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.
EV Explainer: Do driving modes matter in electric vehicles?
Most electric vehicles come with multiple drive options from “eco” to “sports” mode. Do they affect driving range?
Can I use my EV as a battery on wheels to power my off-grid home?
I want to give fossil fuels the finger, emphatically, permanently and with indescribable satisfaction, with an off-grid home and an electric vehicle to act as a battery on wheels.
Is there an issue with the Nissan Leaf battery overheating during highway driving?
Do Leaf batteries have a problem overheating during highway driving?
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.
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