The Driven Podcast

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Aug 2026

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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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August 18, 20261 hr 12 min

Robert Llewellyn on the EV boom, China and what’s next for Everything Electric

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 Ferraris, Jaguars and Bentleys, and why the next big leap in EV technology could come from batteries. Plus, Robert discusses what’s next for Everything Electric following Dan Caesar’s decision to step back, why the upcoming Sydney show is set to be its biggest yet, and – inevitably – we find time for *Red Dwarf*, Kryten, robots and some particularly irritating driver-assistance systems.

August 6, 20261 hr 9 min

More small cars arrive as EV sales stay big

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.

July 6, 20261 hr 6 min

EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift

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 can learn from aviation when it comes to automation, safety and driver responsibility.

June 19, 202654 min

Subaru’s latest EV, Kia’s cargo van, and why range claims can be confusing

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.

June 5, 20261 hr 0 min

EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia

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.

May 22, 20261 hr 12 min

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.

May 5, 202652 min

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.

April 15, 202657 min

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.

March 30, 202647 min

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.

March 9, 202637 min

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.