Which electric car is the cheapest to run?
While many electric car owners couple their EV with a solar system, it's important to know which is the cheapest to run on grid power.
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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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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.
What is autonomous driving, and is it safe?
Which models available in Australia have an autonomous mode that can be switched on once it gains regulatory approval? And are they safe?
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A guide to Tesla destination charger etiquette
For many smaller regional businesses that have installed EV chargers, often at unreasonable installation costs, some ethical behaviour is required from EV owners.
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What are the current vehicle-to-grid options?
What options are there currently for V2G (vehicle-to-grid) and/or for soaking up the solar output from an array?
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Which electric vehicles best hold their value?
Do premium electric vehicles hold their value best? Data from Autotrader suggests yes, although there are some notable exceptions.
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Do EVs vary in how quickly they can charge?
EV manufacturers are involved in hype war, saying cars charge up faster than others without actually hitting the maximum in one shot. What does it all mean at the socket?
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