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.

Jeep Avenger review: Light and efficient, but this electric SUV lacks space and features

Jeep Avenger Summit with Sun exterior paint. Image: Tim Eden

Jeep pitches a spirit of adventure for its Avenger electric SUV, but the front-wheel drive, no spare tyre, limited range and no V2L mean it may not be the best choice for off-road adventures.

Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack in Storm. Source: Polestar

9 min

Polestar 4 test drive: A fast and luxurious electric SUV coupé, with no rear window

The Polestar 4 improves on the Polestar 2 in many ways, including interior space and storage options. Will it be a top seller? That may depend on what customers make of the rear view camera.

4 min

EV News

Hyundai unveils its range topping three-row Ioniq 9, on sale in 2025

Hyundai unveils the Ioniq 9, a three-row, 7-seat all-electric SUV with expansive interior space. But Australia may miss out on the swivel seat options that create a lounge effect.

Polestar Artarmon flagship store in Sydney. Source: Polestar

4 min

Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

Swedish electric vehicle maker says it is "good to go" on vehicle to grid technology in Australia for at least one of its models after the approval of new standards.

BYD Seal charging at Evie Wodonga. Image: Tim Eden

6 min

BYD Seal road trip: Cruisy and comfortable, but stalled at the charging stops

The BYD Seal is a great choice if you are looking for a fully electric sedan. But do check out your Tesla charging compatibility first.

Image generated using Gemini with prompt ‘Tesla charging bubble’.

6 min

I was living in a Tesla charging bubble

For years I enjoyed the comfort of the Tesla EV charging bubble. Driving a BYD from Sydney to Melbourne and back highlighted that more work is needed on public infrastructure.

1 min

EV News

Everything Electric adds second Australia show to tap into growing EV interest

Everything Electric has confirmed the popular home energy and EV show will host two events in Australia next year.

Kia EV5 Earth in Tide Blue. Source: Kia Australia

9 min

Kia EV5 test drive: A quality, smaller electric SUV for half the price of its people mover

Kia's new EV5 is not as sporty as the EV6, nor as big as the EV9, but it provides a compelling lower cost option for customers looking for a quality mid-sized electric SUV.

3 min

EV News

Zeekr X starting price pitched under $60,000 as new China EV brand enters Australia market

Zeekr says the price of its new compact luxury electric SUV will start below $60,000 for base variants and below $70,000 for dual-motor AWD variants.

Kia EV9 charging from my brother’s off-grid solar and battery system. Image: Anthony Eden

9 min

Kia EV9 review: A great electric car for road trips, and very useful off the grid

The Kia EV9 electric people mover has won many awards and it's easy to see why. Plus, the vehicle-to-load facility was able to power up my brother's off-grid angle grinder – and I now have a new fire pit!

Tim Eden