Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Road Trips

Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin
Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
Lara and Benno Lang

Nov 27, 2025

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Tesla set to offer 7-seater Model Y in key markets
Tesla reportedly to launch a 7-seater Model Y in Europe.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 26, 2025

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Charging & V2G

EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 – six years’ worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
Brendan Jones

Nov 26, 2025

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Reviews

Another take on BYD service levels: Our Dolphin’s multiple problems had a happy ending
BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.
Chris Johnson

Nov 26, 2025

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BYD showcases world-record feats of its first electric supercar
BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme with 2,200 kW and multiple race track records, showcased to public for first time at Guangzhou Auto Show.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 26, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Volvo and Polestar launch bi-directional vehicle-to-home charging for select models
Polestar and Volvo have launched bi-directional vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging offers for select models, in conjunction with a home energy company.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 26, 2025

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KGM launches its second EV in Australia, just weeks after electric ute reveal
KGM launches its second EV within weeks of the first one, priced to compete with other popular mid-size SUVs.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 25, 2025

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EV News

Logistics heavyweight rolls out new electric rigid truck, to help with LPG deliveries
Freight company adds another battery electric truck to its fleet, this time to support the LPG deliveries for Australia’s biggest energy retailer.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 24, 2025

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Charging & V2G

What makes the best EV charging station of the year?
An EV charging station featuring shade from a solar canopy, and close to amenities, food and an easy payment system voted best of the year.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 24, 2025

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Videos

Video: What V2G means for you (Live from Everything Electric) | The Driven Podcast
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 24, 2025

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BYD Shark 6 – Australia’s most enjoyable ute is undone by inept customer service
The BYD Shark ute took us around Australia, including off-road through Hell’s Gate. But the company can’t get its act together to replace a simple but important part.
Rob Dean

Nov 24, 2025

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Xpeng produces its one millionth electric car, as affordable EV model drives growth
Xpeng delivers its one millionth car as the brand’s sales surge in China, amid global expansion plans under way.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 24, 2025

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