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Tim has 20 years experience in the IT industry including 14 years as a network engineer and site reliability engineer at Google Australia. He is an EV and renewable energy enthusiast who is most passionate about helping people understand and adopt these technologies.

Hyundai Inster review: Good things come in small electric packages

Hyundai Inster Cross in Amazonas Green. Source: Tim Eden

The Inster is Hyundai's smallest EV to date. My biggest disappointment is that Hyundai doesn't think it will be a volume seller, because I’d love to see tons of these on the road instead of more giant utes and SUVs.

3 min

MG S5 test drive: A refined electric SUV with industry-leading warranty

We had an initial test drive of MG's new MGS5 EV, and decided it could turn out to be the brand's best selling EV so far in Australia.

4 min

BYD Seagull first drive: A value-packed $A16,000 EV that Australia desperately needs

After test driving this electric hatchback in China, it is clear to me that the BYD Seagull is a low-priced small EV that Australia needs.

8 min

New Tesla Model Y review: World’s best selling EV is now even better, and it costs less

Tesla has begun deliveries of its new Model Y in Australia, and has clearly made last year's best selling EVs a lot better. How will consumers respond?

6 min

Tesla new Model Y review: Stunning efficiency, lots of space, but still no V2L

Tesla have made their best selling vehicle even more compelling - superb ride and handling, a quiet and comfortable cabin, a goosebump level sound system, and unbelievable efficiency.

3 min

Gen Zeekr: Driving an EV for the first-time

Gen Z craves an interconnected ecosystem. And as I drove an EV for the first time - a Zeekr 009 - I realised that EVs aren’t just about changing how we drive, they represent a broader cultural shift in how we live.

Polestar 4 in Magnesium with its unique rear end. Image: Tim Eden

8 min

I love the Polestar 4, but the rear view camera made my wife carsick

The Polestar 4 is one of a few EVs on the shortlist to potentially replace my 2019 Tesla Model 3, so I was also interested to see what the rest of the family thought of it.

8 min

2025 Tesla Model Y test drive: The best-selling EV just got better

We drive the new 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range, and it really shows what Tesla engineers have been perfecting over the last few years.

4 min

Polestar 4 review: Never mind the rear camera, it is what’s out front that pleases

We drive Polestar's latest EV for a week. We don't mind the lack of a rear window, because it is what's inside and ahead that pleases, particularly on country roads.

7 min

Kia EV3 review: Tesla teaser hits the mark with range, re-gen, space and price

Kia EV3 is the company's smallest, lowest priced, and longest range EV, and arguably the best value small electric SUV in the Australian market.

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