# EV Quest Episode 250: Cheaper EVs, More Brands & The Next Phase of Electric Cars

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Podcast: [EV QUEST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ev-quest-5029186)
Published: 2026-09-21T00:42:27+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e129dd14
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/e129dd14/896b643c.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1166

## Resource

To mark 250 episodes, Adrian is joined by regular co-host Riz Akhtar from CarLoop. A quick reflect, then, what's happening right now and what could be coming next. Riz joins us fresh from the Everything Electric event in Sydney, We also dig into the latest wave of EV price cuts, including BYD's major reduction of the Atto 1 price in Australia. Plus: • A look back at the very first EV Quest episodes and how much the market has changed • China's top-selling cars • The Subaru Trailseeker and its new spare wheel kit • Riz's latest drive • Evnex passing 20,000 charger sales • Three big questions about the future of the EV industry Thanks to everyone who has listened, watched, appeared on the podcast, commented, supported the channel and been part of the EV Quest journey over the past 250 episodes. 😀 Adrian

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