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.

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EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch

October 7, 2026 • 76 mins
Electric vehicles have outsold petrol-only cars in Australia for the second month running, accounting for almost one in four new vehicle sales in September. We unpack the figures, the leading models and what growing competition means for buyers. Hyundai has scrapped the Ioniq 3’s Australian launch, saying the numbers no longer stack up in an increasingly competitive small-EV market. What does that tell us about the pressure ...
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Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs

September 22, 2026 • 70 mins
Australia’s cheapest new car is now electric, with BYD slashing the price of its Atto 1 to just $19,990 driveaway. What does this mean for EV affordability and the wider Australian car market? We wrap up a big weekend at Everything Electric Sydney, sharing our highlights from the show, before looking at an Australian-first grid connection from Ampol and Ausgrid that could dramatically reduce the cost of rolling out EV fast c...
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V2G: Is Australia finally ready? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney

September 20, 2026 • 30 mins
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology promises to turn electric cars into batteries on wheels, helping households slash electricity bills, power their homes and even earn money by selling energy back to the grid. But how close are we to making this a reality for everyday Australian EV owners? Recorded live at Everything Electric Sydney, The Driven Podcast brings together experts from Hyundai, Origin Energy, Amber Electric and Net Zer...
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EVs outsell petrol and diesel cars in Australia

September 3, 2026 • 62 mins
Electric cars have hit a new milestone in Australia, accounting for 24.9 per cent of new vehicle sales in August and outselling petrol-only and diesel vehicles individually. Plus, what we've been driving recently, the Polestar 4 gets a rear window, Queensland walks away from its electric bus mandate, and Hyundai develops faster-charging battery technology - only to debut it in an extended-range hybrid.
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Robert Llewellyn on the EV boom, China and what’s next for Everything Electric

August 18, 2026 • 72 mins
Fully Charged founder and Everything Electric’s Robert Llewellyn joins The Driven Podcast to talk about the rapidly changing global EV market, the rise of Chinese carmakers, why Australia is becoming an important market for new electric models, and how dramatically the charging experience has improved across Europe. We also talk small and affordable EVs, the Renault 5, MG4 and Honda Super-One, the arrival of electric Ferrari...
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More small cars arrive as EV sales stay big

August 6, 2026 • 69 mins
Australian BEV sales pass the 20% mark for the second month in a row as Geely's best-selling hatchback arrives on Australian shores. Why we think Subaru's Uncharted is one of the best drives on the market. Plus, news of the week.
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EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift

July 6, 2026 • 66 mins
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...
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Subaru’s latest EV, Kia’s cargo van, and why range claims can be confusing

June 19, 2026 • 54 mins
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.
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EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia

June 5, 2026 • 60 mins
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.
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Passing "Peak ICE", BYD's export armada, and the legacy price war

May 21, 2026 • 72 mins
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.
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EV sales surge, FBT survives, and petrol starts to wobble

May 5, 2026 • 52 mins
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.
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Batteries on wheels: How close is V2G in Australia?

April 15, 2026 • 57 mins
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.
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Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality

March 30, 2026 • 47 mins
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.
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Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates

March 8, 2026 • 37 mins
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.
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“What the f* was that?” - The electric truck moment changing Australian freight

February 6, 2026 • 44 mins
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.
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2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks

December 22, 2025 • 58 mins
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.
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Chip fat and charge cables

December 16, 2025 • 51 mins
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.
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What V2G means for you | Live from Everything Electric

November 18, 2025 • 39 mins
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 clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
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Robert Llewellyn on the state of the charge

November 9, 2025 • 65 mins
Ahead of the Everything Electric Show in Melbourne, Robert Llewellyn returns to The Driven Podcast to chat about where the transition’s working, where it’s stalling, and why optimism still matters.
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BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what's the buzz around VW’s GTX

October 16, 2025 • 71 mins
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 shores, we ask what that could mean for Australia’s EV market. Kia reveals new details on its upcoming all-electric PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX gets a run. Plus: Is the idea of bringing back local car manufacturing anything more than political rhetoric?
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