In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar dive into the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. Riz shares his first-hand experience with the brand-new Zeekr 7X SUV.
We also cover:
- NZ pricing confirmed for the Zeekr 7X lineup
- The arrival of BYD’s Atto 1 and why it’s set to be another global best-seller
- Leapmotor B10 – a new mid-size EV SUV hitting NZ soon
- Tesla’s new monthly subscription pricing for Full Self-Driving in NZ & Australia
- Australia’s bold new 2035 emissions reduction targets and what they mean for Oceania’s EV adoption
- Our picks for the Top 5 mid-size EV SUVs worth considering right now
- A run-down of the upcoming EV shows and industry events across Australia
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.