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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 t... more

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To mark 250 episodes, Adrian is joined by regular co-host Riz Akhtar from CarLoop.  A quick reflect, then, what's happening right now and what could be coming next.

Riz joins us fresh from the Everything Electric event in Sydney, We also dig into th... more

Australia's EV market has had a record-breaking month, with battery electric vehicles making up almost one in four new cars sold. But what do the latest sales figures really tell us about where the market is heading?

In this episode of the EV Quest ... more

Is the 2026 Honda Super One fun enough to make up for its limitation?

I took Honda's new small EV for a quick drive around town to find out.

The Honda Super One is based on a Japanese kei car and is designed mainly for city driving. It has a 29.61 ... more

Are EV buyers really on a one-way street? Adrian and Riz explore why more drivers are sticking with EVs, the growing EV price war and the rapid arrival of new Chinese brands.

Plus, Adrian shares his first impressions of the Honda Super One, the Mazd... more

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Jerry Pan
New Zealand-based car reviewer and YouTuber
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Episode: What It Takes to Be a YouTube Car Reviewer - Jerry Pan Interview
Neerav Bhatt
Promotes electrification and sustainability; runs Electrifying Everything YouTube channel; lives in Sydney, Australia
Electrifying Everything / YouTube channel
Episode: Solar, EV, Battery… What Should You Buy FIRST? (Most Get This Wrong)
Hayden Johnson
General Manager of Evie Specialist Dealership GVI
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Episode: Used EVs Are Selling Out: What One NZ Dealer Is Seeing Right Now
Monica Chiu
Representative from MSI discussing the EZgo Portable Charger
MSI
Episode: EZgo Launch, MSI’s New Portable EV Charger
Rowan Ellis
Solar broker from Equity Solar Brokers
Equity Solar Brokers
Episode: The Smart Way to Go Solar: A Broker’s Insider Advice
Andre Kavanagh
Representing Harrisons Solar, covering the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty region
Harrisons Solar
Episode: Is Solar Worth It in NZ? Real Costs, Payback & EV Savings Andre Kavanagh
Mike Casey
CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa and entrepreneur from Central Otago, known for electrifying his cherry farm
Rewiring Aotearoa
Episode: How NZ Can Slash Energy Bills – Mike Casey of Rewiring Aotearoa
Paul O'Connor
Expert in EV charging solutions and co-founder of EV Power
EV Power
Episode: Home EV Charging Options in NZ | Paul O’Connor from EV Power
Aidan Dean
A visitor to the US who experienced the Waymo autonomous ride-hailing service.
Episode: A Kiwi tries the Waymo autonomous ride-hailing service in the USA

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Adrian Maidment
Host of EV Quest, based in New Zealand; provides on-the-ground market observations and moderates discussions.

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☀️ Solar + Battery After One Year: Dale’s Real-World Experience
Q: Would you recommend adding a battery, and why?
Absolutely, because the battery enables time-shifting, reduces peak power usage, and in combination with solar, can almost eliminate daytime-to-nighttime energy costs, especially in seasons with lower solar gains.
☀️ Solar + Battery After One Year: Dale’s Real-World Experience
Q: What were the key factors you considered when choosing a installer?
We used an online platform to get a short list, checked for local installation quality, and avoided a remote outfit that would subcontract; we ultimately chose a locally engaged installer with passionate solar knowledge.
☀️ Solar + Battery After One Year: Dale’s Real-World Experience
Q: What prompted you to install solar in the first place?
We had capital from selling our previous home and wanted to future-proof our energy use because electricity prices were rising, plus it allowed us to reduce ongoing energy costs and gain more control over when we use power.
Solar, Batteries & EVs | Lightforce Solar interview at Fieldays
Q: Price-wise, what are we looking at?
For a battery system, starting around 20k, and a full panels-and-battery setup can be in the 20-25k range for a small system, with larger configurations scaling up based on size and energy goals.
Solar, EV, Battery… What Should You Buy FIRST? (Most Get This Wrong)
Q: What's your ROI like for solar, battery, and car?
The hot water upgrade paid for itself, solar and battery reduce ongoing costs, with the caveat that exact ROI varies; overall, many costs become negligible or offset by savings once everything is running optimally.

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EV-focused discussions spanning market dynamics, charging infrastructure, and real-world ownership with a regional lens on New Zealand and Australia. Across episodes, the hosts analyze recent EV sales trends, model launches, and policy/tariff shifts, then blend practical field observations from test drives and dealership visits with expert commentary from industry guests. Topics frequently cover Chinese-brand market penetration, affordability/w price changes, charging tech and networks, and hands-on vehicle reviews, often accompanied by insights on home energy electrification and related tech like portable chargers. The show often features practitioners and analysts from Carloop, solar and energy storage experts, and dealership leaders, cre... more

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