A big week for EVs and clean transport, with a safety issue affecting KGM Musso EVs, an unusually honest admission from Leapmotor NZ, a new electric wagon heading our way and Tesla landing its biggest Semi order yet.
This week Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar discuss:
• KGM Musso EV: More than 300 vehicles are reportedly missing two airbags featured in the vehicle's marketing material.
• Leapmotor NZ: The distributor gives an unusually candid assessment of the brand's early sales performance and what needs to change.
• Zeekr 7GT: The 500kW electric wagon has been confirmed for Australia and New Zealand, with a 0 to 100km/h time of just 3.5 seconds.
• Vessev: The New Zealand electric hydrofoil company raises more than $30 million and expands into the US.
• Kia PV5: Riz has been driving Kia's electric van and explains why it is attracting so much attention from traditional van drivers.
• Tesla Semi: Tesla secures an order for 500 electric trucks as production ramps up.
🎾 Plus, Mercedes-Benz becomes the new automotive sponsor of the ASB Tennis Classic. 🎾
Next week, Adrian talks to a solar and battery owner about the real world experience of living with home solar and battery storage.
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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.