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.
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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.
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.
Ford Mustang Mach-E test drive: Should you pony up for the GT?
The Mustang Mach-E GT stands out from the other variants, but is it worth the extra money?
New generation Kona Electric: An EV-led design with a spare wheel!
After starting out as an electric version of a petrol car, the new generation Kona Electric feels much more functional thanks to Hyundai’s EV-led approach.Â
Living off-grid with our Polestar 2, cheaper and more efficient than our diesel hatch
My wife and I recently drove 2,000 km in our EV from our off-grid home in Western Victoria to the central Queensland coast, and it was so much more efficient than our previous diesel hatch.
Fiat 500e drive review. In the city, and even at the beach, small is beautiful!
For those who want a small car instead of a bulky SUV (and whose vehicle budget isn’t constrained) the Fiat 500e would be a worthy contender for your EV dollar.
“Hills don’t matter much:” An electric rev-head takes Ioniq 5N for a “hot lap”
David Sargent and his son, along with a bunch of others who have ordered the Ioniq 5N, took the high performance EV out for a "hot lap". They were not disappointed.
Tesla Model 3 Highland first drive: Refined, and with no stalks!
The Model 3 refresh keeps it competitive with newer electric sedans such as the BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and 2024 Polestar 2 refresh. You may even like the lack of stalks.
Kia breaks all the rules with sublime new EV6 GT, an electric beast
behind its Superman cape, the EV6 is a surprisingly civilised, sensible piece of equipment - even more remarkable when you compare its price to that of its so-called rivals.
Polestar 2 refresh Review: Beauty is not necessarily skin deep
Most of the changes in the refreshed Polestar 2 are under the skin. Driving it for a week was ultimately a lovely experience, once I got used to its minor foibles.