EV QUEST

08/08/2026

Here’s my review of the new GWM Ora 5. A out to like about this new EV to NZ, including a spare wheel!

I've spent the night with the new 2026 GWM ORA 5 Ultra to find out ...

03/08/2026

EV sales continue to impress across New Zealand, who is number 1? In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is joined by Carloop founder Riz Akhtar to unpack the latest EV news from New Zealand, Australia and around the world.

Podcast Episode · EV QUEST · 2 August · 17min

16/04/2026

Thinking about going electric with solar, EVs, or home batteries?
In this episode of EV Quest, Adrian Maidment talks with Neerav Bhatt ('Electrifying Everything') — who’s done it all.

From sealing his home to running a fully electric, solar-powered lifestyle, Neerav shares what actually works, and what people often get wrong.

If you’re considering:
Solar panels
Electric vehicles
Home batteries
Reducing power bills

Podcast Episode · EV QUEST · 15 April · 31min

08/04/2026

🎙️ Used EVs are selling out across New Zealand.
In the latest EV Quest podcast, I talk with Hayden Johnston (General Manager at GVI Electric) to understand what’s really happening from a dealer’s perspective. https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/used-evs-are-selling-out-what-one-nz-dealer-is-seeing/id1614097185?i=1000760320935

A few key takeaways: 👇
• Buyer decision timelines are shrinking dramatically
• Second-hand EV stock is tightening
• More stock is on the way

A big thanks to Hayden for taking the time to share his insights.
GVI - Genuine Vehicle Imports

07/04/2026

I’ve been looking for a way to bring together my growing interest in AI with my following of the EV industry.

So, I’ve put together this app (currently in beta) to help people choose an EV that suits their needs - https://evfit.nz/

At the moment, it focuses on new EVs available in New Zealand.
There’s plenty of expansion and updates in the pipeline.
If anyone would like to test it out, I’d really appreciate the feedback.
Cheers, Adrian

01/03/2026

A new EV from Taiwan that could be coming to NZ and Australia, rebadged as a Mitsubishi - the Foxtron Bria. Here's me in Taiwan checking out the Bria. A big thanks to the Foxtron team in Taichung, Taiwan for letting me drive and film the EV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEC9LHgKPaU&t=24s

I’m in Taiwan to take a closer look at the Foxtron Bria, a subcompact electric SUV crossover that could potentially make its way to New Zealand and Australia...

21/12/2025

🎄🚗 The EV Quest Christmas Special Podcast is live! 🚗🎄

We’re wrapping up 2025 with the EV Quest EV of the Year Awards, joined by Australian EV industry expert Riz Akhtar from Carloop.

From the biggest buzz moments and best-value EVs, to hybrids, SUVs, and the one car Riz believes truly stood above the rest, this episode covers it all. We also reflect on how much the EV landscape has shifted this year and what’s coming in 2026.

Check it out where you listen to your podcasts.

15/12/2025

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.

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 re...

11/12/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎙️☀️

Thinking about installing solar at home? This week on the EV Quest Podcast, I talk with New Zealand solar broker Rowan Ellis from Equity Solar Brokers for an inside look at how the solar process really works, from comparing quotes to avoiding common pitfalls.

Check out the episode wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the full video on YouTube.

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 ...

07/12/2025

In our latest episode, Riz Akhtar (Carloop) and I unpack what’s happening across the EV world, from new Chinese models headed our way, to what November’s NZ sales data tells us about the year ahead.