EV QUEST

EV QUEST

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EV QUEST episodes

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2024 - Detailed Owner Review

    In this podcast episode we dive into an in-depth owner review of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, one of New Zealand's favorite hybrid models. Join Adrian Maidment and EV specialist Andy Kennedy as they explore the latest updates and features of this popular SUV.

    They'll be covering: 👇
    🔹 Tech Upgrades: 
    🔹 Performance & Efficiency: 
    🔹 Comfort & Convenience: 
    🔹 Safety: 
    🔹 Real-World Usage: 

    Ready for a detailed look? Watch the full review and see why Andy chose to upgrade to the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid! 🌟🚙

    19 min
  • News Shorts May 12: New Volvo, New BYD Tech, Tesla Showroom

    Does the new Volvo EX30 impress? Plenty of new models on the way in Australia. A new platform from BYD. Adrian goes to the Tesla showroom, and what's happening this coming week?

    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 talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️

    15 min
  • News Shorts (Weekend Edition) - May 4, 2024

    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 talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️

     👉 Included in this episode: EV Sales - EV Sales for April, Tesla, and Charging speeds

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

    13 min
  • KIA EV5 2024- Walkaround, New Zealand arrival.

    HE new KIA EV5 recently toured Kia dealerships throughout New Zealand.
    I checked it out at Rotorua Kia.  The EV5 on display was a demonstrator, with factory stock arriving mid-year. 📆

    The Kia EV5 is a mid-sized SUV, with similar design stylings to the bigger Kia EV9.  Similar in size to Kia Sportage.

    The EV5 is built on a dedicated EV platform called N3 eK. This is a different platform to the EV6 and EV9, which are built on the E-GMP platform.

     ⚡️ The EV5 is based on a 400-volt electric architecture rather than the E-GMP 800-volt archetecture, meaning its charging speeds will be slower but still capable of accepting up to 141kW.

    EV5 will be able to accept over the air updates, with a Kia Connect phone app.

    #ev5 #kiaev5 #carreview 

    Kia Rotorua 👉  https://kia.co.nz/find-a-dealer/dealer/rotorua-kia/

    4 min
  • Luxgen n7 - An EV First for Taiwan

    Luxgen is a car brand you may have never heard of. 
    But the Luxgen n7 is a big deal. It’s the first EV launched by Luxgen. 

    And the n7 is developed by Foxtron, a joint venture between Luxgen parent Yulon and Taiwanese company Foxconn. Foxconn is the company that  makes the  iphones for Apple.

    There are 3 models of the n7 available. 2 are 5 seaters, plus a 7 seat option.

    The Luxgen n7 is built on the MIH  (Mobility in Harmony) platform, an open-source, modular electric vehicle architecture that allows for various driveline layouts, including single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive.
    #luxgen #LuxgenN7 #taiwan 

    7 min
  • News Shorts (Tesla Edition!) - April 28, 2024

    Its all about Tesla for  our weekend episode of EV QUESTS - News Shorts.  

     

    Included in this episode - Tesla profit falls, Tesla Vehicle prices drop, Tesla Robots rise...And hey mate,  is that the Cybertruck?  

     

     G’day - I’m Adrian Maidment, And joining me is Riz Akhtar from Carloop, based in Melbourne Australia.

    13 min
  • News Shorts (Weekend Edition) - April 20, 2024

    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 talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️

     👉 Included in this episode: EV Sales - Tesla Cybertruck recall, more CO2 than claimed by manufactures, no more referrals from Tesla.

    8 min
  • News Shorts - April 18, 2024

    This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts -  highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. 
     👉 Included in this episode: Tesla staff cuts, flying EV in NZ, new Jaguar.

    Inside EVs: Jaguar - https://insideevs.com/news/716318/jaguar-land-rover-chery-platform/

    As mentioned:    Christopher Boyle from Fabrum. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oJhX7At2H11P9R7ZIEikV?si=0i15illDQ_-worMb7kC3iQ

    3 min
  • The future of EV Light Commercial Vehicles - Jack Puzin Interview

    The EV light commercial sector is a growing one. 

    So in this podcast, to find out more, I’m speaking with Jack Puzin, Chief Executive Officer of Australian based company EV Automotive. 

    Ev Automotive supply electric vans, with and expanding vehicle range on the way.

    🔎 EV Automotive: https://ev-a.com.au/

    22 min
  • News Shorts - April 13, 2024

    This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. 
    Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️

     👉 Included in this episode: EV5 Roadshow, new BYD battery, Omoda launch.  

    10 min

About EV QUEST

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EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market.