The Driven

The Driven

Join Sam Parkinson and guests discussing exciting news and developments in the world of electric vehicles and transport.

  1. EVs, journalism, and the road ahead

    24 SEPT

    EVs, journalism, and the road ahead

    Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to unpack the week’s EV stories, share insights from decades of car testing, and give his take on where the electric transition is headed.

    1h 3m
  2. Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered

    4 SEPT

    Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered

    Škoda Elroq launches in Australia, how will it stack up? Plus, we discuss Nio’s Firefly and its ambitious battery-swapping tech, break down the latest EV speed records, and other news of the week.

    57 min
  3. Special Episode: Energy retailers and smart EV charging

    21 AUG

    Special Episode: Energy retailers and smart EV charging

    Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.

    32 min
  4. How classic cars can still have an electric future

    5 AUG

    How classic cars can still have an electric future

    CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors chats classic car conversions. Plus, Giles Parkinson returns to talk MG, Essential Energy's V2G play, and news of the week.

    1h 42m
  5. Sarah Aubrey on EVs, curbside charging, and the future of home energy

    15 JULY

    Sarah Aubrey on EVs, curbside charging, and the future of home energy

    Energy advocate and 'Electrify This' creator Sarah Aubrey joins The Driven Podcast to talk home electrification, virtual power plants, and why EV adoption in Australia needs more than just flashy new models.

    1h 1m
  6. Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble

    26 JUNE

    Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble

    This week on The Driven Podcast, Sam Parkinson, Tim Eden and Ed Lynch-Bell unpack Europe’s latest EV trends, BYD’s V2G bundle, and Tesla’s $4.20 robotaxi. Plus — why car-share EVs might drive the next big grid shift.

    1h 8m
  7. Tesla rebounds, Hyundai's latest, and China keeps charging

    6 JUNE

    Tesla rebounds, Hyundai's latest, and China keeps charging

    Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join Sam Parkinson to discuss the latest EV sales data, Hyundai's latest small EV, and what's next for Tesla.

    36 min
  8. Will the new Model Y save Tesla?

    15 MAY

    Will the new Model Y save Tesla?

    Tesla Australia boss Thom Drew on the release of the new Model Y, and supercharger plans. Plus: Riz, Tim and Sam discuss recent test drives and news of the week.

    29 min
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Join Sam Parkinson and guests discussing exciting news and developments in the world of electric vehicles and transport.

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  • Creator
    The Driven
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
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