FAQs

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

Want to know the facts on electric vehicles? Check out our article countering fake news in the lead up to the 2019 federal election.


 

When will I be able to buy an electric 4WD in Australia?

When will I be able to buy an electric 4WD in Australia?

Electric utes and 4WDs are coming, but how soon they will make it to our shores is the million-dollar question.
The top ten electric vehicle myths that need to be debunked

The top ten electric vehicle myths that need to be debunked

It is amazing how persistent some EV Urban Myths are – on range, batteries, towing, fires, emissions and the grid. I’ve chosen the 10 worst to debunk.
Range anxiety? Nine electric car hacks you need to know

Range anxiety? Nine electric car hacks you need to know

Here are nine ways to manage your battery charge status and alleviate range anxiety.
Where can I charge my EV? Just about anywhere!

Where can I charge my EV? Just about anywhere!

The electric car charging ecosystem is a complex web with lots of options, cheap prices (or free) for slow charging and reasonable prices for fast charging.
Who needs a Cybertruck? Most EVs are good to go to hardware store

Who needs a Cybertruck? Most EVs are good to go to hardware store

How do I get 2.4 metre lengths of wood home from Bunnings in my Tesla Model 3?
How much does it cost to service an electric car? It’s a great debate

How much does it cost to service an electric car? It’s a great debate

ICE engines are marvels of modern engineering. They are just out date, out of time and will keep you out of pocket.
Running on beer cans – the low operating costs of an electric car

Running on beer cans – the low operating costs of an electric car

I earn more money a week from returning old beer cans than it costs to charge my electric car. Even lawnmowers cost more.
The Australian Early Adopter’s guide to the electric vehicle transition

The Australian Early Adopter’s guide to the electric vehicle transition

The Australia EV market is about to evolve from “innovators” to “early adopters”. So it’s about time to update our guide to electric vehicles.