EV QUEST

There’s a lot of information out there on Electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to make sense of it all. Today I’m talking with someone who has made New Zealand EV data accessible and easy to follow. James Foster owns the Website evdb.nz, where you can compare makes, models, current and future models. Registration data and market patterns.

The BYD brand has now been in New Zealand for a year., with the Atto 3 being hugely successful for the brand.

With this is mind, I wanted to talk to catch up again with Atto 3 owner Matthew Parkin  to talk about owning the SUV.

#byd #atto3 #ev 

✅ We'll be talking about the car's positives, and any negatives over the last 6 months.
✅ Alternatives to the Atto 3.
✅ General EV Advice.

Find out more on EV Quest 👇
Web: https://evquest.co.nz/
Instagram: @evquest
Apple Podcast: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ev-quest/id1614097185

Link to first interview 👇
https://youtu.be/cCi-8LMg6JA

Electric bikes are growing in popularity. There's a heap of pros and I guess the occasional potential drawback of owning an E-bike. So today I'm talking with Dan Wallace, owner of Electrify Tauranga about E-bikes. 

We'll be covering the different kinds of e-bikes, how to choose an e-bike, technology, safety, warranty, differences in motors and brands, and the future of e-bikes

Find out more about EV Quest at: evquest.co.nz

There’s a continuing stream of questions online, asking if the Ford Mustang Mach-E  is a Mustang? Well, according to the brochure, Yes! So, then, how good a Mustang is it? Adrian finds out in this review.

There’s 3 models of the Mustang available in New Zealand;  This is the base model with Rear Wheel Drive. There’s also an AWD  model and an AWD GT. Adrian is testing out the RWD version of the Mach-E. A

t the time of recording, it was priced at $79,990 plus ORC. Eligible for the Clean Car Rebate.  

EV Expert Andy Kennedy provides expert advice. 🔌

Mustang Mach-E supplied by Ultimate Ford Tauranga   https://www.ultimateford.co.nz/

Kia EV6 Review - https://youtu.be/GTJRPojR3ZE

Tesla Model Y review (In Chinese, English Subtitles) - https://youtu.be/IV2PWjd4pLc

#carreview #mustangmache #fordmustang 

Find out more on EV Quest 👇
Web: https://evquest.co.nz/
Instagram: @evquest

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Vehicle companies need  to adapt and change as the demand for, and technology required to make EVs advances.

To discuss some of these changes, I’m talking with Dylan Boddis, Sales Consultant at Coombes Johnston BMW Tauranga, New Zealand. We’re talking about BMW electric cars, the range of BMW cars in general, and what to ask a car dealer when considering buying a car.

EV Quest Short Spark is a quick look at some of the EV news from the last week. This week we focus on brand partnerships. Some big players have teamed up, with several new partnership deals announced.

YouTube viewing recommendation:  

Tesla Solar Roof Review: Was it Worth It?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJeSWbR6W04

Shift Hub ran in Tauranga’s City Centre for the month of July. The Shift Hub showcased  alternative transportation options, to reduce  transport emissions, congestion, and the reliance on private motor vehicles across the region.  Transportation options included: e-bikes, e-motorbikes, public transport (bus), car share, and e-scooters. Adrian Maidment turned up,  on the last day of the event, and spoke to Helley from Shift Hub, to find out about it had gone.

Find out more: https://www.priorityone.co.nz/shifthub/

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the need for greater charging availability is also increasing. In this episode of EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is  talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron. 

They talk about Destination Charging, Hikotron’s expansion, owning an EV,  the Shift Hub, plus a  “top tip" when owning an EV.

Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are designed and built in New Zealand.

Mentioned in Podcast 

Hikotro: https://www.hikotron.com/

Shift Hub: https://www.priorityone.co.nz/shifthub/

Glenn McCready has owned his Kia EV6 Air for 4 months. Glenn shares his thoughts on what hew likes about the car and the little announces he finds.  Previously he owned a hybrid, but he wanted to go "Full Electric".

Glenn is an electrical engineer who runs his business off the grid, utilising solar and battery power, so he's experienced with using electric energy.