Charging & V2G

Melbourne start-up launches charging units for stranded electric cars

Melbourne start-up launches charging units for stranded electric cars

RACV to trial roadside assist EV charging units in their Emergency Roadside Assist vehicles from late 2022.
Tesla opens up more Superchargers to other EVs, as Hertz electric fleet charges up in US

Tesla opens up more Superchargers to other EVs, as Hertz electric fleet charges up in US

Tesla opens up more Superchargers to other EV owners, while rental car giant Hertz charges up its new Model 3 fleet in the US.
Vehicle to home: Couple rides through blackout with Nissan Leaf, luck, and ingenuity

Vehicle to home: Couple rides through blackout with Nissan Leaf, luck, and ingenuity

The Nissan Leaf has vehicle-to-home capabilities that are not yet officially available in Australia, but one couple used their EV to ride through a blackout.
How a small hinterland town became an electric vehicle destination

How a small hinterland town became an electric vehicle destination

Queensland has lots of fast chargers along its electric superhighway, but until now little effort has been made to supplement home chargers in rural and remote areas.
Iced: Petrol and diesel car drivers to be fined for parking in EV charging spots

Iced: Petrol and diesel car drivers to be fined for parking in EV charging spots

Queensland state government to introduce fines for petrol and diesel cars that park illegally in EV charging bays.
Weekend away in an EV: Charging up to the Bunya Mountains

Weekend away in an EV: Charging up to the Bunya Mountains

Even in these early days, there are plenty of charging options – you just have to ask around.
Explainer: How to cross the Nullarbor in an electric car

Explainer: How to cross the Nullarbor in an electric car

Driving in an EV is not the quickest way to cross the Nullarbor, but if you’re going to do it, here are some tips.
CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

China battery giant CATL says its battery swap service will work for most currently available EVs and every one planned for the next three years.