EV range ratings – how do they work, and what do they mean?
Many new EV drivers bought their vehicle with an eye on the range printed on the windscreen sticker. But they won't achieve that on a highway.
EV Explainers
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Want to know more about electric vehicles? Get your questions answered here by The Driven.
We explain what electric vehicles are available, how to charge electric vehicles, how far you can drive them, how to make buying them easier, and debunk electric vehicle myths.
EV charging advice V0.2 – do we need to go to 100 per cent?
How often should we charge? And should we always go to 100 per cent, or just some of the time – or not at all? Questions from a new EV owner.
EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
Cupra Born: Can I buy one now and expect it do V2G later?
Cupra Born owners may soon tap into vehicle-to-grid capability already available in Europe, but VW remains silent on when, or if, the feature will be activated in Australia.
High speed test tracks, and extreme temperatures: Ensuring safety in an electric bus
The world's biggest electric bus maker goes to some extraordinary lengths, and uses some innovative tech, to ensure battery pack safety.
EV explainer: Three reasons I love a good frunk
Three reasons why it's hard to beat a good electric vehicle frunk – and what makes them good.
At last, the servo of the future has arrived: It’s electric, and it’s located nearby
Our charging options entered a new phase when two reliable fast chargers popped up at a nearby supermarket. More have followed and now we are spoilt for recharging choice. The servo of the future has arrived.
Conspiracy theories and misinformation preventing drivers from going electric
One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.
EV lobby says electric car owners want and need a place to charge at work
Fewer than one-in-three electric vehicle drivers can access a charger at work and incentives could get more people to go electric and drive to the office.
Why my EV doesn’t cost anything to charge at home
I bought my EV in 2019, and after a honeymoon of free public charging I have now worked out how to power my home, and charge my EV at no cost.