Can the Kia PV5 electric van finally challenge Australia’s ute obsession?
We get behind the wheel of the Kia PV5 to find out whether lower running costs, secure cargo space and V2L can tempt buyers away from the established diesel workhorses.
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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.
Review: Model Y L is the plushest and most versatile Tesla yet, finally with V2L
I can see the Model Y L being a very popular car in Australia, helping the Model Y to stay on top of the EV charts for the foreseeable future.
2026 Kia EV6 drive test – Sharper styling and top-notch handling, but at a price
We test Kia's latest EV6 GT-Line RWD variant, almost 5 years after the first model arrived.
First drive of refreshed Xpeng G6, taking on Australia’s best selling EV
Xpeng unveils major refresh of its G6 electric SUV, taking the fight to Tesla's Model Y with significant upgrades to its power train and sensing systems.
Cadillac is back with a very different electric pitch for Australian buyers
Cadillac’s new Optiq and Vistiq offer two very different takes on the luxury electric SUV, as the American brand tries to find a place in an increasingly crowded Australian EV market.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review: Fully electric and fully sick
There is no denying the Ioniq 6 N is an expensive vehicle, but for the love of driving there is nothing else in its class for anywhere near this price except for the sibling Ioniq 5 N.
New BYD Shark 6 variants test drive: 3.5-tonne towing, crawl mode and much more
We test drive BYD's expanded Shark 6 ute in Victoria testing out towing, new crawl mode and the fleet-friendly cab-chassis variant.
MG4 Urban EV driven – the only EV with 10 year warranty and pitched around $30,000
We test one of Australia's best-value EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year warranty.
KGM Musso EV review: A great alternative for most fossil-fuelled utes
The Musso electric ute can potentially replace most of the combustion powered dual cab utes on our roads today, with a couple of important off-roading and towing caveats.
A week with the Hyundai Elexio: Fighting China with China in the electric SUV knife-fight
The Hyundai Elexio arrives with the right ingredients, including decent range, fast DC charging, and family-friendly space. But in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric SUV market, is it enough to stand out?