The Driven Podcast

The Driven Podcast

Join Sam Parkinson and Sarah Aubrey for smart, accessible discussion on the latest electric vehicle news, reviews, policy shifts and clean transport developments in Australia and around the world.

  1. EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia

    5 jun

    EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia

    Australia’s EV market has delivered its biggest month yet, with electric cars reaching more than 20 per cent market share and the Tesla Model Y becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle. Plus, first impressions of Cadillac’s new electric SUVs, and the latest EV news.

    1 h 1 min
  2. Passing "Peak ICE", BYD's export armada, and the legacy price war

    22 may

    Passing "Peak ICE", BYD's export armada, and the legacy price war

    We dig into the IEA's 2026 Global EV Outlook which says ICE vehicles peaked in 2017, BYD’s move to build its own export armada, and why legacy car makers are being dragged into a price war they may not be built to win.

    1 h 12 min
  3. EV sales surge, FBT survives, and petrol starts to wobble

    5 may

    EV sales surge, FBT survives, and petrol starts to wobble

    Sarah Aubrey joins for the first time as co-host of The Driven Podcast as we unpack a record month for EV sales, the ACT’s extraordinary 34 per cent EV share, and what the next phase of the federal EV tax break could mean for buyers, novated leases and car makers.

    52 min
  4. Batteries on wheels: How close is V2G in Australia?

    15 abr

    Batteries on wheels: How close is V2G in Australia?

    Vehicle-to-grid has the potential to reshape how we think about energy, turning EVs into flexible storage that can support households and the grid. But how close are we really? In this episode, Sam speaks with Portia Rooney about the global state of V2G, what Australia can learn from leading markets, and what needs to happen next to make it mainstream.

    57 min
  5. Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality

    30 mar

    Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality

    Most EV owners charge at home. But what if you live in an apartment? This week, Charlie Richardson, COO and co-founder of NOX Energy, helps to unpack a project that might finally offer an answer, and explore what it actually takes to make EV charging work at scale in apartments.

    48 min
  6. Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates

    9 mar

    Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates

    The first results from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in, but with tougher limits coming, what does it mean for EV sales and the wider car market? Plus, we discuss the Jaecoo J5, Hyundai Elexio, and why electric trucks could play a key role in Australia’s energy security.

    38 min
  7. “What the f* was that?” - The electric truck moment changing Australian freight

    6 feb

    “What the f* was that?” - The electric truck moment changing Australian freight

    Co-founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.

    44 min
  8. 2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks

    23/12/2025

    2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks

    Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join to help review the year that was in EVs, share their predictions for 2026, and discuss what’s most likely to shape the market in the year ahead.

    58 min
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Join Sam Parkinson and Sarah Aubrey for smart, accessible discussion on the latest electric vehicle news, reviews, policy shifts and clean transport developments in Australia and around the world.

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  • Creado por
    The Driven Podcast
  • Años en activo
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodios
    120
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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  • Sitio web del podcast
    The Driven Podcast

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