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.

Charging & V2G

New video of Zeekr 7X shows stunning 630 kW charging speed with 900 V Architecture
Zeekr’s 7X shows massive charging speed improvements, peaking at a stunning 632 kW and helping the EV charge from 10-80% in under 10 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 25, 2025

15
Suzuki’s first EV approved for sale in Australia
Suzuki’s first electric offering in Australia approved for sale, paving the way for a potential 2026 launch.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 25, 2025

10
Charging & V2G

Tesla’s supercharger network grows 18 pct, packing in more capacity and faster charging
Tesla hits over 74,000 supercharger stalls with 3,500 added in Q3 2025, alone, helping with the EV transition globally.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 24, 2025

3
Mazda confirms its second EV for Australia, this time with a lot more range
Japanese brand Mazda confirms that it will bring a new EV to the Australian market in 2026, with up to 500 km of range.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 24, 2025

10
Charging & V2G

RedEarth announces V2G charger price, paving way for batteries on wheels
RedEarth Energy Storage says pre-orders for its vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charger will start in November, and reveals its recommended retail price.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2025

10
Multimedia

Everything Electric: Polestar’s parent company brings big value
Jack, from Everything Electric, gets behind the wheel of the brand-new Geely EX5 — the first model to carry Geely’s own name.
Everything Electric Show

Oct 24, 2025

0
Ioniq 9 review: Is Hyundai’s biggest and most expensive EV its best?
Hyundai’s flagship Ioniq 9 arrived in Australia a few months ago, sitting atop their range of EVs as the biggest and the most expensive. Is it the best? It is certainly the roomiest.
Tim Eden

Oct 24, 2025

3
BYD teases its smallest EV yet, with a 20 kWh battery and 180kms of range
BYD’s smallest EV teased again, with a tiny battery and limited range.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 24, 2025

15
Electric Boats

First of four enormous battery “rooms” energised aboard world’s largest e-ferry
The Tasmania-built electric ferry will have a 40 MWh, 250 tonne battery, housed across four “battery rooms” deep inside the ship.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 24, 2025

5
EV News

How long can Tesla fend off BYD as Australia’s most popular EV brand?
Tesla has long been Australia’s most popular EV brand, but with steadily growing choice and fierce competition from BYD, Tesla’s tight grip on the top spot appears to be weakening. (With graphs).
Tim Eden

Oct 23, 2025

14
Tesla’s next big bet, the Cybercab, to go into production next year
Tesla’s next big bet with no steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab, to go into production in Q2 2026, as the company hones in on autonomy.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 23, 2025

6
Reviews

Hyundai’s fun little Inster EV: We don’t always need the biggest and the longest range
The Hyundai Inster is small, shapely and fun to drive. It underlines why we don’t always need the biggest or the longest range. If only the price was lower.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2025

20