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.

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 in Nocturne Grey matte. Source: Tim Eden

5 min

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.

5 min

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.

4 min

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 in Amazonia Green. Source: Tim Eden

12 min

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.

6 min

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?

3 min

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country – High-riding EV, now with better price

We drive Volvo's latest high-riding version of its small and zippy EX30 for a week, now benefitting from a major price cut that makes it a lot of car for the money.

6 min

FTN Motion StreetdogXR review: Scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm

The StreetdogXR blends scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm, offering easy urban riding, useful storage and enough range for the daily runabout - even if charging could be simpler.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N in Nocturne Grey Matte with optional performance body kit. Source: Hyundai Australia

5 min

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a track-ready, performance monster – even without the drift

Even after 20 or so laps around the racetrack, I barely scratched the surface of all the options buried within the different drive modes in this car.

Audi Q4 e-tron 45 Sportback. Source: Tim Eden

6 min

Audi Q4 e-tron review: A compelling EV for luxury car buyers

You wouldn’t call Audi's new mid-size electric SUV small, and it is not exactly affordable either. But for those who traditionally buy Audis or other luxury vehicles, the Q4 e-tron is worth a look.

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