Taycan RWD review: Half-priced “entry-level” electric Porsche still a head turner
Porsche's "entry-level" rear-wheel-drive Taycan is still a head turner, even if it is the baby of the brand's all-electric range.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Owner of short-range EV ruins several weekends travelling around Australia
76-year-old retiree proves not just one, but several weekends can be "ruined" by travelling around Australia in a short-range electric car.
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Cupra Born first impressions: Edgy electric hatch fills long-range gap
Our first impressions are that the edgy Cupra Born will fill a much-needed gap in the Australian auto market.
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From here to eternity: How to balance speed and range in an EV
On our first day out of Melbourne driving towards Sydney, I finally came to grips with the question of the speed:range ratio of an EV.
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Kia Niro EV: Spacious family cabin with cheapest V2L on market from HMG
The rugged new Niro EV is in fact a spacious FWD that offers the most affordable option with vehicle-to-load capacity on the market.
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Porsche Taycan GTS review: Luxury daily driver and weekend track beast
A track run, a drive through the Gold Coast hinterland, and a cruisy drive around cane fields gave the perfect chance to see what the Porsche Taycan GTS can offer.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX drives 1,200km on single charge to Goodwood
Mercedes Vision EQXX drives 1,202 kilometres on a single battery charge to Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Space and performance, or V2L and price: We compare Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3
The Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 are both in the running to be in the top three EVs in 2022 by sales. How do they compare? Which is better value?
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The 1,880km EV journey from Lake Eyre to Mt Kosciuszko that cost just $15.50
EVs are already viable, says Adelaide engineer who rode his electric Harley Livewire from the country's biggest lake to its highest mountain.
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Tesla Model Y test drive: Higher, bigger, slower and incredibly popular
Driving the Model Y is a little like driving a Model 3 in a high chair. It is higher, bigger, slower, and will likely easily outsell its smaller sibling.
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