When should you choose a battery electric vehicle over a plug-in hybrid?
What are the variables a driver needs to consider to make them feel comfortable that a BEV is better than a PHEV for their needs?
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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.
Is it safe to charge an EV from any regular power point?
What are the risks involved in charging an EV from any regular power point?
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Is a 3-phase electric vehicle charger at home really necessary?
We want to buy an EV, so we want to make sure we are ready for charging. Do we need three phase power at home?
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Why are new electric vehicle range estimates often so different?
Electric vehicle range estimates are often the source of contention. We explain the differences between WLTP and NEDC and what to look for.
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Tesla Model 3 can access the most DC charging in Australia – here’s why
Model 3 buyers have more DC charging options than Model S or X owners, with access to the growing CCS2 DC charging network in Australia.
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Does the rate or type of electric vehicle charging affect battery life?
Is there any truth to the theory that keeping EV charge between 20-80% optimises battery life? And is it safe to charge a car while its sitting out in the pouring rain?
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