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.
Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?
What are the relevant differences between 1 and 3 phase home EV chargers when trying to maximise your charging off your home solar when you have a 3 phase power?The market for used EVs is booming: Here are some options for near-new electric cars in the $20k to 30k range
There are a lot more options for second-hand EVs thanks to the booming new car market and leases. Here are some options for two and four-year old electric cars.
What options do I have for buying second-hand electric cars?
EV sales are growing, and so too are the numbers of second hand electric cars. Here is a guide of where to find them, and what to look for.
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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 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.
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