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.

What do I need to charge my EV – at home and on the road?

What do I need to charge my EV – at home and on the road?

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.
So you want to drive an EV across the Nullarbor?

So you want to drive an EV across the Nullarbor?

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

We’re getting an EV. Which cables should we buy for road trips?

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

Which electric vehicles are the most expensive to service?

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?
Australia is failing on all three vehicle pollution controls

Australia is failing on all three vehicle pollution controls

What are vehicle greenhouse emission standards and why are they important?
The EV learning curve is steep, and we need to climb it quickly

The EV learning curve is steep, and we need to climb it quickly

An EV driver’s thoughts on the work to be done in educating the public about EVs. Plus some explainers.
How much does charging an EV really cost, and do they save on emissions?

How much does charging an EV really cost, and do they save on emissions?

Electric cars can save on both running costs and carbon emissions. Here’s how.
I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?

I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?

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?