The Driven Podcast

EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia

The Driven Podcast

Show Notes

Australia’s EV market has delivered its biggest month yet, with electric cars reaching more than 20 per cent market share and the Tesla Model Y becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle. Plus, first impressions of Cadillac’s new electric SUVs, and the latest EV news.

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