EV QUEST

Adrian Maidment
EV QUEST
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  • EV QUEST

    EV Registrations Skyrocket in NZ

    05/04/2026 | 11 mins.
    In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop to break down the latest EV registration data from March. 
    We explore:
     The top-selling EVs in New Zealand right now 
     New models entering the market, including the electric Toyota Hilux 
     Current EV deals and trends in Australia 
    Plus, Riz shares insights from recent test drives and previews upcoming events like the Melbourne Motor Show and Beijing Auto Show.
    Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/
    EVDB: https://evdb.nz/
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    New EVs from Japan

    31/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    EV Market: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/ev-boom-accelerates-with-second-week-of-record-sales/premium/KECLWAZJHRBEBOVY2ATN5DVB2I/
    EVDB: https://evdb.nz/
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    Chinese EV News: What's Heading to NZ & AU Next?

    15/03/2026 | 9 mins.
    In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar (Carloop) dive into the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. Riz shares his news of the Chinese EV market, including BYD's new fast charging. Plus - new large Tesla.
    Carloop - https://carloop.com.au/
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    Foxtron Bria EV Review | A new Mitsubishi EV from Taiwan?

    02/03/2026 | 6 mins.
    I’m in Taiwan to take a closer look at the Foxtron Bria, a subcompact electric SUV crossover that could potentially make its way to New Zealand and Australia under a different badge.
    There’s strong speculation this vehicle could appear in our market as a Mitsubishi EV. If that happens, it could become a serious new competitor in the growing small-to-medium electric SUV segment.
    A big thanks to the team at Foxtron in Taichung, Taiwan for letting me film and drive the Bria.
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    EZgo Launch, MSI’s New Portable EV Charger

    20/01/2026 | 14 mins.
    In this episode of the EV Quest podcast, host Adrian Maidment sits down with Monica Chiu, from MSI, to talk about the EZgo Portable EV Charger launch into the Australian market.
    Find out more about EZgo: https://au.msi.com/Landing/ezgo
    The episode covers:
    Who MSI is and why the company entered the EV charging space
    What the EZgo Portable Charger is and how it works
    How it differs from fixed home chargers
    Vehicle compatibility and real-world use cases
    Built-in safety features and charging best practices
    What’s happening in the wider EV charging market
    Where to buy the EZgo charger and what support MSI provides
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About 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.
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