The Driven

1 min

Fully Charged Podcast: Giles Parkinson on Australia’s EV boom, electric utes & solar revolution!

In this episode of The Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of RenewEconomy, The Driven, and One Step Off the Grid—Australia’s go-to sources for EV and clean energy news.

2 min

Trump puts a halt to $US5 billion EV charging program

Trump administration has moved to suspend a $US5 billion program designed to fund the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country.

2 min

EV News

Xiaomi CEO covers 1310 km in epic road test for launch of new electric SUV

The head of phone manufacturing giant Xiaomi conducts epic, 15-hour test of its new electric SUV, the second EV it will launch after the success of its electric sedan last year.

4 min

Charging

How electric cars could drive down household bills, and boost the grid

Only two car brands are ready to use vehicle-to-grid technology so far, but more options are tipped to launch within months.

3 min

EV News

Highly anticipated BYD Sealion 7 specs revealed ahead of official launch

BYD’s highly anticipated Sealion 7 has had its local specs revealed ahead of official launch, packed with impressive kit.

3 min

EV News

BYD launches new Atto 2, a small electric SUV likely headed for Australia

BYD launches more affordable city electric model in Europe as it expands globally, making the new Atto 2 a likely candidate for Australia.

1 min

Ludicrous Feed: January 2025 electric vehicle sales data Australia

Tom and Riz analyse the latest statistics on electric vehicle sales in Australia for January 2025, providing insights into market trends and adoption rates including Tesla sales and delivery trends.

3 min

Another $2.4m committed for kerbside chargers for EV drivers

Federal government has committed $2.4 million to install new kerbside EV charging infrastructure around Australia to meet rising consumer demand.

2 min

Australia’s biggest EV charging site with 20 bays now under construction

Australia’s biggest fast charging site is under construction, a 20-stall Tesla supercharger location in a popular town.

Trailer hooked up to Tesla Model 3. Image: Tim Eden

6 min

Towing and camping with an EV was easy, the weather was not

Towing a small and light trailer with an electric vehicle had a relatively small impact on efficiency. Shame about the weather though, and the low ground clearance.