Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

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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Leapmotor A10 debuts as a new city electric SUV, prices expected under $A22,000
Leapmotor’s next affordable EV model debuts in China, with its aim for international markets in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 24, 2025

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BYD offers $3,000 cashback on EVs as it seeks to cement lead over Tesla
BYD offers $3,000 cash back incentives on some of its top-selling EV models, as the brand aims for 50,000 sales in 2025 and tries to cement lead over Tesla.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 24, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Kia’s electric PV5 wins world van of the year award
Kia’s all-electric PV5 has been crowned International Van of the Year, highlighting its strong global impact ahead of its expected Australian arrival in late 2026.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 21, 2025

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Nio Firefly heads closer to Australia as right-hand-drive production begins
Nio’s Firefly electric hatch goes into right-hand-drive production ahead of arrival in Australia in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 21, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Google Maps now predicts EV charger availability – just in time for Christmas
Google has just launched a new feature to make life a little simpler for EV drivers – an estimate of how many stalls will be free when you arrive at a charger on your route.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Nov 21, 2025

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Top News

Video: Going electric and managing the hybrid hype
Outgoing AEVA president Chris Jones on some of the major challenges for the EV industry, and managing the hybrid hype.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2025

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GAC Aion V launches in Australia with cash-back and charger offer
Global automotive giant GAC officially launches in Australia with Aion V electric SUV as competitive pricing and specs unveiled.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 20, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens its 75,000th supercharger stall – in Australia, with a celebratory colour
Tesla opens its 75,000th supercharger stall globally, right here in Australia, with a special glacier blue paint scheme.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 20, 2025

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Australian EV drivers most likely to avoid Tesla, but more confident about battery life
Global survey of 27,000 EV drivers finds policy action, not the market alone, needed to boost adoption. Australians more likely to avoid Tesla brand, for political reasons, but more confident about battery life.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 20, 2025

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Charging & V2G

China now boasts more than 18.5 million EV charging points
The number of charging points in China – what it refers to as individual “guns” – increased by 54 per cent from the same period in 2024.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 20, 2025

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