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 associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
Are there electric vehicle lobby groups in Australia?
Are there existing efforts to lobby organisations to which drivers can contribute, with a goal of encouraging pro-EV policies?
Is it worth buying an EV if my only option is street parking?
What are the charging options for a potential EV owner in suburban Sydney with no off-street parking?
How quickly can I charge my electric vehicle?
The most common question that is asked of me as a driver of an electric vehicle is: "How long does it take to charge."
Are electric cars better than ICE at cruise control?
Do electric vehicles do a better job by automatically adjusting the level of regenerative braking to maintain speed? Yes! Here's why.