“Look at me:” The powerful, small and agile Fiat 500e Abarth
Just how much of a difference can "Abarthing" a Fiat 500e make? After a 10 days of test driving an 'acid green' machine, here's what we discovered.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
MG4 review: A deep dive into one of Australia’s lowest cost electric cars
The MG4 is a well built EV that is great fun to drive. Including V2L capability in a car that starts from under $40,000 should encourage all EV makers to follow suit. But there are some downsides.
BMW i5 M60 review: The sound system is so good it gave me goosebumps
The BMW i5 M60 is electric luxury at a hefty price. Maybe the best part was hearing my favourite songs through the 17-speaker sound system.
Will we make it? Canberra to the coast and back in a very short range Nissan Leaf EV
A new fast charger in Braidwood makes it possible to go from Canberra to the coast and back in a Nissan Leaf, despite having a maximum range of just 110 km.
Kia EV6 GT review: One of the best performance cars on the road
The EV6 GT lives up to these expectations and raised the bar for the best performance electric vehicle on the road.
Our electric vehicle tows not one but two boats: We saved the weekend twice!
Last year I towed a boat 3200 km with my Tesla Model 3. This year I'm doubling the stakes and towing two boats at the same time, on a weekend.
Ioniq 5N review: Hyundai’s first performance EV takes on Porsche Taycan
If someone had told me I would love the sound and feel of a simulated torque band, DSG clutch action and roar of a V8 motor in an EV, I would have told them they were nuts.
“Cheaper than a mince pie:” Tradie charges up electric digger then tows it to work with his Tesla
Electric earthmoving equipment towed by an electric vehicle. No noise, no dangerous air pollution. Sounds like every tradie's dream!
Vive la différence! First drive of a Renault Megane E-Tech
It's fantastic to see some variety in choices and style in Australia's EV market – like the new, all-electric Renault Megane E-Tech. Here's what it's like to drive.
First drive in first one-tonne electric van to arrive in Australia
The LDV eDeliver 7 is more responsive and more fun to drive than its diesel competitors, and doesn't cost that much more. That's good for business.