Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax
As refunds for Victoria's much maligned road user tax start to arrive, it seems the government is bending over backwards to mollify its EV community.
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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.
EVs dominate UK Car of the Year shortlist – but which models are available in Australia?
As a right-hand drive, English speaking market the UK is a good bellwether for Australian auto trends. And according to WhatCar?, it's all about BEVs.
Evie increases public charger pricing by an average of 21%
Evie has announced a set of price rises to apply to its EV chargers from January 18, begging the question: “what is a fair price for public charging?"
Ford Mustang Mach-E test drive: Is it worthy of the galloping horse badge?
The Driven takes the ‘poverty pack’ Mach-E for a test drive and puts Ford’s first attempt at an EV through its paces.
Does EV charging cost more than running a petrol car?
Recent cost of living price rises have included electricity price rises. So does this mean EVs are getting close to petrol car running costs? Â
New to the EV market? Here’s what you need to know, unlearn and debunk
Your new year’s goal is to buy an electric vehicle – but where do you begin?
Renault to fit V2G tech to new R5 – but with a twist!
The upcoming Renault 5 will not only include V2G, it will do so using the car’s inbuilt bidirectional charger and provide AC (not DC) to the wall mounted box.
Does Australia have a viable second-hand EV market yet?
What does Australia's current second-hand market look like? Where is it headed – and what does this mean for the ICE used car market?
Fiat 500e drive review. In the city, and even at the beach, small is beautiful!
For those who want a small car instead of a bulky SUV (and whose vehicle budget isn’t constrained) the Fiat 500e would be a worthy contender for your EV dollar.
How will the EV market evolve in the next three to five years?
Australia's EV market is moving from "early adopters" to "early majority." It's now time to get our minds around smart charging, vehicle to grid and other big changes.