How much will it cost to install an EV charger at home?
How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home? That depends on what sort of charger you want, and how quickly you want to charge.
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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 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.
Who is responsible for Tesla destination chargers?
Tesla’s sales are on the rise, but some owners do not understand who is responsible for Tesla Destination chargers.
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How much does it cost to replace the batteries in electric vehicles?
What are the costs of replacing a battery for an EV? Not as much as you think, and they may not need replacing at all.
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Explainer: Which Australian states offer the best incentives to buy EVs?
There’s a growing gap between the states in the potential savings on offer from governments when buying an EV. Let’s take a look.
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Explainer: Can battery electric vehicles tow?
The short answer is “yes they can” – and better that most ICE cars. What stands in the way is a combination of manufacturer laziness and lack of available of hardware.
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Explainer: When can I charge my house from my EV?
The ability to use your car as a mobile energy storage and supply device is on our doorstep – or should we say, in our driveway.
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How to check battery health on imported Nissan Leaf e+
First Nissan Leaf e+ registered in Australia passes two-year battery health check with flying colours in a check with smartphone app Leafspy.
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EVs could be charged directly by off-grid solar at long-term carparks
Charging electric vehicles in off-grid carparks is possible, as long as vehicles with a lower state of charge are prioritised.
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EV lifecycle emissions just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars in major economies
BNEF research finds life cycle emissions of EVs are significantly lower than petrol and diesel cars in US, Germany, France, the UK, and even coal-dominated China.
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How much do EVs reduce emissions? It depends when you charge
How much can electric cars actually reduce emissions? It depends on when and where you charge.
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