Jacinta Bowler, Author at The Driven IO

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Jacinta Bowler

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Video: Could the Kia PV5 electric van replace your ute?
Australia loves a ute, but could an electric van actually make more sense? We review the Kia PV5, a purpose-built electric van built on Kia’s E-GMP.S dedicated EV platform.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 19, 2026

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Reviews

Can the Kia PV5 electric van finally challenge Australia’s ute obsession?
We get behind the wheel of the Kia PV5 to find out whether lower running costs, secure cargo space and V2L can tempt buyers away from the established diesel workhorses.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 19, 2026

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Reviews

Review: Model Y L is the plushest and most versatile Tesla yet, finally with V2L
I can see the Model Y L being a very popular car in Australia, helping the Model Y to stay on top of the EV charts for the foreseeable future.
Tim Eden

Jun 19, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla says latest version of FSD supervised software starts rolling out to cars in Australia
Tesla launches latest FSD Supervised software as owners of eligible cars are excited to see what it delivers.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 19, 2026

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Charging & V2G

V2G edges closer as Hyundai Ioniq 9 completes first discharge into Australian grid
Milestone hailed as Hyundai achieved its first V2G discharge in Australia with Ioniq 9 and says the technology is under evaluation and development for many of its electric car models.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 18, 2026

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New Chinese brand Forthing launches first electric SUV in Australia, pitched at under $40,000
New Chinese brand enters Australian market with an affordable electric SUV that boasts range of more than 400 km.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 18, 2026

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Reviews

2026 Kia EV6 drive test – Sharper styling and top-notch handling, but at a price
We test Kia’s latest EV6 GT-Line RWD variant, almost 5 years after the first model arrived.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 18, 2026

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NRMA backs road user tax for EVs, but legal expert says it needs to apply to all cars
Motoring group NRMA backs a road user tax on EVs, but leading constitutional law expert says it needs to apply to all cars to avoid a court challenge.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 17, 2026

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Electric Transport

London rolls out its 3,000th zero emission bus
More than 3,000 of London’s iconic buses are now running with zero emissions, representing a 100-fold increase over the past decade.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 17, 2026

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BYD EVs power “world’s largest barbecue lesson” with V2L and electric BBQs
Hundreds of enthusiasts have broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest barbecue lesson, with the added twist that every BBQ was electric and powered by BYD EVs.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 17, 2026

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Videos

Video: Subaru Trailseeker – The electric outback we’ve been waiting for?
Is this the electric Subaru many buyers have been waiting for, or does the Trailseeker carve out a different place of its own?
Sam Parkinson

Jun 17, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla Cybercab specs reveal 680 km range from a small 48 kWh battery
Tesla’s Cybercab specs revealed, showing that it is the lightest Tesla EV to date, helping its relatively small battery deliver a substantial range.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 17, 2026

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