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Friday, October 16, 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sam Parkinson

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 also the host of The Driven Podcast.

EV News

Chery’s Lepas prices first electric SUV at $47,990 with 440 km range
Chery’s latest brand is joining Australia’s electric SUV market, with the Lepas L6 offering 440 km of range and a starting price below $48,000.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 15, 2026

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Videos

Video: Is the $59k Suzuki e Vitara worth the money?
Is the new Suzuki e Vitara worth nearly $59,000? We get behind the wheel of Suzuki’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle to see if it can compete in Australia’s booming electric SUV market.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 14, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Honda taps Ohme for smart home EV charging as $36,900 Super-One arrives
Honda has partnered with Ohme to offer home EV chargers and installation to buyers of its new Super-One EV, with a full charge potentially costing less than $2.40.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 13, 2026

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EV News

Mitsubishi says its first new EV in 15 years will be the fastest model it has ever sold in Australia
Mitsubishi reveals Australian specs for its new electric ASX VR-e, including a dual-motor variant that will be the fastest-accelerating Mitsubishi ever officially sold here.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 2, 2026

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EV News

Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australia launch as small EV price war bites
Hyundai has scrapped plans to launch the Ioniq 3 in Australia, saying high import costs and fierce competition in the increasingly price-sensitive small EV market mean the numbers simply don’t stack up.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 2, 2026

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Reviews

Honda Super-One review: Is this tiny $36,900 electric car worth it?
Honda’s first electric car for Australia is tiny, full of character and comes with a pretend gearbox. But with just 202km of claimed range, can the Super-One’s personality justify its $36,900 price tag?
Sam Parkinson

Oct 1, 2026

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Videos

Video: Is the Honda Super-One Australia’s most fun small EV?
We take a closer look at the exterior design, interior, practicality, charging, driving experience and whether a 200km-range EV at this price actually makes sense.
Sam Parkinson

Oct 1, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: Is Chery’s $37,990 driveaway E5 electric SUV still good?
The Chery E5 is one of the more affordable electric SUVs on sale in Australia, but does the driving experience match the price?
Sam Parkinson

Sep 29, 2026

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EV News

Zeekr 7GT confirmed for 2026 launch in Australia with 670 km range and 3.1 second sprint
Zeekr’s new electric shooting brake is coming to Australia with up to 670 km of range, and a 500 kW Performance version capable of hitting 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 19, 2026

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Videos

Video: Cadillac Lyriq-V – Everything you need to know
With a near-2.7 tonne kerb weight and a $99,000 starting price, does the fastest production Cadillac ever actually make sense on Australian roads?
Sam Parkinson

Sep 18, 2026

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Electric Cars

MG announces $78,990 price for electric U9 ute, with 430 km range and 3.5 tonne towing
MG has confirmed pricing for its first electric ute, which boasts 430 km of range, 3.5 tonne towing and a big 102.2 kWh battery.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 18, 2026

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Sponsored Post

MSI Eco Series EV charger review: A smart home charger with some properly useful hardware
Home EV charging should be simple enough to forget about. MSI’s new Eco Series aims to do just that, combining practical installation features with smart charging, solar integration and up to 22kW AC capability.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 16, 2026

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