The Driven Podcast

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?

Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping point for EVs, and his new mission to accelerate adoption through Electric Vehicles UK.

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 sales trends. Plus, producer Tanya Shukla shares a passenger’s-eye view of Tesla FSD Supervised.

Veteran motoring journalist Byron Mathioudakis joins The Driven Podcast to unpack the week’s EV stories, share insights from decades of car testing, and give his take on where the electric transition is headed.

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 latest EV speed records, and other news of the week.

Tom Rose from Evnex on the shift to smart EV charging and how electricity retailers need to adapt.

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 the week.

In this engaging discussion, energy advocate Sarah Aubrey, creator of 'Electrify This', shares her journey of transforming her home from gas to electric. She emphasizes the need for improved EV infrastructure in Australia, comparing it to the rapid adoption in China. Topics include the role of virtual power plants in energy management, the potential of vehicle-to-grid technology, and the importance of curbside charging. Sarah highlights the need for equitable access to EV charging, making a compelling case for a sustainable future.

In this discussion, Ed Lynch-Bell, a Principal at Second Mouse, sheds light on current EV trends in Europe and the UK, while Tim Eden dives into the burgeoning robo-taxi market and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The pair explore Tesla's unique $4.20 ride-sharing initiative and how car-share EVs could revolutionize energy management. They tackle the impact of V2G on energy independence and urban transportation, revealing potential game-changers for both consumers and the environment.

Tim Eden, a contributor who recently tested the Hyundai Insta and Xpeng G6, and Riz Akhtar, founder of Carloop with insights from China's EV market, share fascinating observations. They discuss the explosive growth of EVs in China, highlighting battery swapping technology and a competitive landscape with major players like Xpeng and Tesla. Tim recounts his experience with the new compact Hyundai, while Riz offers a unique perspective on the infrastructure that supports this charging revolution. Their insights paint a vibrant picture of the evolving electric vehicle scene.