Dancing cars, petrolheads, and the quiet art of winning over EV buyers
BYD’s Tech Day gave punters a chance to test drive the full EV lineup, and a glimpse at its luxury Denza models. The Driven went to investigate.
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Sam Parkinson
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Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is an occasional contributor to both websites with particular interest in electric vehicles and social policy.
Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is an occasional contributor to both websites with particular interest in electric vehicles and social policy.
The Driven Podcast: Sarah Aubrey on EVs, curbside charging, and the future of home energy
Energy advocate and 'Electrify This' creator Sarah Aubrey talks home electrification, virtual power plants, and why EV adoption in Australia needs more than just flashy new models.
A car seat, or a first class aircraft cabin? Zeekr’s unique mix of luxury and high performance
If Tesla and Rolls-Royce had a love child which grew into a luxury mini-van, then the Zeekr 009 Grand is what you might end up with.
Video: Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble
Last week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden, and Ed Lynch-Bell dive into Europe’s latest EV trends, break down BYD’s new V2G bundle, and explore Tesla’s bold $4.20 robotaxi move.
The Driven Podcast: Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble
This week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden and Ed Lynch-Bell unpack Europe’s latest EV trends, BYD’s V2G bundle, and Tesla’s $4.20 robotaxi. Plus — why car-share EVs might drive the next big grid shift.
Video: Tesla rebounds, Hyundai’s latest, and China keeps charging
Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join Sam Parkinson on The Driven podcast to unpack the latest EV sales surge, Hyundai’s new compact electric, and where Tesla is headed next in a fast-moving market.
The Driven Podcast: Tesla rebounds, Hyundai’s latest, and China keeps charging
Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join Sam Parkinson to discuss the latest EV sales data, Hyundai's latest small EV, and what's next for Tesla.
Video: Gen Z, EVs and the new Model Y
In this episode of The Driven Podcast, Sam , Tanya, and Tim discuss Gen Z's take on electric vehicles, what the refreshed Model Y has to offer, and the news of the week.
The Driven Podcast: Gen Z, EVs and the New Model Y
The Driven's Sam Parkinson, Tanya Shukla, and Tim Eden discuss Gen Z's take on electric vehicles, what the refreshed Model Y has to offer, and the news of the week.
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