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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.

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.
Bryce Gaton

Apr 8, 2026

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Reviews

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.
Bryce Gaton

Apr 4, 2026

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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.
Bryce Gaton

Apr 3, 2026

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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?
Bryce Gaton

Mar 30, 2026

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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.
Bryce Gaton

Mar 9, 2026

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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.
Bryce Gaton

Feb 20, 2026

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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.
Bryce Gaton

Feb 19, 2026

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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?
Bryce Gaton

Feb 16, 2026

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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.
Bryce Gaton

Feb 12, 2026

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Reviews

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?
Bryce Gaton

Feb 11, 2026

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What’s the cheapest EV in Australia with a minimum 120 km range?
Is it possible to buy an ultra-low cost EV with a minimum range of just over 100kms? What are the options?
Bryce Gaton

Feb 5, 2026

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EV News

Polestar 2 refresh: Useful tweaks to a “driver’s car” without the bings and bongs
When a manufacturer gets it right ‘out of the box’, there is often an expectation that an update could make it worse rather than better. Polestar have avoided that temptation with the Polestar 2 refresh.
Bryce Gaton

Feb 2, 2026

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