Podcast Episodes

E-Bikes, Gold Award & Big Ambitions: Velduro’s Kiwi Success Story - Interview with Dan Wallace

Episode 194

"We won a gold award out of 600 entries."

Join Adrian Maidment on the EV Quest Podcast as he chats with Dan Wallace, co-founder of Velduro.  Fresh off their gold award win at the 33rd China Internatio…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

First Drive of Luxgen N7 in Taiwan

Episode 192

In this episode, I hit the roads of Taichung, Taiwan (with help from Kerry from Luxgen) for a test drive of the Luxgen N7, a feature-packed electric SUV. It's my first drive of a car on the right han…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla FSD in Oz, Riz impressed by new EV, Global EV Sales

Episode 191

Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast - brining you EV news from  from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world.

With your hosts -  Adrian Maidment in Tauranga and Riz Akhtar from Carloop in Me…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai Auto Show Recap, New Tesla Model Y, Sales Figures April, Luxgen N7 | EV Quest Podcast 🚗

Episode 190

Adrian and Riz dive into EV news from China to Tauranga: Riz shares takeaways from the Shanghai Auto Show, Adrian drives the Luxgen N7 in Taiwan, thoughts on the new Tesla Model Y, and an electric tr…

Published on 4 months ago

A quick review of the Melbourne Motor Show and Upcoming EV Related Events

Episode 189

A quick review of the Melbourne Motor Show and upcoming EV Related Events.
Find out more about Riz at Carloop.

Published on 5 months ago

Riz reports live from the Melbourne Motor Show, Latest Australian EV Sales Figures| EV Quest Podcast

Episode 188

Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, your source for electric vehicle news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the globe.

In this episode, recorded on April 5, 2025, host Adrian Maidment i…

Published on 5 months ago

Tips on buying an EV, NZ Sales for March | EV Quest Podcast 🚗

Episode 187

G’day and welcome to the “EV Quest Podcast”. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and from the rest of the world . Adrian Maidment in Tauranga, New Zealand.  And in  Melbourne, Australia…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Volvo's new premium 7-seat SUV. Cadillac Lyriq seen! Cybertruck not seen! | EV Quest Podcast 🚗

Episode 186

In this episode of EV Quest’s News Shorts, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AUS) bring you the latest in EV news from down under and around the world.

🔌 Here’s what we cover:

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Tesla Model Y Prices Cut | BYD Shark 6 Review | Big Charging BYD

Episode 185

🎙️ EV Quest Podcast – News Shorts (22 March 2025)
G’day and welcome to another fast-charged episode of the EV Quest Podcast, your go-to source for EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Geely EX5 Shakes Up EV Prices, Cybertruck coming to Australia? Tesla's ups and downs.

Episode 184

G’day and welcome to the EV Quest Podcast, your go-to source for the latest EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and beyond!

In this episode, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago