EV QUEST

EV QUEST

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EV QUEST episodes

  • EV News Shorts-81223

    Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, And this is EV News Shorts. Highlighting  recent EV news headlines. From New Zealand and around the world.


    In this episode - Aussie EV Sales news, EVs in the Sky,  and tis the season for EV awards

    MENTIONED IN PODCAST 👇
    Aussie EV Sales: https://thedriven.io/2023/12/06/tesla-share-of-australia-ev-market-falls-below-50-pct-as-chinese-brands-make-their-marque/
    Electrifying.com: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/electrifying-com-s-electric-experts-award-new-volvo-ex30-top-prize


    4 min
  • EVolocity - Teaching students to design, build, and race an EV

    For school children with an interest or potential interest in engineering - EVolocity could be for them.

    With help from EVolocity,  School-age students design, build and compete with their own electric vehicles.

    In this podcast Adrian Maidment from EV Quest talks with Sam Knox - EVolocity Technology Specialist and Shanon Wildman - EVolocity Regional coordination. 

    Find out more about EVolocity 👉  https://evolocity.co.nz/


    23 min
  • Mark Lampard from go EV - EV Chargers

    Hello and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, I’m Adrian Maidment. This episode I’m talking with Mark Lampard, owner of Australian business "go EV".  Along with EV Chargers, Mark has over 20 years of experience in the import and distribution of technology products with his successful audio-visual product distribution company, Corsair Solutions. 

    We're talking 👇
    ✅ Types of Chargers
    ✅ The Australian network
    ✅ Industry developments
    ✅ Charging tips for new EV owners
    ✅ And more...

    For more info on  go EV 👉 https://go-ev.com.au/

    24 min
  • Christopher Boyle from Fabrum - Transforming Air Travel with Hydrogen


    This episode, we're looking at the developing use of hydrogen in the aviation industry. 
    👉 What are the plans? Who is involved? When are these big changes planned to take place?


    Adrian Maidment is talking with Christopher Boyle, Executive Chair and Managing Director, Fabrum.


    Fabrum is an innovator in zero-emission transition technologies - based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
    The company’s core areas include green hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, and system integration. 


    Customers have included -  NASA, Rolls Royce, Rocket Lab, and Hamilton Jet.


    Fabrum - https://fabrum.nz/

    21 min
  • Unforgettable Road Trip: Driving Around Australia in a Tesla Model 3

    In this EV Quest Podcast, Adrian talks with long distance driver Richard Laxton. Starting in Melbourne, Richard has driven his Tesla Model 3 around the circumference of Australia. 

    We talk: 👇
    ✅ Driving challenges
    ✅  How the Model 3 has performed
    ✅  The many different ways Richard has charged his Tesla
    ✅  Tourist highlights from this adventure

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    #teslamodel3  #Australia #longdistancedrive

    39 min
  • GWM ORA Owner Review: Unveiling the Pros and Cons

    🚗 Join us on an another EV quest,  with a detailed owner review of the GWM Ora! 🌟

    🔍 In this podcast, we speak to Neil Johns, GWM Ora owner, who's share his experience of owning the Ora. 

    👉 What's in store for you in this podcast:

    Performance Insights: Get behind the wheel as our owner shares their firsthand experience on the driving performance of the GWM Ora. How does it handle the city  and the open roads? Let's find out! 🏙️🛣️

    Range Reality Check: One of the biggest concerns with EVs is the driving range. We'll explore how the GWM Ora holds up in real-world conditions. 

    Pros & Cons Unveiled: No car is perfect, and the GWM Ora is no exception. We discuss the highs and lows, giving you an unfiltered perspective. 💡👍👎
    EV Showdown: How does the GWM Ora stand up against other popular EVs like the BYD Atto 3? 

    Final Verdict: Is the GWM Ora the right EV for you? We wrap up with our owner's honest opinion and final thoughts. 🏁

    🌐 Whether you're an EV enthusiast or considering your first electric car purchase, this video is packed with invaluable insights and real-user experiences that you won't want to miss.

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    #GWMOra #ElectricVehicles #CarReview  

    22 min
  • 1 Year with the MG HS Hybrid: Owner Insights

    MG HS Hybrid owner Aiden Dean, reviews his SUV.  Topics covered included
    ✅ Why purchased 
    ✅ Other Options
    ✅ Positives
    ✅ What could be better
    ✅ Who the MG would best suit

    Find out more about EV Quest at 👉 https://evquest.co.nz/
    There is also an EV Quest podcast, available on  all leading platforms.
    🎥

    14 min
  • New BYD Dolphin Review - with holiday road trip

    The DYD Dolphin was recently released in New Zealand. For this video Adrian is testing out the Extended Range version (thers's also a Standard range version). Once he checks the Dolphin out, he's taking it on a drive from South Auckland to a popular NZ holiday destination. How it it perform?

    14 min
  • Australian EV Market Update with Riz Akhtar from Carloop

    There's been a lot of recent developments in the Australian EV market.  So, Adrian Maidment thought it was time for another catchup to find out what's going on in Oz. I’m again talking with Riz Akhtar, founder of  Carloop.

    Carloop helps businesses transition to EVs, through the use of their  specialised  EV data. Riz also writes for Electric Vehicle news site - The Driven.

    This episode was recorded before the release of the BYD Seal launch event  on October 17. Details here 👉 https://electrek.co/2023/10/17/byd-seal-take-on-teslas-model-3-australia-lower-prices/

    21 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.