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. 6/07

    EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift

    EVs have hit another record high in Australia, with Tesla and BYD leading a landmark month for the local car market. We unpack the June sales figures, including the Tesla Model Y topping the charts, BYD coming within striking distance of Toyota, and the car lobby acknowledging what looks like a permanent structural shift in the market. Plus, we speak Mike Atkinson about advanced driver assistance systems, and what the car industry can learn from aviation when it comes to automation, safety and driver responsibility.

    EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift

  2. 19/06

    Subaru’s latest EV, Kia’s cargo van, and why range claims can be confusing

    This week on The Driven Podcast, we talk Subaru’s Trailseeker, Kia’s new PV5 Cargo van, what's making the Jaecoo J5 so popular, and some new brands planning their way in the Australian market. We also unpack the sometimes confusing world of EV range claims. Plus, news of the week.

    Subaru’s latest EV, Kia’s cargo van, and why range claims can be confusing

  3. 5/06

    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.

    EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia

  4. 22/05

    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.

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

  5. 5/05

    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.

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

  6. 15/04

    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.

    Batteries on wheels: How close is V2G in Australia?

  7. 30/03

    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.

    Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality

  8. 9/03

    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.

    Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates
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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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  • Autoria
    The Driven Podcast
  • Anos em atividade
    2018 - 2026
  • Episódios
    122
  • Classificação
    Para todos
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  • Site do programa
    The Driven Podcast

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