EV QUEST
EV Quest is a podcast about Electric Vehicles. Adrian Maidment from EV Quest is on a "quest" to find an EV to replace his current petrol car.
Episodes
A quick review of the Melbourne Motor Show and upcoming EV Related Events.
Find out more about Riz at Carloop.
Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, your source for electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the globe.
In this episode, recorded on April 5, 2025, host Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, talks with Riz Akhtar, reporting live from the Melbourne Motor Show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Links:
NZ EV Sales data: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nz
G’day and welcome to the “EV Quest Podcast”. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and from the rest of the world . Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand. And in Melbourne, Australia - Riz Akhtar from Carloop.
This episode:
March EV sales in NZ. Tips for buying a new EV. Upcoming events
We are also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest
In this episode of EV Quest’s News Shorts, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) bring you the latest in EV news from down under and around the world.
🔌 Here’s what we cover:
- A look at the all-electric Lyriq now on display at Westfield Newmarket.
- The Cybertruck - no there.
- Volvo EX90 first drive
- Nissan’s new Leaf
- A preview of the Melbourne Motor Show.
Bite-sized EV news, fresh and fast. Hit p...
🎙️ EV Quest Podcast – News Shorts (22 March 2025)
G’day and welcome to another fast-charged episode of the EV Quest Podcast, your go-to source for EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.
In this episode, hosts Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) - unpack the latest headlines, including:
⚡ Tesla slashes Model Y prices – what it means for buyers?
⚡ Cybertruck recall
...
G’day and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, your go-to source for the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and beyond!
In this episode, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AU) break down the biggest EV stories of the week, including:
🔹 Everything Electric Sydney
🔹 Geely EX5 Launch & low price
🔹 Tesla’s Market Challenges
🔹 Cadillac’s NZ Expansion
🔹 What’s Riz Been Drivin...
G’day and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, your go-to source for the latest electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.
I’m Adrian Maidment, coming to you from Tauranga, New Zealand. And joining me, as always, is the man with the EV insights to keep you ahead of the curve—Riz Akhtar, Founder of Carloop, straight from Melbourne, Australia.
🚗 Coming Up Today:
✅ BYD’s Shark 6 proves it’s built ...
Join hosts Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) as they dive into the latest EV news from Australasia and around the globe. This episode: Riz checks out the new BYD Sealion 7, plus there's another new BYD model on the way.
Join hosts Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) as they dive into the latest EV news from Australasia and around the globe. This episode covers the arrival of the Geely EX5 in Australia and NZ, What's Riz been driving? and a major European carmaker opting for BYD batteries.
Tune in for expert insights, EV comparisons, and the latest EV news vehicles! 🌏⚡ #EVQuest
Mentioned:
70 Best Electric Vehicle P...
This is the Haval H6 Hybrid Ultra, a midsize SUV that offers great value for money. But does it have enough to lure buyers away from top-selling competitors like the Toyota RAV4, the Nissan X-Trail e-Power, or a budget-focused midsize MG SUV? That’s what I’ll be discussing in this video.
I’ll be reviewing its design, interior features, infotainment system, back-seat comfort, and driving performance across different road co...
This episode Adrian is picking up the Omoda E5 from Omoda | Jaecoo Tauranga for a test drive. He doesn't have long with the EV, so is keen to check out as much as I can on how it performs.
Warranty wise, the Omoda comes with a 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty and road assistance package. Omoda E5 EV comes with an additional 8-year battery warranty.
Tauranga Motor Company YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@UCZR_lyMFxPiU...
G’day and welcome to the “EV Quest Podcast”. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and from the rest of the world .
This episode includes - EV Sales Crash in Australia! New Atto 2 released. Our latest EV Reviews. What’s Riz been driving? Upcoming events.
Find out more about Carloop at - https://carloop.com.au/
EV Quest car reviews - https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest
NZ EV Sales Stuff: https://www.stuff.co.n...
The new Kia EV5 features a boxy design, a large battery, and five variants to choose from. But does it offer enough to tempt you in the competitive midsize SUV segment?
In this podcast, Adrian test drives the Kia EV5 ‘Earth AWD’ to find out.
Thanks to Kia Rotorua for the loan of the EV5.
https://www.kia.co.nz/index.php/find-a-dealer/dealer/rotorua-kia
Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ podcast. Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.
EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia.
In this episode:
✅ Kia EV5
✅ Omoda E5
✅ What's an EIV?
✅ News from Australia
🎬 Check out EV Quest EV reviews on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EVQu...
Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ podcast. Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.
EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia.
In this episode:
✅ Driving the DEEPAL S07
✅ Model Y orders in China
✅ Commenting on Elon
✅ Bye Bye Mazda 6, maybe hello Mazda 6e
Connect with Riz on Li...
Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ podcast. Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.
In this episode:
✅ Tesla Model Y update
✅ BYD sale on now
✅ Luxury MG
✅ Chinese EVs update
EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia.
Connect with Riz on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/riz-ak...
Welcome to EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’
Bringing you the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.
In this episode:
- The new Tesla Model Y release
- A cut-price BYD enters Australia
- Tennis, anyone? In an EV?
- The year of Chinese EVs?
EV Quest’s ‘News Shorts’ features Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand, and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne, Australia.
Connect with Riz on LinkedIn:
https://w...
This week, Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar (Carloop) discuss the end-of-year sales data from BYD and Tesla. Who really is number one?
Also, Riz is currently driving the new Kia EV5, so he shares his thoughts on this new Kia.
The BYD Shark 6 is an AWD double-cab plug-in hybrid ute. Could this be the ute that changes everything in New Zealand? It's arrived, and here to challenge longterm class leaders such as the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton.
In this podcast I'll be checking out the Shark 6's:
✅ Exterior
✅ Interior
✅ Road handling
✅ Accessories
✅ Overall thoughts
A big thanks to BYD Tauranga for the loan of the...
Welcome to the EV Quest ‘EV of the Year’ podcast! Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar from Carloop choose their EVs of the year.
Categories include Best Value EV of the Year, Luxury EV of the Year, Hybrid of the Year, ‘Wow’ Moment of the Year, "Oh No" Moment of the Year and the prestigious “What’s Riz Been Driving?” EV of the Year!
The podcast is available on all leading platforms.
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