EVs & Beyond

Host Richard Edwards discusses the Shanghai Auto Show with Warren Willmot of BYD and Anthony Maclean of Boost Auto. Warren also discusses BYD product and provides a tour of the experience centre at BYD HQ in Shenzen. For more, visit evsandbeyond.co.nz

Live from the charger - A VTL storm update

Tonight we discuss summer road trips, charger congestion and more!

This week, New Zealand Motoring Writers' Guild president Richard Bosselman joins us to discuss the New Zealand Car of the Year, which has been experiencing a partial EV takeover in recent years. Plus the news, your questions, and more!

This week we discuss the shermozzle that is BYD in Australia, the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Steve Greenwood from Drive EV joins us to detail his Targa experience.

Tonight on the live stream, EVNEX chief executive Ed Harvey joins us to discuss the Kiwi-brand's partnership with LDV, and what the arrival of more electrified work vehicles means for charging.

This week we have towbar king Mark Buckingham with us. Plus a couple of his mates from the comments section...

Likely a short one tonight, but we have some fun news, TikToks and maybe a guest or two!

We are back (hopefully for good!) and this week we are joined by Anthony MacLean - formerly of MG Motor NZ - to discuss his new brand of electric scooters Horwin. Our digital editor Matthew Hansen also joins us to discuss our small electric suv group test. What is the best buy? The BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona or the new Ssangyong Korando E-Motion. We are live for approximately an hour and love your questions, either through Facebook, Youtube or Linkedin. Subscribe to our Youtube channel for the best viewing experience!

BYD continues to hit the headlines, with further issues in Australia over the brand's warranty and service plans. Join host Richard Edwards and a rotating panel of experts and guests to discuss the last seven days in the exciting world of electric vehicles. This is an interactive livestream! Ask questions or make comments and we will do our best to include them. Send your comments and questions direct to richard@automediagroup.co.nz or comment live during the stream on Facebook or Youtube.

A casual chat and run through the EV news of the week. Our panelists this time are Martin Kane, host of the All that's Tesla podcast, and Steve Greenwood of Drive EV

Join host Richard Edwards and a rotating panel of experts and guests to discuss the last seven days in the exciting world of electric vehicles This is an interactive livestream! Ask questions or make comments and we will do our best to include them. Send your comments and questions direct to richard@automediagroup.co.nz or comment live during the stream on Facebook or Youtube.

In this episode of the EVs and Beyond podcast, Polestar brand manager Bruce Fowler joins host Richard Edwards to discuss the launch of the brand in New Zealand. Cars will begin landing later this year priced from just $69,990 - before the government EV subsidies. We discuss the cars, sales process and their unique showroom environment. This is a sister episode to a version on AutoTalk.co.nz. For more EV news visit EVsandBeyond.co.nz.

This episode is one of a two part discussion with All That's Tesla podcast host, and Tesla Model X owner, Martin Kane. We discuss his EV story, how the podcast began and how it is going, discuss the Kiwi Tesla community and more. To listen to the other side of the podcast, where Martin interviews our host Richard Edwards, you can visit the All That's Tesla podcast here: https://allthatstesla.nz/episodes/richard-edwards-evs-and-beyond

In this podcast, host Richard Edwards chats with Porsche New Zealand general manager Greg Clarke about the brand's electric vehicle ventures. We also discuss how electric is going to play a role in the future of performance premium motoring. ABB's Debbie van der Schyff also joins to discuss the details of the new Terra high-power DC chargers being installed at Porsche dealerships, and the brand's worldwide work together. To watch a video of this podcast, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz4ih2_sLAU This podcast relates to the cover story in the September edition of EVs & Beyond magazine, available at www.evsandbeyond.co.nz

Richard Heaps is on a mission to make EV travel easier in New Zealand. He joins host Richard Edwards to discuss his app PowerTrip. This podcast is sponsored by the great team at https://charge.net.nz. Please note this podcast was originally posted in late 2020, but disappeared due to a technical issue.

In this episode Luke Todd of Nexport discusses the arrival of the Chinese BYD brand into New Zealand and Australia. Todd makes some bold predictions about the high quality and low price of the vehicles they will put on sale this year.

Late in 2020, ChargeNet chief executive Steve West joined host Richard Edwards to discuss their growing network, plans for the future and the broader promotion of the EV industry. This episode is sponsored by Power Trip https://powertrip.earth Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial - Anneke Featonby - anneke@automediagroup.co.nz

Dave Boot is very well known in EV circles - he has gone beyond being a car dealer to taking a broader role in educating the public and officials through training, events and literally cutting a Leaf in half. In an interview with EVs & Beyond host Richard Edwards, they discuss his work, and the challenges and misunderstandings still facing EVs in the market. This interview ties in to an interview in the November issue of EVs & Beyond magazine. Download it for free at www.evsandbeyond.co.nz Thanks to Power Trip for supporting this podcast! Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Anneke Featonby - anneke@automediagroup.co.nz

Experienced journalist and motorbike reviewer Paul Owen takes a break from an e-bike tour to chat with EVs & Beyond host Richard Edwards about the exciting new Harley Davidson Livewire. Owen discusses his experiences riding the bike, who it will appeal to and what is likely to come next based on the same technology. This podcast ties in to a story in the October issue of EVs & Beyond magazine. You can download a copy for free from www.evsandbeyond.co.nz. Host: Richard Edwards - richard@automediagroup.co.nz Producer: Deborah Baxter - deborah@automediagroup.co.nz Commercial: Sophie Song - sophie@automediagroup.co.nz