Is there an issue with the Nissan Leaf battery overheating during highway driving?
Do Leaf batteries have a problem overheating during highway driving?
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.
Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
EV plug wars and a reality check for vehicle to grid technology
South Australian winemaker Joseph Evans has eliminated his $6000 electricity bill, thanks to vehicle to grid technology. But it's not available to most EV owners.
Is EV fast charging more expensive than running a petrol car?
What happens to cost savings when an electric vehicle driver has no option but to use DC fast charging?
Explainer: The checks you need to do when buying a second-hand electric vehicle
EVs are much simpler machines than their fossil-fuelled predecessors, so there should be fewer problems in a second hand one. But here are some key things to check.
Reader question: We live off grid and are getting a Polestar 2. How should we manage charging?
I live off-grid in the Wimmera and make frequent trips to Melbourne - approximately 300km. How can I tell how the Polestar2 will perform in real life?
Don’t get fossil fooled: EVs really are better for the climate
Ev Explainer: Over its lifetime, the average electric vehicle produces less than half the carbon pollution of a petrol vehicle. Here's the key data.
EV Explainer: Watt’s the deal with electric car charging and range?
How to mentally swap the watt for the litre in terms of electric vehicle refuelling, fuel use, and driving range.
How much electric vehicle driving range is really enough?
EVs with long range cost more. Do you really need to pay for a driving range you may never use?
Accessibility for EV charging: When will it be addressed in Australia?
Public EV charging installations so far have been a rather ad-hoc affair in Australia. More planning is required to make the transition smooth and inclusive.
How fast can I charge my electric car?Â
When you drive an electric vehicle, "refuelling" becomes a whole new concept – but with one simple formula behind it.