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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.

Geely EX5 review: Electric SUV is great value for money, and not just a distraction

Geely EX5 launch at Luna Park in Sydney. Source: Geely

The Geely EX5 is great value with so many features included that it begs the question, why would anyone buy a fossil fueled dinosaur instead? It is not perfect, however.

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Zeekr X Review: Neck-snapping performance in more ways than one

The Zeekr X is a fun, sporty little car to drive, combined with a premium interior that lives up to the luxury aspirations of the brand. But there are a few areas of improvement.

4 min

EX90: Volvo’s most powerful SUV is a fast, luxury electric 7-seater done right

We drove Volvo's latest electric SUV on Victorian roads to see what the luxury EX90 was like to live with.

5 min

Geely EX5: King of value-packed premium family electric SUV

Geely's first EV in Australia hits the spot for value-packed electric SUV, with plenty of features and tech for families. But it could do with some software updates.

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We ditched our stinky diesel ute, and hit the road with an EV and tourist trailer

Our Hyundai Ioniq 5 took us 5,710 kms over 54 days, from the Adelaide Hills to Tasmania and back, towing a custom-built ‘tourist’ trailer. Most intriguing was how many other EVs were towing a variety of trailers and toys.

4 min

Kia EV3 GT Line review: A well rounded small SUV with V2L

We drive the top line variant of Kia's latest EV around Melbourne to see how well-rounded this small electric SUV really is.

XPeng G6 in Fiery Orange parked at XPeng’s flagship store in Mascot, Sydney. Source: Tim Eden

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XPeng G6 review: Can a Tesla lookalike beat the EV benchmark?

XPeng founder Henry Xia admits Tesla has been an inspiration, and the newly released G6 electric SUV has nearly identical dimensions to a Model Y. And the similarities don’t stop there.

Hyundai Inster Cross in Amazonas Green. Source: Tim Eden

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Hyundai Inster review: Good things come in small electric packages

The Inster is Hyundai's smallest EV to date. My biggest disappointment is that Hyundai doesn't think it will be a volume seller, because I’d love to see tons of these on the road instead of more giant utes and SUVs.

4 min

BYD Seagull first drive: A value-packed $A16,000 EV that Australia desperately needs

After test driving this electric hatchback in China, it is clear to me that the BYD Seagull is a low-priced small EV that Australia needs.

8 min

New Tesla Model Y review: World’s best selling EV is now even better, and it costs less

Tesla has begun deliveries of its new Model Y in Australia, and has clearly made last year's best selling EVs a lot better. How will consumers respond?

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