The Driven

Mar 02 2025 95 ep. 33 mins 669

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Join RenewEconomy founder and editor Giles Parkinson and guests discussing exciting news and developments in the world of electric vehicles and transport.

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The car even beeped at me when I laughed

Mar 02 2025 43 mins

Fully Charged's Robert Llewellyn on Chinese EVs that make a lot of beeping noises, Elon Musk, and what to expect at Everything Electric.

Where are we at with V2G?

Feb 23 2025 35 mins

Oliver Hill, from Race to 2030, on the new roadmap for turning electric cars into mobile batteries, and who is doing what on V2G.

EV conversions, and the new models for 2025

Dec 16 2024 56 mins

We review the past year, look to the interesting arrivals in 2025, contemplate the Tesla conundrum, and talk to EV conversion specialist Nick Cummins from ElectroGusto.

How much will you pay for EV fast-charging?

Dec 11 2024 32 mins

A trial of EV charging tariffs, including a low priced "solar soak" produced some interests results, and an insight into ICE-ing habits. Miles Menegon from Chargefox explains.

Are Australian buses ready to go electric?

Nov 13 2024 36 mins

One of the world’s biggest makers of electric buses has plans for Australia. We talk to Kent Chang of Yutong. Plus: The shift to V2G and Tesla’s sales slump.

The Chinese electric trucks are coming

Oct 28 2024 27 mins

Windrose, a newly emerging maker of electric heavy trucks, has just completed a road trip from Melbourne to Sydney and has its eyes on the Australian market. Advisor Jason Roycht explains why it might not just be Chinese EVs on our roads.

Polestar's big play on electric SUVs

Sep 25 2024 35 mins

We take a drive in the new Polestar 3, and talk to the company's Australia boss Scott Maynard about the EV industry and the rollout of the company's new models.

How Smart is an EV?

Sep 04 2024 31 mins

Smart delivers its first EVs into Australian market and we talk to chief designer Kai Sieber. Plus: Stagnating EV sales, do we blame the Elon effect, FUD, or cost of living?

The case for electric vans

Aug 13 2024 37 mins

Another electric van is about to enter Australia's nascent market, but they are already hugely popular in Europe. Here's why.

How to charge EVs in apartment buildings

Jul 23 2024 33 mins

More than 2.6 million people live in apartment buildings. What if they want to buy an EV and charge it? Jeff Sykes from Solar Choice explains.