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Welcome to Episode 251 of the EV Quest Podcast with Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar from CarLoop.This week we look at Tesla's new cheaper Model 3, what has changed, how much range it gets and whether the lower price makes it an even more attractive EV.We also take a first look at the updated BYD Atto 3 Evo, BYD's first 800-volt vehicle in Australia and New Zealand, and discuss the changes to its design, interior, technology and driving dynamics.But that's not all.We also cover:• 🇳🇿 New Zealand's latest EV sales figures• 🇦🇺 Early Australian Tesla sales figures• Tesla Model Y continuing to dominate• Tesla bringing Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) to more models• The cheaper Tesla Model Y Performance• Ampol's proposed $225 million acquisition of Evie Networks• What the Ampol/Evie deal could mean for Australia's charging network• Leapmotor B10 pricing and the growing used EV market• Geely EX2 and the increasingly competitive electric hatchback market• Adrian's look at the new Foxtron Caveira• Geely and NIO's battery-swapping partnership• The future of EV chargingLink: https://evdb.nz/ev-stats

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

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]