EV QUEST

This week on EV Quest, Adrian Maidment in Tauranga and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Melbourne break down the latest EV news across New Zealand and Australia.
We cover:
  • BYD Sealion 7 outselling Tesla Model Y in Australia
  • New Zealand EV sales drop from 12.4% to 7.2% market share
  • Zeekr 7X launch with surprisingly low pricing
  • Government plans for nationwide road user charges
  • Tesla Full Self-Driving tests on Auckland’s busy streets

What is EV QUEST?

Welcome to EV Quest — your source for electric vehicle insights, based in New Zealand. Hosted by Adrian Maidment, the podcast features a weekly roundup of the latest EV news from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world, often joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop. You'll also hear interviews with key figures from the EV industry and the wider sustainability sector, along with reviews of the latest electric vehicles.