Electric Cars

Renault to fit V2G tech to new R5 – but with a twist!

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.
I drove an electric car from Geelong to Canberra. This is what I learned

I drove an electric car from Geelong to Canberra. This is what I learned

After 6 months of EV ownership, I take my most significant road trip, yet, and find that a bit of planning does wonders to get rid of range anxiety.
Electric vehicle sales: Final numbers on the EV models added to Australian roads in 2023

Electric vehicle sales: Final numbers on the EV models added to Australian roads in 2023

Australia’s 2023 EV sales tabled and what’s to come in 2024 as more drivers make the switch to electric cars.
New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

The title of Australia’s cheapest electric car has been nabbed by a new vehicle after its maker launched a $4000 discount to boost sales. 
Does Australia have a viable second-hand EV market yet?

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?
How will the EV market evolve in the next three to five years?

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.
I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned

I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned

It takes some planning, but a cross-country trip in an electric vehicle is completely doable. Here’s how.
The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

We summarise what we think are the best and most interesting new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia during 2023, and helped push the EV market past the “tipping point”.