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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 since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.

Is there an issue with the Nissan Leaf battery overheating during highway driving?

Do Leaf batteries have a problem overheating during highway driving?

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What are my vehicle-to-load options? And when will we get V2G and V2H?

Those wanting vehicle to home and vehicle to grid options for their EVs in Australia will have to be patient. Here's why.

Visiting Avalon with Evee's Nissan Leaf. Supplied.

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Should I buy an older EV to upgrade the battery in the future, or a new EV now?

Is it a good idea to buy a second hand EV rather than a new one, with a view to upgrading the battery in the future?

2 min

Is EV fast charging more expensive than running a petrol car?

What happens to cost savings when an electric vehicle driver has no option but to use DC fast charging?

5 min

Reader question: We live off grid and are getting a Polestar 2. How should we manage charging?

I live off-grid in the Wimmera and make frequent trips to Melbourne - approximately 300km. How can I tell how the Polestar2 will perform in real life?

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Accessibility for EV charging: When will it be addressed in Australia?

Public EV charging installations so far have been a rather ad-hoc affair in Australia. More planning is required to make the transition smooth and inclusive.