The Driven
Join The Driven founder and editor Giles Parkinson and guests discussing exciting news and developments in the world of electric vehicles and transport.
Latest episodes
Apr 5, 2022 • 50min
Malcolm Turnbull on EVs, Morrison lies, and end of fossil fuels
Malcolm Turnbull on his family's shift to electric, Morrison's lies on EVs, and the pressing need to stop burning fossil fuels.
Mar 24, 2022 • 24min
Why Tesla Model 3s don't need a rebate
Queensland transport minister Mark Bailey explains why Tesla not included in state rebate scheme for EVs.
Mar 7, 2022 • 24min
Chris Bowen on his new Tesla and Labor’s EV policy
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 coal closures.
Feb 25, 2022 • 20min
Kia blown away by interest in EV6
“Never in my wildest dreams”: Kia Australia’s Damien Meredith amazed by huge interest in EV6 and speed of electric shift.
Feb 18, 2022 • 36min
Let's electrify everything, starting with cars
Saul Griffith says Australia should lead world on electrifying everything, starting with cars and households. He plans to turn his old Monaro into an EV too.
Nov 10, 2021 • 21min
Bill Shorten on his new Tesla, and what it did to his weekend
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 parliamentary package. Did it ruin his weekend?
Sep 23, 2021 • 33min
“Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla
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.
Sep 8, 2021 • 25min
From coal to renewables and EV charging
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.
Aug 26, 2021 • 38min
Inner city blues: Where to find a fast EV charge
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 EV transition.
Jul 29, 2021 • 30min
Two blokes and an electric motorbike dream
How two brothers from Queensland coal country launched into the electric motorbike market.
