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.

Geely EX5 review: Electric SUV is great value for money, and not just a distraction

Geely EX5 launch at Luna Park in Sydney. Source: Geely

The Geely EX5 is great value with so many features included that it begs the question, why would anyone buy a fossil fueled dinosaur instead? It is not perfect, however.

Fully Charged Live 2023. Image: Tim Eden

2 min

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 – by model and by brand

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

10 min

Zeekr X Review: Neck-snapping performance in more ways than one

The Zeekr X is a fun, sporty little car to drive, combined with a premium interior that lives up to the luxury aspirations of the brand. But there are a few areas of improvement.

XPeng G6 in Fiery Orange parked at XPeng’s flagship store in Mascot, Sydney. Source: Tim Eden

9 min

XPeng G6 review: Can a Tesla lookalike beat the EV benchmark?

XPeng founder Henry Xia admits Tesla has been an inspiration, and the newly released G6 electric SUV has nearly identical dimensions to a Model Y. And the similarities don’t stop there.

1 min

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.

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.

Tim Eden