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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.

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Bryce Gaton

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.

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Accessibility for EV charging: When will it be addressed in Australia?

  • 14 October 2022
  • Bryce Gaton
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.
Source: Ampol
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  • 4 min
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How fast can I charge my electric car? 

  • 11 October 2022
  • Bryce Gaton
When you drive an electric vehicle, "refuelling" becomes a whole new concept – but with one simple formula behind it.
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  • 4 min
  • Charging
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What do I need to charge my EV – at home and on the road?

  • 10 October 2022
  • Bryce Gaton
There is both simplicity and complexity to charging an EV, whether on the road or at home. Here are some tips, tricks and musts for a good charging experience.
kone EV nullarbor plain
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  • 4 min
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So you want to drive an EV across the Nullarbor?

  • 6 October 2022
  • Rob Dean
Feeling adventurous? That's a good start, but charging an EV when travelling across the Nullarbor also requires knowledge and patience.
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  • 5 min
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We’re getting an EV. Which cables should we buy for road trips?

  • 20 September 2022
  • Bryce Gaton
A reader asks: We are buying an Atto 3 and would love to know what cables to buy for interstate trips?
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Which electric vehicles are the most expensive to service?

  • 26 August 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Electric vehicles are generally cheaper to service than combustion engine cars, but how much does it cost to service an EV - or does it need to be serviced at all?
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  • 6 min
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Australia is failing on all three vehicle pollution controls

  • 26 August 2022
  • Bryce Gaton
What are vehicle greenhouse emission standards and why are they important?
The HS plug-in hybrid (UK version shown). Source: MG
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  • 3 min
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The EV learning curve is steep, and we need to climb it quickly

  • 16 August 2022
  • Doug Smyth
An EV driver’s thoughts on the work to be done in educating the public about EVs. Plus some explainers.
MG ZS EV charging at Ampol. Image: Riz Akhtar
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  • 5 min
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How much does charging an EV really cost, and do they save on emissions?

  • 15 August 2022
  • Bridie Schmidt
Electric cars can save on both running costs and carbon emissions. Here's how.
eVito range. Source: MBA
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I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?

  • 26 July 2022
  • Bryce Gaton
A reader asks: In autumn 2023 I’m considering changing to an “electric van lifestyle” – a “green nomad”, if you will. What's out there?

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