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EV QUEST

Adrian Maidment

EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market. Each week you’ll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility. From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the newest

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24:24

EV Etiquette - The do's and don'ts at the charging...

EV QUEST ·

2023/09/17

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.

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13:04

BMW iX1 2023 Review

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2023/09/11

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 TAURANGAhttps://www.coombesjohnstonbmwtauranga.co.nz/

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9:50

UBCO Electric Bike - Everything you need to know

EV QUEST ·

2023/09/08

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 #evquestMENTIONEDUBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

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6:17

UBCO 2 x 2 Electric Bike - What's it like to ride?

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2023/09/03

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.MENTIONEDUBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

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11:19

MG4 EV Review 2023: Worth the Hype?

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2023/08/29

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

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29:04

Exploring EV Data with James Foster from evdb.nz

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2023/08/27

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.

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26:05

BYD Atto 3: 6 month Owner Update - here's what you...

EV QUEST ·

2023/08/22

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: @evquestApple

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30:19

Michael Eaglen, CEO of EV Maritime - Electric Ferries...

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2023/08/21

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33:26

E-Bikes: Everything you need to know about buying an...

EV QUEST ·

2023/08/14

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-bikesFind out more about EV Quest at: evquest.co.nz

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13:03

Ford Mustang Mach-E Review

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2023/08/08

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. At the time of recording, it was priced at $79,990 plus ORC. Eligible for the Clean Car

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17:57

BMW now and plans for the future (With guest - BMW...

EV QUEST ·

2023/07/30

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.

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Short Spark: A summary of news with views on the EV...

EV QUEST ·

2023/07/30

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

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6:04

Shift Hub in Tauranga - "Rethink your Commute"

EV QUEST ·

2023/07/28

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:

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20:14

Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan - Destination Charging,...

EV QUEST ·

2023/07/23

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the need for greater charging availability is also increasing. In this episode of EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron. They talk about Destination Charging, Hikotron’s expansion, owning an EV, the Shift Hub, plus a “top tip" when owning an EV.Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are designed and

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Kia EV6 Air review 2023 - What an owner thinks

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2023/07/16

Glenn McCready has owned his Kia EV6 Air for 4 months. Glenn shares his thoughts on what hew likes about the car and the little announces he finds. Previously he owned a hybrid, but he wanted to go "Full Electric".Glenn is an electrical engineer who runs his business off the grid, utilising solar and battery power, so he's experienced with using electric energy.

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24:12

Australian EV Sales - the Triumphant and Troubled

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2023/07/10

What’s going on in the Australian EV world? That’s what Adrian Maidment is discussing with Riz Akhtar.Riz the founder of carloop, which specialises in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. Riz is also a writer for Australian publication - The Driven.We also chat about the selection of EVs in New Zealand compared to Australia, NZ Fieldays, Cybertruck testing, and what brand is standing out, making waves in OZ.

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6:21

Hydrogen for Transport in New Zealand Update

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2023/07/06

At Fieldays 2023, Professor Sally Brooker from Otago University gives an update on using hydrogen as a vehicle power source. Adrian Maidment first spoke to Professor Sally Brooker at theb 2022 Fieldays. Professor Sally Brooker is co-leading a German-NZ Green Hydrogen alliance with Dr Paul Jerabek, of the Institute of Hydrogen Technology, Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon.

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7:37

Cupra Born Test Drive

EV QUEST ·

2023/06/29

Today I have a test drive, to test drive, Cupra’s First Electric Vehicle, the Cupra Born, a Bespoke pure-electric vehicle, now available to order in New Zealand. There’s a demonstrator travelling around NZ, so I’m booked in at Farmer CUPRA, in Tauranga for my test drive.The plan was to cover as much as I could about the car, including - performance, interior features, and looks...but then I got stuck in traffic!!!!

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28:32

What's the chance of an EV fire? | Emma Sutcliffe -...

EV QUEST ·

2023/06/28

EV FireSafe is a private company that received seed funding from the Australian Department of Defence to research electric vehicle high voltage battery fires & emergency response, particularly where the EV is connected to energised charging.Their research is referenced by the Australasian Fire Agencies Council, National Fire Chief's Council (UK), National Fire Protection Association (US) & various EV manufacturers. Today I’m talking with the Project Manager of EV FireSafe - Emma

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4:35

Making Contaminated Water Drinkable - Ngārie...

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2023/06/27

eClean uses both Scientific research and Mātauranga Māori to deliver technology to a Global market. Adrian Maidment spoke to Ngārie Scartozzi at Fieldays, to learn more about eClean. At Fieldays, eClean won "FIELDAYS INNOVATION AWARD 2023"... "It’s impressive to see their blend of contemporary science and Mātauranga Māori in an authentic manner. By incorporating the Kawa and Tikanga of traditional Māori science, they have demonstrated a holistic approach to their work.The judges were

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