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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Charging & V2G

Tesla V2L adapter now available in Australia to allow EVs to power “tools and space heaters”
Tesla has finally launched a V2L adapter for its Australian customers, although it is only available for one variant.
Riz Akhtar

May 30, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

The outdated rules – such as noise curfews – that are making it hard for electric trucks in Australia
Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 29, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Amber to supercharge V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs with massive government funding boost
Federal government supercharges landmark V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs, but so far only BYD has come forward to offer its vehicles.
Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2026

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EV Sales

A Shark 7 electric ute could quickly be a bestseller, if BYD plays its cards right
If BYD can bring a quick-charging, long-range electric ute to Australia at the right price, it could quickly become not just the best selling EV, but the number 1 selling vehicle, full stop.
Tim Eden

May 29, 2026

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Reviews

MG4 Urban EV driven – the only EV with 10 year warranty and pitched around $30,000
We test one of Australia’s best-value EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year warranty.
Riz Akhtar

May 28, 2026

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Videos

Video: Subaru Uncharted first look – A sporty new electric SUV
In this walkaround preview, we take a closer look at Subaru’s new sporty electric SUV, including the design, interior, practicality, technology and how it compares to its competitors.
Sam Parkinson

May 28, 2026

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Electric Cars

Families looking at EVs hit strange P-plate roadblock: Model Y banned, Ram 1500 allowed
A Victorian family looking to switch to an electric SUV has run into an unexpected problem: Some of Australia’s most popular EVs may be off-limits once their teenagers get P-plates.
Sam Parkinson

May 28, 2026

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Videos

Video: KGM Musso review – Australia’s most affordable electric ute tested off-road
Is the KGM Musso EV the electric ute Australia has been waiting for? We put it to the test.
Tim Eden

May 28, 2026

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Road Trips

Even 4WD enthusiasts are now realising how good it is to go electric
I always thought it would be a long while until decent electric 4WD options were available, and die-hard enthusiasts would consider switching. But something has shifted.
Tim Eden

May 28, 2026

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Batteries

Elon Musk confirms Tesla dry cathode tech could “significantly reduce” battery costs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that his company’s new dry cathode production method will “significantly reduce” battery costs.
Joshua S. Hill

May 27, 2026

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“What would Enzo say?” Ferrari panned after launch of first $A900,000 electric car
Government ministers, investors and its loyal fanbase are not impressed with Ferrari’s first EV, with some suggesting the prancing horse logo be removed.
Joshua S. Hill

May 27, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Local council says first heavy truck to replace two ageing diesels and two trailers
Updated: Council in western Sydney has unveiled a new fully electric heavy truck, which it says is custom-made to replace two ageing diesel trucks and two trailers.
Joshua S. Hill

May 27, 2026

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