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.
I went full electric with two Teslas, solar, and batteries. The payback is eight years
Rosemary Grundy is a systems analyst who meticulously calculated when she will break-even on her EV and renewable investments in real time, using real usage, electricity and petrol prices.
Ioniq 5 owner charges car for a month for less than cost of one litre of petrol
EV owner added 120kWh to his electric car battery from his home charger in September, mostly with grid power, for a total cost of just $1.90.
EV Explainer: Tesla 12V battery maintenance
Some people assume EVs don’t need a 12V battery as they’ve got a huge battery pack. They do need it, and other car makers can learn from Tesla in how to manage their replacement.
EV Explainer: Can I charge my non-Tesla electric car with a Tesla Wall Connector?
Can I charge my non-Tesla electric car with a Tesla Wall Connector? It depends.
Reader Question: How can I avoid blowing a fuse when charging at my rural home?
Twice, when charging my Kona, the fuse on the supply pole has blown. How can I avoid this happening again – particularly when EV-driving guests come to stay?
EV range on Australian highways: Why Model 3 beats all other electric cars on efficiency
There’s a good reason why a Model 3 looks like a bar of soap, especially in white. And the new Highland version suggests efficiency has improved even further.
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