The EV Guys

• Episode 5 - Was this really a good idea? Live(ish) from Te Anau

  The EV Guys are back together, but will they regret it? Join Gav and Richard on the back of a BYD Shark 6 with a few cold cans, a couple of guests and a random bunch of tourists from the US. This episode was recorded live and is virtually unedited, accordingly, expect it to be a bit random, imperfect and with the odd bad word!Our other channels:Gavin - ‪@EcotricityNZ‬ ‪@KiwiEVadventures‬ Richard - ‪@EVsBeyond‬ ‪@NZAutocar‬ The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of two idiots, and do not in any way represent the official opinions of our employers.Ai generated chapters:Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Recent Experiences02:57 Driving the BYD Shark: Impressions and Comparisons05:54 Electric Vehicles and Their Impact on Daily Life09:01 Fleet Management and Vehicle Data Security11:56 Highlights from the Day and Future Prospects14:54 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles and Personal Experiences25:57 Electric Vehicle Innovations and Challenges32:55 The Future of Electric Utes40:25 BYD's Expanding Electric Vehicle Lineup49:37 Journey Through Journalism and Electric Vehicles51:11 Exploring Electric Vehicle Features and Performance53:36 The Future of Electric Vehicles and Market Trends55:09 Traveling to Sweden for Electric Vehicle Reviews01:01:15 The Impact of Chinese Electric Vehicles01:07:12 The Cultural Experience of Electric Vehicles in China

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• Episode 4 - With Warren Willmot of BYD New Zealand

  🔌⚡ Welcome to "The EV Guys," your electrifying journey into the world of electric vehicles! Join hosts Richard Edwards, a seasoned journalist, and Gavin Shoebridge, an expert EV content creator, as they navigate the dynamic landscape of EVs. In this episode, Richard Edwards and Gav discuss various topics related to electric vehicles (EVs). They address the skepticism around EVs and how some people's opinions have changed over time. They also talk about the MG4 winning Car of the Year in New Zealand and the discontinuation of Vector's free charging service. We then interview Warren Willmot from BYD Auto NZ, discussing upcoming BYD models and the future of EVs. The conversation concludes with a teaser about a new product from BYD. The conversation covers exciting developments in BYD's dealer network, the EV-ready dealership on the North Shore, future showroom visits and a China trip, charging sites and Vector's takeover, the Kia EV5 coming to New Zealand, Aptera's solar EV production, a review of the Jeep Avenger Electric, Richard's BYD Seal and Kia EV9 videos, and the outro.Chapters00:00 Introduction and EV Haters06:18 MG4 Wins Car of the Year09:45 Vector Free Charges Discontinued11:51 Interview with Warren Willmot from BYD Auto NZ18:08 Upcoming BYD Models23:56 BYD's Affordable Electric Cars in China29:04 BYD Ute and Fengqing Bao 530:11 The Future of Electric Cars and Battery Technology31:17 Closing Remarks and Product Teaser31:34 Exciting Developments in BYD's Dealer Network32:08 BYD's EV-Ready Dealership on the North Shore34:36 Future Showroom Visits and China Trip34:43 Charging Sites and Vector's Takeover37:27 Kia EV5 Coming to New Zealand38:33 Aptera's Solar EV Production47:26 Review of the Jeep Avenger Electric56:26 Richard's BYD Seal and Keir EV9 Videos01:02:26 Outro

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• Episode 3 (BONUS) - Gavin and Richard walkaround at Everything Electric

  This is also available as a video on YouTube via www.theevguys.co.nzIn this bonus episode, Richard and Gav take a walkthrough of the Everything Electric show and highlight various electric vehicles and charging solutions. They discuss the headrests in the Kia EV6, a public charger by Hikotron, the Skywell electric SUV, EV conversions like the Volkswagen Beetle and Lotus Elise, a tiny solar house, EV charging solutions by Evnex, the Aura GoodCat electric vehicle, the Genesis GV60 electric SUV, Polestar electric vehicles, Audi electric vehicles, the IONIQ 5 electric vehicle, MG4 X Power electric vehicle, Renault Megane e-tech electric vehicle, LDV E-Deliver 7 electric van, Hyundai electric trucks, BMW iX1 and i4 electric vehicles, Peugeot electric vehicles, and the BMW iX2 electric vehicle. Pluse growth and vibe of the EV show. They also mention the upcoming content and conclude the episode.This is also available as a video on YouTube via www.theevguys.co.nzChapters00:00 Introduction and Kia EV6 Headrests02:07 Hikotron Public Charger03:08 Skywell SUV04:43 Volkswagen Beetle EV Conversion05:58 Tiny Solar House07:12 Ebon X EV Charging Solutions09:10 Electric Lotus Elise Conversion09:59 Nissan Sakura Electric Kei Car10:21 Evnex EV Charging Solutions11:35 Aura GoodCat Electric Vehicle12:04 Genesis GV60 Electric SUV13:18 Polestar Electric Vehicles14:37 Audi Electric Vehicles16:56 IONIQ 5 Electric Vehicle20:23 MG4 X Power Electric Vehicle22:27 BYD Electric Vehicles23:29 Great Wall Aura Electric Vehicle25:49 Renault Megane e-tech Electric Vehicle27:53 LDV E-Deliver 7 Electric Van29:20 Hyundai Electric Trucks30:20 MG ZS EV and MG4 Electric Vehicles31:38 BMW iX1 and i4 Electric Vehicles32:52 Peugeot Electric Vehicles36:02 BMW iX2 Electric Vehicle41:43 Self-Healing Feature of BMW iX42:32 Growth and Vibe of the EV Show43:42 Upcoming Content and Conclusion

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• Episode 2 - Everything Electric with Robert Llewelyn and Elliot Richards

  🔌⚡ Welcome to "The EV Guys," your electrifying journey into the world of electric vehicles! Join hosts Richard Edwards, a seasoned journalist, and Gavin Shoebridge, an expert EV content creator, as they navigate the dynamic landscape of EVs. Links relevant to this episode:Gavin's channel: / kiwievadventures Richard's channel: / @evsbeyond https://au.everythingelectric.show/www.evsandbeyond.co.nzwww.theevguys.co.nzFor information and commercial queries, email [email protected] this episode, Richard and Richard discuss their experience at the Everything Electric show in Sydney and share highlights from the event. They also discuss the arrival of Zeekr electric vehicles in New Zealand and the potential impact of the BYD Ute and LDV E-Deliver 7. The hosts talk about the EVs and Beyond EV of the Year Awards and the winners in each category. They also touch on the issue of rapid gating and the removal of PHEV plugs. The episode concludes with an interview with Robert Llewellyn and Elliot Richards from Fully Charged, where they discuss the evolution of the show and the broadening scope of electric vehicles beyond cars. The conversation covers the growth of the channel, the Chinese market, quality and consolidation in the Chinese EV market, Zeekr cars in New Zealand, bringing Fully Charged to New Zealand, and the challenges of growing a company.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Excitement01:17 Feedback and Terrifying Stage Experience02:39 Highlights of the Show03:39 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to New Zealand04:09 BYD Ute and LDV E-Deliver 705:09 BMW iX1 and LDV E-Deliver 706:39 Ruck and Road User Charges08:09 EVs and Beyond EV of the Year Awards09:09 BYD Seal Electric Vehicle13:49 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to New Zealand14:44 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to New Zealand15:48 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to New Zealand

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• Episode 1 - BZ4X, Seal, Polestar 2 and Everything Electric

  🔌⚡ Welcome to "The EV Guys," your electrifying journey into the world of electric vehicles! Join hosts Richard Edwards, a seasoned journalist, and Gavin Shoebridge, an expert EV content creator, as they navigate the dynamic landscape of EVs. Links relevant to this episode:Gavin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KiwiEVadventuresRichard's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EVsBeyondhttps://au.everythingelectric.show/www.evsandbeyond.co.nzwww.theevguys.co.nzFor information and commercial queries, email [email protected] conversation covers various electric vehicle news, including the Jeep Wagoneer S B-EV, BYD CLU, and Volvo XC30 EV. Gavin shares his driving experience with the Polestar 2 Long Range, while Richard discusses his experience with the BYD Seal Performance. They also mention their thousand kilometer testing of different electric vehicles. In this episode, Richard and Gav discuss their experiences with the Toyota BZ4X and the Subaru Seal. They also delve into the topic of road user charges for electric vehicles and the future of EV subsidies. The conversation concludes with a discussion about an upcoming EV show in Australia and the use of the term 'BEV' to describe electric vehicles.TakeawaysThe Toyota BZ4X is a solid EV, but not for the nerds!Road user charges for electric vehicles are a topic of debate, with some arguing for equitable charges based on carbon emissions.The future of EV subsidies is uncertain, but there is hope for more affordable electric vehicles in the long term.The upcoming Everything Electric show in Australia promises to be an exciting event for EV enthusiasts.The term 'BEV' may have negative connotations and could be replaced with a more inclusive term for electric vehicles.Chapters00:00Introduction and Technical Difficulties03:03Discussion on Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps06:36News: Jeep Wagoneer S B-EV and Jeep Avenger09:03News: BYD CLU and BYD Sea Lion18:32News: Volvo XC30 EV24:52Gavin's Driving Experience: Polestar 2 Long Range31:45Richard's Driving Experience: BYD Seal Performance35:41Thousand Kilometer Testing36:10Review of Toyota BZ4X43:09Discussion on Road User Charges51:19Future of EV Subsidies55:11Upcoming EV Show in Australia59:34Questioning the Term 'BEV'

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