The electric van that offers “nostalgia mode,” including diesel smells and noise
Electric van maker says it has introduced an innovative new feature aimed at those who miss the odour and feel of traditional diesel-powered alternatives.
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Bryce Gaton
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
KGM Torres EVX review: An electric SUV that is worth looking at
Like its stablemate, the newly released Musso electric ute, the KGM Torres EVX electric SUV is worth looking at, and ticks a lot of boxes for those looking for a medium to large EV that can tow.
Australia’s cheapest EVs: What you can buy for under $40,000, and what’s to come
What sort of EV can you buy for less than $30,000, or less than $40,000? And what's on the way? Here is a quick guide.
Volvo launches an EX30-based electric light commercial vehicle
Volvo has decided to turn one of its small electric SUVs into an electric delivery van. Surprised?
VW Group hits 4 million BEVs delivered worldwide
VW Group has reached four million full battery electric vehicle sales worldwide, including EVs offered under the Audi, Porsche, Cupra and Skoda brands.
Polestar details plan for its next four EV model launches
Polestar’s head office in Sweden has released more detailed plans regarding the arrival of four new models over the next two years.
Reader Question: In the future, will we see battery upgrades for current model BEVs?
It can and has been done, but vehicle manufacturers are notoriously bad at offering upgrades to existing models.
UK used car market hits record high share of electric vehicles
In the UK, 2025 used BEV sales were up by almost one-third on 2024, showing a growing confidence in the market. Can the same be said for Australia?
My EV is 16 years old, and it’s not dead yet …
The first iPad was launched in 2010, the Best Picture Oscar went to The Hurt Locker, and Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard were Australia’s Prime Ministers. And my first EV arrived in Australia. I'm still driving it.
KGM Musso EV review. The fully electric, AWD ute has arrived in Australia
The Musso is an electric ute that ticks a lot of boxes for those with a load to carry or something to tow, and at a reasonable price. Will 'Barry', the Toyota fan, finally swap brands?