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EV3 Earth review: Long range and a big boot in Kia’s most compact EV

EV3 Earth review: Long range and a big boot in Kia’s most compact EV

Despite some minor quirks, the Kia EV3 is a compelling overall package, offering category leading range and a practical, easy to use interior.
Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin

Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin

Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
Another take on BYD service levels: Our Dolphin’s multiple problems had a happy ending

Another take on BYD service levels: Our Dolphin’s multiple problems had a happy ending

BYD make great cars, but rapid growth has caused some problems. My experience is that BYD are becoming aware of this and are starting to address these issues.
Video: What V2G means for you (Live from Everything Electric) | The Driven Podcast

Video: What V2G means for you (Live from Everything Electric) | The Driven Podcast

In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
BYD Shark 6 – Australia’s most enjoyable ute is undone by inept customer service

BYD Shark 6 – Australia’s most enjoyable ute is undone by inept customer service

The BYD Shark ute took us around Australia, including off-road through Hell’s Gate. But the company can’t get its act together to replace a simple but important part.
Video: Going electric and managing the hybrid hype

Video: Going electric and managing the hybrid hype

Outgoing AEVA president Chris Jones on some of the major challenges for the EV industry, and managing the hybrid hype.
The Driven Podcast: What V2G means for you | Live from Everything Electric

The Driven Podcast: What V2G means for you | Live from Everything Electric

In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
Video: Wrapping up an electric weekend in Melbourne

Video: Wrapping up an electric weekend in Melbourne

Tanya Shukla chats with The Driven’s Tim Eden to unpack a big few days at the AEVA conference and Everything Electric Show in Melbourne.