Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, July 17, 2026

Rachel Williamson

Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: 2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks
Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join to help review the year that was in EVs, share their predictions for 2026, and discuss what’s most likely to shape the market in the year ahead.
Sam Parkinson

Dec 23, 2025

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Reviews

The Zeekr 7X review: Very quick, very polished, and hard to ignore
The Zeekr 7X arrives in Australia with a sort of self-assurance usually reserved for brands that have been here for decades. It is large, fast, beautifully finished.
Sam Parkinson

Dec 23, 2025

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First German-made Tesla Model Y deliveries to begin in Australia
Deliveries of Tesla’s fastest electric SUV to date begin in Australia, with some owners celebrating it as an early Christmas present.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 23, 2025

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Reviews

Jaecoo J5 EV’s unbelievable pricing, and first drive report
Jaecoo J5 EV packs modern family SUV looks, great build quality that’s ready for adventure at an unbelievable price.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 22, 2025

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BYD produces its 15 millionth NEV, ploughs ahead with global expansion
BYD continues its rapid global expansion after reaching its 15 million NEV production milestone.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 22, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens almost 50 new supercharger stalls ahead of the summer rush
Tesla opens up almost 50 new Supercharger stalls ahead of the holiday rush, meaning EV drivers can now drive from Adelaide to Cairns using just the Supercharger network.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 20, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous EVs: Tesla’s new Cybercab hits public roads for first time
First sighting of Tesla’s upcoming new Cybercab testing on public roads comes to surface as the company pushes ahead on autonomy ambitions.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 20, 2025

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Road Trips

New Tesla Model 3 Long Range unlocks ICE-like travel times
Over 600 km of real world range at highway speeds unlocks the capability of EV road trips that do not take any longer than travelling in an ICE car.
Tim Eden

Dec 20, 2025

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BYD’s next small electric hatchback model spotted testing
BYD’s next affordable electric hatchback spotted testing ahead of 2026 launch with early spy shots revealing key details
Riz Akhtar

Dec 20, 2025

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Videos

Video: Chip fat and charge cables | The Driven Podcast
Lisa Marsh, CEO of eLumina joins us to help unpack how off-grid, battery-integrated charging is making EV travel possible on some of the most remote highways in Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Dec 19, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens new, 16-bay EV charging station just in time for Xmas rush
Tesla opens a new 16-bay Supercharger on key highway just before the Xmas holiday rush.
Staff Reporter

Dec 19, 2025

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“Major turning point”: Plug-in vehicles make up more than a quarter of new cars sold this year
Emerging markets across the globe are driving an important shift in the car market, with a quarter of new cars sold so far in 2025 being either a full battery EV or a plug-in hybrid.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 19, 2025

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