Are there any high ground clearance passenger vehicle EVs yet?
Can EVs go off road? Good ground clearance is an important factor. We take a look at which EV models provide the best clearance.
Readers’ Questions
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We are encouraging questions from readers about electric vehicles, and charging, and whatever else you want to learn. So please send them through and we will get our experts to respond, and invite other people to contribute through the comments section.
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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.
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Should I buy an older EV to upgrade the battery in the future, or a new EV now?
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Reader question: We live off grid and are getting a Polestar 2. How should we manage charging?
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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.
We’re getting an EV. Which cables should we buy for road trips?
A reader asks: We are buying an Atto 3 and would love to know what cables to buy for interstate trips?