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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/@EVQuest

 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 explains how heavy vehicles, while making up only 5% of New Zealand's vehicle fleet, generate nearly a quarter of road transport emissions.

Also covered - f EV charging infrastructure across the country, including New Zealand's largest charging hub in Tauranga, and innovative projects like electric hydrofoils in the Hauraki Gulf.

Learn about EECA's various funding initiatives, including practical ways for businesses to  transition to electric vehicles.

LINK
EECA  - https://www.eeca.govt.nz/co-funding-and-support/products/low-emissions-heavy-vehicle-fund/?apps

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.

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://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350440543/new-car-market-showing-signs-potential-recovery

https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nz

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/
Polestar 4 test drive: https://youtu.be/F4nDMj-UhCk

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 the digital rearview mirror and heads-up display.

Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (AWD) - priced from $129,990
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (RWD) - priced from $119,900

A big thanks to Polestar Auckland for the loan of the Polestar 4. 👇
https://www.giltrap.com/find-a-dealer/polestar-auckland

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

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/could-be-mazdas-next-nz-bound-ev

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).