Sam Parkinson, Author at The Driven IO

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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.

Reviews

Kia EV4 Earth review: 612km range and a strong case for the humble electric sedan
I spent a week with the Kia EV4 Earth to see how its 600km-plus range and sedan driving experience stack up. Could it make more sense than another electric SUV?
Sam Parkinson

Aug 25, 2026

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Videos

Video: 2026 Kia EV4 – 612km range, but is it worth $59k?
The new Kia EV4 brings more than 600km of range to Australia’s growing electric sedan market, but does it do enough for a $59,190 price tag?
Sam Parkinson

Aug 21, 2026

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EV News

Genesis unveils huge 490 kW GV90 electric flagship with 123.5 kWh battery and coach doors
Genesis has unveiled its biggest and most luxurious electric vehicle yet, with a 123.5 kWh battery, up to 490 kW of power and an estimated 500 km of driving range.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 20, 2026

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Videos

Video: Is the Jaecoo J5 the best electric SUV under $40k?
We get behind the wheel of the Jaecoo J5 to see how a $36,990 electric SUV drives.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 13, 2026

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Reviews

Jaecoo J5 EV review: What’s the catch at $36,990 driveaway?
Jaecoo’s J5 has quickly become one of Australia’s more popular electric SUVs, with plenty of features and a $36,990 driveaway price. But is it as good as it looks on paper?
Sam Parkinson

Aug 13, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: How good is a $26,490 Electric Car?
The Geely EX2 has arrived in Australia with a starting price of just $26,490 before on-road costs, making it one of the country’s cheapest new electric cars.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 12, 2026

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Reviews

Geely EX2 review: How good is Australia’s new $26,490 electric hatch?
Is the world’s best selling EV good value? Geely’s smallest electric car arrives with a tempting price and class-leading cargo space, but with modest range and performance.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 11, 2026

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EV News

GAC offers shorter-range and smaller battery Aion UT as battle for Australia’s cheapest EV heats up
GAC will add a shorter-range AION UT to its Australian line-up later this year, with a smaller 44 kWh battery opening the door to an even cheaper entry price.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 11, 2026

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EV News

Mitsubishi confirms its first new EV in Australia for more than a decade, with VR-e electric SUV arriving this year
Mitsubishi is returning to the Australian EV market with the ASX VR-e electric SUV, due to arrive in four variants before the end of 2026.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 10, 2026

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Videos

Video: Subaru calls the Uncharted a sport electric vehicle. Is it?
Sam and Sarah unpack the latest electric vehicle from Subaru to hit Australian shores.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 10, 2026

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EV News

Honda prices first its electric car, and Australia’s smallest EV, from $36,900 driveway as pre-orders open
Honda prices its first electric car in Australia at just $36,900 driveway, but has set a low sales target – at least for the rest of this year.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 4, 2026

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Videos

Video: Mazda 6e review
Mazda took its time entering the market with a mainstream EV. But was it worth the wait?
Sam Parkinson

Aug 4, 2026

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