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EV Quest
New Zealand
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I'm on a "quest" to find an electric vehicle to replace my current petrol car. So, I'll be test driving EVs, getting feedback from EV owners, plus also looking at the bigger renewable energy industry. ⚡️
I'm starting from scratch, so looking for information and help on what is out there.
🎙️I also have a podcast, on all leading platforms, such as Apple.👉podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ev-quest/id1614097185
Plus, I'm on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.⚡️
I'm on a "quest" to find an electric vehicle to replace my current petrol car. So, I'll be test driving EVs, getting feedback from EV owners, plus also looking at the bigger renewable energy industry. ⚡️
I'm starting from scratch, so looking for information and help on what is out there.
🎙️I also have a podcast, on all leading platforms, such as Apple.👉podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ev-quest/id1614097185
Plus, I'm on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.⚡️
Electric MINI Cooper Test Drive
Join Adrian Maidment as he test-drives the all-new MINI Cooper SE in the Waikato. In this test drive, we explore everything from the exterior design to the interior tech, and of course, the driving experience.
Watch as Adrian tests the MINI's performance on winding roads and squeezes into the back seat-spoiler: it’s a tight fit!
A few specs:
AC Charging - 11Kw. DC Charging, charge to 80% - 30 minutes.
MINI Augmented Reality Navigation
Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System, 10 speaker, 315 Watts
Safety features include:
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Blind Spot / Lane Change Warning
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
There are 5 Body and Roof Colour options
A big thanks to MINI Hamilton dealership, Coombes Johnston MINI Garage for providing the car. Link to their location below!
coombesjohnstonminigarage.co.nz/
00:00 Introduction to the MINI Cooper SE
02:54 Exterior and Interior Features
06:13 Driving Experience and Performance
08:46 Back Seat Comfort and Space
12:00 Final Thoughts and Summary
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#MINICooperSE #ElectricMINI #MINIEV #EVQuest #MINIReview #ElectricCar #EV #DrivingExperience #EVNewZealand
Watch as Adrian tests the MINI's performance on winding roads and squeezes into the back seat-spoiler: it’s a tight fit!
A few specs:
AC Charging - 11Kw. DC Charging, charge to 80% - 30 minutes.
MINI Augmented Reality Navigation
Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System, 10 speaker, 315 Watts
Safety features include:
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Blind Spot / Lane Change Warning
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
There are 5 Body and Roof Colour options
A big thanks to MINI Hamilton dealership, Coombes Johnston MINI Garage for providing the car. Link to their location below!
coombesjohnstonminigarage.co.nz/
00:00 Introduction to the MINI Cooper SE
02:54 Exterior and Interior Features
06:13 Driving Experience and Performance
08:46 Back Seat Comfort and Space
12:00 Final Thoughts and Summary
🔔 Subscribe to EVQuest for more electric car reviews, news, and insights!
#MINICooperSE #ElectricMINI #MINIEV #EVQuest #MINIReview #ElectricCar #EV #DrivingExperience #EVNewZealand
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Garbage video
Prices of evs are still too high. Not enough reliable charging infrastructure. These conditions will need to change for greater ev adoption in Australia. No taxes on evs would help. Greedy governments and importers are goughing car buyers in Australia. There are too many suvs and pickup trucks. Not enough small, practical city hatchbacks.
Finally a review from NZ . There are many from North America and most of those have the smell of “sponsored” and tend to focus on the XSE or what is called the Adventure here, there are some good ones from across the ditch. I have the R4 hybrid Limited on order, about five months delay which is not a problem as I can’t put the cash together till then anyway. I’ve had two minis, two honda’s, and four Toyotas. I took two of my Toyotas relatively trouble free to over 300,000k but I can’t see todays vehicles going that far they seem so complicated, on the other hand the Rav4 Hybrids get better mpg than my first car an 850 mini and actually have a radio and a heater 😀😀
All new vehicles should come with a full size spare wheel.
Wired apple carplay?? Did i hear that right?
Did you measure the boot size at 425L or take the brochure value? Some sites say it's larger.
Hi. I’ll check when I go back to BYD dealer.
Also drink holders are tiny. Bad review
I am about to buy a red one, thanks for your video! I will probably end up with no sunroof. 240k yuan in China the starting price of this one. With the triangular red stop lights - red exterior seems the only one that looks decent. Was not a big fan of the new design, but the range 249 miles (or 400 kilometers) makes it better than the old gen. I've got a petrol mini 2019, can't wait to try this new EV!
It will be interesting to know how the electric version compares to your 2019 petrol mini.
Will BYD bring out a full EV Shark?
Not that I’m aware of in New Zealand.
Why does NOBODY talk about the elephant in the room - differential locks?! If this is the same DMO platform as the one used in Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5, Shark may too have both front and rear ones, which would be a huge deal, cos outside of a handful vehicles in the world, half of which are Chinese, nobody offers that. And if there aren't any (since there're apparently no controls for them) than it's a huge disadvantage over the competition that offer at least the rear locker. Why every reporter just ignores this topic?!
Nice but I reckon Zeekr 7X would be better:)
When is Gen 5 due?
Too many buttons. I'm used to a tesla , fan of minimalism 😊
It is a TRUCK, you do not want to be fiddling with screens when bouncing off-road
Did the rear camera got blinded by the rain and how was it driving in rain slipping ?
I drove it while it rained and it was not blinded. Worked good
Yes, the camera was fine in the rain for seeing out the back. It felt solid on the road.
I own one. And it's next level.
Awesome. Thanks for the owner feedback.
Mate have you towed anything yet? Super interested to see how it tows.
@@neilstewart5060 I haven't yet, but it has plenty of power so it won't have any problems.
They’ve got the right idea. But it needs a 60kwh battery and a smaller engine.
If you put 91 in it, it won't crap out if you make that mistake. You don't need to drain it out. But 95 is how it runs at its best performance.
Great review! I have a short drive to and from the gym each day, so the shorter range wouldn’t be an issue. I like the Lexus quality and quietness!
What is the use of the rectangular hole beside the petrol button?
Hi. I couldn't find in in the online Owners manual. I'll check iy out when I next go into the dealer.
Ah but the crystal face isn’t standard in the sportline plus, need to add advance pack at £2150 at the very least to the cost of the vehicle
Thank you so much for this bus service ❤it's very helpful
Is it a regulation thing for seatbelts to be grey and ugly ?
These blokes font know what to tell us they not very good
Old man not very good with his comintary
I love the boxy look, it is something new although I wouldn't dare to use it on the field, it looks too pretty and fixing things on it must be pricey.
What's your dream car?
Good car ❤ which country is this
New Zealand.
Boycott Pickup Trucks and everyone who owns them
it will take off like rocket when battery explodes. I will take a Toyota Hilux (had it before and loved it, crossed a whole country driving it in 26 hours) or Ford Ranger (used to have one, loved it every moment i was with it) with my closed eyes anytime over Bury Your Dreams (BYD)
Ev batteries don’t explode for past 10 years now less likely to than diesel and petrol. Latest batteries are sodium so salt. Can’t burn
Ev and BYD's evs are extremely safe in comparison to ICE cars because of their blade battery. Stop being a 🧌.
@@freetorobandloot dude, you have no idea what i have seen. lived in China for 21 years. i know the reality. I will still take toyota over this
@@alishanmao you have your choice and you are obviously biased. Having choices are a good thing but why the hate? 21 years ago is a looong time. Things are what they were two decades ago.
@@freetorobandloot not biased, i prefer to live. not get burned inside a car made in China. you have no idea how many BYDs we have watched burning on the roads in China, yet they manage to censor all. LOL things are still the same and getting worst after two decades. its all about sell and forget. there is no quality control, no warranties nothing. i have watched so many videos where people destroyed their byds in ultimate frustration by their own hands after they suffered their wrong decisions. welcome to China dude. try living there few years and you will know
Should have used 316 Stainless Steel, it has better corrosion resistance. Especially if you are going to be riding this near beaches !!
Shitty EV, tough time to introduce with EV sales falling off the cliff.
Your prof. name is the proof that you are a f8ck1ng idiot Westy. You should be ashamed.
When can I order ?
I like the boxy design.
Very informative review from an actual user , thanks
Tell BYD, there's a big problem! "The steering wheel is on the right side". Let them fix it before they deliver it to you!
Thanks for the video, can you hold the camera still everynow and then so we can see what you are trying to show. Its not a tiktok.
Will do for next video.
Wish could get BYD shark in the US. Everything here comparable is well overpriced here
Competition & choices are great for global consumers
American politicians are all cowards coz they just dare not take challenges form Chinese EV cars.
Why are the prices for byd in nz over 50k. They only cost 15k in China. Boycott all western dealers.
Completely different models you dumdum.
what a low quality video
95 gasoline Is a killer.i'm out!
And I will buy the BYD Sealion 6 Premium anyway.
Still cheap to run by comparison
Awesome🎉🎉🎉
what are you cheeking out?
Went for a test drive, almost perfect except for the drive, too dizzying, really bad suspension system.
Nice one.
❤
They can't spell shark correctly on the licence plate
Looks like Ford f150 lighting
yeah we have two HS +EV Essence models... I used to run Limos, know my thing.... I LOVE THIS CAR!