Rachel Williamson, Author at The Driven IO

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Rachel Williamson

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

EV News

Logistics giant delivers first two heavy electric vehicles to Coles in Perth
Toll Group says it has delivered two new Volvo FM battery electric prime movers to supermarket giant Coles in Perth.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 11, 2025

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Toyota to bring its second EV model to Australia – in two years’ time
Toyota, Australia’s most popular carmaker, is to finally bring its second fully electric model to the Australian market, with the C-HR due to arrive in the country in mid 2027.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 11, 2025

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Second-hand EVs holding more value, report finds, as Model 3 leads the market
New survey shows hybrids are popular on 2nd hand car market, but EVs are also holding their value with the Model 3 leading the market on sales numbers.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 11, 2025

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Tesla brings stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners to Australia – at a price
Tesla brings back more physical steering controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit stalk for $850.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 11, 2025

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Videos

Everything Electric: Meet the smallest, cheapest EV from Renault
Jack from Everything Electric takes a closer look at what the French brand’s smallest electric model means for the mass market.
Everything Electric Show

Nov 11, 2025

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Market

The new, new EV buyer in Australia is emerging, and sub $30,000 electric cars are on their way
Australia is late to the Early Majority EV party, so in the next 12 months expect to see a slew of new cars under $30k with marketing strategies aimed at making BEVs cool.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 11, 2025

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Ford mulls scrapping production of F-150 Lightning electric ute
Ford is reportedly considering scrapping the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, or ute as it is known in Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 11, 2025

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New $A22,000 EV takes 88 seconds to have a fully charged battery
New EV with latest CATL-supplied battery swapping tech sees charged swappable battery installed in just 88 seconds.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 10, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla expects to start Cybercab production in April next year
Tesla shares production timeline and updated design of its upcoming Cybercab that’s “purpose built for autonomy”.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 10, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn on the state of the charge
Ahead of the Everything Electric Show in Melbourne, Robert Llewellyn returns to The Driven Podcast to chat about where the transition’s working, where it’s stalling, and why optimism still matters.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 10, 2025

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New petrol and diesel cars could be outnumbered within two years
Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 10, 2025

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Tesla launches longest range Model Y with 821 km range
Tesla launches its longest range Model Y RWD version, with 821 km of range, thanks to a bigger battery.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 10, 2025

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