Driving a Tesla with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) | XPeng confirms NZ launch | Top 5 Japanese EVs according to ChatGPT
Kia ora and welcome to EV Quest podcast. In this episode, Adrian and Riz dive into the latest EV developments across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.XPeng confirms New Zealand launch (updated G6 SUV first)Heavy EVs remain exempt from NZ road user charges until 2027Australia announces new heavy vehicle charging hubRiz tests Tesla’s Full Self Driving – unsupervised modeTop 5 Japanese EVs available in NZ right now - kind of👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share EV Quest to help us grow.
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Deepal EO7 & Nissan ARIYA reviewed | Falsely claimed Clean Car rebate | EV Quest Podcast
A week day episode of EV Quest - with Adrian and Riz.
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NZ EV Sales Slump, Aussie Market Up | BMW’s Neue Klasse | Musk’s $1T Pay Deal!!!
In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment (Tauranga, NZ) and Riz Akhtar (Melbourne, AU) dive into the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. We unpack NZ’s EV sales slump, while Australia surges ahead. There's pricing on the Model Y Performance from Berlin and Elon Musk’s jaw-dropping $1 trillion pay package. Plus, we look at BMW’s bold new “Neue Klasse” platform, and Riz’s hands-on impressions of the Audi SQ6 e-tron, Nissan Ariya, and a quirky Chinese multi-truck.
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving is almost here, Tesla Model Y Performance, Atto 3 fix | EV Quest Podcast
Adrian and Riz discuss the latest developments in electric vehicles, focusing on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) (Almost). There's the release of the Model Y performance and BYD's Atto 3 charging compatibility. Also, Riz tests out the Audi Q4 e-tron.#podcast #evquest #evnewsMentioned:BYD Atto 3: https://zecar.com/reviews/byd-australia-confirms-charging-harness-fix-for-atto-3-tesla-supercharger-compatibility-issues
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Volvo and all the other Geely brands under one roof | The new fully EV Ute | Tesla’s Stalk Comeback
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👉 Don’t forget to follow and like EV Quest for weekly EV news, reviews, and insights!
Welcome to EV Quest — your source for electric vehicle insights, based in New Zealand. Hosted by Adrian Maidment, the podcast features a weekly roundup of the latest EV news from Aotearoa, Australia, and around the world, often joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop. You'll also hear interviews with key figures from the EV industry and the wider sustainability sector, along with reviews of the latest electric vehicles.
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