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E-scooters: Demonic machines, or a Segway to a two-wheeled transport heaven?

E-scooters: Demonic machines, or a Segway to a two-wheeled transport heaven?

I have just stepped into the most contested arena in mobility, eScooters. Are they the missing piece of the active transport puzzle, or just demonic machines. I tried a Segway Ninebot max G3 to find out.
Video: Will China’s EV price war lead to cheaper cars in Australia?

Video: Will China’s EV price war lead to cheaper cars in Australia?

Giles Parkinson says BYD’s steep EV price cuts in China may lead to modest, delayed price drops in Australia, where BYD briefly outsold Tesla amid Tesla’s logistics issues and Elon Musk’s fading popularity.
Hyundai Inster review: Good things come in small electric packages

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.
MG S5 test drive: A refined electric SUV with industry-leading warranty

MG S5 test drive: A refined electric SUV with industry-leading warranty

We had an initial test drive of MG’s new MGS5 EV, and decided it could turn out to be the brand’s best selling EV so far in Australia.
The Driven Podcast: Will the new Model Y save Tesla?

The Driven Podcast: Will the new Model Y save Tesla?

Tesla Australia boss Thom Drew on the release of the new Model Y, and supercharger plans. Plus: Riz, Tim and Sam discuss recent test drives and news of the week.
BYD Seagull first drive: A value-packed $A16,000 EV that Australia desperately needs

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.
Video: Gen Z, EVs and the new Model Y

Video: Gen Z, EVs and the new Model Y

In this episode of The Driven Podcast, Sam , Tanya, and Tim discuss Gen Z’s take on electric vehicles, what the refreshed Model Y has to offer, and the news of the week.
New Tesla Model Y review: World’s best selling EV is now even better, and it costs less

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?