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EV QUEST

by Adrian Maidment
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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • GWM's NZ Growth: How It Happened. What's Next?

    October 8, 2026 · 13 min

    GWM is growing quickly in New Zealand. But how did the brand get here, and what's next? In this EV Quest interview, I talk with Cameron Thomas, Country Manager of GWM New Zealand, to find out what's behind the brand's growth and where GWM…

  • Tesla Model 3 Price Cut + New BYD Atto 3 Evo | EV Quest Podcast #251

    October 4, 2026 · 22 min

    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…

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

    October 2, 2026 · 8 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…

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

    September 21, 2026 · 19 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…

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

    September 7, 2026 · 21 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…

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

    September 4, 2026 · 9 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…

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

    August 31, 2026 · 16 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…

  • ☀️ Solar + Battery After One Year: Dale’s Real-World Experience

    August 26, 2026 · 18 min

    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…