The Driven Podcast

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.

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.

Co-founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.

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.