EV·Quest
New Zealand & Australia · Weekly

The electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand and Australia

EV news, road tests of new and used electric vehicles, and the practical side of going electric at home — solar, batteries and charging. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in Tauranga.

Over 240 episodes · publishing weekly since 2022 · New Zealand and Australia

What we cover

Four things, every week, for people actually buying and running an EV.

EV news

Market data, both markets

Monthly New Zealand and Australian registration figures, model launches, pricing moves, and the policy changes that affect what you pay.

Car reviews

Fully independent driving reviews

New and used EVs driven on New Zealand roads. Real-world range, the key features worth knowing about, and the honest pros and cons of each vehicle.

Solar

Solar, batteries and home energy

What a system actually costs in New Zealand, payback periods, buy-back rates, and how home charging fits alongside it.

Charging

Charging that works

Home chargers, public network coverage, portable options, and the questions worth asking before you commit to any of it.

Who you're listening to

Adrian Maidment

Host · Tauranga, New Zealand

Started EV Quest in 2022 to document his own quest for an electric vehicle. Reviews new and used EVs on New Zealand roads, covers home solar, batteries and charging, and tracks the EV market across New Zealand and Australia.

For brands

Reach EV buyers across New Zealand and Australia

Our audience isn't browsing — they're comparing models, working out charging, and pricing solar. If you're launching something in the EV, solar or charging space, get in touch and we'll come back with options.

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