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The EV Quest Podcast Christmas Edition is here and we are wrapping up 2025 in style. In this end of year special, Adrian Maidment is joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop for the awards ceremonyWe look back at the key trends that defined 2025 including an explosion of new models, falling prices, the rise of plug in hybrids. We then move into the main event, the highly prestigious EV Quest EV of the Year Awards.Categories include: ⭐️Biggest Buzz of the YearBest Value EV of the YearLarge Electric SUV of the YearBest EV Not Available in NZ or AustraliaHybrid / PHEV of the YearIndustry Player of the YearWhat’s Riz Been Driving – EV of the Year (Overall Winner)A special thanks to everyone who has supported the channel in 2025.

Everyone likes a little luxury,  and MG’s parent company SAIC is aiming high with the IM6, their new premium electric SUV for New Zealand.In this EV Quest review, Adrian Maidment takes the IM6 for a real-world drive to see whether this tech-packed Chinese EV truly delivers.  This review is based on the IM6 Platinum, the mid-spec model with a 100kWh battery and 800V architecture.farmer mgThanks to Farmer MG for the loan of the IM6 - https://farmermg.co.nz/🔔 Subscribe to EV Quest for NZ-focused EV reviews, news, and honest insights.

In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian sits down with a New Zealand solar broker Rowan Ellis from Equity Solar Brokers to unpack the process of going solar. We look at how brokers compare quotes, what homeowners should ask before committing, and potential mistakes people could make when purchasing solar and batteries.Whether you're considering solar for the first time or want to understand if it’s really worth the investment, this episode gives you a clear perspective from someone who is in the industry.Website: https://www.equitysolar.co.nzCalculator:  https://www.equitysolar.co.nz/calculator#solar #renewableenergy #solarbroker

Adrian Maidment Riz Akhtar (Carloop) unpack the latest EV developments across New Zealand and Australia. Riz shares insights from his recent trip to China, a major source of new right-hand-drive EVs bound for NZ and Australia.  Adrian breaks down New Zealand’s November EV sales data, including the continued dominance of the Tesla Model Y.  If you’re curious about where EVs are heading in 2026, how pricing is shifting, and what new models are worth watching, this episode is packed with insights for EV fans and everyday drivers alike.EVDB data: https://evdb.nz/ev-stats

In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian sits down with Andre Kavanaugh from Harrisons Solar to unpack what Kiwis need to know about home solar power. ⚡️We break down:Why more New Zealanders are choosing solarHow solar systems actually workNZ pricing: small, medium, and large systemsPayback times and common misconceptionsEV ownership with solarThe future: battery tech, vehicle-to-grid, and low-interest green loansIf you're considering solar or wondering how solar can reduce your power bill and charge your EV at home, this episode gives you clear, practical answers from a real expert. Contact Andre: https://www.harrisonssolar.co.nz/owner/solar-coromandel-bay-of-plenty #EVQuest #SolarNZ #NewZealandSolar