Jessica Bateman, Author at The Driven IO

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Friday, July 31, 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026

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Jessica Bateman

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The Driven Podcast: Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered
Škoda Elroq launches in Australia, how will it stack up? Plus, we discuss Nio’s Firefly and its ambitious battery-swapping tech, break down the latest EV speed records, and other news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 4, 2025

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Skoda, VW and Tesla swap EV leadership in different Europe markets
The latest reports from European markets show EV growth still strong in the north, and weaker in the south – with Tesla, VW and Skoda leading the way in different countries.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 4, 2025

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Geely offers free charger, and free charging, with EX5 to help boost sales
One of Australia’s most popular electric cars has just received new charging incentives to help maintain its sales runrate.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 4, 2025

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BYD overtakes Tesla as Australian EV sales reach 9.7 pct in August
BYD sales surge and trump Tesla again, as total electric vehicles sales show sign of growth to nearly 10 per cent in August.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Sep 3, 2025

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EV News

Network rolls out community batteries to support fast EV charging in remote areas
Network announcement final location for eight community batteries, half of them to enable EV fast chargers to be installed in areas that were not possible before.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 2, 2025

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Xpeng adds incentives worth more than $6,000 to help boost EV sales
Xpeng announces new incentives on servicing and warranty to help boost sales in coming months.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 2, 2025

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Norway EV sales maintain extraordinary pace at 97 pct market share, Tesla back on top
Norway maintains its world leadership with 97 pct of all new car sales in August, this time with Tesla returning to the top of the sales charts.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 2, 2025

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EV Explainers

EV explainer: Three reasons I love a good frunk
Three reasons why it’s hard to beat a good electric vehicle frunk – and what makes them good.
Tim Eden

Sep 2, 2025

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GWM announces low 1.99 pct interest rate for one of Australia’s most affordable EVs
One of Australia’s most affordable EVs sees a low interest rate finance offer to encourage EV adoption.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 2, 2025

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Hyundai Offers 7-year warranty across line up, including EVs
Hyundai to offer 7-year warranty on it’s cars including EVs, if serviced through a Hyundai dealership.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 1, 2025

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Electric Cars

Thousands of Tesla electric SUVs “recalled” over injury risk
Australia’s most popular electric vehicle has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 1, 2025

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We subsidise miners to use diesel to dig up coal, and now we want to tax EVs?
Electrifying transport is the way out of our pollution mess. EVs will need to pay their way, but so should the polluters.
Chris Johnson

Aug 31, 2025

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