If you’re considering a new Tesla Model Y, don’t decide just yet. In this EV Quest episode, I take the BYD Sealion 7 Premium for a  test drive in Tauranga, New Zealand.

In this review, I explore everything from the  exterior styling and premium interior to its technology, and whether the Premium RWD model offers enough — or if you need to go all-in on the AWD Performance version.

#byd #bydsealion7 #review 

Features include:
✅ 15.6” rotating touchscreen

✅ Dynaudio 12-speaker sound system

✅ V2L, HUD, 360° camera, OTA updates, NFC key, and more.

Not included in the video, but colours options are (with price): 
Aurora White $0, Cosmos Black, Shark Grey, Atlantis Grey - $990. 
All interiors are black.

"We won a gold award out of 600 entries."

Join Adrian Maidment on the EV Quest Podcast as he chats with Dan Wallace, co-founder of Velduro.  Fresh off their gold award win at the 33rd China International Bicycle Fair held in Shanghai , Dan shares the story behind Velduro’s cutting-edge designs, the game-changing DJI Avanox motor system, and future plans for Velduro.

Plus, Dan shares an "EV QUEST Exclusive" on the rules of speed.

Find out more on Velduro: https://www.velduro.com/

In this episode, I hit the roads of Taichung, Taiwan (with help from Kerry from Luxgen) for a test drive of the Luxgen N7, a feature-packed electric SUV. It's my first drive of a car on the right hand side of the road!

The Luxgen N7 is by Foxtron—a joint venture between Luxgen’s parent company Yulon and Foxconn, the tech giant behind the iPhone.

n7 Features Reviewed include:
12.3" digital instrument panel & 15.6" touchscreen
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
360° camera, lane keeping assist, parking sensors
One-pedal driving, digital rearview mirror

Luxgen n7 website: https://www.luxgen-motor.com.tw/n7

Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast - brining you EV news from  from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world.

With your hosts -  Adrian Maidment in Tauranga and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne.

 This episode includes:
 🔹 Tesla Model Y variations. Which is best?
 🔹 Global EV sales 
 🔹 Z Energy sells Flick to Meridian
 🔹 Tesla’s self-driving tech in Melbourne
 🔹 New affordable EV impresses Riz.

Mentioned: 
Hook Turn: https://thedriven.io/2025/05/17/tesla-self-driving-fsd-software-used-in-australia-for-first-time-does-hook-turn-in-melbourne/
Global Sales: https://thedriven.io/2025/05/15/global-ev-sales-to-hit-20-million-in-2025-as-prices-hit-parity-in-key-markets/

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.

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-evs-nz

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 news, fresh and fast. Hit play!

🎙️ 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?
 ⚡ Cybertruck recall 
 ⚡ MG teases a new MG4 variant 
 ⚡ Riz shares what he’s been driving – including a close-up with the BYD Shark 6
 

🔌 Hit follow and stay charged with EV Quest.

Mentioned: 
Cybertruck recall - https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/business/tesla-cybertruck-recall/index.html