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.

Queensland offers $3,000 subsidy to EVs priced under $58,000, excludes Tesla

The new Cluden EV charging site outside Townville, Queensland. Supplied

Queensland offers $3,000 subsidy to new EVs priced below $58,000, which means Tesla Model 3 will not qualify.

3 min

BYD Seal electric sportscar to rival Tesla Model 3 confirmed for Australia

An all-electric sports car from China EV giant BYD that will likely be dubbed the "Atto 4" has been confirmed for Australia.

Tesla charging in the Derwent Valley, Tasmania.

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Around Tasmania in a rented Tesla. Yes, you can actually do that

Tasmania is a pretty good place to go driving in an EV. Its grid is powered by wind and hydro and nowhere is too far to cause range anxiety.

The Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. Image: Bridie Schmidt

5 min

Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo review: Electrifying high performance tourer

Australia's most expensive electric vehicle makes it clear why those with the budget would be enticed to go electric given half the chance.

2 min

SEA Electric reveals SV6 van in bid to capture last-mile market, with V2G

SEA Electric unveils SV6 electric van at America's largest work truck event, describing it as a "game-changer" for the last mile delivery market.

Source: Tesla Owqners Club of Western Australia

3 min

Crowd-funded EV charger opens in remote town after being towed there by Model X

WA rural town of Ravensthorpe installs crowd-funded electric vehicle charger, another in a string across the western state.

1 min

The Driven Podcast: Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy

Labor’s Chris Bowen discusses his new Tesla Model 3, what it means for Labor’s EV policy, and shares his views on the latest moves to accelerate coal closures.