EV QUEST

Kia ora and welcome to EV Quest podcast.  In this episode, Adrian and Riz dive into the latest EV developments across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
  • XPeng confirms New Zealand launch (updated G6 SUV first)
  • Heavy EVs remain exempt from NZ road user charges until 2027
  • Australia announces new heavy vehicle charging hub
  • Riz tests Tesla’s Full Self Driving – unsupervised mode
  • Top  5 Japanese EVs available in NZ right now - kind of
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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.