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
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 pricing. EVDB: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nz
🚗 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 conditions here, we now introduce the Sealion 6 and the upcoming Shark 6. 🔍 In this video, I'll be reviewing both options of the Sealion 6 — the Dynamic an...
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-ev/ VW & Rivian: https://thedriven.io/2024/06/26/volkswagen-makes-big-play-in-electric-cars-in-a7-5-billion-deal-with-rivian/...
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 an XPENG G6 in Australia, new EV trucks coming to NZ and possible new EVs heading to Oz and NZ. Australia Media to Zeekr China Tour: https://www.linked...
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-cuts-stake-in-BYD/62228821 Ferrari: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/19/ferraris-first-electric-car-to-cost-over-500000.html#:~:text=Ferrari's%20first%20e...
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 heard, please leave us a rating and a review – it really helps us reach more EV enthusiasts like you. For more in-depth reviews and the latest EV new...
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 #stihlelectric
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 infotainment touchscreen 10.25-inch instrument display Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Dimensions and Build: Length: 5457 mm Width: 1971 mm Height: 1925 ...
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 Elon. Big dollars for a MG Cyberster. Follow for more Ev info.
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: https://www.ebbett.co.nz/dealership/b... 🔔 Subscribe: Stay updated with the latest in electric vehicles by subscribing to EV Quest. 🌐 Follow Us: ...
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-considers-delaying-4-bln-us-plant-source-says-2024-05-29/
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-rules-2024-06-04/ Suzuki: https://evcentral.com.au/cheerful-not-cheap-suzuki-australia-says-it-wont-be-targeting-budget-friendly-chinese-brands-like-byd-...
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=Analysts%20expect%20tariffs%20of%20between,and%20falling%20prices%20at%20home.
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!
🚗 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. Will the SEALION 6 live up to the hype? Find out now! #BYD #Sealion6 #HybridSUV 🔔 Subscribe to EV Quest for more electric and hybrid car reviews!...
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! Mentioned: Chargenet: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2405/S00508/foodstuffs-chargenet-charging-ahead-by-expanding-new-zealands-ev-charging-network.htm Tesl...
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 for electric car reviews Bringing you all the brands Giving you EV news Plug it in Charge it up And hit the road Taking you on a journey Review, then up...
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 Johnston BMW Tauranga for the loan of the i4👇 https://www.coombesjohnstonbmwtauranga.co.nz/ ========================================= Connect with EV...
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 expansion in Australia. Mentioned in Episode: Evnex: https://www.evnex.com/articles/evnex-secures-investment-to-fuel-expansion-and-innovation https://th...
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 and the deep blue metallic paint is a winner. We're both impressed by the more aerodynamic exterior styling. ✅
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 weekly Tesla news. Fieldays on the way, and more...
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 & Convenience: 🔹 Safety: 🔹 Real-World Usage: Ready for a detailed look? Watch the full review and see why Andy chose to upgrade to the 2024 RAV4 Hyb...
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. Adrian Maidment talks with Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia. 🎙️
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: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nz
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 N3 eK. This is a different platform to the EV6 and EV9, which are built on the E-GMP platform. ⚡️ The EV5 is based on a 400-volt electric architectu...
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, plus a 7 seat option. The Luxgen n7 is built on the MIH (Mobility in Harmony) platform, an open-source, modular electric vehicle architecture that allows...
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.
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 manufactures, no more referrals from Tesla.
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/episode/5oJhX7At2H11P9R7ZIEikV?si=0i15illDQ_-worMb7kC3iQ
