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Tim Eden

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.

Road Trips

New Tesla Model 3 Long Range unlocks ICE-like travel times
Over 600 km of real world range at highway speeds unlocks the capability of EV road trips that do not take any longer than travelling in an ICE car.
Tim Eden

Dec 20, 2025

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Reviews

New Tesla Model Y Performance review: Better balance and more with upgrades galore
There is now a much bigger jump from the Long Range to the Performance than the old model, which more than justifies the larger price gap.
Tim Eden

Dec 17, 2025

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EV Sales

EV sales are growing in Australia, thanks to BYD, Kia and Chinese newcomers
EV sales in Australia are up 10 per cent in 2025 over last year, as the gain in BYD, Kia and new Chinese brands more than offsets the slump in Tesla deliveries.
Tim Eden

Dec 5, 2025

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Reviews

Deepal S07 review: Good looks can be deceiving
The Deepal S07 looks great in person and a starting price below $50,000 makes it look like good value on paper. But has Deepal managed to fix its teething issues?
Tim Eden

Dec 4, 2025

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Reviews

EV3 Earth review: Long range and a big boot in Kia’s most compact EV
Despite some minor quirks, the Kia EV3 is a compelling overall package, offering category leading range and a practical, easy to use interior.
Tim Eden

Nov 28, 2025

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Multimedia

Video: Zeekr X review – Features, and unexpected challenges
With standout features, solid battery specs, and a few unexpected challenges, this review covers everything you need to know about the Zeekr X and how it stacks up against its rivals.
Tim Eden

Nov 4, 2025

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Ioniq 9 review: Is Hyundai’s biggest and most expensive EV its best?
Hyundai’s flagship Ioniq 9 arrived in Australia a few months ago, sitting atop their range of EVs as the biggest and the most expensive. Is it the best? It is certainly the roomiest.
Tim Eden

Oct 24, 2025

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EV News

How long can Tesla fend off BYD as Australia’s most popular EV brand?
Tesla has long been Australia’s most popular EV brand, but with steadily growing choice and fierce competition from BYD, Tesla’s tight grip on the top spot appears to be weakening. (With graphs).
Tim Eden

Oct 23, 2025

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Top News

IM5 Performance review: MG’s compelling electric rocket that self parks better than a Tesla
MG’s new IM5 Performance offers a good blend of premium features and delivers some impressive driving dynamics.
Tim Eden

Oct 1, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla FSD Supervised review: Truly mind blowing, but not flawless
Tesla has raised the bar by a huge margin for driver assistance systems. But impressive as this first Australian FSD release is, it did make several mistakes.
Tim Eden

Sep 25, 2025

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Batteries

High speed test tracks, and extreme temperatures: Ensuring safety in an electric bus
The world’s biggest electric bus maker goes to some extraordinary lengths, and uses some innovative tech, to ensure battery pack safety.
Tim Eden

Sep 9, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla leaves loyal FSD customers in the dark, with financial regrets
The owners of older Tesla vehicles who purchased FSD long ago have not heard anything at all from Tesla for years. Maybe I should have bought Tesla shares instead.
Tim Eden

Sep 4, 2025

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