Adrian and Riz dive into EV news from China to Tauranga: Riz shares takeaways from the Shanghai Auto Show, Adrian drives the Luxgen N7 in Taiwan, thoughts on the new Tesla Model Y, and an electric truck fire in Tauranga The "Japan EV Desk" includes news on the updated Subaru Solterra. NZ/AU sales data, and more!…

A quick review of the Melbourne Motor Show and upcoming EV Related Events. Find out more about Riz at Carloop.By Adrian Maidment

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:…

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…

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 …

🎙️ 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 …

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 …

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 Me…

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.By Adrian Maidment

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 …

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…

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 warran…

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 - htt…

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-…

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 Q…

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 ✅ By…

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. Co…

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 Carl…

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.By Adrian Maidment

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 ✅ Overa…

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 availa…

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 Everythi…

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…

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 T…

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 appea…

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 c…

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/@EVQuestBy Adrian Maidment

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 ex…

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.By Adrian Maidment

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://ww…

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/ Poles…

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…

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

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/cou…

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).By Adrian Maidment

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-ra…

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: Amazi…

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: htt…

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. …

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 talk…

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…

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.By Adrian Maidment

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 N…

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 pri…

🚗 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 condition…

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…

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 a…