The Driven

The Driven Podcast: EV sales surge, FBT survives, and petrol starts to wobble

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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.

You can find previous episodes of The Driven here, or on your favourite podcast platform.

The Driven Podcast is proudly brought to you by the Australian Electric Vehicle Association – Australia’s leading voice for EV consumers. AEVA members get access to a nationwide community of EV drivers, expert advice, local events, and the latest insights on electric transport.

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.

The Driven Podcast

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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