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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model 3 and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

Which EV can travel the furthest on a single unit of energy?

Tesla says its vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. Is that true? And which EVs are rated the most efficient in Australia?

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Kia e-Niro test drive: An enjoyable everyday EV, but not an everyday price

There's a lot more to like about the e-Niro beyond its big battery and driving range. But then there is the price.

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Kia launches electric Niro in Australia, along with hybrid options

Kia finally launches Niro electric vehicle range in Australia following delays caused by Covid and the country's lack of vehicle emission policies.

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Kia e-Niro compact electric SUV spotted ahead of mid-May launch

All-electric Kia e-Niro that will rival Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV spotted charging in Canberra, ahead of mid-2021 launch.

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EV News

Kia unveils EV6 coming to Australia in second-half of 2021

BRIDIE SCHMIDT South Korean carmaker Kia executes initial move in its "Plan S" unveiling EV6, first to be built on a dedicated electric drivetrain platform.

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Electric Cars

Kia in discussions to bring EV6 to Australia, e-Niro arriving soon

Kia Australia in discussions to bring EV6 to Australia and is preparing for release of the e-Niro in late Q2/early Q3.

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