EV QUEST

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 industryThanks 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

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 buyersCar 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.

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.🙏 THANKSThanks 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 - [email protected]

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.

Dale is a Tauranga homeowner, not an installer. Thirteen months ago he put 16 solar panels and a home battery on his roof, and in this episode he opens up about the instal process and how it’s all looking now.He walks through the whole thing: how he chose an installer, why he replaced his roof before anything went on it, and what the system is actually saving him. It hasn't all been smooth sailing!If you're getting quotes on solar, or just in the thinking about it stage, this is the conversation to have a listen to.If you found this useful, subscribe to EV Quest wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes cover EVs, solar and home electrification in New Zealand,More from EV Quest Website: https://evquest.co.nz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest