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
 

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

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 Been Driving? –Not an EV!

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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 Shark 6 proves it’s built tough, securing a 5-star safety rating from ANCAP.
✅ The Tesla Model Y Refresh sells out fast in Australia
✅  Pricing for the ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs in Australia.
✅ Deepal responds to customer feedback
✅ Plus, the Cadillac Lyriq is now open for orders

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Find Riz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riz-akhtar/

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

Mentioned:

70 Best Electric Vehicle Podcasts

https://podcast.feedspot.com/electric_vehicle_podcasts/

EV woes sparks Porsche’ need to cut 1900 jobs
https://www.tarmaclife.co.nz/news/ev-woes-sparks-porsche-need-to-cut-1900-jobs/

European car giant to use BYD batteries
https://thedriven.io/2025/02/13/european-car-giant-to-use-byd-batteries-for-low-cost-and-short-range-citroen-and-fiat-evs/

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 performance across different road conditions. 🚗

Finally, I’ll share my overall thoughts on the GWM Haval H6 Hybrid Ultra - Adrian.

A big thanks to Farmer Haval in Tauranga for the loan of the H6. ➡️
https://farmerautovillage.co.nz/brand...