EV QUEST

EV QUEST

By Adrian MaidmentTechnologyLeisureAutomotive
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EV QUEST episodes

  • Off The Grid and charging an Electric Vehicle
    Glenn McCready is an electrical engineer who runs his business off the grid, utilising solar and battery power. He owns an EV and Hybrid, both charged from work. Plus, he also can feed back power from his EV. "into the system".
    10 min
  • RAV4 GXL HYBRID - Best of Both Worlds
    If you're not ready to go "full EV" and are worried about "Range Anxiety", then the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid could be the vehicle for you.
    RAV4 owner Any Kennedy talks about the positives and minuses of his vehicle. Range, Interior, engine and space are all covered.
    10 min
  • Buying a Second Hand EV in NZ - Mike Sheaff interview
    Mike Sheaff is the Sales Manager of car dealership 'GVI', based in Tauranga, New Zealand.
    In this interview he'll provide advice on buying a second hand electric car, with a focus on buying a Nissan Leaf. Included is a drive of a Nissan Leaf, and how to check the State of Health (SOH), of a Nissan Leaf.
    LINKS MENTIONED
    GVI: https://www.gvi.kiwi/
    Waka Kotahi: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/clean-car-programme/clean-car-discount
    12 min
  • Hyundai Nexo owner review | Hydrogen refuelling in New Zealand

    In this episode, we're talking hydrogen power, specifically the hydrogen power of the Hyundai Nexo owned by Phil Mauger.  Phil made the news at the end of 2021 when he bought his NEXO. He lives in the South Island, and there was no publicly accessible refuelling station for him to use.

    So in this episode, we catch up with Phil and see how his Nexo is going.
    #hyundaiNexo #hydrogen #Hyundai

    Mentioned in episode:
    Gary Cockram Hyundai:  https://www.hyundai.co.nz/dealers/chr...
    Global Bus Ventures: https://www.globalbusventures.co.nz/
    Hiringa: https://www.hiringa.co.nz/
    Transwaste: https://transwastecanterbury.co.nz/
    AFCryo:  https://af-cryo.com/

    11 min
  • Used BMW i3 Review. Savvy reasons to buy.
    This used BMW i3, is a 2015 Japanese import, owned by Cam Cummings. It’s a full electric model, without the optional range extender (REx). Adrian Maidment talks to Cam about how his i3 runs, reliability and practicality.
    10 min
  • Tesla owner reviews his Tesla
    In this episode we are talking "Tesla", with Tesla owner Sean Higgs. Sean reviews his own Tesla, plus gives plenty of helpful tips and advice about buying a used Tesla.
    #EVQuest #teslareview #buyatesla
    FOLLOW EV Quest:
    Instagram ► @evquest
    MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW
    Volt Vehicles: https://www.voltvehicles.co.nz/
    Drive EV: https://www.driveev.co.nz/
    16 min
  • IONIQ 5 Review from a IONIQ 5 Owner

    Adrian interviews IONIQ 5 owner Robert Nicholls. Robert talks about why the IONIQ 5 is a big step up from his previous EVs, and why he thinks the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is such a great vehicle.
    #IONIQ5 #Hyundainz


    FOLLOW EV Quest:
    Instagram ► @evquest

    MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW:
    IONIQ 5 EV - https://www.hyundai.co.nz/suv/ioniq-5...

    Hyundai Hamilton - https://www.hyundai.co.nz/dealers/ham...

    Plug Share - https://www.plugshare.com/

    ChargeNet - https://charge.net.nz/

    Wallbox - https://wallbox.com/en_nz

    SHOW LESS


    13 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.