Dan Bye, Author at The Driven IO

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Monday, August 3, 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026

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Dan Bye

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Video: Will Australians join the EV rise?
Sarah and Sam chat about Australia’s EV market during this fuel crisis, and predictions for the next few months. Will the fuel situation worsen? Will EV sales increase and, if so, when can we expect numbers to rise?
Electrify This

Mar 30, 2026

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“I don’t think she’ll be right this time:” Many in trucking industry say it’s electric or bust
One transport manager wants to replace her diesel freight trucks with electric models for greater security and lower pollution, but says it cannot be done without government support.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 30, 2026

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Charging & V2G

As petrol and diesel prices soar, EV fast-charging costs are falling
Petrol and diesel prices at the bowser have nearly doubled in a month. Prices of many highway supercharging stations, on the other hand, are falling.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 30, 2026

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EV News

Faster, and a lot cheaper: First all-electric long haul delivery flags new era in Australia trucking
The first intercity delivery of freight with an electric truck and last mile delivery vans completed at a fraction of the energy cost, and also a lot quicker.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 30, 2026

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BYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000
BYD’s next affordable electric SUV to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 28, 2026

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Subaru to launch smaller electric AWD SUV in Australia, with more than 500km range
Subaru announces third EV model to arrive in Australia by mid-2026, a smaller electric AWD SUV with more than 500 kms of range.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 28, 2026

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MG launches its cheapest EV in Australia – from just $31,990 drive-away – just in time for fuel crisis
MG’s new MG4 EV Urban will be its lowest cost EV in Australia to date, and even undercuts the BYD Dolphin in price – just in time to cash in on the latest surge to electric vehicles.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 28, 2026

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Batteries

Polestar boosts battery circularity with recycled materials and refurbished batteries
Polestar to use refurbished batteries as replacements for Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, and announces all new batteries now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 27, 2026

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Top News

Video: Renault Scenic E-Tech first impressions
In this review, Sam looks at the all-new Renault Scenic E-Tech, a mid-size SUV that aims to differentiate itself from competitors.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 27, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla introduces foldable supercharger for faster and cheaper rollout
Tesla launches foldable superchargers, lowering cost and time to deploy, helping rollout bigger sites sooner.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 27, 2026

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“I bought two, and another for the parents-in-law:” Why everyone wants an EV
Is this the breakthrough moment for EVs in Australia? The indications are that sales of new and used EVs are off the charts.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 27, 2026

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Reviews

Renault Scenic E-Tech review: Back again, with V2G and a very different market
Renault’s Scenic E-Tech arrives in Australia with 625km of range, V2G capability and competitive pricing, but will Australians take notice?
Sam Parkinson

Mar 26, 2026

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