Is there a DC car charger I can use with a DC solar panel system?
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Can one avoid converting to AC and then have a charging system convert back to DC?
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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 is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector for 10 years, and also is editor of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association newsletter.
Can non-Tesla electric cars use Tesla EV chargers?
CommentsEver wondered if you can use a Tesla charger on other EVs? As Bryce explains, sometimes yes, sometimes no.
How do old batteries affect sale value of second-hand EVs?
CommentsIs it worth replacing the batteries when the battery packs do reach the end of their EV life? It is, but not at extortionate prices.
How does temperature affect the physics and range of EV batteries?
CommentsWhat is the relationship between ambient temperature and EV range? Something akin to dark magic!
My lovely Outlander PHEV is burned beyond repair. What are my options now?
CommentsThe Outlander PHEV taught me fuel economy and slashed our emissions. Now, it’s gone up in smoke and our off-grid family is wondering what to choose next.
