You will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how
Why can’t you plug your car in and power your house? Soon, you will be able to. The suite of technologies already exists.
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.
Find your EV: A comprehensive list of every electric car model available in Australia
Looking for a comprehensive list of currently available-to-buy electric vehicles, EVs that will be coming soon, or EVs in the second hand market? We've got you covered.
Electric vehicle charging in apartments: Five things to consider
Over 2.5 million Australians live in apartments and as EV uptake continues to ramp up, many Owners Committees will find themselves tackling the task of retrofitting apartment buildings with EV chargers.
Reader Question: Can you tow a caravan with an EV?
In short: yes, but check the charger site is 'trailer friendly' first.
EV Explainer: Charging your electric vehicle with excess solar power
The cleanest, cheapest and most convenient way to charge your EV is with your own rooftop solar. Here are some tips.
I have just hit 2 years and 65,000km of EV ownership. Here are my top 20 insights
Range, charging, insurance, vehicle to home, petrol emissions, tires, safety and acceleration - some of my main insights from two years of owning an electric car.
Who cares if it takes hours to charge an electric vehicle?
When you drive an ICE vehicle, you’re bound by the location of service stations, and tied to the economics of oil prices. With an EV, any power point is a potential bowser.
Which electric vehicles have the highest ground clearance?
Whether you often drive on dirt roads or just have a steep driveway, ground clearance can be an important factor when purchasing a vehicle.
EV Explainer: Eight reasons to start driving an electric vehicle
There are a lot of benefits to driving an EV. Here are a few to help counteract the myths being peddled in the media by the fossil car lobby.
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.