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.

Reader question: Where can I get reliable data on EV range and efficiency?

Reader question: Where can I get reliable data on EV range and efficiency?

How do we get reliable data on EV range and efficiency? Sadly, the answer is complicated.
Reader question: Are LFP batteries better than NMC?

Reader question: Are LFP batteries better than NMC?

The new Xpeng G6 offers 2 models. The base model has a LFP battery and the top model has a NMC battery with bigger range. Other than range what are the benefits of one over the other?
You will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how

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.
Find your EV: A comprehensive list of every electric car model available in Australia

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

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?

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

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

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.