Tim Eden, Author at The Driven

Tim has 20 years experience in the IT industry including 14 years as a network engineer and site reliability engineer at Google Australia. He is an EV and renewable energy enthusiast who is most passionate about helping people understand and adopt these technologies.

Video: Hyundai Inster review – Australia’s latest low cost EV

Tim Eden reviews the Hyundai Inster, Australia’s latest low cost electric car, starting under $40,000. With up to 327 km of range, it could be the EV that makes electric driving truly mainstream.

Hyundai Inster Cross in Amazonas Green. Source: Tim Eden

10 min

Hyundai Inster review: Good things come in small electric packages

The Inster is Hyundai's smallest EV to date. My biggest disappointment is that Hyundai doesn't think it will be a volume seller, because I’d love to see tons of these on the road instead of more giant utes and SUVs.

Hyundai Inster lined up during the launch event. Image: Tim Eden

3 min

EV News

Hyundai wants to reverse sales slump, but despite new Inster the rebound won’t be driven by EVs

Hyundai recently launched its smallest and lowest cost EV on to the Australian market, but is looking at other drive trains for a rebound in declining sales.

Lord Howe Island EVs parked in front of the solar farm. Source: Jack Shick

7 min

EV News

Look out Norway, electric transport is taking over Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island provides glimpses into the future, where renewables dominate electricity generation and electric vehicle penetration is already approaching 10% of the fleet.

Various EV models on display at Everything Electric Sydney 2025. Image: Tim Eden

3 min

EV News

From six models to 100 in seven years: The stunning acceleration of Australia’s EV market

EV buyers in Australia can now choose from 100 different electric vehicle models, and there are more to come. Just seven years ago, there were only 6 models available.

Fully Charged Live 2023. Image: Tim Eden

1 min

Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2025

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for April.

6 min

Tesla new Model Y review: Stunning efficiency, lots of space, but still no V2L

Tesla have made their best selling vehicle even more compelling - superb ride and handling, a quiet and comfortable cabin, a goosebump level sound system, and unbelievable efficiency.

Polestar 4 in Magnesium with its unique rear end. Image: Tim Eden

8 min

I love the Polestar 4, but the rear view camera made my wife carsick

The Polestar 4 is one of a few EVs on the shortlist to potentially replace my 2019 Tesla Model 3, so I was also interested to see what the rest of the family thought of it.

Huge crowds at Everything Electric Sydney 2025. Image: Tim Eden

5 min

EV News

Crowds flock to Everything Electric to see new EV models: But will they buy them?

Huge crowds of people attended Everything Electric to see new EVs of all shapes and sizes, as well as upcoming V2G technology. Tesla was a big attraction, although the Musk response was split.

Waiting to charge at the Wodonga Supercharger in 2022. Image: Tim Eden

2 min

Tesla introduces Supercharger congestion fees in Australia

Tesla owners in Australia told that congestion fees will replace idle fees at certain busy Supercharger sites, meaning EV owners will be charged extra for going beyond 80 pct charge at certain times.

Tim Eden