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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.

Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is an occasional contributor to both websites with particular interest in electric vehicles and social policy.

Sam Parkinson

Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is an occasional contributor to both websites with particular interest in electric vehicles and social policy.

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