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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

Cadillac is back with a very different electric pitch for Australian buyers
Cadillac’s new Optiq and Vistiq offer two very different takes on the luxury electric SUV, as the American brand tries to find a place in an increasingly crowded Australian EV market.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 5, 2026

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EV News

Zeekr rolls out first OTA update for 7X electric SUV in Australia
Zeekr has rolled out the first over-the-air software update for its 7X electric SUV in Australia, adding remote parking, digital key access and improved Apple CarPlay functionality.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 2, 2026

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Videos

Video: Subaru Uncharted first look – A sporty new electric SUV
In this walkaround preview, we take a closer look at Subaru’s new sporty electric SUV, including the design, interior, practicality, technology and how it compares to its competitors.
Sam Parkinson

May 28, 2026

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Electric Cars

Families looking at EVs hit strange P-plate roadblock: Model Y banned, Ram 1500 allowed
A Victorian family looking to switch to an electric SUV has run into an unexpected problem: Some of Australia’s most popular EVs may be off-limits once their teenagers get P-plates.
Sam Parkinson

May 28, 2026

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Reviews

A week with the Hyundai Elexio: Fighting China with China in the electric SUV knife-fight
The Hyundai Elexio arrives with the right ingredients, including decent range, fast DC charging, and family-friendly space. But in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric SUV market, is it enough to stand out?
Sam Parkinson

May 25, 2026

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Videos

Video: Hyundai Elexio review – Fighting China with China?
In this review, we look at how the Hyundai Elexio stacks up against rivals like Tesla and BYD – and whether it does enough to stand out.
Sam Parkinson

May 19, 2026

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Videos

Video: GAC AION V review – Still worth considering in 2026?
The AION V arrived in Australia in 2025 as part of the growing wave of Chinese electric SUVs – but does it still stack up against newer rivals?
Sam Parkinson

May 15, 2026

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EV News

Subaru launches new Uncharted electric SUV in Australia, cuts prices on Solterra and Trailseeker
Subaru has added a third electric SUV to its Australian lineup, and has also cut thousands from the asking price of the Solterra and Trailseeker EVs.
Sam Parkinson

May 14, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Geely unveils purpose-built electric robotaxi as AI race heats up
Geely unveils a purpose-built electric robotaxi prototype in Beijing, previewing a future EV technology stack built around ultra-fast charging, solid-state batteries and AI computing power.
Sam Parkinson

May 7, 2026

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Videos

Video: Beijing Auto Show highlights – China’s EV industry isn’t slowing down
Join Sam for a quick look at the massive Beijing Auto Show, featuring cutting-edge electric vehicles, autonomous technology, and concept cars shaping the future of the global automotive industry.
Sam Parkinson

May 6, 2026

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Electric Cars

Geely lays out electric vision with 1,000 horsepower off-road platform, AI and Galaxy concept
Geely uses Beijing auto show to preview next wave of EV tech, including a 1,000 hp electric off-road platform, a new Galaxy concept and a glimpse at its AI ambitions.
Sam Parkinson

May 5, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Electric trucks in China have already ditched diesel, now they’re ditching the driver
While Australia debates electrification of its road freight, China has already electrified much of its trucking fleet, and now it’s removing the driver.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 25, 2026

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