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Tim Eden

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.

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Jeep Avenger review: Light and efficient, but this electric SUV lacks space and features

  • December 14, 2024
  • 18 comments
  • Tim Eden
Jeep Avenger Summit with Sun exterior paint. Image: Tim Eden
Jeep pitches a spirit of adventure for its Avenger electric SUV, but the front-wheel drive, no spare tyre, limited range and no V2L mean it may not be the best choice for off-road adventures.
Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack in Storm. Source: Polestar
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Polestar 4 test drive: A fast and luxurious electric SUV coupé, with no rear window

  • November 21, 2024
  • 29 comments
  • Tim Eden
The Polestar 4 improves on the Polestar 2 in many ways, including interior space and storage options. Will it be a top seller? That may depend on what customers make of the rear view camera.
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I bought a Kia EV9 to replace my Toyota Kluger, and I’m loving it

  • November 21, 2024
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  • Cal Forsayth
I needed a car that does a lot of mileage, can fit a family of five, and can tow. The Kia EV9 is a joy to drive, and it can back up my all electric home.
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Geely EX5 first drive: A light, efficient, spacious EV using latest LFP battery tech

  • November 20, 2024
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Australian-bound Geely EX5 electric SUV driven on track, featuring latest battery tech with a light-weight feature packed model arriving locally in 2025.
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Fully Charged: The small cheap electric car you actually want!

  • October 30, 2024
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Roland heads to France for a first drive in the new, much anticipated Renault 5, to find out if it drives as good as it looks. Is this the most desirable small EV to date?
Kia EV5 Earth in Tide Blue. Source: Kia Australia
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Kia EV5 test drive: A quality, smaller electric SUV for half the price of its people mover

  • October 23, 2024
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  • Tim Eden
Kia's new EV5 is not as sporty as the EV6, nor as big as the EV9, but it provides a compelling lower cost option for customers looking for a quality mid-sized electric SUV.
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BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility

  • October 15, 2024
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  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's first ute - a plug in hybrid with up to 100 kms of electric range, has received 10,000 expressions of interests. It's got vehicle to load, a rugged exterior, and some real power.
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Polestar 3 Review: Stunning drive in a luxury electric SUV, but at a price

  • September 25, 2024
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  • Giles Parkinson
You will struggle to find better value for money than the Polestar 3. It is extraordinarily fun to drive, looks good, and has the trimmings and comfort to suit.
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Chery Omoda E5 First Drive: A new affordable EV that ticks many boxes, and has a spare

  • September 12, 2024
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  • Riz Akhtar
Chery's affordable first EV in Australia hits the streets and we got a chance to drive it around Canberra and surrounding hills. It even has a spare wheel!
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XC40 Recharge review: The electric Volvo that is safe, reliable and just a little boring

  • September 8, 2024
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  • Bryce Gaton
Volvo has made improvements to the driving range, motors and battery size of the XC/C40 pair– so I took an XC40 Recharge for an extended spin to see what difference these changes had made.

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