Rachel Muncrief, Author at The Driven IO

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026

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Rachel Muncrief

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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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Inside the giant battery system powering the world’s biggest electric ship
The scale of the world’s largest battery-electric ferry becomes apparent when you step inside one of the rooms housing its giant 40 megawatt-hour battery.
Anne Delaney

May 27, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

LDV taps into “seismic shift” in Australia market with release of smaller eDeliver 5 electric van
LDV launches the smallest of its three electric van models in Australia, pitched at a special initial low price as it seeks to tap into “seismic shift” in market.
Joshua S. Hill

May 27, 2026

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Videos

Video: First look at the MG S6 electric SUV
A walk-around MG’s new family-sized electric SUV, going up against the likes of Kia’s EV5 and Tesla Model Y
Electrifying Everything

May 27, 2026

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