The trucking industry is going electric
We test drive a heavy duty electric truck, and interview key players in an industry that is going electric faster than most people can imagine.
Oct 05, 2022•47 min
The Driven
Join The Driven founder and editor Giles Parkinson and guests discussing exciting news and developments in the world of electric vehicles and transport.
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Australia will soon have electric utes
Australian startup plans to convert Toyota Hiluxes and other utes into EVs on a commercial scale, and then create Australia’s first home-made electric ute.
Sep 22, 2022•42 min
First look at BYD Atto 3
We have our first ride in the new BYD Atto 3 and talk to distributor EV Direct’s Troy Todd
Sep 15, 2022•22 min
EV interest surges, MG returns to market
EV sales in Australia, and around the world, are hitting new heights, driven largely by Tesla. But MG has returned with an improved sub-$50,000 electric offering.
Sep 09, 2022•22 min
Why rental companies are going electric
Hertz vice president Eoin Macneill on the Polestar 2 EVs now available at most airports. Plus: Model Y and Atto 3 deliveries break supply deadlock.
Aug 12, 2022•32 min
Electric buses and range anxiety
Greg Balkins from Transit Systems was not sure what to expect when the first electric buses rolled out on Sydney routes. It turns out he needn’t have worried - they have performed far better than expected, and the passengers, drivers and mechanics love them.
Aug 05, 2022•33 min
NRMA charges into the EV transition
NRMA CEO Rohan Lund on fast charger plans, the member shift to EVs, and his frustration at not being able to find an electric people mover.
Jul 29, 2022•32 min
Rebel with an electric cause
We talk to Werner Tietz and Kai Vogler about the launch of the Cupra Born long range electric hatch in Australia.
Jul 22, 2022•27 min
Record setting Livewire electric road trip
Duncan Mallord set out to ride from Australia’s lowest point to its highest on an all electric Harley Davidson, and discovered a new way to enjoy motorcycle touring.
Jul 08, 2022•31 min
The end of queue anxiety?
Finnish company Kempower has redesigned EV chargers to utilise what power is available with as many cars as possible.
Jun 07, 2022•50 min
It’s time to catch up Elon
The Australian EV start-up founded by a former driver that is rolling out battery swap technology to turn big trucks electric.
May 19, 2022•31 min
Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels
Malcolm Turnbull on his family's shift to electric, Morrison's lies on EVs, and the pressing need to stop burning fossil fuels.
Apr 05, 2022•50 min
Why Tesla Model 3s don't need a rebate
Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey explains why Tesla not included in state rebate scheme for EVs.
Mar 24, 2022•24 min
Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy
Labor’s Chris Bowen discusses his new Tesla Model 3, what it means for Labor’s EV policy, and shares his views on the latest moves to accelerate coal closures.
Mar 07, 2022•24 min
Kia blown away by interest in EV6
“Never in my wildest dreams”: Kia Australia’s Damien Meredith amazed by huge interest in EV6 and speed of electric shift.
Feb 25, 2022•20 min
Let's electrify everything, starting with cars
Saul Griffith says Australia should lead world on electrifying everything, starting with cars and households. He plans to turn his old Monaro into an EV too.
Feb 18, 2022•36 min
Bill Shorten on his new Tesla, and what it did to his weekend
Bill Shorten may no longer be leader of the Labor Party, but he does own a Tesla, becoming the first federal MP to go electric as part of his parliamentary package. Did it ruin his weekend?
Nov 10, 2021•21 min
“Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla
NSW energy minister Matt Kean on why he chose a Tesla Model 3, the state’s EV and renewables vision, and getting out of coal.
Sep 23, 2021•33 min
From coal to renewables and EV charging
Engie’s head of green mobility in Australia on the company’s plans to be a major supplier of EV chargers and its interest in V2G.
Sep 08, 2021•25 min
Inner city blues: Where to find a fast EV charge
Clean Energy Finance Corp boss Ian Learmonth has an EV, but no garage, and struggles to find a fast EV charger in the city. He shares his views on the EV transition.
Aug 26, 2021•38 min
Two blokes and an electric motorbike dream
How two brothers from Queensland coal country launched into the electric motorbike market.
Jul 29, 2021•30 min
Taking EV charging to caravan parks
Peter Nattrass, head of Future Industries with the South Australian government, on why camping grounds and motels are key to EV charging network.
Jul 06, 2021•29 min
Coal miners in Teslas
Daniel Bleakley on why his Coal miners in Teslas video series has been such a hit, and how his Model 3 performance EV is helping to reduce fears about the future.
Jun 09, 2021•32 min
The future of electric bikes
Nigel Morris talks about the transition to electric motorbikes with animator and film-maker and electric motorcycle YouTuber Sam Baker.
Jun 02, 2021•30 min
New Niro, Leaf’s V2G, and Victoria’s EV subsidy
We test drive the new Kia Niro, talks to Nissan’s Ben Warren on progress on vehicle-to-grid, and to Solar Victoria’s Stan Krpan on the state’s EV subsidy.
May 28, 2021•28 min
The Sunshine state’s plan to go electric
We talk to RACQ head of policy Rebecca Michael about the electric vehicle transition in Queensland.
Apr 20, 2021•35 min
Why Australia’s big utilities are plugging into EVs
We talk to Origin Energy’s head of mobility, and head of strategy, Chau Le, about the utility’s new push into electric vehicles.
Mar 17, 2021•32 min
Tasmania gets itself ready for electric driving holidays
Tasmania as just completed its fast charging network that serves the entire state. We speak to Electric Highway boss Clive Attwater about what this means for EV tourism.
Feb 22, 2021•41 min
MG goes electric, and wants to lead the market
The famous MG brand - now China owned - has launched its first electric car in Australia and has big ambitions. We talk to MG Australia’s head of development, and take the MG ZS EV for a drive.
Nov 26, 2020•27 min
Direct imports to lift EV choice fo Australian consumers
Nexport’s Luke Todd on plans to import four electric vehicle models from China’s BYD, and creating a platform for more EV makers to import directly into Australia.
Oct 28, 2020•33 min
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