Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The Driven Podcast.

Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric

Ford is bringing its second electric van, the E Transit Custom, to Australian shores later in 2024. Will it be enough to convince businesses to make the switch?

Toyota bZ4X fast charging at Sutton Forest. Image: Tim Eden

9 min

Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV?

The Toyota bZ4X falls short of other EV offerings in its price range. The company needs to do a lot better with its next electric models.

New Tesla Model 3 Performance in Ultra Red on display at Tesla Miranda. Image: Tim Eden

6 min

New Model 3 Performance test drive: Better ride and value, from insane to chill

Whether you want to use it in insane of chill mode, the newly refreshed Model 3 Performance offers better value for money, and with a lower price tag.

9 min

All new Kona electric test drive: Cheaper, better, more range and V2L

The electric Kona is now on a dedicated EV platform, which means it is roomier, slightly cheaper, has more range and vehicle to load functions.

9 min

GWM Ora review: Is Australia’s most affordable EV worth the money?

Despite price cuts from rival car makers, the GWM Ora remains Australia's most affordable EV. Can it stand up to the competition?

7 min

EX30 first drive: Volvo releases its smallest, quickest and most coveted EV

The Volvo EX30 is poised to be the premium brand's best-seller in Australia. We got a chance to drive it to see if it lives up to the hype.

11 min

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Is this the best fully electric performance car?

The Ioniq 5 N is Hyundai's first performance electric vehicle and it has already been named Top Gear's 2023 Car of the Year Award and 2024 World Performance Car of the Year.

6 min

Toyota bZ4X road test: Japanese car giant’s first electric offering

Toyota's first electric offering under its own brand finally arrives in Australia. We take the the top of the range model for a drive.

3 min

Tesla Cybertruck first impressions: An electric monster, but will it be sold in Australia?

The Driven went to the Tesla Sydney store to have a look at Tesla's most recent and controversial vehicle, an electric monster with an angular stainless steel exterior that splits opinions.

4 min

My first electric car is a BYD Dolphin: This is what I have learned to date

In late November I bought a new electric car. My first. It's a BYD Dolphin, and this is what I have learned.

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