Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The Driven Podcast.

GWM Ora 5 priced from $33,990 driveaway as new electric SUV joins lineup

GWM’s new Ora 5 electric SUV will start from $33,990 driveaway in Australia, bringing a bigger, more practical EV into the sub-$40k bracket as competition heats up at the lower end of the market.

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Zeekr X pricing revealed: $48,900 driveaway for updated electric SUV

Zeekr announced pricing for its updated X electric SUV, starting from $48,900 driveaway.

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Electric vehicles deliver radical emissions cut – driven by the federal tax exemption

The Electric Car Discount has had its naysayers, but it's definitely doing what it promised: boosting EV sales and cutting transport emissions.

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Hyundai Elexio scores 5 stars for safety, despite risk to pedestrians from SUVs

The Elexio SUV generally scored well by Australian vehicle safety standards, except for the threat the new electric SUV poses to other road users.

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Tesla using FSD tries to drive its owner into a lake

Video has emerged showing a Tesla using Full Self Driving software take an unexpected turn down a boat ramp leading into a lake.

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Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear

Australia's biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.

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Renault launches electric Scenic e-tech in Australia in new model refresh

The Renault Scenic has been revived as an all-electric car, and was officially launched and priced at last weekend's Everything Electric show.

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Thousands of Tesla electric SUVs “recalled” over injury risk

Australia's most popular electric vehicle has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.

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Electric Cars

Dancing cars, petrolheads, and the quiet art of winning over EV buyers

BYD’s Tech Day gave punters a chance to test drive the full EV lineup, and a glimpse at its luxury Denza models. The Driven went to investigate.

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We ditched our stinky diesel ute, and hit the road with an EV and tourist trailer

Our Hyundai Ioniq 5 took us 5,710 kms over 54 days, from the Adelaide Hills to Tasmania and back, towing a custom-built ‘tourist’ trailer. Most intriguing was how many other EVs were towing a variety of trailers and toys.

Electric Cars