Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, And this is EV News Shorts. Highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand and around the world. Included in this episode - Rebate rolled, Range Rover - roll up, and funds raised for Red Cross MENTIONED IN PODCAST 👇 The Driven: https://thedriven.io/2023/12/15/record-broken-as-ev-enthusiast-rocks-around-australia-in-just-10-days/ The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/13/23999724/range-rover-ev-prototype-teaser-waiting-list...
Dec 15, 2023•4 min•Ep. 85
As the numbers of EVs and Hybrids increase on our roads, there is a growing need for qualified automotive engineering technicians to repair these vehicles. Are there currently enough technicians? And what repairs are most commonly carried out? For insights into the world of EV training, I’m talking with Kevin O'Neill, Principal Lecturer of Automotive Engineering, at Otago Polytechnic. Course Link: https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/new-zealand-certificate-in-electric-vehicle-automotive-enginee...
Dec 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 84
Hi, I’m Adrian Maidment, And this is EV News Shorts. Highlighting recent EV news headlines. From New Zealand and around the world. In this episode - Aussie EV Sales news, EVs in the Sky, and tis the season for EV awards MENTIONED IN PODCAST 👇 Aussie EV Sales: https://thedriven.io/2023/12/06/tesla-share-of-australia-ev-market-falls-below-50-pct-as-chinese-brands-make-their-marque/ Electrifying.com: https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/electrifying-com-s-electric-experts-award-new-volvo-ex30...
Dec 07, 2023•3 min•Ep. 83
For school children with an interest or potential interest in engineering - EVolocity could be for them. With help from EVolocity, School-age students design, build and compete with their own electric vehicles. In this podcast Adrian Maidment from EV Quest talks with Sam Knox - EVolocity Technology Specialist and Shanon Wildman - EVolocity Regional coordination. Find out more about EVolocity 👉 https://evolocity.co.nz/
Dec 05, 2023•22 min•Ep. 82
Some news headlines in the world of EV news. New Zealand and news from the world.
Dec 05, 2023•3 min•Ep. 81
Hello and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, I’m Adrian Maidment. This episode I’m talking with Mark Lampard, owner of Australian business " go EV". Along with EV Chargers, Mark has over 20 years of experience in the import and distribution of technology products with his successful audio-visual product distribution company, Corsair Solutions. We're talking 👇 ✅ Types of Chargers ✅ The Australian network ✅ Industry developments ✅ Charging tips for new EV owners ✅ And more... For more info on go EV...
Nov 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 79
This episode, we're looking at the developing use of hydrogen in the aviation industry. 👉 What are the plans? Who is involved? When are these big changes planned to take place? Adrian Maidment is talking with Christopher Boyle, Executive Chair and Managing Director, Fabrum. Fabrum is an innovator in zero-emission transition technologies - based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The company’s core areas include green hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, and system integration. Customers have in...
Nov 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 78
In this EV Quest Podcast, Adrian talks with long distance driver Richard Laxton. Starting in Melbourne, Richard has driven his Tesla Model 3 around the circumference of Australia. We talk: 👇 ✅ Driving challenges ✅ How the Model 3 has performed ✅ The many different ways Richard has charged his Tesla ✅ Tourist highlights from this adventure 👍 Don't forget to followfor more content like this. Your support drives us to bring you the best in EV content! #teslamodel3 #Australia #longdistancedrive...
Nov 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 77
🚗 Join us on an another EV quest, with a detailed owner review of the GWM Ora! 🌟 🔍 In this podcast, we speak to Neil Johns, GWM Ora owner, who's share his experience of owning the Ora. 👉 What's in store for you in this podcast: Performance Insights: Get behind the wheel as our owner shares their firsthand experience on the driving performance of the GWM Ora. How does it handle the city and the open roads? Let's find out! 🏙️🛣️ Range Reality Check: One of the biggest concerns with EVs is the...
Nov 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 76
MG HS Hybrid owner Aiden Dean, reviews his SUV. Topics covered included ✅ Why purchased ✅ Other Options ✅ Positives ✅ What could be better ✅ Who the MG would best suit Find out more about EV Quest at 👉 https://evquest.co.nz/ There is also an EV Quest podcast, available on all leading platforms. 🎥
Oct 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 75
The DYD Dolphin was recently released in New Zealand. For this video Adrian is testing out the Extended Range version (thers's also a Standard range version). Once he checks the Dolphin out, he's taking it on a drive from South Auckland to a popular NZ holiday destination. How it it perform?
Oct 23, 2023•14 min•Ep. 74
There's been a lot of recent developments in the Australian EV market. So, Adrian Maidment thought it was time for another catchup to find out what's going on in Oz. I’m again talking with Riz Akhtar, founder of Carloop . Carloop helps businesses transition to EVs, through the use of their specialised EV data. Riz also writes for Electric Vehicle news site - The Driven. This episode was recorded before the release of the BYD Seal launch event on October 17. Details here 👉 https://electrek.co/20...
Oct 17, 2023•21 min•Ep. 73
“Sustainability” is a term getting used more and more, and acted on more and more. So how can you gain more knowledge in this area if you have the desire to enhance your education in sustainability? Well that’s what my guest today has done. I’m Adrian Maidment, and I’m talking with Meg Jones, from The Shine Collective , who recently completed the University of Cambridge’s Business Sustainability Management qualification. Sustainability Links: https://www.footprintnetwork.org/ https://www.oversho...
Oct 10, 2023•21 min•Ep. 72
Vehicle leasing is on the agenda today, as Adrian Maidment talks with Dennis Kelly, Director of FleetPartners NZ. FleetPartners is New Zealand's leading provider of vehicle leasing, fleet management and heavy commercial vehicle leasing. During the podcast, we firstly look at leasing overall. Then, focus in on the leasing of EVs, and the huge impact the growth of EVs is having on the leasing industry, and the motoring industry in general. Mentioned in interview: 🎙️ FleetPartners: https://www.fle...
Oct 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 71
This is the new Lexus RZ450e, now available in New Zealand in 2 variations. The RZ 450e Core and the RZ 450e Dynamic. The SUV I have today is the Dynamic version. In this video I’ll be checking its exteriors, Interior comfort, all its safety technology, plus freaking out about driving RZ 450e, the most expensive EV I’ve driven! #electricLexus #rz450e #evquest RZ 450e supplied by Lexus of Tauranga 👇https://www.lexus.co.nz/en/dealers/tauranga.html
Sep 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 70
Charging infrastructure and smart charging, are the topics for this EV Quest Podcast. Adrian Maidment is talking with Jonny Parker, CEO and Co-founder of Wellington based company Thundergrid. We also talk about car fleet conversions from ICE vehicles to EVs. Thundergrid’s purpose is to ease the load on the grid, and eliminate barriers to electric vehicle adoption. Thundergrid - https://www.thundergrid.net/
Sep 24, 2023•28 min•Ep. 69
This episode, Adrian Maidment is talking hydrogen transport with Mark Irving. Mark is the Business Development Manager, at Heavy Vehicle and Machinery Solutions, a New Zealand company leading the way in converting existing diesel vehicles to hydrogen. We're discussing the major industry players in New Zealand, new hydrogen projects and how the hydrogen industry is developing in NZ. Mentioned: Hydrogen NZ: https://www.nzhydrogen.org/
Sep 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 68
As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the number of people with their vehicles at the charger can potentially grow, which could lead to issues. In this episode of the EV QUEST Podcast, I’m talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron about EV Etiquette. The do's and don'ts at the charging station. EV Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are Designed and Built in New Zealand....
Sep 17, 2023•24 min•Ep. 67
Hi. I’m Adrian from EV Quest. And today I‘m ticking of something new on my EV journey. It’s my first drive an electric BMW drive - BMW iX1 xDrive30. I’m expecting luxury, quality and performance. It's priced from $96,990 + ORC. WLPT range 440km. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is rated at 230kW and 494Nm. 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds. CAR SUPPLIED BY COOMBES JOHNSTON BMW TAURANGA https://www.coombesjohnstonbmwtauranga.co.nz/
Sep 11, 2023•13 min•Ep. 66
Chris Glazewski from UBCO explains to Adrian Maidment, the key features you need to know about the UBCO 2 x2 Electric Bike. They're on a hill at Adventure Playground, located in Rotorua, New Zealand. #ubco #electricbike #evquest MENTIONED UBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/ Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/
Sep 08, 2023•10 min•Ep. 65
Adrian Maidment is at Adventure Playground Rotorua, testing out the UBCO 2 x 2 ELECTRIC BIKE. First up it's a lesson on how to ride the electric bike, then Adrian is on his way up a hill with crew from Adventure Playground and UBCO. MENTIONED UBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/ Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/
Sep 03, 2023•6 min•Ep. 64
New to New Zealand, the MG4 is currently available in 4 options. With the big highlight being the price, The base model Excite 51 is priced from 46, 990. So that's sub 40 with the Clean Car rebate! In this podcast I’ll be checking out interior, looks, performance, some negatives, Drive train, and all the reasons why this car should be a winner for MG. For this review, I‘m driving the Essence 64, which is 2 models up from the base model. It has a 64kwh battery, a WLTP range of 435kms, And priced ...
Aug 29, 2023•11 min•Ep. 63
There’s a lot of information out there on Electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to make sense of it all. Today I’m talking with someone who has made New Zealand EV data accessible and easy to follow. James Foster owns the Website evdb.nz, where you can compare makes, models, current and future models. Registration data and market patterns.
Aug 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 62
The BYD brand has now been in New Zealand for a year., with the Atto 3 being hugely successful for the brand. With this is mind, I wanted to talk to catch up again with Atto 3 owner Matthew Parkin to talk about owning the SUV. #byd #atto3 #ev ✅ We'll be talking about the car's positives, and any negatives over the last 6 months. ✅ Alternatives to the Atto 3. ✅ General EV Advice. Find out more on EV Quest 👇 Web: https://evquest.co.nz/ Instagram: @evquest Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com...
Aug 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 61
Aug 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 60
Electric bikes are growing in popularity. There's a heap of pros and I guess the occasional potential drawback of owning an E-bike. So today I'm talking with Dan Wallace, owner of Electrify Tauranga about E-bikes. We'll be covering the different kinds of e-bikes, how to choose an e-bike, technology, safety, warranty, differences in motors and brands, and the future of e-bikes Find out more about EV Quest at: evquest.co.nz
Aug 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 59
There’s a continuing stream of questions online, asking if the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a Mustang? Well, according to the brochure, Yes! So, then, how good a Mustang is it? Adrian finds out in this review. There’s 3 models of the Mustang available in New Zealand; This is the base model with Rear Wheel Drive. There’s also an AWD model and an AWD GT. Adrian is testing out the RWD version of the Mach-E. A t the time of recording, it was priced at $79,990 plus ORC. Eligible for the Clean Car Rebate. E...
Aug 08, 2023•13 min•Ep. 58
Vehicle companies need to adapt and change as the demand for, and technology required to make EVs advances. To discuss some of these changes, I’m talking with Dylan Boddis, Sales Consultant at Coombes Johnston BMW Tauranga, New Zealand. We’re talking about BMW electric cars, the range of BMW cars in general, and what to ask a car dealer when considering buying a car.
Jul 30, 2023•18 min•Ep. 56
EV Quest Short Spark is a quick look at some of the EV news from the last week. This week we focus on brand partnerships. Some big players have teamed up, with several new partnership deals announced. YouTube viewing recommendation: Tesla Solar Roof Review: Was it Worth It? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJeSWbR6W04
Jul 30, 2023•5 min•Ep. 57
Shift Hub ran in Tauranga’s City Centre for the month of July. The Shift Hub showcased alternative transportation options, to reduce transport emissions, congestion, and the reliance on private motor vehicles across the region. Transportation options included: e-bikes, e-motorbikes, public transport (bus), car share, and e-scooters. Adrian Maidment turned up, on the last day of the event, and spoke to Helley from Shift Hub, to find out about it had gone. Find out more: https://www.priorityone.co...
Jul 28, 2023•6 min•Ep. 55
