Sophie Vorrath, Author at The Driven IO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Sophie Vorrath

Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.

Road Trips

Range anxiety? Electorate “bigger than Belgium” hasn’t been a problem for this EV-driving MP
With an electorate “bigger than Belgium” – six hours from one end to the other – state Labor MP says his EV driving experience thus far is “75,000 km and I’ve never been caught out.”
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 30, 2026

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Charging & V2G

RedEarth announces V2G charger price, paving way for batteries on wheels
RedEarth Energy Storage says pre-orders for its vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charger will start in November, and reveals its recommended retail price.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2025

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EV News

Network says it can help make EV charging “equitable, effective and reliable”
The operator of Australia’s biggest distributed network is keen to have a role in the roll-out of kerbside EV charging. EV industry groups and consumer advocates disagree.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 4, 2025

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Charging & V2G

“We’re ready:” Biggest network operator connects its first V2G charging system
The biggest distribution network on the east coast announces successful connection of its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging system.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 1, 2025

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EV News

“This ship changes the game:” World’s largest all-electric ferry launches in Tasmania
World’s largest 100% battery electric ship launches at shipyard in Hobart, headed for service ferrying passengers and vehicles between Argentina and Uruguay.
Sophie Vorrath

May 2, 2025

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EV News

Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”
Andrew Forrest’s iron ore giant signs huge deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 16, 2025

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Charging & V2G

AGL says cheap overnight EV charging is raking in customers, and shifting demand
AGL Energy says it is capturing a “disproportionate share” of Australia’s maturing electric vehicle market, including through its EV Night Saver plan.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 13, 2025

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Batteries

Australian betadine-inspired battery breakthrough could add 1000km to EV range
Household antiseptic ointment used on scraped knees inspires an Australian lithium battery chemistry breakthrough that could deliver 1000km of range for EVs, faster charging and electric flight.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 26, 2024

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EV News

Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so
Australia may no longer be a dumping ground for the world’s most polluting cars, but it will need to get its settings right to avoid being a dumping ground for dumb EVs.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 3, 2024

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Are electric cars good for city driving only? NZ farmer busts another EV myth
Great for people in the city, not great for the people in the country. NZ farmer Mike Casey explains why this view on EVs “couldn’t be further from the truth.”
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2024

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