EV QUEST

In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AU) unpack a big week for the EV world, especially in New Zealand.
  • 🚗 Geely’s Supergroup in NZ – Polestar, Volvo, Lotus, Zeekr and more unite under the new “Nord East” brand
  • 🛻 Geely Radar RD6 Pro – a fully electric ute lands in NZ, taking on the BYD Shark and GWM Cannon Alpha 
  • 🔄 Tesla Stalk Comeback – The turn-signal stalk returns to the Model 3 in China (and could hit NZ/AU soon).
  • 🚙 Tesla Model YL – a new family-friendly variant causing waves in China, with global potential.
  • 🌐 Premium MG brand (IM6 SUV) – launching in NZ
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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.