Sophie Vorrath, Author at The Driven IO

Friday, August 21, 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 News

Nissan Leaf e+ lands in Australia, for a price just shy of the Tesla Model 3
The extended range Nissan Leaf e+ has finally arrived in Australia, at a price that puts it in the ballpark of a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 29, 2021

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Electric Cars

VW unveils ID.6 all electric SUV and special China variants
Volkswagen unveils ID.6 all-electric SUV, showcasing two variants of “lounge on wheels” – complete with massage chairs – designed for China market.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 20, 2021

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Electric Cars

Musk weighs in on Tesla Model S crash, says autopilot was “not enabled”
Tesla boss weighs in as speculation swirls around the circumstances of the fatal crash involving a Model S which police believe had no-one at the wheel.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 20, 2021

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Electric Cars

Toyota unveils concept of its first all-electric SUV, the bZ4X
A concept of the bZ4X, the first of seven electric models to be rolled out under Toyota’s new platform, unveiled at Shanghai Motor show.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 19, 2021

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Electric Cars

Elon Musk drives Cybertruck prototype around Texas Gigafactory
Cybertruck prototype visits the Texas gigafactory that will mass produce it one day soon, with the man behind the vision behind the wheel.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 19, 2021

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Charging & V2G

Is this Australia’s most popular EV charging station?
An electric vehicle charging hub installed in the inner Melbourne suburb of Brunswick less than one year ago has been declared the busiest in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 15, 2021

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Electric Cars

Prince Philip’s “eco-funeral” to feature electric Land Rover
Reports suggest Prince Philip’s coffin will be transported in an electric Land Rover.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 12, 2021

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Policy

States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby
Australian business lobby calls on states to “slam the brakes” on proposed electric vehicle taxes, saying they are a “major disincentive” in lagging market. 
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 12, 2021

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Charging & V2G

World’s first tidal energy powered EV charger launched in Shetland
Electric vehicle drivers on the Scottish archipelago of Shetland can now plug directly into the power of the Atlantic Ocean to recharge their cars.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 24, 2021

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Electric Transport

First NSW-made electric bus joins state’s growing zero-emissions fleet
Berejiklian government launches latest electric bus in state’s transition to zero emissions fleet, and first e-bus to be made in NSW.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 19, 2021

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St Baker funds e-mobility research fellowship at University of Queensland
Coal baron and evolving cleantech entrepreneur dips into the family fund to help establish a research fellowship to drive electric vehicle innovation.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 17, 2021

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Electric Bikes

Vmoto eyes massive India e-scooter market with exclusive distribution agreement
Perth-based Vmoto gains foothold into potentially massive Indian two-wheel EV market, via MOU with Bird Group to distribute CUX and CUmini range.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 15, 2021

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