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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

Kia EV6 test drive: Sleek electric SUV with superb handling, and can power your home

The EV6 is available in two trims and two drivetrains. Source: Kia

Kia's EV6, the first product from its new EV platform is sleek, has great handling, and can even power your home appliances, although they make it hard in the base variant.

5 min

Charging, range, power and space: All-electric SUVs under $90,000 compared

We break down some important deciding factors when choosing an electric SUV priced from under $90,000.

5 min

“I ran out of juice:” Flat battery fails to dampen enthusiasm for electric Land Rover

Weekend in classic Land Rover converted to electric drivetrain gets thumbs up, but is not without dramas.

XC40 Pure Recharge. Image: Bridie Schmidt

6 min

Volvo XC40 Recharge: Pure clean fun with lots of space in a compact package

The XC40 Pure Recharge is an all-electric compact SUV that is spacious inside and offers a zippy fun ride.

7 min

“Don’t you miss the sound?” What it is really like to own an electric motorcycle

It may be a niche within a niche, and they have limitations, but every electric motorcycle owner will talk your ear off about how good it is to be part of the future.

2 min

We’ve gone electric and there’s no going back: Jaguar I-Pace hire car hooks couple

Christiana and Sean cancelled a Model X order and went for an I-Pace instead after deciding they liked the clearance and the roofrack options.

2 min

Explainer: How to cross the Nullarbor in an electric car

Driving in an EV is not the quickest way to cross the Nullarbor, but if you're going to do it, here are some tips.

Charging at Brighton near Hobart. Image: Bridie Schmidt

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Tesla Model 3 RWD or AWD: Are longer range and more power worth the extra cost?

Should you choose a Tesla Model 3 RWD, a dual-motor Long Range or a top-of-the-range Performance variant? We break down the differences and costs.

The Polestar 2 in Thunder grey. Source: Polestar

4 min

Polestar 2 single-motor review: a performance marque reinvented?

My first impressions of the Polestar 2 were a bit underwhelming, but then I put the foot down.

3 min

BYD e6 electric people mover steals limelight from Tesla Model 3

The eye-catching BYD e6 electric people mover has both good and bad points but draws attention with its distinctive dragon accent styling.

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