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G’day and welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts. Bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and the rest of the world.

In this episode: Driving the Smart #1 and #3, EV sales news, Volvo moves 2030 back, EV Rumours, and What’s Riz been driving - and can he say?

Mentioned:
Sales news: https://evdb.nz/ev-stats
Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/
Polestar 4 test drive: https://youtu.be/F4nDMj-UhCk

In this episode of EV Quest, I take the Polestar 4 for a test drive in rainy Auckland, experiencing the long-range single motor version of this electric SUV coupe.  I also check out the dual-motor version at the Polestar Auckland dealership. ⚡️

The Polestar 4 features  a well designed  infotainment system, spacious interior, and advanced features like the digital rearview mirror and heads-up display.

Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (AWD) - priced from $129,990
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (RWD) - priced from $119,900

A big thanks to Polestar Auckland for the loan of the Polestar 4. 👇
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This episode we're looking at the Polestar 4, all the new Smart #'s, and Tesla.

In this episode we are looking at the fast changing nature of the car industry with players leaving markets, while new brands are entering countries.  New Zealand has a new cheapest Ev, and what are the chances of success for the new Mazda EV?

Stories mentioned:
Fiat: https://www.fiat.co.nz/
Mazda EZ-6: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/350379191/could-be-mazdas-next-nz-bound-ev

Step into the world of ultimate luxury with the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand's first fully electric vehicle.  The Spectre is dripping in style, offering insane comfort inside. But you should expect a lot with a starting price of $750,000 (NZD).

G’day and welcome to EV Quest’s News Shorts, bringing you EV news from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world.

In this episode:

⚡️With Adrian Maidment and Riz Akhtar from Carloop 🎙️

LINKS:
Leaf pricing: https://www.nissan.co.nz/vehicles/browse-range/leaf/specs-and-pricing.html
Air NZ emissions: https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/30/air-new-zealand-is-first-major-airline-to-scrap-2030-emissions-target
Rolls-Royce Spectre: https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/en_GB/showroom/spectre.html
EVDB: https://evdb.nz/cheapest-electric-cars-nz

Today, we're diving into the 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid, with an owner review from Sidhu.

This hybrid vehicle is both loved and hated by many, but it has many featires that impress. Sidhu, who uses this Prius as a taxi and for personal use, gives us an in-depth owner review.

🔍 Key Highlights:
🚗 Model: 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid
⛽ Fuel Efficiency: Amazing mileage, perfect for city driving with automatic battery recharging.
🧳 Boot Space: Spacious and practical, ideal for taxi use.

Links:
🚖 Book a Taxi:  Blue Bubble - https://www.taurangataxis.co.nz/about/blue-bubble-tax

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of EV charging.
Our guest, Mark Lampard from goEV, is a top expert in EV technology. We’ll chat about charging in Australia, especially for electric trucks, and hear about Mark’s recent EV experiences from his trip to China. We’ll also talk about goEV and the cost of insuring a Tesla.

Links:
goEV: https://go-ev.com.au/

Hi - this is Adrian Maidment. This episode I'm sharing an episode of the new podcast - 'EV Loop'. I'm actually on it, with the podcast hosted by Riz Akhtar, who is the weekend guest on the EV Quest podcast.  🎙️

So, have a listen and see what you think. Topics covered include: 

Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/

Stephanie Smits O'Callaghan is the co-founder of Hamilton-based EV charging company, Hikotron. She was recently in the UK and attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the EV SUMMIT at the Saïd Business School in Oxford.

Stephanie shares her thoughts on the two events, plus the state of EV charging in New Zealand compared to the UK. She also talks about what Hikotron has been up to recently and being featured in the M2woman winter 2024 issue.

LINKS
M2: https://www.m2woman.com/power-moves-stephanie-smits-ocallaghans-impact-on-the-future-of-ev-charging/
Lotus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q...