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.
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MG price cuts, new brands arriving, September sales
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In this episode: Mg price cuts, new brands on the way, Sales data, and what has Riz been driving? I’m Adrian Maidment in Tauranga New Zealand, and in Melbourne Australia - Riz Akhtar from Carloop. Mentioned: MG prices: https://mgmotor.co.nz/offers/?make=MG4 Leapmotor: https://www.leapmotor.com/au. https://www.leapmotor.com/nz Sales Data: https://ww…
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What's it like driving Smart #1 and 3? EV Sales news. Tesla rumours. New Volvo.
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G’day and welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and the rest of the world. In this episode: Driving the Smart #1 and #3, EV sales news, Volvo moves 2030 back, EV Rumours, and What’s Riz been driving - and can he say? Mentioned: Sales news: https://evdb.nz/ev-stats Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/ Poles…
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Polestar 4 Test Drive: Premium Comfort Without a Rear Window?!
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In this episode of EV Quest, I take the Polestar 4 for a test drive in rainy Auckland, experiencing the long-range single motor version of this electric SUV coupe. I also check out the dual-motor version at the Polestar Auckland dealership. ⚡️ The Polestar 4 features a well designed infotainment system, spacious interior, and advanced features like…
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Polestar 4 first thoughts. Smart #1, #3 & #5. 7-seat Model Y on the way here?
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This episode we're looking at the Polestar 4, all the new Smart #'s, and Tesla.Par Adrian Maidment
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New Cheapest NZ EV! New brands in Australia. Mazda EZ-6 | New Shorts 180824
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In this episode we are looking at the fast changing nature of the car industry with players leaving markets, while new brands are entering countries. New Zealand has a new cheapest Ev, and what are the chances of success for the new Mazda EV? Stories mentioned: Fiat: https://www.fiat.co.nz/ Mazda EZ-6: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350379191/cou…
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Step into the world of ultimate luxury with the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand's first fully electric vehicle. The Spectre is dripping in style, offering insane comfort inside. But you should expect a lot with a starting price of $750,000 (NZD).Par Adrian Maidment
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Rolls-Royce Spectre, Xpeng, Zeekr, Air NZ U-turn, Deals Deals Deals!
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G’day and welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts, bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. In this episode: Deals, Deals, Deals! Air NZ U-turn Australian EV events Adrian checks out the Rolls-Royce Spectre ⚡️With Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar from Carloop 🎙️ LINKS: Leaf pricing: https://www.nissan.co.nz/vehicles/browse-ra…
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Used Toyota Prius Owner Review | And its a Taxi! 🚕
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Today, we're diving into the 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid, with an owner review from Sidhu. This hybrid vehicle is both loved and hated by many, but it has many featires that impress. Sidhu, who uses this Prius as a taxi and for personal use, gives us an in-depth owner review. 🔍 Key Highlights: 🚗 Model: 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid ⛽ Fuel Efficiency: Amazi…
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Mark Lampard - EV Charging in Australia, China Charging, Payment Anxiety
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of EV charging. Our guest, Mark Lampard from goEV, is a top expert in EV technology. We’ll chat about charging in Australia, especially for electric trucks, and hear about Mark’s recent EV experiences from his trip to China. We’ll also talk about goEV and the cost of insuring a Tesla. Links: goEV: htt…
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Hi - this is Adrian Maidment. This episode I'm sharing an episode of the new podcast - 'EV Loop'. I'm actually on it, with the podcast hosted by Riz Akhtar, who is the weekend guest on the EV Quest podcast. 🎙️ So, have a listen and see what you think. Topics covered include: Zeekr’s exciting website launch and new models for the Australian market. …
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Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan - Being at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan is the co-founder of Hamilton-based EV charging company, Hikotron. She was recently in the UK and attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the EV SUMMIT at the Saïd Business School in Oxford. Stephanie shares her thoughts on the two events, plus the state of EV charging in New Zealand compared to the UK. She also talk…
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News Shorts - Kia EV 5 delayed. Longer lasting battery. New BYD spotted.
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This is EV Quest's News Shorts Weekend Edition, bringing you thelatest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world. I'm Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia it's Riz Ahktar from Carloop. This Episode: In this episode: Kia EV 5 delayed… Longer lasting battery from China, and another new BYD spotted on the…
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Lucid Air, Ford F150 Lightning, Rivian R1T...Find out what they are like to drive!
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Lucid Air…Ford F15 Lightning…Rivian R1T, today I’m speaking to someone who has driven them all. My guest is Chris Quin from Melbourne Australia. Chris is an EV owner who is passionate about the EV industry. I’m Adrian Maidment, and this is the EV Quest Podcast. Hello Chris.Par Adrian Maidment
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News Shorts - NZ Emissions going up. No Mirrors Tesla. New EV Capri.
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This is EV Quest's News Shorts Weekend Edition, bringing you thelatest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world. I'm Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand and in Melbourne, Australia it's Riz Ahktar from Carloop. This Episode: Less clean Emission Standards in NZ. New EV models. New Tesla? Kia passes Hyundai. Links: Emissions in N…
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Tauranga's new OnDemand electric rideshare service
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Baybus OnDemand is your new electric rideshare service in Tauranga South. Adrian Maidment finds out about it and goes for a ride (as a passenger) in the new electric mini van. Adrian interviews Melissa Winters, Senior Network Planner, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, about the service. Find out more: https://www.baybus.co.nz/ondemand…
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News Shorts - Weekend Edition
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This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world. Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, discusses EV news with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ This Episode: June sales data, Up close to the Cybertruck, Kia EV5 pri…
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BYD SEALION 6 Reviewed: Dynamic or Premium – Which Should You Choose?
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🚗 This podcast Adrian drives the new BYD Sealion 6 — a midsize SUV Hybrid known as the Seal U in Europe and the Song Plus in China, where it's sold as both a plug-in hybrid and an EV. 🌍 🔌 Until now, BYD has only imported fully electric vehicles into New Zealand: the Atto 3, the Dolphin, and the Seal. However, likely due to changing market condition…
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Welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts, bringing you the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world Included this episode: Hyundai Inster unveiled, VW and Rivian get together, BYD Sealion 6 driven. Links: Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/ Inster: https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/inster-revealed-as-hyundais-smallest-and-cheapest…
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News Shorts - Jun 22. Riz in China at Zeekr
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This episode, Riz Akhtar is just back from China. He talks about the Aussie media trip he was on to check our Zeekr. One of the activities Riz mentions is spending a day at Ningbo International Speedway track getting behind the wheel of Zeekr's performance EV line up. Zeekr is part of the Geely group (which includes Volvo). Also covered: ordering a…
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Welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts, bringing you the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and around the globe. In this episode: BYD targets Korea, Berkshire Hathaway sells more BYD, First EV Ferrari. LINKS BYD: https://electrek.co/2024/06/18/byd-hyundai-25000-seal-ev/ Berkshire Hathaway: https://breakingthenews.net/Article/Berkshire-further-…
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Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. In this episode, we cover Fisker's bankruptcy, Tesla's lawsuit, and the release of the new Mini EV. Don't forget to subscribe to the EV Quest podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode. If you liked what you…
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At Fieldays this year, while checking out electric cars, I decided to explore some electric lawn mower options. In this video, Brad Cathcart from STIHL gives a full review of all the features of STIHL electric lawnmowers. #stihl #electriclawnmower #stihlelectricPar Adrian Maidment
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The brand-new BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid ute, has been unveiled at Fieldays this week. This marks the second rapid release of a plug-in hybrid from BYD, following the SeaLion. After exclusively producing EVs, does the Shark 6 have what it takes to compete with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger? Some Shark Specs👇 Interior: 12.8-inch rotating infot…
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News Shorts May 16: Fieldays reviewed. How much for a MG Cyberster?
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This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world. Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, discusses EV news with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ This episode: Fieldays Reviewed. BYD Shark released. Big dollars for E…
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This podcast is from the accompanying YouTube video version. Adrian is checking out the performance of BYD's Performance model Seal. 🚀 Acceleration: The BYD Seal Performance boasts a thrilling 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 3.8 seconds, delivering an exhilarating driving experience that rivals the best sports cars. Seal Supplied by BYD Tauranga…
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Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. This episode - VinFast slows down on US plant, Fieldays on in NZ, and in Australia, do you prefer the MG Cyberster or Mercedes‑Maybach? Links: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/vietnamese-ev-maker-vinfast-co…
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Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. This episode - A passport from Volvo, Self driving Tesla edges closer, EV Suzuki coming to Australia. Links: Volvo: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volvo-issue-worlds-first-ev-battery-passport-ahead-eu-rul…
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Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. This episode - a quick focus on planned EU tariffs on Chinese vehicle makers. Link mentioned: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eu-set-disclose-tariff-rates-chinese-electric-vehicles-2024-06-10/#:~:text=Anal…
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Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. Included in this episode: probably OZ EV sales for May, NZ EV sales for May, Fieldays on the way. Like, subscribe, and follow!Par Adrian Maidment
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🚗 The BYD SEALION 6 is Here! 🌟 The much-anticipated BYD SEALION 6 ( Seal U) has just hit New Zealand shores, marking the arrival of BYD's first hybrid in the country. Available in two variants - Dynamic and Premium. Join Adrian as he dives deep into the SEALION 6, exploring its exterior, interior, and sharing his first impressions of this vehicle. …
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News Shorts June 2 - BYD Sealion 6 first look, Tesla sales up, an EV Jeep
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Welcome to EV QUESTS News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world. Included in this episode: probably Tesla, Probably BYD, unlikely Japanese car brands. Kia ora! I’m Adrian Maidment, and joining me is Riz Akhtar from Carloop, based in Melbourne, Australia. Like, subscribe, and follow! Mentione…
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I thought it was time EV Quest had a song/jingle. So here it is - the EV Quest song/jingle Was fun to make. It brought back memories of all these reviews. Listen and enjoy, cringe or wonder why - Adrian. I’m willing to tour it! LYRICS: [Verse] Driving down the road in my electric ride Feeling the power, no engine it glides. E.V Quest The channel fo…
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This is the BMW i4 eDrive 40, rear wheel drive, gran coupé. It's an EV I've wanted to test drive for a long time. In New Zealand, there's also available the smaller battery eDrive 35 and the higher spec eDrive 50. In this podcast I'll be checking out the i4's: ✅ Exterior ✅ Interior ✅ Road handling ✅ Strengths and Weaknesses A big thanks to Coombes …
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News Shorts May 26: Aussie EV Price War Rages On!
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This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world. Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, discusses EV news with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ This episode: Tesla cuts prices - again! Get on the BYD bus. Evnex exp…
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Tesla Model 3 Highland has been out for a while but today I finally got to check it out. And for more review, reviewing I brought along my dad. But you won't be seeing him much on camera. 🤣 Updates included the reworked nose, new headlights, new body panels, updated taillights, redesigned rear face sheer. Does look better than the previous model an…
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News Shorts May 19: Weekend Edition
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This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world. Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, discusses EV news with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ This episode: Australian rules on cleaner cars got through. Your weekl…
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2024 - Detailed Owner Review
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In this podcast episode we dive into an in-depth owner review of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, one of New Zealand's favorite hybrid models. Join Adrian Maidment and EV specialist Andy Kennedy as they explore the latest updates and features of this popular SUV. They'll be covering: 👇 🔹 Tech Upgrades: 🔹 Performance & Efficiency: 🔹 Comfort & Convenienc…
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News Shorts May 12: New Volvo, New BYD Tech, Tesla Showroom
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Does the new Volvo EX30 impress? Plenty of new models on the way in Australia. A new platform from BYD. Adrian goes to the Tesla showroom, and what's happening this coming week? This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world. Adri…
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News Shorts (Weekend Edition) - May 4, 2024
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This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ 👉 Included in this episode: EV Sales - EV Sales for April, Tesla, and Charging speeds EVDB Link: h…
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HE new KIA EV5 recently toured Kia dealerships throughout New Zealand. I checked it out at Rotorua Kia. The EV5 on display was a demonstrator, with factory stock arriving mid-year. 📆 The Kia EV5 is a mid-sized SUV, with similar design stylings to the bigger Kia EV9. Similar in size to Kia Sportage. The EV5 is built on a dedicated EV platform called…
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Luxgen is a car brand you may have never heard of. But the Luxgen n7 is a big deal. It’s the first EV launched by Luxgen. And the n7 is developed by Foxtron, a joint venture between Luxgen parent Yulon and Taiwanese company Foxconn. Foxconn is the company that makes the iphones for Apple. There are 3 models of the n7 available. 2 are 5 seaters, plu…
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News Shorts (Tesla Edition!) - April 28, 2024
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Its all about Tesla for our weekend episode of EV QUESTS - News Shorts. Included in this episode - Tesla profit falls, Tesla Vehicle prices drop, Tesla Robots rise...And hey mate, is that the Cybertruck? G’day - I’m Adrian Maidment, And joining me is Riz Akhtar from Carloop, based in Melbourne Australia.…
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This is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from New Zealand, Australia, and around the rest of the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ 👉 Included in this episode: EV Sales - Tesla Cybertruck recall, more CO2 than claimed by manufactu…
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This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. 👉 Included in this episode: Tesla staff cuts, flying EV in NZ, new Jaguar. Inside EVs: Jaguar - https://insideevs.com/news/716318/jaguar-land-rover-chery-platform/ As mentioned: Christopher Boyle from Fabrum. https://open.spotify.com/episo…
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The future of EV Light Commercial Vehicles - Jack Puzin Interview
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The EV light commercial sector is a growing one. So in this podcast, to find out more, I’m speaking with Jack Puzin, Chief Executive Officer of Australian based company EV Automotive. Ev Automotive supply electric vans, with and expanding vehicle range on the way. 🔎 EV Automotive: https://ev-a.com.au/…
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This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ 👉 Included in this episode: EV5 Roadshow, new BYD battery, Omoda launch.Par Adrian Maidment
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News Shorts (Weekend Edition) - April 6, 2024
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This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ 👉 Included in this episode: EV Sales - Up. EV Sales - Down. New model EVs on the way, and Tesla rumours. NZ Ev Sales Data: https://evdb.nz…
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The Volvo EX30 is now available to buy in New Zealand. It’s built on a new platform for Volvo, from Geely. The EX30 is promoted, with its focus on sustainability and recycling, but how does it drive? In this podcast, Adrian Maidment checks out the EV30’s “minimalist” interior, exterior, technology, practicality and performance over a range of drivi…
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News Shorts (Weekend Edition) - March 31, 2024
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This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ 👉 Included in this episode: Finally an Electric Hilux?, End of an era for Volvo, and the Australian government agrees on fuel efficiency s…
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News Shorts (Weekend Edition) - March 24, 2024
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This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts - Weekend Edition, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️ 👉 Included in this episode: Test driving the Volvo EX30, EV price drop in Australia, Kia EV9 wins another award.…
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