡...

G’day and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast , your go-to source for the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and beyond! In this episode, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AU) break down the biggest EV stories of the week, including: 🔹 Everything Electric Sydney 🔹 Geely EX5 Launch & low price 🔹 Tesla’s Market Challenges 🔹 Cadillac’s NZ Expansion 🔹 What’s Riz B...

G’day and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast,  your go-to source for the latest electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. I’m Adrian Maidment, coming to you from Tauranga, New Zealand. And joining me, as always, is the man with the EV insights to keep you ahead of the curve—Riz Akhtar, Founder of Carloop, straight from Melbourne, Australia. 🚗 Coming Up Today: ✅ BYD’s...

Join hosts Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) as they dive into the latest EV news from Australasia and around the globe.  This episode: Riz checks out the new BYD Sealion 7, plus there's another new BYD model on the way.

Join hosts Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) as they dive into the latest EV news from Australasia and around the globe. This episode covers the arrival of the Geely EX5 in Australia and NZ, What's Riz been driving? and a major European carmaker opting for BYD batteries. Tune in for expert insights, EV comparisons, and the latest EV news vehicles! 🌏⚡ #EVQuest Mention...

This is the Haval H6 Hybrid Ultra, a midsize SUV that offers great value for money. But does it have enough to lure buyers away from top-selling competitors like the Toyota RAV4, the Nissan X-Trail e-Power, or a budget-focused midsize MG SUV? That’s what I’ll be discussing in this video.  I’ll be reviewing its design, interior features, infotainment system, back-seat comfort, and driving performan...

This episode Adrian is picking up the Omoda E5 from Omoda | Jaecoo Tauranga for a test drive. He doesn't have long with the EV, so is keen to check out as much as I can on how it performs.  Warranty wise, the Omoda comes with a 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty and road assistance package. Omoda E5 EV comes with an additional 8-year battery warranty. Tauranga Motor Company YouTube: https://www.y...

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...