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EV QUEST

Adrian Maidment

Welcome to EV Quest — your source for electric vehicle insights, based in New Zealand. Hosted by Adrian Maidment, the podcast features a weekly roundup of the latest EV news from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world, often joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop. You"ll also hear interviews with key figures from the EV industry and the wider sustainability sector, along with reviews of the latest electric vehicles.

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All Episodes

7:37

Subaru Solterra - Test Drive

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2024/02/06

The Solterrra is Subaru's first fully electric vehicle, and it has finally made it to New Zealand, after a number of delays. In this test drive I’ll be checking out its looks, interior, features and performance. First up, tho a need to cover off how this Subaru has a sibling, the Toyota BZ4x, Also now available in New Zealand. Having only spent a short time with the Solterra, I'd like to get it back for a longer period, to fully test it out.A big thanks to Subaru Tauranga, Farmer Subaru,

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8:37

News Shorts - February 4, 2024

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2024/02/03

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.Mentioned EVDB:https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nzhttps://evdb.nz/ev-new-carsCarloop: https://carloop.com.au/

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8:53

EV Quest's News Shorts (Weekend Edition) - January...

EV QUEST ·

2024/01/27

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.Mentioned 👇Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/The Driven: https://thedriven.io/Check out EV Quest car reviews here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ

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21:14

The EV future with Solar - Dunstan Power

EV QUEST ·

2024/01/23

This episode of the EV Quest podcast, Adrian Maidment talks again with Dunstan Power. Dunstan Power is the Managing Director of Versinetic, a UK based EV charger developmentconsultancy firm. They're talking solar, and how it can and will impact on the future of EVs.Dunstan states - "Australia’s abundant sunshine could turbocharge vehicle EV growth to mirror initiatives beingimplemented in France where solar PV canopies are to be mandated for public carparks."Versinetic -

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13:49

EV News Shorts - January 21, 2024

EV QUEST ·

2024/01/21

This is EV QUESTS, EV News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from NewZealand, Australia and the rest of the world. I’m Adrian Maidment, with guest Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia.MENTIONED 👇Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/RUCS: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350148355/road-user-charges-set-apply-evsHertz:

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9:50

EV News Shorts (Australia Edition) - January 14, 2024

EV QUEST ·

2024/01/14

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts, highlighting recent Electric Vehicle news headlines from around the world. This episode is focused on Australia, with guest Riz Akhtar from CarLoop, reporting in from Australia.Mentioned 👇Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/The Driven: https://thedriven.io/Check out EV Quest car reviews here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLanpCxojG8G9000A_IZ5jQ

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3:51

EV News Shorts (China Edition) - January 4, 2024

EV QUEST ·

2024/01/04

This Is EV Quest’s EV NEWS Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand and around the world. But this episode is the "China Edition", featuring news on Chinese Automakers.Included in this episode - BYD goes to Number 1, Zeeker sells 007, and where’s the place to check out the latest in Chinese cars?LinksNZ Sales data: https://evdb.nz/most-popular-evs-nzGeely: https://carnewschina.com/2024/01/01/geely-sold-1-68-million-vehicles-in-2023-up-18/BYD:

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12:56

BYD Seal Test Drive. As good as I'd hoped?

EV QUEST ·

2024/01/02

Welcome to "EV Quest," the podcast for all things electric vehicles. I'm Adrian Maidment, and today I’m taking the BYD Seal Premium for a test drive. I’ll be checking out the Seal's key features, and comparing it with the other two versions available of the Seal in New Zealand (Dynamic and Performance). I've been looking forward to driving this EV since I saw it at Fieldays. Will it deliver?A big thanks to BYD Tauranga for supplying me the Seal: 👉

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4:39

EV NEWS SHORTS - 301223

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/30

This is EV QUEST'S, EV News Shorts, highlighting recent EV news headlines from New Zealand and around the world. G’day - I’m Adrian Maidment,Included in this episode - Rebate to close, EV factory to open, and new EVs to arriveLinks Mentioned:EVs for Australia: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/30/big-name-evs-here-are-the-new-models-launching-for-first-time-in-australiaTesla Model Y:

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28:09

Christmas Special, with guest Riz Akhtar

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/21

Hello and welcome to the EV Quest Christmas Podcast Special. I’m Adrian Maidment, and this episode I look back on 2023, look forward to 2024. My guest to review the year and look into whats's happening in 2024, is Riz Akhtar from Carloop, in Australia.Make sure to follow the EV Quest Podcast, so you'll get notified every time a new episode drops. Also, if you have a moment, please leave us a rating. And Merry Christmas to you and your family🎄Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/The Driven:

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21:14

After the Clean Car Discount, with Kirsten Corson -...

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/20

The New Zealand EV market is facing uncertainty as the clean car rebate is about to be removed by the new government. In this episode, Adrian Maidment interviews Kirsten Carson, incoming chair of Drive Electric, to discuss the current state of the EV market and future plans to encourage EV adoption. Drive Electric 👉 https://driveelectric.org.nz/The EV Quest Podcast is available on all leading platforms, including: Apple Music, Spotify and iHeart.

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29:28

EV Charging around the world, with guest Dunstan Power

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/18

EV Charging is the topic of discussion in this episode, as Adrian talks to Dunstan Power, from ByteSnap Design and Versinetic in the UK.ByteSnap Design provides award winning consultancy for electronics design services - Software Development and Hardware Design. Versinetic are specialists in the design and development of Smart EV chargers.Dunstan graduated with a degree in engineering from Cambridge University, and has been working in the electronics industry since 1992, and is a leading

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4:01

EV NEWS SHORTS - 151224

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/15

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

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31:23

Teaching EV Repairs - with guest Kevin O'Neill

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/10

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:

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3:15

EV News Shorts-81223

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/07

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 awardsMENTIONED 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:

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22:28

EVolocity - Teaching students to design, build, and...

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/05

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/

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3:23

EV News Shorts-51223

EV QUEST ·

2023/12/05

Some news headlines in the world of EV news. New Zealand and news from the world.

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23:10

Mark Lampard from go EV - EV Chargers

EV QUEST ·

2023/11/27

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

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20:30

Christopher Boyle from Fabrum - Transforming Air...

EV QUEST ·

2023/11/20

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

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38:57

Unforgettable Road Trip: Driving Around Australia in...

EV QUEST ·

2023/11/17

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

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