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?

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.