The Driven Podcast

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V2G, FSD, and rollout delays Oct 03, 2025

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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.

EVs, journalism, and the road ahead Sep 24, 2025

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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.

Elroq lands, Firefly sparks, and EV speed records shattered Sep 04, 2025

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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.

Special Episode: Energy retailers and smart EV charging Aug 21, 2025

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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 Aug 05, 2025

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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.

Sarah Aubrey on EVs, curbside charging, and the future of home energy Jul 15, 2025

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Energy advocate and 'Electrify This' creator Sarah Aubrey joins The Driven Podcast to talk home electrification, virtual power plants, and why EV adoption in Australia needs more than just flashy new models.

Plug in or cash out? EVs, V2G and Tesla’s $4.20 gamble Jun 26, 2025

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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 robotaxi. Plus — why car-share EVs might drive the next big grid shift.

Tesla rebounds, Hyundai's latest, and China keeps charging Jun 06, 2025

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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? May 15, 2025

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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 of the week.

Gen Z, EVs and the new Model Y May 02, 2025

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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 news of the week.

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