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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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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.
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Which EV can travel the furthest on a single unit of energy?
Tesla says its vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. Is that true? And which EVs are rated the most efficient in Australia?
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I’m thinking of replacing my EV with a petrol car. Can I refuel it at home?
The top nine questions for an electric vehicle owner thinking of making the switch to a fossil fuel car.
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Why electric utes will leave their fossil fuel rivals in the dust, even on weekends
There are a whole bunch of reasons why electric utes will outperform their fossil fuel rivals and be more useful. And they are coming soon.
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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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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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