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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

Renault Scenic E-Tech review: Back again, with V2G and a very different market
Renault’s Scenic E-Tech arrives in Australia with 625km of range, V2G capability and competitive pricing, but will Australians take notice?
Sam Parkinson

Mar 26, 2026

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Top News

Video: Is Toyota’s only EV finally competitive?
In this review, Sam is joined by “Toyota Tanya,” a lifelong Toyota driver, to put the refreshed Toyota bZ4X through its paces. Is this updated iteration finally a serious contender in Australia’s crowded electric SUV market?
Sam Parkinson

Mar 26, 2026

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Videos

Video: Have Chinese EVs already beaten Toyota in Australia?
Neerav from Electrifying Everything chats to Sam in the updated Toyota BZ4X about some of the reasons why Chinese carmakers are now outselling Japanese brands in Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 20, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: Leapmotor B10 Review – A lot of electric car from $38,990
The Leapmotor B10 has arrived in Australia as one of the most affordable electric SUVs in the market. Does it live up to its promise of a premium SUV experience for around $40k? Sam and Tanya take it for a drive to find out.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 17, 2026

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Reviews

Leapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical price
Leapmotor’s second EV arrives in Australia with strong range, generous equipment and a price that significantly undercuts much of the electric SUV market. On paper, at least, it looks like a compelling package.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 16, 2026

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GAC opens orders for Aion UT electric hatchback, with initial drive-away price under $31,000
GAC opens orders the Aion UT compact hatchback, with a special drive-away price for first customers and offering 430km of range.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 13, 2026

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Videos

Video: Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates | The Driven Podcast
Early results from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in. Plus, Jaecoo J5, Hyundai Elexio, and electric trucks’ role in Australia’s energy security.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 12, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates
Early results from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in. Plus, Jaecoo J5, Hyundai Elexio, and electric trucks’ role in Australia’s energy security.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 9, 2026

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Policy

Car industry needs to rapidly boost EV uptake, despite meeting first fuel efficiency targets
The car industry has met the first NVES target, but the FCAI warns compliance will become much harder as emissions limits tighten in the coming years.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 5, 2026

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Charging & V2G

AEVA launches register of EV-friendly apartment buildings in Canberra
Canberra apartment hunters can now check which buildings actually support EV charging, after AEVA launched a public register of EV-friendly strata complexes.
Sam Parkinson

Feb 27, 2026

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