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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.

Videos

Video: Is Škoda’s Elroq the most practical EV under $60k?
With a WLTP range of up to 529km, practical design, and premium touches, does the Elroq have what it takes to challenge rivals like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6?
Sam Parkinson

Sep 5, 2025

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Reviews

Škoda Elroq: Test-driving the two faces of Czech EV ambition
Škoda launches its second EV onto the Australian market. How does it stack up against an increasingly competitive and China dominated EV space?
Sam Parkinson

Sep 4, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered
Škoda Elroq launches in Australia, how will it stack up? Plus, we discuss Nio’s Firefly and its ambitious battery-swapping tech, break down the latest EV speed records, and other news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 4, 2025

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Videos

How classic cars can still have an electric future | The Driven Podcast
CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors Dave Budge chats classic car conversions. Plus, Giles Parkinson returns to talk MG, Essential Energy’s V2G play, and news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 28, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: How classic cars can still have an electric future
CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors chats classic car conversions. Plus, Giles Parkinson returns to talk MG, Essential Energy’s V2G play, and news of the week.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 5, 2025

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How Sarah Aubrey electrified her home | The Driven Podcast
Sarah Aubrey talks about her EV journey, why Australia is being left behind on transport decarbonisation, and how her visit to China opened her eyes to what’s already possible.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 21, 2025

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Electric Cars

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.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 15, 2025

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Sarah Aubrey on EVs, kerbside 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.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 15, 2025

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EV News

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.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 3, 2025

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Videos

Tesla’s $4.20 Robotaxi, BYD’s V2G breakthrough & Europe’s EV boom | The Driven Podcast
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.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 30, 2025

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