Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

EV News

EV mapping tool and one-stop shop launched to identify charging locations and help buyers

Australia government launches new EV mapping tool to help locate chargers in right place, as part of a one-stop shop to help consumers make decisions about electric vehicles.

The new off-grid fast charger at Edrlunda. Photo courtesy of NRMA.

4 min

Charging

NRMA totally rebuilds “world-first” off-grid EV fast charger, and it appears to be working fine

The world-first off-grid EV charger south of Alice Springs has been totally rebuilt and appears to be operating well, as NRMA's former head of engineering writes about what went wrong.

3 min

Charging

RAC ends support for “electric highway,” hands responsibility for EV chargers to local councils

RAC surprises EV drivers by ending its decade-long involvement in ground-breaking charging program and handing much of the responsibility to local councils.

2 min

EV News

BYD’s smallest EV spotted again, reported to have a tiny 20 kWh battery

BYD's smallest EV spotted again, revealing new details about interior and reported specs.

2 min

Batteries

Volkswagen ID.3 maintains 91 pct battery capacity after 160,000 km test

A four-year endurance test shows Volkswagen’s ID.3 retains 91% battery capacity after 160,000km—boosting confidence in EV longevity and resale value.

2 min

EV News

Ioniq 9: Hyundai announces pricing for its biggest and most expensive EV to date

Hyundai has announced the Australian pricing for its flagship all electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, which will be the company's biggest and most expensive EV to date.

2 min

EV News

New Tesla Model Y with 6-seats reportedly rolls off the production line

A more family-friendly Tesla with 6-seat configuration has reportedly rolled off the production line, hinting at imminent launch.

2 min

Charging

Seeing is believing: EV chargers need bigger signage to make them more visible – to everyone

EV charging spots need bigger signs, to help EV drivers and give confidence to non-EV owners that there are lots of charging options. "Consumers need to see it to believe it."

5 min

Geely EX5: King of value-packed premium family electric SUV

Geely's first EV in Australia hits the spot for value-packed electric SUV, with plenty of features and tech for families. But it could do with some software updates.

2 min

Electric Boats

Inland cargo vessel to be first in world to use solar power directly for propulsion

An array of panels will be used to directly power an inland cargo vessel's propulsion systems, allowing a diesel generator to be switched off and even "solar sailing" when travelling downstream.

July 2025