The Driven

Electrogusto 1973 VW Type 3 conversion. Source: Electrogusto

6 min

EV Conversions

EV conversions: Classic cars from Porsche 911s to Citroën gelato vans get an electric shock

EV conversion specialist Nick Cummins describes himself as a modern day hot rodder, combining the fun and reliability of electric motors to make classic cars more enjoyable to drive.

1 min

Waymo robotaxi gets stuck endlessly circling roundabout

A robotaxi operated by American self-driving car company Waymo has been caught on camera stuck in an endless roundabout loop.

Beautifully restored interior of the 1973 VW Squareback wagon. Source: Electrogusto

1 min

The Driven Podcast: EV conversions, and the new models for 2025

We review the past year, look to the interesting arrivals in 2025, contemplate the Tesla conundrum, and talk to EV conversion specialist Nick Cummins from ElectroGusto.

2 min

EV News

BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV gets Australian approval and reveals key details

Details of BYD's upcoming mid-sized Sealion 7 SUV now approved for sale in Australia, hints key specs of two variants.

4 min

Our readers respond to Peter Dutton: We charge our EVs and home batteries with solar every day

Peter Dutton's claim that rooftop solar cannot charge an electric car and a home battery at the same time may be the dumbest thing said about EVs since Scott Morrison said they won't tow your boat. Our readers respond.

1 min

Nio completes 60 million EV battery swaps in China

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has surpassed 60 million battery swaps in its home market, only four months after it passed the 50 million mark.

2 min

EV News

Xpeng officially launches in Australia, opens flagship Sydney showroom

Xpeng launches brand in Australia, opens flagship experience centre in Sydney.

2 min

EV News

Nikola on edge of ruin again as it lays off employees

Nikola is once again on the edge of ruin, scrounging what money it can to stay afloat even as it lays off employees and is confronted by yet more issues with its trucks.

2 min

Australian man sets new Guinness World Record for longest electric ride on Harley LiveWire

A South Australian man has secured a second Guinness World Record with his electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire.

5 min

Charging

Imagine if just $500 could fuel your electric car … for the next 20 years

Four good quality solar panels - costing around $500 - would produce enough power for an EV for 20 years. Low cost solar is an incredible opportunity we should not ignore.