EV QUEST

A  week day episode of EV Quest - with Adrian and Riz.

In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AU) dive into the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. 

We unpack NZ’s EV sales slump, while Australia surges ahead. There's pricing on the Model Y Performance from Berlin and Elon Musk’s jaw-dropping $1 trillion pay package.  Plus, we look at BMW’s bold new “Neue Klasse” platform,  and Riz’s hands-on impressions of the Audi SQ6 e-tron, Nissan Ariya, and a quirky Chinese multi-truck.

Adrian and Riz discuss the latest developments in electric vehicles, focusing on Tesla's  Full Self-Driving (FSD) (Almost). There's the  release of the Model Y performance and BYD's Atto 3 charging compatibility. Also, Riz tests out the  Audi Q4 e-tron.

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Mentioned:
BYD Atto 3: https://zecar.com/reviews/byd-australia-confirms-charging-harness-fix-for-atto-3-tesla-supercharger-compatibility-issues

In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AU) unpack a big week for the EV world, especially in New Zealand.

• 🚗 Geely’s Supergroup in NZ – Polestar, Volvo, Lotus, Zeekr and more unite under the new “Nord East” brand
• 🛻 Geely Radar RD6 Pro – a fully electric ute lands in NZ, taking on the BYD Shark and GWM Cannon Alpha 
• 🔄 Tesla Stalk Comeback – The turn-signal stalk returns to the Model 3 in China (and could hit NZ/AU soon).
• 🚙 Tesla Model YL – a new family-friendly variant causing waves in China, with global potential.
• 🌐 Premium MG brand (IM6 SUV) – launching in NZ

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In this episode of the EV Quest podcast, Adrian and Riz discuss the latest developments in the electric vehicle market, including the impressive pre-orders for the Zeekr 7X, government taxation on EVs,  and the new electric tanker for Fonterra. They also touch on Ford's plans for affordable EVs and the competitive landscape of the EV market in Australia and New Zealand.

Buying a family car is a big decision,  and not just about price or style. In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment talks with automotive journalist and content creator Jade Credentino, founder of Baby in a Car and Drive in Oz.
Jade shares:
 🚗 The top mistakes families make when choosing a car
 👶 The hidden traps in 7-seaters and car seat setups
 ⚡ EV vs petrol: which works better for family life
 💡 How to future-proof your car purchase for growing kids

Whether you’re in Australia, New Zealand, or anywhere else, this conversation will give you practical tips, insider knowledge, and the confidence to choose the perfect vehicle for your family.

LINKS MENTIONED:
Baby and Car: https://www.babyandcar.com.au/

This week on EV Quest, Adrian Maidment in Tauranga and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne break down the latest EV news across New Zealand and Australia.
We cover:

• BYD Sealion 7 outselling Tesla Model Y in Australia
• New Zealand EV sales drop from 12.4% to 7.2% market share
• Zeekr 7X launch with surprisingly low pricing
• Government plans for nationwide road user charges
• Tesla Full Self-Driving tests on Auckland’s busy streets

In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment checks in with Riz Akhtar (Carloop) fresh from his  recent trip to China. Riz shares insights from visiting charging giant Sinexcel and spotting next-gen EVs from Nio and Xpeng. 

Adrian covers the rise of New Zealand’s electric two-wheeler industry with updates from Velduro, FTN Motion, and the rescued UBCO brand. 

The duo also dive into MG’s new luxury line "IM," Xpeng’s big push into Australia, Tesla’s upcoming affordable Model Y, and the new Cupra Tavascan.

Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast - brining you EV news from  from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world. With your hosts -  Adrian Maidment in Tauranga and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne. 🎙️

This episode includes: 👉

•  Solar Power Growth in Europe
•  BYD's Growth in Australia
•  Kia EV4 Launch Details
•  Review of Smart #3
•  Battery Health and Warranties

In this episode of the EV Quest podcast, Adrian Maidment and  Riz Akhtar (from Carloop in Melbourne) go for a big-picture discussion on the current state and future of electric vehicles in Australia.

They dive into two key questions:

1. What are the top 3 barriers to EV growth in Australia over the next 1–2 years?
2. What are the top 3 factors that could accelerate EV adoption in the same timeframe?

The discussion includes - charging infrastructure, fleet adoption and workplace charging, to new model availability, affordability, and government incentives.

In other news:  new MGS5 in NZ, the Hyundai IONIQ 6N, and  Model Y offers in New Zealand and Australia.