The Driven

3 min

BYD e6 electric people mover steals limelight from Tesla Model 3

The eye-catching BYD e6 electric people mover has both good and bad points but draws attention with its distinctive dragon accent styling.

2 min

EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky

Electric cars are dramatically less likely to catch fire than other vehicles, while hybrids are the worst, new analysis has found.

3 min

BMW kicks off 2022 with iX M60 and Australia designed colour-changing tech

BMW enters 2022 with a bang, revealing iX M60 electric offering and new technology that allows the exterior to change colour at the touch of a button.

2 min

First Tesla Model Y spotted in UK ahead of deliveries, but is Australia launch any closer?

A pair of right-hand drive Tesla Model Y have been spotted in UK ahead of deliveries and test drives, stepping Australia closer to a local launch.

2 min

New France ruling aims to reduce energy use in transport

France introduces new law that doesn’t just encourage people to switch to electric cars, but focuses on reducing the energy required for transportation.

5 min

I bought an electric Hyundai Ioniq 5, then swiftly “ruined” a family road trip

Our 2,000+km road trip in a brand new Hyundai Ioniq 5 was "ruined". That is, straightforward without any dramas at all.

2 min

Electric vehicles enter a “hole” new field: excavation equipment

Excavation equipment maker Bobcat shows off EV version of what is perhaps the world’s most iconic piece of excavation equipment - the Bobcat compact loader.