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.

Reviews

BYD Atto 1: A very short drive in a Very Important little electric car

BYD's Atto 1 proves that a very cheap electric car can feel normal. In a market where people have been told for years that EVs are only for the wealthy, that might be its most disruptive feature of all.

6 min

Ford E-Transit Custom test drive: Can one tonne electric vans make a dent in the market?

Will the advent of the all-electric E-Transit Custom make it the first all-electric one tonne van to move into the mainstream business arena?

4 min

The Zeekr 7X review: Very quick, very polished, and hard to ignore

The Zeekr 7X arrives in Australia with a sort of self-assurance usually reserved for brands that have been here for decades. It is large, fast, beautifully finished.

5 min

Jaecoo J5 EV’s unbelievable pricing, and first drive report

Jaecoo J5 EV packs modern family SUV looks, great build quality that's ready for adventure at an unbelievable price.

Model Y Performance charging at Tesla Supercharger. Source: Tim Eden

10 min

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.

3 min

BYD Sealion 7 Premium review: The top-selling electric SUV that resets the standard

We tested the BYD's Sealion 7 Premium to see why more than 11,000 drivers have bought this SUV in 2025, making it the second best-selling EV in the country.

Deepal S07 in Sunset Orange. Source: Tim Eden

8 min

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?

Kia EV3 Earth in Ivory Silver charging at Evie Wodonga. Source: Tim Eden

8 min

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.

2 min

Another take on BYD service levels: Our Dolphin’s multiple problems had a happy ending

BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.

4 min

BYD Shark 6 – Australia’s most enjoyable ute is undone by inept customer service

The BYD Shark ute took us around Australia, including off-road through Hell's Gate. But the company can't get its act together to replace a simple but important part.

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