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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 18h

New Zealand has yet ANOTHER new electric vehicle on the market! This is the Riddara RD6 pickup truck. Supposedly it does 0-100 in 4.5 seconds and goes off road... They put all-terrain tires on it for me so let's find out! 😁

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 22h

Hope you guys enjoy Rotorua today. There's some impressive geothermal stuff there to check out and some great spas.

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 1d

No need to apologise! 😁

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 1d

Probably that... Or Suffering. 😅

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 1d

I met these sweet EV peeps from the UK today. Barbara and Simon from... uh... Suffix (?) were a hoot. Had heaps of laughs, plus they gave me this FREAKING AWESOME COLLECTION OF AUDIO CASSETTES!!!
I love you guys! If you're ever in Te Kuiti please stop by for a coffee & solar juice. 😁

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 1d

The local birds obviously watch my EV reviews.

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

It's not just electric, it's electric!

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

🥔!

Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

That went well... Christ, what an idiot.
Full review will be live this Friday. It even features that lady from Total Recall. You know the one I mean. 😄

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

Mmmmmmaybe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1C8...

Episode 8 - The EV Guys Go Korea – Late-Night Van Chat, EV Charging & Full Self-Driving Talk

YouTube video by The EV Guys

www.youtube.com

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

The embargo is over: the real reason a bunch of car-loving hacks (myself included) were sent to Safe Korea was... THIS!
It's the new Kia PV5 - it's a modular electric van which means it can be made into 16 different shapes, from food vans to motorhomes.
Vid goes live on Friday! It's weird. Like me.

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

I worked out the cargo version can hold 18,000 spuds.
Follow me for more important consumer information.

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

YEESSSSSSSSS! What sized system do you go with?

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for a night drive in Korea!
Now that the embargo is over I can finally share the reasonI was in Seoul last week. Richard and I grabbed a brand new Kia PV5 cargo van and went for an hour long blast around the city, even stopping to check out a cool EV charger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1C8...

Episode 8 - The EV Guys Go Korea – Late-Night Van Chat, EV Charging & Full Self-Driving Talk

YouTube video by The EV Guys

www.youtube.com

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 3d

Holy spuds. Talk about hitting the ground running. There are SO MANY new electric vehicles launching in New Zealand right now and my editor has gone on holiday for the month! 😭
I've got two video reviews to write, drive, film + 3 to edit by myself before 5 PM Friday. HEEEELPPPPP!

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 3d

It just keeps getting worse the longer you watch. 😄

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 4d

Make stew while the sun shines! Doing meal prep for the week in my retro kitchen while charging the car - with sunlight! Feels good, saves money too. Can't wait to see my power bill at the end of this month. 😊
If you don't have solar yet, and if your roof allows, you'd be crazy not to get it.

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 4d

*shots fired* 😃

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 4d

Using Tinder in a rural NZ town be like

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 5d

Wait, I identify as a Triumph 2500 buyer... 😂

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 5d

Car is charging slow right now but it's still charging!

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 5d

Korea was amazing, and the embargo on the content ends soon, but I'm really happy to be home at my quiet, rural oasis. Today is a day of cleaning and washing and restoring energy for a hectic week ahead with some very interesting (very new) electric cars. 😁

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 5d

Don't know how I got away with that joke and not get cancelled 😅

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 5d

The problem with solar panel videos is that it's hard to make them informative AND entertaining.
That was until I interviewed this guy.
Honestly, this was one of the funniest videos ever. It's worth watching for the outtakes alone! 😂 Share it around for the lols!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g72k...

NZ Solar system PAID OFF: Tips, tricks + what to expect!

YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ

www.youtube.com

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Gavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 5d

Heh

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