Garry Thorpe, Author at The Driven IO

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Garry Thorpe

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Video: Optiq vs Vistiq – First look at Cadillac’s new electric SUVs
Cadillac is expanding its Australian electric vehicle line-up with two very different SUVs but can this line-up win over Australian buyers?
Giles Parkinson & Sam Parkinson

Jun 5, 2026

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Hyundai slashes prices of Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 EVs, but cuts some features
The EV price war continues apace with new models now regularly breaking the $50k and $40k barriers, leaving other manufacturers scrambling to catch up. Hyundai is the latest to move – again.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 5, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla vehicle-to-grid rollout is not far away, and could be a lot cheaper than rivals
Tesla has finally rolled out vehicle-to-load technology in Australia and is hinting that vehicle-to-grid is not far away, and likely to be considerably cheaper than other offerings.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 5, 2026

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Reviews

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review: Fully electric and fully sick
There is no denying the Ioniq 6 N is an expensive vehicle, but for the love of driving there is nothing else in its class for anywhere near this price except for the sibling Ioniq 5 N.
Tim Eden

Jun 5, 2026

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An EV is being sold every two minutes in Australia, ACT hits 36.5 pct electric share
Australians are buying a full battery electric car every two minutes, while in the national capital the electric share has hit a record 36.5 per cent.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 4, 2026

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Electrifying: EV sales are multiplying as fossil fuels lose control of Australia’s car market
EVs are no longer a sideshow; they’re the main act, stepping into the spotlight as the headliners from the age of oil shuffle offstage.
Ray Wills

Jun 4, 2026

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Diesel ute and SUV sales crunched as buyers look to go electric
Demand for diesel utes and SUVs have plunged sharply, led by market leaders Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Will the 70,000 lost customers ever return?
Riz Akhtar

Jun 4, 2026

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State puts out call for heavy EV charging hubs as part of fuel security plan
State government seeking proposals for large EV charging hubs, targeting heavy trucks, as well as renewable fuels and other proposals to address fuel security.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 3, 2026

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EV sales hit record 20 pct share in May, as Tesla, BYD, Jaecoo and Geely surge and diesel utes slump
EV sales rise sharply in May, hitting a record share of 20 per cent as the Tesla Model Y, the Jaecoo J5, the Geely EX5 and the BYD Sealion 7 led the way, and diesel utes fell sharply.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 3, 2026

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EV sales numbers surge across Europe in May, and their market share too
Registrations of new battery electric vehicles surged across Europe in May, and while some countries are showing slower passenger car growth overall, the same cannot be said for EVs.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 2, 2026

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Norway’s EV share at 97.8 pct in May, as Tesla leads Toyota and VW
The share of electric vehicles in Norway’s new passenger car market came in at 97.8 per cent in May, delivering a 98 per cent share for the first five months of the year.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 2, 2026

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BYD ship with more than 4,900 cars – mostly EVs – docks in Melbourne
In a first for the Australian EV market, BYD’s own ship arrives in Melbourne with thousands of cars to meet the surge in local demand.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 2, 2026

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