The Driven Podcast

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.

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.

Daniel Bleakley, co-founder of New Energy Transport and electric trucking pioneer, shares real-world electric truck performance and business strategy. He discusses long-range battery specs, megawatt charging and aligning charging with driver breaks. He explains economics that make zero-emission freight cost-competitive and outlines infrastructure and grid challenges for scaling heavy electric haulage in Australia.

Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join to help review the year that was in EVs, share their predictions for 2026, and discuss what’s most likely to shape the market in the year ahead.

Some of Australia’s most remote EV chargers aren’t powered by the grid, they’re powered by chip fat. Lisa Marsh, CEO of eLumina joins us to help unpack how off-grid, battery-integrated charging is making EV travel possible on some of the most remote highways in Australia.

Join Robert Llewellyn, a humorous commentator on EVs, along with Tim Barson from Amber Electric, Chow Lee of Origin Energy, and Jane Butler from AGL, as they dive into the exciting world of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. They discuss how parked EVs can support Australia’s grid, the challenges of integrating complex home setups, and consumer-friendly subscription models. The panel also tackles battery health, potential earnings for drivers, and the crucial steps needed to make V2G accessible and trustworthy for everyone.

Robert Llewellyn, actor and long-time EV advocate, dives into the vibrant world of electric vehicles. He reflects on his journey from actor to EV communicator, revealing how electric cars have revolutionized automotive culture. The discussion covers rising EV adoption, the challenges posed by legacy industries, and the promising battery technology breakthroughs. Llewellyn shares insights on vehicle-to-grid benefits, electrifying commercial transport, and the cultural shifts around cars, blending optimism and technological innovation in this electric future.

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.