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 News

Lotus unveils its first “lifestyle EV” – an all-electric hyper-SUV called Eletre
Iconic racing and sports car maker unveils latest all-electric offering, shifting lanes into the ever-so slightly more real world with a Hyper-SUV.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 30, 2022

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EV News

“Stunning failure of policy:” Second-hand Tesla Model 3 sells for more than original price
Morrison government slammed as auction house reports that some second-hand EVs are being sold online for more than they had cost brand new.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 24, 2022

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Electric Cars

Škoda confirms two all-electric Enyaq iVs coming to Australia – SUV and coupé
Škoda says two variants of its first all-electric vehicle will be offered on Australian market, with orders expected to open in 2023.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 23, 2022

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EV News

AGL kicks off EV grid “orchestration” trial with 200 home smart chargers
AGL Energy kicks off $8m ARENA-backed electric vehicle grid orchestration trial, with installation of 200 EV smart chargers in homes across three states.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 21, 2022

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Electric Transport

Ride-hailing rental start-up and Uber partner adds its first Tesla to the mix
Australia’s largest supplier of hire vehicles to Uber announces first Tesla delivery – and “first of many” EVs to be added in coming months.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 14, 2022

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Electric Cars

Three new electric ute models emerge as South Korea muscles in
More electric ute plans unveiled, this time by South Korea car makers Kia and SsangYong.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 14, 2022

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EV Models

Tesla hikes price of long range Model 3 and Model Y in US, China
Just as analysts warn that nickel shortages could cause EV prices to jump, Tesla raises prices of two long range variants in US and China.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 11, 2022

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Electric Cars

Tesla bumps up Model 3 price in Australia as supplies dwindle
US electric vehicle giant raises price of the entry level Model 3 in the Australian market adding a $1,000 premium to the starting price for the enormously popular EV.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 2, 2022

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Electric Cars

MG adds cheaper plug-in hybrid SUV to Australian EV line-up
China-owned car maker adds HS EV Plus Excite to Australian line-up, hoping a more “value-packed variant” will offer consumers a “first step” to electric.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 2, 2022

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Electric Cars

BYD fast-tracks Australia EV roll-out with major dealer network
China’s BYD creates new retail and servicing dealer group in Australia to fastrack the rollout of its EVs around the country.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 24, 2022

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