Latest EV Explainers

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.

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High speed test tracks, and extreme temperatures: Ensuring safety in an electric bus

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Thanks Granny, but we need better at home EV charging

Thanks Granny, but we need better at home EV charging

We need to encourage EV users who charge at home to invest in a hardwired AC charger rather than making do with the trickle charger that came with the car.
How much does it cost to run an EV versus a petrol car?

How much does it cost to run an EV versus a petrol car?

Some people would have you believe that running an EV is both worse for the environment and costs more. They are wrong on both counts.