Is a 3-phase electric vehicle charger at home really necessary?
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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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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.
Does the rate or type of electric vehicle charging affect battery life?
CommentsIs 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?
We’re building a new house. What do we need for bidirectional EV charging?
CommentsWe are building a new house, so what should we have ready to embrace vehicle to home or vehicle to grid technology with the electric vehicle we will one day buy?
What do I need to know as a first time electric car driver?
CommentsMost drivers new to electric vehicles have the same questions – range, charging, and driving style.
Why can’t the cable I was given work with certain types of charging plugs?
CommentsHow many options are there for charging when driving an AC-only battery electric car like our Renault Zoe?
