The Driven Podcast: BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what’s the buzz around VW’s GTX
BYD’s cheapest EV lands in Australia, Kia teases its PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX debuts. Plus: is local car manufacturing just talk?
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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.
The Driven Podcast: Dan Caesar on growing Everything Electric and supercharging EV adoption
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 – by model and by brand
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The Driven Podcast: V2G, FSD, and rollout delays
Tim Eden joins Sam to unpack Origin’s V2G trial, and shifting EV strategies. Plus, producer Tanya Shukla shares a passenger’s-eye view of Tesla FSD Supervised.
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Smart's #3 Premium driven: An EV with sleek lines, lots of Merc cues, great tech, plenty of power and unique charging tech.
IM5 Performance review: MG’s compelling electric rocket that self parks better than a Tesla
MG's new IM5 Performance offers a good blend of premium features and delivers some impressive driving dynamics.
Video: EVs, journalism, and the road ahead | The Driven Podcast
Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to break down the week’s EV news, reflect on decades of car testing, and share his perspective on the future of electrification.
The Driven Podcast: EVs, journalism, and the road ahead
Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to unpack the week’s EV stories, share insights from decades of car testing, and give his take on where the electric transition is headed.
Video: Škoda Enyaq Review – Affordable with practical design
The Driven takes a look at the Škoda Enyaq, the European all-electric SUV now available in Australia.
Škoda’s new Enyaq electric SUV: A welcome sequel, and at a lower price
Škoda’s new Enyaq lands in Australia with sharper looks, more range, and a starting price nearly $20k lower than before. Is it enough to get Australian families on board?