The EV Guys

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.
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back and Recent Experiences
02:57 Driving the BYD Shark: Impressions and Comparisons
05:54 Electric Vehicles and Their Impact on Daily Life
09:01 Fleet Management and Vehicle Data Security
11:56 Highlights from the Day and Future Prospects
14:54 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles and Personal Experiences
25:57 Electric Vehicle Innovations and Challenges
32:55 The Future of Electric Utes
40:25 BYD's Expanding Electric Vehicle Lineup
49:37 Journey Through Journalism and Electric Vehicles
51:11 Exploring Electric Vehicle Features and Performance
53:36 The Future of Electric Vehicles and Market Trends
55:09 Traveling to Sweden for Electric Vehicle Reviews
01:01:15 The Impact of Chinese Electric Vehicles
01:07:12 The Cultural Experience of Electric Vehicles in China

🔌⚡ 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.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and EV Haters
06:18 MG4 Wins Car of the Year
09:45 Vector Free Charges Discontinued
11:51 Interview with Warren Willmot from BYD Auto NZ
18:08 Upcoming BYD Models
23:56 BYD's Affordable Electric Cars in China
29:04 BYD Ute and Fengqing Bao 5
30:11 The Future of Electric Cars and Battery Technology
31:17 Closing Remarks and Product Teaser
31:34 Exciting Developments in BYD's Dealer Network
32:08 BYD's EV-Ready Dealership on the North Shore
34:36 Future Showroom Visits and China Trip
34:43 Charging Sites and Vector's Takeover
37:27 Kia EV5 Coming to New Zealand
38:33 Aptera's Solar EV Production
47:26 Review of the Jeep Avenger Electric
56:26 Richard's BYD Seal and Keir EV9 Videos
01:02:26 Outro

This is also available as a video on YouTube via www.theevguys.co.nz
In 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.nz

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Kia EV6 Headrests
02:07 Hikotron Public Charger
03:08 Skywell SUV
04:43 Volkswagen Beetle EV Conversion
05:58 Tiny Solar House
07:12 Ebon X EV Charging Solutions
09:10 Electric Lotus Elise Conversion
09:59 Nissan Sakura Electric Kei Car
10:21 Evnex EV Charging Solutions
11:35 Aura GoodCat Electric Vehicle
12:04 Genesis GV60 Electric SUV
13:18 Polestar Electric Vehicles
14:37 Audi Electric Vehicles
16:56 IONIQ 5 Electric Vehicle
20:23 MG4 X Power Electric Vehicle
22:27 BYD Electric Vehicles
23:29 Great Wall Aura Electric Vehicle
25:49 Renault Megane e-tech Electric Vehicle
27:53 LDV E-Deliver 7 Electric Van
29:20 Hyundai Electric Trucks
30:20 MG ZS EV and MG4 Electric Vehicles
31:38 BMW iX1 and i4 Electric Vehicles
32:52 Peugeot Electric Vehicles
36:02 BMW iX2 Electric Vehicle
41:43 Self-Healing Feature of BMW iX
42:32 Growth and Vibe of the EV Show
43:42 Upcoming Content and Conclusion

🔌⚡ 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.nz

www.theevguys.co.nz

For information and commercial queries, email richard@automediagroup.co.nz

In 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.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement
01:17 Feedback and Terrifying Stage Experience
02:39 Highlights of the Show
03:39 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to New Zealand
04:09 BYD Ute and LDV E-Deliver 7
05:09 BMW iX1 and LDV E-Deliver 7
06:39 Ruck and Road User Charges
08:09 EVs and Beyond EV of the Year Awards
09:09 BYD Seal Electric Vehicle
13:49 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to New Zealand
14:44 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to New Zealand
15:48 Zeekr Electric Vehicles Coming to 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.
Links relevant to this episode:
Gavin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KiwiEVadventures
Richard's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EVsBeyond
https://au.everythingelectric.show/
www.evsandbeyond.co.nz
www.theevguys.co.nz
For information and commercial queries, email richard@automediagroup.co.nz
Summary
The 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.
Takeaways
The 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.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Technical Difficulties
03:03
Discussion on Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps
06:36
News: Jeep Wagoneer S B-EV and Jeep Avenger
09:03
News: BYD CLU and BYD Sea Lion
18:32
News: Volvo XC30 EV
24:52
Gavin's Driving Experience: Polestar 2 Long Range
31:45
Richard's Driving Experience: BYD Seal Performance
35:41
Thousand Kilometer Testing
36:10
Review of Toyota BZ4X
43:09
Discussion on Road User Charges
51:19
Future of EV Subsidies
55:11
Upcoming EV Show in Australia
59:34
Questioning the Term 'BEV'