Home - The Driven

Search

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Search

Featured

Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling

2

Featured

Australia among fastest growing EV markets in world as electric cars save oil importers more than $29 billion

Giles Parkinson

1

bz4x touring toyota

Featured

Once were leaders: Japanese electric car market finally stirs after more than a decade of slumber

3

Latest

Smart reveals micro EV with 290 km of range

Smart reveals its fully electric #2 with 35 kWh battery pack and price tage of €20,000.

0

Tesla opens its most powerful Supercharger site to date in Australia

Tesla’s first EV charging site with its most powerful Supercharging tech goes live in Sydney.

1

Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling

New

Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling

The car Tesla says will “test the limits of physics” literally takes off at demonstration event, capturing global headlines.

2

The Driven Podcast: New EVs, old arguments and missing chargers

New EVs, missing chargers and the same old arguments. We unpack Australia’s charging rollout, the EV culture wars and Lepas pricing, plus what we’ve been driving lately.

The Driven Podcast

0

Australia among fastest growing EV markets in world as electric cars save oil importers more than $29 billion

Australia and New Zealand ranked among fastest growing EV markets in a world that has saved $29 billion in oil imports by going electric since the Hormuz crisis.

Giles Parkinson

1

Shorts

Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: New EVs, old arguments and missing chargers

The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch

The Driven Podcast: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs

The Driven Podcast: Is Australia finally ready for V2G? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney

More News

Once were leaders: Japanese electric car market finally stirs after more than a decade of slumber

Once were leaders: Japanese electric car market finally stirs after more than a decade of slumber

3

Logistics giant FedEx puts in order for 2,000 all-electric delivery vans

Electric Transport

Logistics giant FedEx puts in order for 2,000 all-electric delivery vans

1

Electric hatch reviews: How the new Geely EX2 shapes up to the MG4 Urban

Electric hatch reviews: How the new Geely EX2 shapes up to the MG4 Urban

0

Chery’s Lepas prices first electric SUV at $47,990 with 440 km range

Chery’s Lepas prices first electric SUV at $47,990 with 440 km range

1

“Battery-first” service vessel launched in Spain to support offshore wind industry

“Battery-first” service vessel launched in Spain to support offshore wind industry

1

Reviews

Electric hatch reviews: How the new Geely EX2 shapes up to the MG4 Urban

New

Electric hatch reviews: How the new Geely EX2 shapes up to the MG4 Urban

We test drive Australia’s newest affordable electric hatchback and compare it to one of our favourite electric hatches from earlier in 2026.

0

Mazda launches CX-6e electric SUV in Australian market: But is it a real Mazda?

Mazda launches CX-6e electric SUV in Australian market: But is it a real Mazda?

3

Honda Super-One review: Is this tiny $36,900 electric car worth it?

Honda Super-One review: Is this tiny $36,900 electric car worth it?

2

Video: Is Chery’s $37,990 driveaway E5 electric SUV still good?

Video: Is Chery’s $37,990 driveaway E5 electric SUV still good?

The Chery E5 is one of the more affordable electric SUVs on sale in Australia, but does the driving experience match the price?

1

Forthing EV: First Drive of Australia’s next affordable electric SUV

Forthing EV: First Drive of Australia’s next affordable electric SUV

Forthing is one of a number of new brands entering Australia’s booming market, and its first EV is set to compete with popular models such as the Jaecoo J5 and the Geely EX5.

0

EV News

Smart reveals micro EV with 290 km of range

Smart reveals its fully electric #2 with 35 kWh battery pack and price tage of €20,000.

0

Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling

The car Tesla says will “test the limits of physics” literally takes off at demonstration event, capturing global headlines.

2

Australia among fastest growing EV markets in world as electric cars save oil importers more than $29 billion

New

Australia among fastest growing EV markets in world as electric cars save oil importers more than $29 billion

Australia and New Zealand ranked among fastest growing EV markets in a world that has saved $29 billion in oil imports by going electric since the Hormuz crisis.

Giles Parkinson

1

Once were leaders: Japanese electric car market finally stirs after more than a decade of slumber

Japan was once the world leader in mass-market EVs, but after dreaming of nothing but hybrids for more than a decade, it is finally waking up to battery electric mobility.

3

Chery’s Lepas prices first electric SUV at $47,990 with 440 km range

Chery’s latest brand is joining Australia’s electric SUV market, with the Lepas L6 offering 440 km of range and a starting price below $48,000.

1

Charging

Tesla opens its most powerful Supercharger site to date in Australia

Tesla opens its most powerful Supercharger site to date in Australia

1

EVX unveils Australian-made pole-mounted DC “fast charger” for electric cars

EVX unveils Australian-made pole-mounted DC “fast charger” for electric cars

“What happens next:” EV charging roadmap to set out priorities for next phase of electric transition

“What happens next:” EV charging roadmap to set out priorities for next phase of electric transition

Australia’s first national electric vehicle (EV) charging roadmap will detail the charging needs for passenger and heavy vehicles through to 2035.

2

Honda taps Ohme for smart home EV charging as $36,900 Super-One arrives

Honda taps Ohme for smart home EV charging as $36,900 Super-One arrives

Honda has partnered with Ohme to offer home EV chargers and installation to buyers of its new Super-One EV, with a full charge potentially costing less than $2.40.

4

“Grit in the Gears:” NRMA report on shortfalls of national EV charging network hidden from view

New

“Grit in the Gears:” NRMA report on shortfalls of national EV charging network hidden from view

Updated:A government-funded program for a national EV charging network has come up short. But a report explaining what went wrong remains hidden from view.

Giles Parkinson

Road Trips

Australian Tesla driver clocks up 600,000 miles in Model S, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads

New

Australian Tesla driver clocks up 600,000 miles in Model S, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads

Australian Tesla driver says it is the best car he has ever owned after clocking up 600,000 miles, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads.

Giles Parkinson

5

Driving an EV isn’t harder, it’s just different – and education is the missing piece of the puzzle

Driving an EV isn’t harder, it’s just different – and education is the missing piece of the puzzle

6

You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

Rachel Williamson

5

Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

6

Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Giles Parkinson

6

Readers' Questions

Reader’s Question: Holsters for the type-2 to type-2 cable and fitting them into the house

Readers' Questions

Reader’s Question: Holsters for the type-2 to type-2 cable and fitting them into the house

2

Reader’s question: Are two phases better than one for EV charging?

Reader’s question: Are two phases better than one for EV charging?

5

Reader’s Question: Should I choose the unfashionable tyre option for my EV?

Readers' Questions

Reader’s Question: Should I choose the unfashionable tyre option for my EV?

8

Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?

Readers' Questions

Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?

1

Renew Economy

Australia’s Atmos snaps up wind and solar projects as European developer retreats to core markets
by Giles Parkinson on October 17, 2026 at 1:29 am
A massive 244-tonne transformer completes 2,165 km road trip to Australia’s largest solar project
by Giles Parkinson on October 16, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Energy Insiders: Grid scale sodium batteries are on their way
by Energy Insiders Podcast on October 16, 2026 at 5:36 am
“Just a fantasy:” Energy minister slams Opposition gas and nuclear ideas, vows to hold the line on renewables
by Sophie Vorrath on October 16, 2026 at 3:59 am