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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

2019 Nissan Leaf looks like any other car in Australia, only friendlier

The newest Nissan Leaf to hit Australian shores reveals a vehicle that fits right in with everyday city driving, with all the modern comforts of a family vehicle plus zero emissions feelgood.

5 min

Nissan Leaf 2019: Drive review, specs and pricing

With double the range, bidirectional charging and a roomy inside, the 2019 electric Nissan Leaf makes a good proposition in the lower price range of the EV market.

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric. Credit: Bridie Schmidt

6 min

Hyundai Kona test drive: Finally, a long range EV at half the price

We drive the Hyundai Kona for a week and deliver our verdict.

4 min

My first EV – a Fonzarelli S1 moped

Set on buying a moped, we decided on an electric model for environmental reasons – and the ability to charge directly from our rooftop solar system, effectively for free. The result?

5 min

Test Drive: Hyundai Ioniq and the “new normal” in electric cars

Hyundai has made every effort to make its Ioniq electric vehicle range look normal or average. The driving experience is anything but.

3 min

Australian Tesla customers get to see and touch, but not yet drive, a Model 3

Thousands of reservation holders invited to inspect "mass market" Tesla Model 3 EV in Australia for first time. They will have to wait at least another year for delivery.

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