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The Driven Podcast

The Driven Podcast
Electric Vehicles
Australia
Charging Infrastructure
Vehicle To Grid
Tesla Model Y
Renewable Energy
Tesla
BYD
Charging Pricing
Australian Electric Vehicle Association
Battery Technology
Consumer Behavior
EV Charging Habits
China
Polestar
South Australia
Daimler Truck
Emission Standards
Reneweconomy
Sustainability

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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Latest Episodes

Are the “wrong Australians” buying electric cars, or are we still hearing the same tired arguments about who EVs are for? This week, we unpack the latest round of EV culture wars and separate legitimate concerns about charging access from sweeping cl... more

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. Hyun... more

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, s... more

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 real... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Jones
Convener of the Policy and Advocacy Working Group at the Australian Electric Vehicle Association
Australian Electric Vehicle Association
Episode: New EVs, old arguments and missing chargers
Rob Thorpe
Director of Honda Australia
Honda Australia
Episode: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch
Nick Parkinson
General Manager of the Automotive Business
Honda Australia
Episode: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch
Dan Caesar
Outgoing CEO of Everything Electric
Everything Electric
Episode: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs
Elliot Richards
From Everything Electric APAC, guest on Everything Electric HOSPAC channel
Everything Electric (APAC)
Episode: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs
Portia Rooney
Founder and Director of Net Zero Engineering Solutions; Churchill Fellow on vehicle to grid
Net Zero Engineering Solutions
Episode: V2G: Is Australia finally ready? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney
Scott Nargar
Senior Manager of Future Mobility and Government Relations
Hyundai Motor Company
Episode: V2G: Is Australia finally ready? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney
Daryl Wong
Head of Charging, Product and Performance
Origin Energy
Episode: V2G: Is Australia finally ready? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney
Tim Barson
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Amber Electric
Episode: V2G: Is Australia finally ready? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney

Hosts

Sam Parkinson
Host of The Driven Podcast with a focus on EV market dynamics, policy, and practical driving impressions.
Sarah Aubrey
Co-host with a background spanning The Driven Podcast and Electrify This; covers policy, consumer trends, and industry developments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • I listened to the end !

    A comment more than a review

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Macro Mini
    Australia2 months ago
  • EV reliability

    Specs and driver opinions are really helpful but many of us want to hear a podcast on which EVs have the best reliability record.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boxerairhead60
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great Show

    This show has become invaluable for anyone who wants to keep up with the local (Australian) RV scene. Made even better with Sarah Aubrey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meloccom
    Australia5 months ago
  • News from AEVA - information workshops

    “AEVA now runs its popular ACT workshops nationally via Zoom. These are free for non-members and very reasonably priced at $22 for non-members. Please let EV-curious friends and family know about the workshop. In two hours, we pack in almost everything you need to know as an EV owner. We are starting to see more and more people coming to the workshop who have either not yet bought an EV or have one on order. This is the way to go! Registrations essential here.

    There will also be another worksho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    S wood the good
    Australia5 months ago
  • Confused and irrelevant

    Quite a confused podcast I think. In general though, I doubt whether V2G will ever take off in Australia. People have little trust in power companies and our FIT is terrible. I think

    Most people feel that suppliers would regularly drain our cars without any benefit to me. V2L and V2H will work though.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jimcoates
    Australia6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the data-driven EV market focus and practical insights for buyers and fleet managers.
Guests and topics are often timely, offering diverse perspectives from industry, policy, and technology communities.
Some episodes suffer from uneven audio quality but content remains strong and informative.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#30
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#25
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#235
Singapore/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

New EVs, old arguments and missing chargers
Q: What is the proposed model for road user charges in Australia according to the AEVA representative?
A mass-by-distance charge charged per tonne-kilometre, applied universally to all road-going vehicles, starting at a low rate and gradually increasing, with the aim of fairness between petrol and electric vehicles.
Batteries on wheels: How close is V2G in Australia?
Q: Could you just give a baseline definition of what vehicle-to-grid is?
It's basically using your vehicle like a home battery, on wheels, able to supply energy back to your home or the grid, helping lower energy bills and potentially generating income by selling energy back.
Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality
Q: What's the role of Arenas Driving the Nation funding in these deployments?
The funding acts as a catalyst, providing validation and a time-bound window to accelerate proposals, while enabling a broader rollout and real-world testing across multiple building types.
Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality
Q: How does the Sierra Hawthorne project demonstrate the model in practice?
The project installed 253 charge points across 241 apartments, leveraging private car spaces and building-owned hardware, with residents paying a small per-kilowatt fee and NOX handling load management and maintenance.
Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality
Q: Can you give a quick background on NOX Energy and what you do?
NOX Energy was founded by Wiley, Matt, and Charlie and focuses on ultra-low-cost charging for home and work, with a proprietary Intelligent Power Socket that monitors and manages energy use, enabling private, affordable charging in strata and commercial settings.

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2. Rob Thorpe
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7. Scott Nargar
8. Daryl Wong

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