We’ve got 4 kids and we like camping. What are our EV options?
What options does a family of four that likes camping have on the electric vehicle front? Nothing affordable for now, but there is hope on the horizon.
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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.
Why is Tesla charging different?
Tesla went it alone to develop the first Tesla EV charging plug, but now there is a push for common standard. So, which will it be when the Model 3 is exported?
New Australia/New Zealand wiring rules to increase cost of EV charger installations
New rules will increase the cost of car charging equipment, and could cause major headaches for strata managers unless ‘demand management’ software limits power drawn
Hyundai lets slip pricing for new Ioniq electric vehicle models
Expectations that Hyundai Ioniq could be a watershed moment for electric vehicles in Australia confirmed when pricing details accidentally released.
We’re already off-grid. Do we need more panels and batteries for an EV?
Our new home is off-grid and the system works well for our current needs. What would we need to add if we wanted to add an electric car to the mix?
The What, Why, When guide to buying a battery electric vehicle in Australia
Given the many exciting changes that have been happening, and are about to happen in the Australian market, it seems an ideal time to update our list of what's available in EVs in Australia.
Is hands-free electric vehicle DC fast-charging a thing?
Not quite yet, but there are a number of people – and companies – working on it and testing prototypes.
Electrify America moves up a gear
As an example of what Australia needs to smooth the introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles – it would be hard to go past what $US2 billion can do.
What are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles?
With a smaller ICE and a larger battery than a HEV, the battery in a PHEV can be recharged in up to three ways.
What is DC fast charging?
DC chargers are the largest and fastest way to charge an electric vehicle. Here's why.