Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest podcast – I’m Adrian Maidment. This episode is all about electrifying everything with guest Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, and a fully electric cherry orchardist from Central Otago.
This episode explores how New Zealand can save billions by electrifying everyday machines, from hot water cylinders and cooktops to cars and farm equipment. Mike shares the six smart decisions every Kiwi should make over the next 15 years.
Website: https://www.rewiring.nz/
Events: https://www.rewiring.nz/tour
On Tuesday, 11 November, Dongfeng launched in New Zealand at an event in Auckland. In this interview, Adrian Maidment talks with Arek Zywot, the General Manager of Dongfeng New Zealand.
They discuss the Dongfeng brand, the company’s plans for the New Zealand car market, and the new models announced.
Now available to buy is the Dongfeng BOX model, priced from $29,990 + ORC.
Dongfeng website: https://dongfeng.co.nz/
To buy: https://www.armstrongs.co.nz/our-brands/dongfeng/
Adrian Maidment chats with Paul O’Connor from EV Power, who shares insights on the latest innovations in home EV charging, including their new NZ-designed portable charger.
We talk affordability, the government’s impact on EV uptake, and how to when you buy from EV Power.
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EV Power 👉 https://evpower.co.nz/
Kia ora and welcome back to the EV Quest podcast. After a short recharge break, Adrian and Riz (Carloop) return with one of the biggest stories of the year: BYD’s jaw-dropping pricing announcement for the Atto 1 and Atto 2 in New Zealand, and what it could mean for Australian pricing. 🚖
Also: News from the Japan desk, EV Shows in Australia, Sales data from October, and its beginning to feel like Christmas. 🎙️
Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest podcast, I’m Adrian Maidment.
Self Driving is a big topic in New Zealand at the moment with the release of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised). But this episode I’m getting some user feedback on another self-driving option, my guest is Aiden Dean, who is just back from the States, and experienced the Waymo experience.
This week on the EV Quest podcast with Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar (Carloop):
MG IM5 driven by Riz
New MG4
Nissan's ProPilot Technology
Sydney International EV Motor Show Ticket deal!
Looking Ahead: Future Test Drives and Models
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In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar dive into the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. Riz shares his first-hand experience with the brand-new Zeekr 7X SUV.
We also cover:
Kia ora and welcome to EV Quest podcast. In this episode, Adrian and Riz dive into the latest EV developments across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
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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.
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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:
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: 👉
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:
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.
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:
🔹 EV Sales surge in NZ and OZ
🔹 Melbourne EV Show
In this EV Quest podcast interview, Adrian Maidment talks with Mark Lampard at the Melbourne EV Show.
Mark shares insights on the current state and future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, highlighting his recent experiences in China and Europe. Mark also shares his knowledge on the evolving technology and infrastructure needed to support the transition to electric vehicles, as well as exciting developments on the horizon for his company, go EV.
👉 Find out more: https://go-ev.com.au/