EV QUEST

Hi. I’m Adrian from EV Quest. And today I‘m  ticking of something new on my EV journey. It’s my first  drive an electric BMW drive - BMW iX1 xDrive30. 

I’m expecting luxury, quality and performance.

It's priced from $96,990 + ORC. WLPT range 440km.
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is rated at 230kW and 494Nm.
0-100km/h  in 5.6 seconds.

CAR SUPPLIED BY COOMBES JOHNSTON BMW TAURANGA
https://www.coombesjohnstonbmwtauranga.co.nz/

Chris Glazewski from UBCO explains to Adrian Maidment, the key features you need to know about the UBCO 2 x2 Electric Bike. They're on a hill at Adventure Playground, located in Rotorua, New Zealand.

#ubco #electricbike #evquest
MENTIONED
UBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/
Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

Adrian Maidment is at Adventure Playground Rotorua, testing out the UBCO 2 x 2 ELECTRIC BIKE. First up it's a lesson on  how to ride the electric bike, then Adrian is on his way up a hill with crew from Adventure Playground and UBCO.

MENTIONED
UBCO: https://ubco.co.nz/
Adventure Playground: https://adventureplayground.co.nz/

New to New Zealand, the MG4 is currently available in 4 options. With the big highlight being the price, The base model Excite 51 is priced from 46, 990. So that's sub 40 with the Clean Car rebate!

In this podcast I’ll be checking out interior, looks, performance, some negatives, Drive train, and all the reasons why this car should be a winner for MG.

For this review, I‘m driving the Essence 64, which is 2 models up from the base model. It has a  64kwh battery, a WLTP range of 435kms, And priced from 54,990 before the clean car rebate.

A big thanks to FARMER MG  in Tauranga for supplying me the MG4 to review.

There’s a lot of information out there on Electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to make sense of it all. Today I’m talking with someone who has made New Zealand EV data accessible and easy to follow. James Foster owns the Website evdb.nz, where you can compare makes, models, current and future models. Registration data and market patterns.

The BYD brand has now been in New Zealand for a year., with the Atto 3 being hugely successful for the brand.

With this is mind, I wanted to talk to catch up again with Atto 3 owner Matthew Parkin  to talk about owning the SUV.

#byd #atto3 #ev 

✅ We'll be talking about the car's positives, and any negatives over the last 6 months.
✅ Alternatives to the Atto 3.
✅ General EV Advice.

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Apple Podcast: 
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Link to first interview 👇
https://youtu.be/cCi-8LMg6JA

Electric bikes are growing in popularity. There's a heap of pros and I guess the occasional potential drawback of owning an E-bike. So today I'm talking with Dan Wallace, owner of Electrify Tauranga about E-bikes. 

We'll be covering the different kinds of e-bikes, how to choose an e-bike, technology, safety, warranty, differences in motors and brands, and the future of e-bikes

Find out more about EV Quest at: evquest.co.nz

There’s a continuing stream of questions online, asking if the Ford Mustang Mach-E  is a Mustang? Well, according to the brochure, Yes! So, then, how good a Mustang is it? Adrian finds out in this review.

There’s 3 models of the Mustang available in New Zealand;  This is the base model with Rear Wheel Drive. There’s also an AWD  model and an AWD GT. Adrian is testing out the RWD version of the Mach-E. A

t the time of recording, it was priced at $79,990 plus ORC. Eligible for the Clean Car Rebate.  

EV Expert Andy Kennedy provides expert advice. 🔌

Mustang Mach-E supplied by Ultimate Ford Tauranga   https://www.ultimateford.co.nz/

Kia EV6 Review - https://youtu.be/GTJRPojR3ZE

Tesla Model Y review (In Chinese, English Subtitles) - https://youtu.be/IV2PWjd4pLc

#carreview #mustangmache #fordmustang 

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Vehicle companies need  to adapt and change as the demand for, and technology required to make EVs advances.

To discuss some of these changes, I’m talking with Dylan Boddis, Sales Consultant at Coombes Johnston BMW Tauranga, New Zealand. We’re talking about BMW electric cars, the range of BMW cars in general, and what to ask a car dealer when considering buying a car.

EV Quest Short Spark is a quick look at some of the EV news from the last week. This week we focus on brand partnerships. Some big players have teamed up, with several new partnership deals announced.

YouTube viewing recommendation:  

Tesla Solar Roof Review: Was it Worth It?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJeSWbR6W04

Shift Hub ran in Tauranga’s City Centre for the month of July. The Shift Hub showcased  alternative transportation options, to reduce  transport emissions, congestion, and the reliance on private motor vehicles across the region.  Transportation options included: e-bikes, e-motorbikes, public transport (bus), car share, and e-scooters. Adrian Maidment turned up,  on the last day of the event, and spoke to Helley from Shift Hub, to find out about it had gone.

Find out more: https://www.priorityone.co.nz/shifthub/

As the number of electric vehicles grows in New Zealand, the need for greater charging availability is also increasing. In this episode of EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is  talking with Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan, the co-founder of Hikotron. 

They talk about Destination Charging, Hikotron’s expansion, owning an EV,  the Shift Hub, plus a  “top tip" when owning an EV.

Hikotron is a Hamilton based company, focused on providing smart Electric Vehicle charging solutions that are designed and built in New Zealand.

Mentioned in Podcast 

Hikotro: https://www.hikotron.com/

Shift Hub: https://www.priorityone.co.nz/shifthub/

Glenn McCready has owned his Kia EV6 Air for 4 months. Glenn shares his thoughts on what hew likes about the car and the little announces he finds.  Previously he owned a hybrid, but he wanted to go "Full Electric".

Glenn is an electrical engineer who runs his business off the grid, utilising solar and battery power, so he's experienced with using electric energy.

What’s going on in the Australian EV world? That’s what Adrian Maidment is discussing with Riz Akhtar.

Riz the founder of carloop, which specialises in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. Riz is also a writer for Australian publication - The Driven.

We also chat about the selection of EVs in New Zealand compared to Australia, NZ Fieldays, Cybertruck testing, and what brand is standing out, making waves in OZ.

At Fieldays 2023, Professor Sally Brooker from Otago University gives an update on using hydrogen as a vehicle power source. Adrian Maidment first spoke to Professor Sally Brooker at theb 2022 Fieldays.    

Professor Sally Brooker is co-leading a German-NZ Green Hydrogen alliance with Dr Paul Jerabek, of the Institute of Hydrogen Technology, Helmholtz Zentrum Hereon.

Today I have a test drive, to test drive, Cupra’s First Electric Vehicle, the Cupra Born, a Bespoke pure-electric vehicle, now available to order in New Zealand.   

There’s a demonstrator travelling around NZ, so I’m booked in at Farmer CUPRA, in Tauranga  for my test drive.

The plan was to  cover as much as I could about the car, including - performance, interior features, and looks...but then I got stuck in traffic!!!!

EV FireSafe is a private company that received seed funding from the Australian Department of Defence to research electric vehicle high voltage battery fires & emergency response, particularly where the EV is connected to energised charging.

Their research is referenced by the Australasian Fire Agencies Council, National Fire Chief's Council (UK), National Fire Protection Association (US) & various EV manufacturers. 

Today I’m talking with the Project Manager of EV FireSafe - Emma Sutcliffe. Emma leads EV FireSafe's strategic direction. Her experience as an electric vehicle charging infrastructure professional & volunteer firefighter inspired the project.
Find out more on EV FireSafe 👉 evfiresafe.com

#evfire #evnews #evfiresafe

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eClean uses both Scientific research and Mātauranga Māori to deliver technology to a Global market. Adrian Maidment spoke to Ngārie Scartozzi at Fieldays, to learn more about eClean. 

 At Fieldays, eClean won "FIELDAYS INNOVATION AWARD 2023"... "It’s impressive to see their blend of contemporary science and Mātauranga Māori in an authentic manner. By incorporating the Kawa and Tikanga of traditional Māori science, they have demonstrated a holistic approach to their work.

The judges were particularly impressed by eClean Envirotech’s ability to apply scientific theory in a practical manner. It’s commendable that they have formed a strong partnership with an engineering firm, which has enabled them to manufacture their products right from the beginning. Their early commercial success is a testament to their hard work and innovative solutions." https://eclean.co.nz/news/fieldays-innovation-award/

Find out more 👉 https://eclean.co.nz/

Finn Biogas is a waste-to-energy engineering company, specialising in biogas projects throughout Australia and South East Asia. They design, build and commission plants that convert organic waste to clean energy.

Adrian Maidment  spoke to Jason Hawley, Founder and Managing Director of Finn Biogas, at Fieldays 2023.

https://finnbiogas.com/