EV QUEST
by Adrian Maidment
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About this podcast
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.
Each week you’ll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility.
From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the newest electric vehicles, EV Quest keeps you connected to the fast-changing world of electric transport.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 251 episodes
- Jaguar's Radical EV, Mazda 6e First Drive & Constantly Charging a Honda | EV Quest · 19 min · Episode 254Jaguar has revealed a radical new electric GT, Adrian takes a first drive in the Mazda 6e, and Riz discovers what it's like living with a Honda EV that needs plenty of charging…
- GWM's NZ Growth: How It Happened. What's Next? · 13 min · Episode 253GWM is growing quickly in New Zealand. But how did the brand get here, and what's next? In this EV Quest interview, I talk with Cameron Thomas, Country Manager of GWM New…
- Tesla Model 3 Price Cut + New BYD Atto 3 Evo | EV Quest Podcast #251 · 22 min · Episode 252Welcome to Episode 251 of the EV Quest Podcast with Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar from CarLoop. This week we look at Tesla's new cheaper Model 3, what has changed, how much…
- Taiwan's New EV: Foxtron Cavira | Could It Come to New Zealand? · 8 min · Episode 251Taiwan has a new electric SUV, and it could be coming to New Zealand. Meet the Foxtron Cavira. In this EV Quest first look, Celeste heads to Taichung, Taiwan, to check out the…
- EV Quest Episode 250: Cheaper EVs, More Brands & The Next Phase of Electric Cars · 19 min · Episode 250To mark 250 episodes, Adrian is joined by regular co-host Riz Akhtar from CarLoop. A quick reflect, then, what's happening right now and what could be coming next. Riz joins us…
- What Do the Latest EV Sales Figures Really Mean? | Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 Electric Driven · 21 min · Episode 249Australia's EV market has had a record-breaking month, with battery electric vehicles making up almost one in four new cars sold. But what do the latest sales figures really tell…
- 2026 Honda Super One Review: Is the Fun Worth the Compromise? · 9 min · Episode 248Is the 2026 Honda Super One fun enough to make up for its limitation? I took Honda's new small EV for a quick drive around town to find out. The Honda Super One is based on a…
- Are EV Buyers Ever Going Back to Petrol? | Zeekr 7GT · 16 min · Episode 247Are EV buyers really on a one-way street? Adrian and Riz explore why more drivers are sticking with EVs, the growing EV price war and the rapid arrival of new Chinese brands…
- ☀️ Solar + Battery After One Year: Dale’s Real-World Experience · 18 min · Episode 246Dale is a Tauranga homeowner, not an installer. Thirteen months ago he put 16 solar panels and a home battery on his roof, and in this episode he opens up about the instal…
- KGM Musso Missing Airbags, Honest EV Confessions & Tesla’s Big Truck Order · 15 min · Episode 245A big week for EVs and clean transport, with a safety issue affecting KGM Musso EVs, an unusually honest admission from Leapmotor NZ, a new electric wagon heading our way and…
- BYD ATTO 3 EVO Arrives: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price? · 15 min · Episode 244The BYD ATTO 3 EVO has arrived, bringing faster charging, more range, improved performance and a refreshed design. But, can it still compete in an increasingly crowded EV market?…
- Australia EV Sales: July Winners & Losers | EV Quest Podcast · 16 min · Episode 243In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian catches up with Riz Akhtar, founder of Carloop, to break down the latest Australian EV sales figures and what they tell us about…
- 2026 GWM ORA 5: Is This NZ's Best-Value EV? · 17 min · Episode 242I've spent the night with the new 2026 GWM ORA 5 Ultra to find out what it's really like to live with, and whether this new electric SUV should be on your shortlist. In this EV…
- July EV Sales Impress, GWM Ora 5 Driven, Ford's Geely Deal · 17 min · Episode 241EV sales continue to impress across New Zealand, who is number 1? In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is joined by Carloop founder Riz Akhtar to unpack the…
- Has China Already Won the EV Race? | The Big Shift in Australia & New Zealand · 14 min · Episode 240The electric vehicle market in Australia and New Zealand is changing faster than ever. In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment is joined by Carloop founder and EV industry…
- GAC AION V Review: Big Range, Affordable, and with a Fridge! · 15 min · Episode 239The GAC AION V has arrived in New Zealand promising plenty of features for the money. With a 510km WLTP range, a built-in fridge/freezer, massage seats and fast charging…
- Solar, Batteries & EVs | Lightforce Solar interview at Fieldays · 11 min · Episode 238In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian catches up with Rowan from Lightforce Solar at Fieldays 2026 to explore the latest developments in residential solar, battery…
- What It Takes to Be a YouTube Car Reviewer - Jerry Pan Interview · 18 min · Episode 237In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian talks with Auckland-based car reviewer Jerry Pan from Jerry Pan and Cars to uncover what really goes on behind the scenes of YouTube car…
- BYD Atto 1 vs Atto 2 – Which One Should You Buy? · 14 min · Episode 236Thinking about buying an affordable electric car in New Zealand? In this video, I test drive and compare the BYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 to help you decide which one is right for you…
- Solar, EV, Battery… What Should You Buy FIRST? (Most Get This Wrong) · 31 min · Episode 235Thinking about going electric with solar, EVs, or home batteries? In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment talks with Neerav Bhatt ('Electrifying Everything') — who’s done it…
