EV QUEST

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 electric vehicles, EV Quest keeps you connected to the fast-changing world of electric transport.

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  Episode #251

  Taiwan's New EV: Foxtron Cavira | Could It Come to New Zealand?

  Oct 1, 20268 min

  Taiwan has a new electric SUV, and it could be coming to New Zealand. Meet the Foxtron Cavira. In this EV Quest first look, Celeste heads to Taichung, Taiwan, to check out the new Foxtron Cavira, a five-seat electric SUV from Taiwanese manufacturer Foxtron. The Cavira is available in two versions: the Emerge and the higher-performance Pioneer. The Emerge is rear-wheel drive with a claimed 578km WLTC range and 0–100km/h in 6.9 seconds. The Pioneer adds dual-motor all-wheel drive, 349kW, a 0–100km/h time of 3.8 seconds and a claimed 538km WLTC range. Both versions use an 82.7kWh LFP battery. Enjoyed the video? Like and subscribe to EV Quest for more EV reviews, news and interviews from New Zealand and around the world. #Foxtron #Cavira #TaiwanEV #ElectricSUV #EVQuest

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  Episode #250

  EV Quest Episode 250: Cheaper EVs, More Brands & The Next Phase of Electric Cars

  Sep 20, 202619 min

  To mark 250 episodes, Adrian is joined by regular co-host Riz Akhtar from CarLoop. A quick reflect, then, what's happening right now and what could be coming next. Riz joins us fresh from the Everything Electric event in Sydney, We also dig into the latest wave of EV price cuts, including BYD's major reduction of the Atto 1 price in Australia. Plus: • A look back at the very first EV Quest episodes and how much the market has changed • China's top-selling cars • The Subaru Trailseeker and its new spare wheel kit • Riz's latest drive • Evnex passing 20,000 charger sales • Three big questions about the future of the EV industry Thanks to everyone who has listened, watched, appeared on the podcast, commented, supported the channel and been part of the EV Quest journey over the past 250 episodes. Adrian

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  Episode #249

  What Do the Latest EV Sales Figures Really Mean? | Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 Electric Driven

  Sep 6, 202621 min

  Australia's EV market has had a record-breaking month, with battery electric vehicles making up almost one in four new cars sold. But what do the latest sales figures really tell us about where the market is heading? In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment and Carloop founder Riz Akhtar break down the latest EV sales data from Australia and New Zealand. Why is Australia seeing such strong growth? Also, Riz shares his first impressions of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric after spending time behind the wheel. In this episode: • Australia's record month for EV sales • Tesla Model Y's continued sales success • The latest EV sales figures from New Zealand • Affordable EVs achieving five-star safety ratings • The new Lepas L6 • Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric first impressions • Subaru's new Trailseeker EV • What the EV sales figures aren't telling us • How car companies and dealers can better support new EV buyers Car safety link: https://autotalk.co.nz/affordable-evs-score-five-star-ancap-safety-ratings/ Join us for the latest electric vehicle news, analysis and conversations from New Zealand, Australia and around the world.

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  Episode #248

  2026 Honda Super One Review: Is the Fun Worth the Compromise?

  Sep 4, 20269 min

  Is the 2026 Honda Super One fun enough to make up for its limitation? I took Honda's new small EV for a quick drive around town to find out. The Honda Super One is based on a Japanese kei car and is designed mainly for city driving. It has a 29.61 kWh battery and a claimed WLTP range of 206 km. I was surprised by how much room there was in the driver's seat for such a small car. It's also genuinely fun to drive, and I really liked the combination of modern technology and physical buttons and controls. In this review, I take a look at the Honda Super One's interior, back seats, boot space, technology, driving modes, regenerative braking and range. THANKS Thanks to Honda Tauranga for letting me borrow the Honda Super One for this review. If you are interested in the Honda Super One and are based in Tauranga, check out Honda Tauranga: https://www.honda.co.nz/find-a-store/waikato-bay-of-plenty/honda-store-tauranga/ Contact: Gavin Sokolich - gavin@tmccars.co.nz

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  Episode #247

  Are EV Buyers Ever Going Back to Petrol? | Zeekr 7GT

  Aug 30, 202616 min

  Are EV buyers really on a one-way street? Adrian and Riz explore why more drivers are sticking with EVs, the growing EV price war and the rapid arrival of new Chinese brands. Plus, Adrian shares his first impressions of the Honda Super One, the Mazda 6e arrives in New Zealand, Riz drives the new Zeekr 7GT, and we look at Tesla news, the Omoda E5 recall and what August EV sales could reveal about the market.

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