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.

The Driven Podcast: Sarah Aubrey on EVs, kerbside charging, and the future of home energy

Energy advocate and 'Electrify This' creator Sarah Aubrey talks home electrification, virtual power plants, and why EV adoption in Australia needs more than just flashy new models.

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Ludicrous Feed: BYD Seal V2G demo

Tom showcases a real-world V2G simulation using a stock BYD Seal Premium and an Infypower bidirectional inverter.

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Tesla’s $4.20 Robotaxi, BYD’s V2G breakthrough & Europe’s EV boom | The Driven Podcast

Last week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden, and Ed Lynch-Bell dive into Europe’s latest EV trends, break down BYD’s new V2G bundle, and explore Tesla’s bold $4.20 robotaxi move.

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The Driven Podcast: Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble

This week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden and Ed Lynch-Bell unpack Europe’s latest EV trends, BYD’s V2G bundle, and Tesla’s $4.20 robotaxi. Plus — why car-share EVs might drive the next big grid shift.

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Video: Tesla rebounds, Hyundai’s latest, and China keeps charging

Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join Sam Parkinson on The Driven podcast to unpack the latest EV sales surge, Hyundai’s new compact electric, and where Tesla is headed next in a fast-moving market.

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The Driven Podcast: Tesla rebounds, Hyundai’s latest, and China keeps charging

Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join Sam Parkinson to discuss the latest EV sales data, Hyundai's latest small EV, and what's next for Tesla.

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Video: Will China’s EV price war lead to cheaper cars in Australia?

Giles Parkinson says BYD’s steep EV price cuts in China may lead to modest, delayed price drops in Australia, where BYD briefly outsold Tesla amid Tesla’s logistics issues and Elon Musk’s fading popularity.

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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.

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The Driven Podcast: Will the new Model Y save Tesla?

Tesla Australia boss Thom Drew on the release of the new Model Y, and supercharger plans. Plus: Riz, Tim and Sam discuss recent test drives and news of the week.

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Video: Gen Z, EVs and the new Model Y

In this episode of The Driven Podcast, Sam , Tanya, and Tim discuss Gen Z's take on electric vehicles, what the refreshed Model Y has to offer, and the news of the week.

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