How do old batteries affect sale value of second-hand EVs?
Is it worth replacing the batteries when the battery packs do reach the end of their EV life? It is, but not at extortionate prices.
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Bryce Gaton
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Nissan Leaf cumulative sales pass 400,000
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Audi expands range of plug-in options across more model lines
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How does temperature affect the physics and range of EV batteries?
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Citroen unveils Ami One – a fully electric “object” to negotiate crowded cities
The ‘Ami One’: a new concept vehicle or "electric object" announced by Citroen, but likely to be disallowed in Australia.
What hatchback EVs are out there, not fussed about range?
If you are after an all-electric hatchback and are not too worried about range, there are plenty of options already out there.
New Nissan Leaf pre-orders hit 3,000 in just one month
European pre-orders of the Nissan's newest limited edition 63kWh Nissan Leaf hit 3,000 in just one month since its unveiling.
The pros and cons of buying “grey imports” such as 30kWh Leaf from Japan
What are the pros and cons of buying a 30kWh Leaf as an import from Japan or any other of what are known as "grey imports".