FAQs

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

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When will the Hyundai Kona Electric have increased range?

When will the Hyundai Kona Electric have increased range?

Hyundai said it would ’tweak’ the Hyundai Kona Electric range up to 484 kilometres. Will this happen, and when?
Climate explained: Could electric car batteries feed power back into the grid?

Climate explained: Could electric car batteries feed power back into the grid?

Vehicle-to-grid technology is seen as future for electrification of transport and smart grid. Why have EV makers have been reluctant to allow it?
Can you call roadside assistance for an EV?

Can you call roadside assistance for an EV?

What happens if you break down in an EV? Can the local roadside assistance help you out or do you need a specialist?
Which electric car is the cheapest to run?

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.
What is autonomous driving, and is it safe?

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

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 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?

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.