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Bridie Schmidt

Bridie Schmidt

EV Hub Editor
Bridie Schmidt

Meet our EV Hub Editor

Bridie Schmidt is the EV Hub Editor for the NRMA and was previously Associate Editor at TheDriven.io, where she played a key role in driving the publication’s audience to 10 million visitors annually with her sharp, engaging coverage of the fast-moving electric vehicle world. Since 2018, she’s been roadtested numerous EVs, championing their role in cutting carbon emissions and relishing the instant torque they deliver. Bridie has also shared her insights on popular podcasts like Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki. When she's not convincing people EVs are the way of the future, you can find Bridie hiking to a waterfall or removing cat fur from her clothes.

Articles by Bridie Schmidt 
BYD Seal
BYD Seal
2023 BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 vs MG MG4
2023 BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 vs MG MG4
BYD’s hotly anticipated Seal electric sedan promises to shake up growing EV market.
BYD’s hotly anticipated Seal electric sedan promises to shake up growing EV market.
BYD Seal
BYD Seal
2023 BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 vs MG MG4
2023 BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 vs MG MG4
BYD’s hotly anticipated Seal electric sedan promises to shake up growing EV market.
BYD’s hotly anticipated Seal electric sedan promises to shake up growing EV market.
EV cable plugged into an EV
EV cable plugged into an EV
What’s going on in Australia’s EV market?
What’s going on in Australia’s EV market?
Some claim the electric vehicle market in Australia is slowing down. Is it true?  
Some claim the electric vehicle market in Australia is slowing down. Is it true?  
EV cable plugged into an EV
EV cable plugged into an EV
What’s going on in Australia’s EV market?
What’s going on in Australia’s EV market?
Some claim the electric vehicle market in Australia is slowing down. Is it true?  
Some claim the electric vehicle market in Australia is slowing down. Is it true?  
BYD Atto 3 parked outside NRMA Parks and Resorts Port Macquarie
BYD Atto 3 parked outside NRMA Parks and Resorts Port Macquarie
EV road trip: Ballina to Sydney
EV road trip: Ballina to Sydney
Bridie road trips 750km to Sydney in an EV to pick up her son – and all his stuff.
Bridie road trips 750km to Sydney in an EV to pick up her son – and all his stuff.
BYD Atto 3 parked outside NRMA Parks and Resorts Port Macquarie
BYD Atto 3 parked outside NRMA Parks and Resorts Port Macquarie
EV road trip: Ballina to Sydney
EV road trip: Ballina to Sydney
Bridie road trips 750km to Sydney in an EV to pick up her son – and all his stuff.
Bridie road trips 750km to Sydney in an EV to pick up her son – and all his stuff.
A woman waits while her EV charges
A woman waits while her EV charges
How much does it cost to replace an EV battery?
How much does it cost to replace an EV battery?
What's the cost of a new EV battery? Make an informed decision about going electric.
What's the cost of a new EV battery? Make an informed decision about going electric.
A woman waits while her EV charges
A woman waits while her EV charges
How much does it cost to replace an EV battery?
How much does it cost to replace an EV battery?
What's the cost of a new EV battery? Make an informed decision about going electric.
What's the cost of a new EV battery? Make an informed decision about going electric.

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