Sophie Vorrath, Author at The Driven IO

Tuesday, September 22, 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.

Charging & V2G

Tritium secures major new deal to supply Shell with EV fast chargers
Brisbane-based Tritium tapped to provide Shell with fast charging technology and services across four continents.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 15, 2021

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EV News

Toyota joins electric race with 16 new BEVs and massive boost to sales target
Toyota announces dramatic scale-up of battery electric vehicle plans, unveiling 16 new BEVs and locking in a 75% increase in its 2030 BEV sales target.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 15, 2021

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Electric Cars

South Australia opens EV subsidy, and offers additional smart charging rebate
South Australia $3,000 electric vehicle rebate opens as government announces new subsidy for smart home EV charging systems.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 7, 2021

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Electric Cars

Carbar launches electric vehicle subscription offer in Tasmania
Australian car subscription service joins forces with Tasmania utility Aurora Energy to offer easy access to a range of new and used electric vehicles.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2021

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Electric Cars

New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs
NZ government’s draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 14, 2021

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EV Models

Huge demand for Ioniq 5 as first Australian batch sells out within hours
The first 240 Ioniq 5 electric vehicles to go on sale in Australia have been snapped up within hours of opening to online orders, Hyundai confirms.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 13, 2021

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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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