EV QUEST

There’s a lot of information out there on Electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to make sense of it all. Today I’m talking with someone who has made New Zealand EV data accessible and easy to follow. James Foster owns the Website evdb.nz, where you can compare makes, models, current and future models. Registration data and market patterns.

The BYD brand has now been in New Zealand for a year., with the Atto 3 being hugely successful for the brand. With this is mind, I wanted to talk to catch up again with Atto 3 owner Matthew Parkin  to talk about owning the SUV. #byd #atto3 #ev  ✅ We'll be talking about the car's positives, and any negatives over the last 6 months. ✅ Alternatives to the Atto 3. ✅ General EV Advice. Find out more...

Electric bikes are growing in popularity. There's a heap of pros and I guess the occasional potential drawback of owning an E-bike. So today I'm talking with Dan Wallace, owner of Electrify Tauranga about E-bikes.  We'll be covering the different kinds of e-bikes, how to choose an e-bike, technology, safety, warranty, differences in motors and brands, and the future of e-bikes Find out more about...

There’s a continuing stream of questions online, asking if the Ford Mustang Mach-E  is a Mustang? Well, according to the brochure, Yes! So, then, how good a Mustang is it? Adrian finds out in this review. There’s 3 models of the Mustang available in New Zealand;  This is the base model with Rear Wheel Drive. There’s also an AWD  model and an AWD GT. Adrian is testing out the RWD version of the Mac...

Vehicle companies need  to adapt and change as the demand for, and technology required to make EVs advances. To discuss some of these changes, I’m talking with Dylan Boddis, Sales Consultant at Coombes Johnston BMW Tauranga, New Zealand. We’re talking about BMW electric cars, the range of BMW cars in general, and what to ask a car dealer when considering buying a car.

EV Quest Short Spark is a quick look at some of the EV news from the last week. This week we focus on brand partnerships. Some big players have teamed up, with several new partnership deals announced. YouTube viewing recommendation:   Tesla Solar Roof Review: Was it Worth It? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJeSWbR6W04

Shift Hub ran in Tauranga’s City Centre for the month of July. The Shift Hub showcased  alternative transportation options, to reduce  transport emissions, congestion, and the reliance on private motor vehicles across the region.  Transportation options included: e-bikes, e-motorbikes, public transport (bus), car share, and e-scooters. Adrian Maidment turned up,  on the last day of the event, and...

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the need for greater charging availability is also increasing. In this episode of EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is  talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron.  They talk about Destination Charging, Hikotron’s expansion, owning an EV,  the Shift Hub, plus a  “top tip" when owning an EV. Hikotron is a Hamilton ba...

Glenn McCready has owned his Kia EV6 Air for 4 months. Glenn shares his thoughts on what hew likes about the car and the little announces he finds.  Previously he owned a hybrid, but he wanted to go "Full Electric". Glenn is an electrical engineer who runs his business off the grid, utilising solar and battery power, so he's experienced with using electric energy.

What’s going on in the Australian EV world? That’s what Adrian Maidment is discussing with Riz Akhtar. Riz the founder of carloop , which specialises in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. Riz is also a writer for Australian publication - The Driven . We also chat about the selection of EVs in New Zealand compared to Australia, NZ Fieldays, Cybertruck testing , and what brand is standi...

At Fieldays 2023, Professor Sally Brooker from Otago University gives an update on using hydrogen as a vehicle power source. Adrian Maidment first spoke to Professor Sally Brooker at theb 2022 Fieldays.     Professor Sally Brooker is co-leading a German-NZ Green Hydrogen alliance with Dr Paul Jerabek, of the Institute of Hydrogen Technology, Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon.

Today I have a test drive, to test drive, Cupra’s First Electric Vehicle, the Cupra Born, a Bespoke pure-electric vehicle, now available to order in New Zealand.    There’s a demonstrator travelling around NZ, so I’m booked in at Farmer CUPRA, in Tauranga   for my test drive . The plan was to  cover as much as I could about the car, including - performance, interior features, and looks...but then...

EV FireSafe is a private company that received seed funding from the Australian Department of Defence to research electric vehicle high voltage battery fires & emergency response, particularly where the EV is connected to energised charging. Their research is referenced by the Australasian Fire Agencies Council, National Fire Chief's Council (UK), National Fire Protection Association (US) &amp...

eClean uses both Scientific research and Mātauranga Māori to deliver technology to a Global market. Adrian Maidment spoke to Ngārie Scartozzi at Fieldays, to learn more about eClean.   At Fieldays, eClean won "FIELDAYS INNOVATION AWARD 2023"... "It’s impressive to see their blend of contemporary science and Mātauranga Māori in an authentic manner. By incorporating the Kawa and Tikanga of tradition...

Finn Biogas is a waste-to-energy engineering company, specialising in biogas projects throughout Australia and South East Asia. They design, build and commission plants that convert organic waste to clean energy. Adrian Maidment  spoke to Jason Hawley, Founder and Managing Director of Finn Biogas, at Fieldays 2023. https://finnbiogas.com/

Check out this classic Volkswagen Kombi renovation, featuring an electric powertrain conversion. The kombi was on display at Fieldays 2023. Scott from Volkswagen shares some details on how the Kombi van went from being a bare shell, to a pristine looking EV called KEV. Check out the complete conversion story below👇 https://www.volkswagen.co.nz/en/brand/ekombi.html

With Fieldays 2023 about to start, I thought I'd look back at some of my interviews  from Fieldays 2022. Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, promoting new technology and innovation. In this podcast, interviews include - Electric trucks and Hydrogen trucks.

Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, and this the EQ Quest EV News wrap up for the last week or so, covering new car releases, Industry headlines and anything else going on in the world of EVs. In this episode - New Volvo unboxed, GM and Ford go a bit Tesla, BYD new model in New Zealand, and Fieldays are on the way. Link to Volvo release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBsPUpqSPFs

In this episode, Adrian Maidment talks with Ecogas General Manager Alzbeta Bouskova. Ecogas  redirects food waste away from landfills and instead uses it to create truly sustainable energy, biogas and biofertiliser. Ecogas is operating New Zealand’s first anaerobic digestion system utilising source separated feedstock to generate biogas and create renewable energy and carbon dioxide and a nutrient...

⚡️The MG ZS EV is promoted by MG as New Zealand's best value SUV in New Zealand. So in this MG ZS EV review,  I'll be checking out what the car has to offer.  There's three models in the 2023 MG ZS EV range, with the entry level Excite priced from $49,990. I'm driving the model up, the Essence. There is also a long range version of the MG. Key features include: 👇 ✅ 3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal,...

With Volvo’s plan to be fully electric by 2030.  I  thought I’d better check out what they have on offer now. So in this episode I am testing out  Volvo's XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 Ultimate.

The GWM  (Great Wall Motors) Ora is now available in New Zealand. In this episode, Adrian Maidment  reviews the Ora (Ora Funky Cat in some markets) Standard Range model. There’s also an extended range option, plus a GT version on the way. The car has the looks, but how does it perform? The standard Ora version has a: 48 kWH Lithium Ion Battery A WLTP Range of Up to 310 km Keyless entry A 5-star AN...

Tom runs Ludicrous Feed, an Australian based YouTube channel that started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. Tom show the reality of Australian daily life with his family and an electric vehicle.  Check out his videos on YouTube here:  ➡️   https://www.youtube.com/@LudicrousFeed/featured Contact Tom 👇 Website https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/ Email tom@ludicrousfeed.com Find out more on...

In this episode, Adrian Maidment talks to Edward Harvey - Founder & CEO at Evnex. Evnex is a New Zealand company that designs, builds, and installs smart EV chargers. Evnex's mission  is to reduce the carbon footprint of NZ's growing fleet of electric vehicles. The interview covers:👇 ✅ The  benefits of Smart Charging ✅ New charging technologies  ✅ Evnex's plans for the future ✅ Do we have...