How NZ Can Slash Energy Bills – Mike Casey of Rewiring Aotearoa
Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest podcast – I’m Adrian Maidment. This episode is all about electrifying everything with guest Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, and a fully electric cherry orchardist from Central Otago.This episode explores how New Zealand can save billions by electrifying everyday machines, from hot water cylinders and cooktops to cars and farm equipment. Mike shares the six smart decisions every Kiwi should make over the next 15 years.Website: https://www.rewiring.nz/Events: https://www.rewiring.nz/tour
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Dongfeng launches in NZ - Interview with General Manager Arek Zywot | EV Quest podcast
On Tuesday, 11 November, Dongfeng launched in New Zealand at an event in Auckland. In this interview, Adrian Maidment talks with Arek Zywot, the General Manager of Dongfeng New Zealand.They discuss the Dongfeng brand, the company’s plans for the New Zealand car market, and the new models announced.Now available to buy is the Dongfeng BOX model, priced from $29,990 + ORC.Dongfeng website: https://dongfeng.co.nz/To buy: https://www.armstrongs.co.nz/our-brands/dongfeng/
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Home EV Charging Options in NZ | Paul O’Connor from EV Power
Adrian Maidment chats with Paul O’Connor from EV Power, who shares insights on the latest innovations in home EV charging, including their new NZ-designed portable charger. We talk affordability, the government’s impact on EV uptake, and how to when you buy from EV Power.$ PROMO CODE: "Freelunch" $EV Power 👉 https://evpower.co.nz/
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BYD’s Atto 1 and Atto 2 Pricing Shake Up the NZ EV Market!
Kia ora and welcome back to the EV Quest podcast. After a short recharge break, Adrian and Riz (Carloop) return with one of the biggest stories of the year: BYD’s jaw-dropping pricing announcement for the Atto 1 and Atto 2 in New Zealand, and what it could mean for Australian pricing. 🚖Also: News from the Japan desk, EV Shows in Australia, Sales data from October, and its beginning to feel like Christmas. 🎙️
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A Kiwi tries the Waymo autonomous ride-hailing service in the USA
Kia ora and welcome to the EV Quest podcast, I’m Adrian Maidment. Self Driving is a big topic in New Zealand at the moment with the release of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised). But this episode I’m getting some user feedback on another self-driving option, my guest is Aiden Dean, who is just back from the States, and experienced the Waymo experience.
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.
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