EV QUEST
I'm on a "quest" to find an electric vehicle to replace my current petrol car.
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
Solar, EV, Battery… What Should You Buy FIRST? (Most Get This Wrong) Podcast Episode · EV QUEST · 15 April · 31min
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
Foxtron Bria EV Review | A new Mitsubishi EV from Taiwan? 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...
12/11/2025
🎙️ At the recent Dongfeng launch in Auckland, I spoke with Arek Zywot, the General Manager of Dongfeng New Zealand. In this podcast, we discuss the Dongfeng brand, the company’s plans for the New Zealand car market, and the new models announced.
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