Charging & V2G

Tesla to launch its EV “charge on solar” Powerwall product in Australia on Friday

Tesla to launch its EV “charge on solar” Powerwall product in Australia on Friday

A long awaited part of the Tesla app will finally launch in Australia on Friday, allowing owners of Tesla Powerwall batteries to charge their EVs with excess solar from their power system.
Wheelchair-accessible EV chargers and battery planned for Melbourne’s inner suburbs

Wheelchair-accessible EV chargers and battery planned for Melbourne’s inner suburbs

Yarra Energy Foundation hopes the project will help reduce barriers to EV adoption and provide more public EV charging infrastructure in line with community demand.
Ampol looks to cash in on half hour charging times as it expands EV network

Ampol looks to cash in on half hour charging times as it expands EV network

Ampol to treble EV charging bays and cash in on charging times, but believes fossil fuel sales will remain strong and is unfazed by new emissions standards.
Costs down, resilience up. First vehicle-to-grid tariff to save drivers $1,640 per year

Costs down, resilience up. First vehicle-to-grid tariff to save drivers $1,640 per year

The convergence of new vehicle-to-grid tariffs with incredible developments in EV batteries are about to change the way we power our societies.
How to optimise home EV charging to soak up rooftop solar and overnight troughs

How to optimise home EV charging to soak up rooftop solar and overnight troughs

Australia’s biggest energy retailer is having success encouraging customers to charge their EVs either in the overnight demand trough or in the middle of the day.
Tesla quietly adds hundreds of non-Tesla chargers to its cars in Australia

Tesla quietly adds hundreds of non-Tesla chargers to its cars in Australia

Tesla has added hundreds of non-Tesla fast charging locations to its trip planner in Australia helping Tesla owners travel further.
Why is public high power EV charging so much more expensive than charging at home?

Why is public high power EV charging so much more expensive than charging at home?

If you are wondering why DC fast charging is so expensive, look at the network costs and demand charges. And then think about the cost of breakfast at a cafe.
Coalition still not convinced of truth behind viral photo of “diesel-powered” EV charger

Coalition still not convinced of truth behind viral photo of “diesel-powered” EV charger

Government officials debunk talk of “diesel powered” EV chargers in remote areas after the idea was again pushed by Coalition Senators.