The Driven Podcast
Episodes
Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
“What the f* was that?” - The electric truck moment changing Australian freight
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics...
2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chip fat and charge cables
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
What V2G means for you | Live from Everything Electric
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s cle...
Robert Llewellyn on the state of the charge
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the Everything Electric Show in Melbourne, Robert Llewellyn returns to The Driven Podcast to chat about where the transition’s working, whe...
BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what's the buzz around VW’s GTX
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Aubrey from Electrify This returns to help unpack a big week in EV news. BYD is bringing its most affordable electric car yet to Australian sho...
Dan Caesar on growing Everything Electric and supercharging EV adoption
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping po...
V2G, FSD, and rollout delays
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Eden joins Sam to unpack Origin’s vehicle-to-grid trial, the shifting EV strategies of Porsche and Volkswagen, and the latest Australian EV sale...
EVs, journalism, and the road ahead
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to unpack the week’s EV stories, share insights from decades of car testing,...
Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lat...
Special Episode: Energy retailers and smart EV charging
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.
How classic cars can still have an electric future
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Sarah Aubrey on EVs, curbside charging, and the future of home energy
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Energy advocate and 'Electrify This' creator Sarah Aubrey joins The Driven Podcast to talk home electrification, virtual power plants, and why EV adop...
Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tesla rebounds, Hyundai's latest, and China keeps charging
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Will the new Model Y save Tesla?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Gen Z, EVs and the new Model Y
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Driven's Sam Parkinson, Tanya Shukla, and Tim Eden discuss Gen Z's take on electric vehicles, what the refreshed Model Y has to offer, and the new...
Kia takes on the Chinese EV giants
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Kia launches its new EV3, head of product Roland Rivero discusses the company's grand plan. Plus: The Driven team discuss the latest EV news.
Will everything go electric?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AEVA’s Chris Jones on the state of the EV market, and what consumers want from government policy. Plus: The Driven team gets together to discuss wha...
The car even beeped at me when I laughed
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fully Charged's Robert Llewellyn on Chinese EVs that make a lot of beeping noises, Elon Musk, and what to expect at Everything Electric.
Where are we at with V2G?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Hill, from Race to 2030, on the new roadmap for turning electric cars into mobile batteries, and who is doing what on V2G.
EV conversions, and the new models for 2025
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We review the past year, look to the interesting arrivals in 2025, contemplate the Tesla conundrum, and talk to EV conversion specialist Nick Cummins ...
How much will you pay for EV fast-charging?
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A trial of EV charging tariffs, including a low priced "solar soak" produced some interests results, and an insight into ICE-ing habits. Miles Menegon...
Are Australian buses ready to go electric?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world’s biggest makers of electric buses has plans for Australia. We talk to Kent Chang of Yutong. Plus: The shift to V2G and Tesla’s s...
The Chinese electric trucks are coming
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Windrose, a newly emerging maker of electric heavy trucks, has just completed a road trip from Melbourne to Sydney and has its eyes on the Australian ...
Polestar's big play on electric SUVs
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a drive in the new Polestar 3, and talk to the company's Australia boss Scott Maynard about the EV industry and the rollout of the company's n...
How Smart is an EV?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smart delivers its first EVs into Australian market and we talk to chief designer Kai Sieber. Plus: Stagnating EV sales, do we blame the Elon effect, ...
The case for electric vans
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another electric van is about to enter Australia's nascent market, but they are already hugely popular in Europe. Here's why.
How to charge EVs in apartment buildings
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More than 2.6 million people live in apartment buildings. What if they want to buy an EV and charge it? Jeff Sykes from Solar Choice explains.
How EVs can keep the lights on
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bjorn Sturmberg from ANU on a landmark event where Nissan Leaf EVs in Canberra proved they could help stabilise the grid when a giant coal plant went ...
Thinking big about going electric
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Kennedy from New Energy Nexus on plans to turn the Australian truck fleet electric, and keeping up with US.
EVs will tow your caravan, or your boat, all around Australia
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah White and Shane Parker have towed their caravan with both a Tesla Model 3 (around Australia), and their BYD Atto 3. They even shared the news wi...
Robert Llewellyn and Everything Electric
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Llewellyn Fully Charged front man Robert Llewellyn discusses his favourite EVs, and plans for Australia’s biggest EV and home energy conferen...
Australia’s biggest vehicle to grid installation
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Gregory from Flinders University discusses the development of vehicle to grid technology, and the future of cars as batteries on wheels.
Electric ferries are about to dock
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EV Maritime's Michael Eaglen on why we may soon be catching electric ferries to work in our harbour cities.
From Melbourne to Sydney by electric bus
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don Imrie, the head of sales of Ebusco Australia, on electric transport and plugging in to a car charger en route to Sydney. Plus: record EV sales in ...
Tearing down electric vehicles
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cory Steuben from Munro Associates on the epiphany on EVs. Plus: News of the week including MG’s budget MG4, and Tesla’s charging coup.
NRMA to start charging for its chargers
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NRMA Energy boss Carly Irving-Dolan on motoring group's plans to start billing for fast charging, reliability, and going off grid with new fast-charge...
Across Australia by BYD
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of “Atto Gal”s epic journey from Perth to Sydney and back in an electric BYD, and what she learned along the way. Plus: China’s big EV...
Tony Seba on the rapid switch to EVs
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stanford University’s Tony Seba on the accelerating shift to electric, and how EVs will change the face of the car industry forever.
Australia’s most successful electric truck company
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SEA Electric’s Tony Fairweather on electric trucks. Plus: Battery breakthroughs, Tesla’s big new game plan, and Australia’s EV strategy.
Fully Charged: Robert Llewellyn on the EV transition
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Llewellyn talks electric vehicles ahead of the first Fully Charged EV show to be held in Australia next month.
The Driven Podcast: Back roads to top end on electric Livewire
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Darmanin on avoiding trials and tribulations on recent back road trip to the top end on his electric Harley Davidson Livewire.
The trucking industry is going electric
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We test drive a heavy duty electric truck, and interview key players in an industry that is going electric faster than most people can imagine.
Australia will soon have electric utes
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian startup plans to convert Toyota Hiluxes and other utes into EVs on a commercial scale, and then create Australia’s first home-made electr...
First look at BYD Atto 3
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have our first ride in the new BYD Atto 3 and talk to distributor EV Direct’s Troy Todd
EV interest surges, MG returns to market
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EV sales in Australia, and around the world, are hitting new heights, driven largely by Tesla. But MG has returned with an improved sub-$50,000 electr...
Why rental companies are going electric
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hertz vice president Eoin Macneill on the Polestar 2 EVs now available at most airports. Plus: Model Y and Atto 3 deliveries break supply deadlock.
Electric buses and range anxiety
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Balkins from Transit Systems was not sure what to expect when the first electric buses rolled out on Sydney routes. It turns out he needn’t hav...
NRMA charges into the EV transition
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NRMA CEO Rohan Lund on fast charger plans, the member shift to EVs, and his frustration at not being able to find an electric people mover.
Rebel with an electric cause
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Werner Tietz and Kai Vogler about the launch of the Cupra Born long range electric hatch in Australia.
Record setting Livewire electric road trip
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Mallord set out to ride from Australia’s lowest point to its highest on an all electric Harley Davidson, and discovered a new way to enjoy mo...
The end of queue anxiety?
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finnish company Kempower has redesigned EV chargers to utilise what power is available with as many cars as possible.
It’s time to catch up Elon
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian EV start-up founded by a former driver that is rolling out battery swap technology to turn big trucks electric.
Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Turnbull on his family's shift to electric, Morrison's lies on EVs, and the pressing need to stop burning fossil fuels.
Why Tesla Model 3s don't need a rebate
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey explains why Tesla not included in state rebate scheme for EVs.
Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Labor’s Chris Bowen discusses his new Tesla Model 3, what it means for Labor’s EV policy, and shares his views on the latest moves to accelerate c...
Kia blown away by interest in EV6
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Never in my wildest dreams”: Kia Australia’s Damien Meredith amazed by huge interest in EV6 and speed of electric shift.
Let's electrify everything, starting with cars
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saul Griffith says Australia should lead world on electrifying everything, starting with cars and households. He plans to turn his old Monaro into an ...
Bill Shorten on his new Tesla, and what it did to his weekend
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Shorten may no longer be leader of the Labor Party, but he does own a Tesla, becoming the first federal MP to go electric as part of his parliame...
“Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NSW energy minister Matt Kean on why he chose a Tesla Model 3, the state’s EV and renewables vision, and getting out of coal.
From coal to renewables and EV charging
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Engie’s head of green mobility in Australia on the company’s plans to be a major supplier of EV chargers and its interest in V2G.
Inner city blues: Where to find a fast EV charge
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clean Energy Finance Corp boss Ian Learmonth has an EV, but no garage, and struggles to find a fast EV charger in the city. He shares his views on the...
Two blokes and an electric motorbike dream
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How two brothers from Queensland coal country launched into the electric motorbike market.
Taking EV charging to caravan parks
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Nattrass, head of Future Industries with the South Australian government, on why camping grounds and motels are key to EV charging network.
Coal miners in Teslas
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Bleakley on why his Coal miners in Teslas video series has been such a hit, and how his Model 3 performance EV is helping to reduce fears about...
The future of electric bikes
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Morris talks about the transition to electric motorbikes with animator and film-maker and electric motorcycle YouTuber Sam Baker.
New Niro, Leaf’s V2G, and Victoria’s EV subsidy
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We test drive the new Kia Niro, talks to Nissan’s Ben Warren on progress on vehicle-to-grid, and to Solar Victoria’s Stan Krpan on the state’s E...
The Sunshine state’s plan to go electric
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to RACQ head of policy Rebecca Michael about the electric vehicle transition in Queensland.
Why Australia’s big utilities are plugging into EVs
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Origin Energy’s head of mobility, and head of strategy, Chau Le, about the utility’s new push into electric vehicles.
Tasmania gets itself ready for electric driving holidays
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tasmania as just completed its fast charging network that serves the entire state. We speak to Electric Highway boss Clive Attwater about what this m...
MG goes electric, and wants to lead the market
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The famous MG brand - now China owned - has launched its first electric car in Australia and has big ambitions. We talk to MG Australia’s head of de...
Direct imports to lift EV choice fo Australian consumers
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nexport’s Luke Todd on plans to import four electric vehicle models from China’s BYD, and creating a platform for more EV makers to import directl...
Is an electric hog still a hog?
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Driven’s resident bikie Nigel Morris takes the Harley Davidson Livewire for a ride, and ponders the question: Is an electric hog still a hog?
Australia’s electric dreams
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New Tritium CEO Jane Hunter assesses the electric vehicle landscape in Australia, the market for fast-charges, government policy, and declining fossil...
How close are we to solar cars?
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A panel of experts from UNSW and overseas discuss the potential of solar paint and its ability to power electric cars.
EVs, range anxiety and fuel security
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EV’s are an obvious solution for Australia’s precarious fuel security and its dependence on fuel imports. Former RAAF deputy chief John Blackburn ...
How to link solar, batteries and EVs
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most EV owners want to charge their vehicle batteries with their own solar power. Inverter makers are making that easier.
Why your EV will also be a "virtual power plant”
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AGL’s head of distributed energy Dominique van den Berg on some remarkable predictions for EVs, who will own them and their role as a virtual power ...
Ultra-fast EV chargers and the link to autonomous driving
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Evie Networks boss Chris Mills explains why the company’s first ultra-fast EV charging station is part of its preparation for a world of autonomous ...
Even old Land-Rovers are going electric
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Budge from Jaunt Motors joins The Driven podcast to explain why old Land-Rovers are being converted to electric, and plans to make them a rental ...
Across Australia by solar car
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
UNSW students Matthew Holohan and Jed Cruickshank describe the challenge of driving a solar-powered electric car across Australia.
Why all delivery vans are going electric
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SEA Electric boss Tony Fairweather predicts that within five to 10 years, all delivery vans in Australia will be electric.
Leading the charge to electric transport
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ACT climate change minister Shane Rattenbury outlines the territory’s zero emissions strategy for transport, starting with the government fleet.
Joining the dots from EVs to the grid
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greensync’s Phil Blythe on why a pilot in Wellington may provide a blueprint of how to integrate consumer charging habits and the needs of the grid.
What does the grid operator want to do with electric vehicles?
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AEMO is looking at how electric vehicles fit into the grid. AEMO’s Greg Staib even imagines them used as batteries at peak times. Pity if you are tr...
Electric vehicles: Do we know what the consumers want?
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone assumes that the electric vehicle transition will happen anyway. But Alina Dini, from the Institute of Future Environments, asks: Has anyone ...
Why EVs already make financial sense for fleet managers
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Skarbek, the head of ClimateWorks Australia, on the key role of electric vehicles in meeting emissions reduction targets, and why they already ma...
Will electric cars replace household batteries?
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Washington from Jet Charge on why household batteries may replace electric vehicles, and why they may be more valuable as batteries on wheels, rat...
Bright Ideas & Blind Ideology
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Behyad Jafari, Paul Cox and Stephanie Bashir wrap up the Electric Vehicle Transition Conference and look at what’s ahead.
Nissan Leaf test drive
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nissan has released its next generation Leaf electric vehicle, with twice the range and the chance to power the home. We take it for a drive.
From Solar Impulse to electric flight
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Borschberg co-piloted the Solar Impulse plane that went round the world on solar power only. He says the future of flight is electric, from pas...
Nissan launches second generation Leaf in Australia
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nissan’s head of electrification and mobility in Australia, Ben Warren, discussed new generation Leaf and its vehicle to home and vehicle to grid te...
When electric vehicles meet the solar industry
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know electric vehicles are entering the mainstream when they form a major highlight of solar expos. Nigel Morris tells us what he found at Munich’...
Why we may be soon flying electric planes
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Hackett owns one of only two electric plans in Australia, and explains why they beat jet fuel and why we may all soon be flying in one.
ACE-EV and the launch of an electric cargo car
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greg McGarvie from ACE-EV discusses plans to begin assembly, and then maybe full manufacturing, of an all-electric “cargo” car in Adelaide.
Biofuels, batteries, or hydrogen
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the energy transition in the main grid gathering pace, more focus is turning to de-carbonising transport. We talk to Australian engineer Stephani...
The Coalition is "fighting the future" on EVs
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Labor climate change spokesman Mark Butler says he is stunned by the Coalition campaign against EVs, and spells out how Labor will reach its 50% EV ta...