Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

Renault prices electric Megane E-Tech at $50k-drive-away for limited time
Renault is offering a drive-away price of $49,990 for its battery electric Megane E-Tech hatchback crossover SUV until the end of the financial year.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 1, 2026

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Toyota Hilux electric ute to finally arrive in Australia, but with limited range
After almost 3 years since the trials on the Toyota BEV ute started, the company is finally ready to launch it in Australia – albeit with limited range.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 1, 2026

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CEFC commits $100 million to help VW Group offer discounted loans for EVs
Australia’s green bank is committing $100 million to help VW Group offer discounted loans for EVs across a range of its brands.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 1, 2026

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Videos

Video: Iran war could see record EV sales in Australia
Could Australia be nearing a “tipping point” when the take-up of EVs heads towards mass public adoption? The Driven’s Giles Parkinson joins ABC’s The Business to discuss.
Staff Reporter

Mar 31, 2026

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EV News

“We’ve got none left:” Utility giant says EV subscription service exhausted as demand soars
EV demand is surging in Australia, with one major utility saying its subscription fleet has completely run dry. “Our pre-loved EVs, we’ve got none left.”
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 31, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Oil giant signs up its EV charging network to Chargefox app
Chargefox adds 270+ plugs to its app with over 300,000 users seeing more charging plugs than ever before.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 31, 2026

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Mazda reveals specs of new CX-6E electric SUV in new attempt to crack EV market
Mazda’s next EV – an electric SUV – could be a top-selling offering from the brand which is yet to crack the electric car market.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 31, 2026

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BMW cuts prices of fully electric iX1 and iX2 models
BMW announces notable price cuts for its IX1 and IX2 electric models, as it tries to lure buyers worried about petrol and diesel price hikes.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 31, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Plan for three big charging hubs for electric trucks gets federal funding
Up to 100 electric trucks will able to ‘fuel up’ at three high-powered charging stations as part of a $61 million project designed to reduce emissions from Australia’s freight network.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 31, 2026

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Reviews

bZ4X review: More range, lower price, still very Toyota
Toyota’s updated bZ4X arrives with more range, faster charging and a lower price. It’s a much better EV than before, but is it enough?
Sam Parkinson

Mar 31, 2026

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Volvo launches an EX30-based electric light commercial vehicle
Volvo has decided to turn one of its small electric SUVs into an electric delivery van. Surprised?
Bryce Gaton

Mar 30, 2026

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Batteries

BYD races towards its goal of 20,000 Flash Chargers with huge growth in first quarter
BYD announces Flash Charging rollout update on its game-changing charging tech with new battery allowing fast charging in 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 30, 2026

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