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 an occasional contributor to both websites with particular interest in electric vehicles and social policy.

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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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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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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Everything Electric Show: Australian success story hurt by Trump’s tariffs?

Robert Llewellyn talks electrons with Janus CEO Lex Forsyth, the opportunity to 'clean up' in the commercial vehicle market, and how Trump's tariff war has temporarily weakened the investment case for cleaner technologies.

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Ludicrous Feed: Recapping Auto Shanghai 2025

Join Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed as they share their impressions and insights from the 2025 Auto Shanghai motor show.

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Ludicrous Feed: Test driving the BYD Shark 6

Join Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed as they take you on a detailed walkthrough of the BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) ute/pickup.

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Fully Charged: This massive electric truck can battery swap in 4 minutes

Robert returns to Janus Trucks to check out a monstrous electric truck that can swap its battery in just 4 minutes.

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Ludicrous Feed: Zeekr MIX walkthrough

Join Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed as they take a detailed walkthrough of the Zeekr MIX, a lifestyle-focused, fully electric 5-seater luxury people mover minivan, at Everything Electric 2025.

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Fully Charged Show: BYD Shark 6 – A hybrid that actually makes sense?

Simone takes a closer look at the BYD Shark 6. With a 30 kWh battery, CCS fast charging at 50 kW, and a setup that feels more range extender than traditional PHEV, this one piqued our interest.

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