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The most-read and trusted website tracking EV news Australia.

Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally.

As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs.

More importantly, read about topics like policy, charging infrastructure, and developments in EV technology – because you want to know.

Likewise, you’ll keep returning because you know that for up-to-date EV news – The Driven has it.

Bridie Schmidt

Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

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Mercedes EQC400 in front of wind turbines

We are on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime transition to electric vehicles. So how will people charge, and when and where?

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New Mini Cooper S electric hatch design gets mixed reactions

Images of a redesigned 2023 Mini Cooper S electric hatch have been leaked, eliciting mixed reactions from the automotive fan community.

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Tesla Model 3 powered by vegetable oil takes 2nd place in Targa Cup

Tesla Model 3 takes second place outright in WA Targa Cup drivers (and co-drivers) points, a world-first for an EV.

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Nissan opens UK Ariya orders. Will an Australian release follow?

Nissan Ariya launch in UK gives a peek at what we will see eventually in Australia when the model is finally brought here. But at least the plug wars are over.