EV QUEST

G’day and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast,  your go-to source for the latest electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.

I’m Adrian Maidment, coming to you from Tauranga, New Zealand. And joining me, as always, is the man with the EV insights to keep you ahead of the curve—Riz Akhtar, Founder of Carloop, straight from Melbourne, Australia.

🚗 Coming Up Today:
✅ BYD’s Shark 6 proves it’s built tough, securing a 5-star safety rating from ANCAP.
✅ The Tesla Model Y Refresh sells out fast in Australia
✅  Pricing for the ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs in Australia.
✅ Deepal responds to customer feedback
✅ Plus, the Cadillac Lyriq is now open for orders

Check out the EV Quest YouTube channel here: 
https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest

Find Riz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riz-akhtar/

What is 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.