The Driven Podcast

The Driven Podcast
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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.

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

    5D AGO

    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.

    1h 12m
  2. EV sales surge, FBT survives, and petrol starts to wobble

    MAY 5

    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
  3. Batteries on wheels: How close is V2G in Australia?

    APR 15

    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
  4. Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality

    MAR 30

    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
  5. Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates

    MAR 9

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

    FEB 6

    “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
  7. 2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks

    12/23/2025

    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
  8. Chip fat and charge cables

    12/17/2025

    Chip fat and charge cables

    Some of Australia’s most remote EV chargers aren’t powered by the grid, they’re powered by chip fat. Lisa Marsh, CEO of eLumina joins us to help unpack how off-grid, battery-integrated charging is making EV travel possible on some of the most remote highways in Australia.

    51 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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  • Creator
    The Driven Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
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