Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

Nissan Leaf test drive: A mobile power source that gobbles up corners

Nissan Leaf's marvellous e-pedal, but the best bit about this new electric vehicle is yet to be seen.

Floral mural painted on the silos at Ravensthorpe WA.

15 min

From Perth to Esperance in three different (non-Tesla) electric cars

West Australian AEVA members initiate a "Plasmaball Run" challenge to get to Esperance as quick as they can by electric car, using whatever charging means they can.

4 min

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.

Wiebe Wakker reaches Bluff in New Zealand. SourcE: Twitter/PlugMeIn

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Road Trips

World’s longest electric car road trip ends with over 100,000km travelled

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker finishes a 100,000km electric road trip in NZ southern town of Bluff, fitting in 9 days in electric campervan.

4 min

Around Australia in 80 days: Woman’s ground-breaking solo drive in electric car

Gold Coast woman completes solo circumnavigation of Australian, highlighting challenges electric vehicles have to overcome in the remote Australian outback.