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.

EV Conversions

James Bond’s favourite Aston Martin goes electric with Beckham-backed conversion
An electric version of Aston Martin made famous by 007, and converted by David Beckham-backed company, can be yours for just $US1 million.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 8, 2021

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EV News

How a 100% off-grid community made the switch to multiple EVs
A 100 per cent off-grid, solar and battery-powered community in Victoria’s Yarra Valley region has introduced electric vehicles into the mix.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 6, 2021

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Makers of Australia’s first hydrogen powered ute plan stock market listing
H2X Global announces capital raising round ahead of a planned public listing as it seeks to boost funding ahead of Warrego ute launch.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 5, 2021

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EV Conversions

“One of the best I’ve ever driven:” Jay Leno tests converted, electric 1968 Porsche
Part vintage Porsche, part Tesla Model S… Comedian and car-head Jay Leno test drives Zeletric’s latest bespoke EV conversion and is very, very impressed.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 30, 2021

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Genesis officially unveils GV60 luxury EV – and it’s “emotional”
Genesis unveils its first dedicated electric vehicle, the GV60, offering three models, a floating crystal sphere, biometric controls and an emotional connection.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 30, 2021

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Electric Cars

First Cupra Borns roll off production line at VW’s Zwickau plant
Cupra begins production of its first all-electric vehicle. It will also, eventually, come to Australia as an affordable “challenger brand.”
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 30, 2021

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EV News

UK electric vehicle inquiries spike as fuel crisis deepens
Could the fuel crisis wind up being the most influential EV “switching event” the UK has seen? Data suggests it has got people thinking.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 29, 2021

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EV News

Lucid’s Tesla range-beater rolls off production line, deliveries next month
Deliveries of the luxury all-electric Lucid Air Dream Edition to begin within weeks, after the first “customer quality” car rolls off the assembly line.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 29, 2021

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EV News

Ford plans manufacturing mega-site for electric utes and three battery gigafactories
Ford announces plans for two new manufacturing mega-sites, including a massive assembly plant for its F-Series EVs and battery gigafactories.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 28, 2021

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One-in-four new car sales in Europe are plug in electric vehicles
Australia might be leading the world on panels on rooftops, but when it comes to what’s in the driveway, Europe is streets ahead.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 24, 2021

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