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: Watt’s the deal with electric car charging and range?

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?

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?

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? 

How fast can I charge my electric car? 

When you drive an electric vehicle, “refuelling” becomes a whole new concept – but with one simple formula behind it.
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?