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Our electric car expert Bryce Gaton answers questions about electric vehicles, EV charging, batteries, infrastructure and more.

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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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EV charging: How fast is “fast enough”?

  • May 22, 2023
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Kona charging
My general response to the question about EV charging speed is that charging for daily driving takes me 20 seconds: Here's why.
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The real-world range of your electric vehicle, and how to manage it

  • May 17, 2023
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  • Lingzhi Jin
Real world driving range for electric vehicles can be significantly affected by cold temperatures, driving conditions and speed.
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Kona Electric at Yennyenning lakes. Courtesy: Sam Blight
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Are there any high ground clearance passenger vehicle EVs yet?

  • March 31, 2023
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Can EVs go off road? Good ground clearance is an important factor. We take a look at which EV models provide the best clearance.
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Can I use my EV as a battery on wheels to power my off-grid home?

  • February 10, 2023
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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.
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How much electric vehicle driving range is really enough?

  • October 21, 2022
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EVs with long range cost more. Do you really need to pay for a driving range you may never use?
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Accessibility for EV charging: When will it be addressed in Australia?

  • October 14, 2022
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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.
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Tow easy: Hyundai Kona EV gets custom tow rating

  • September 23, 2022
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Here's how we obtained a custom tow rating for our Hyundai Kona Electric.
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Which electric vehicles are the most expensive to service?

  • August 26, 2022
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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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I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?

  • July 26, 2022
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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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Are electric utes a viable option for company fleets?

  • July 13, 2022
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There is already a sweet spot in the market that makes electric utes a compelling choice for fleet owners.
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