I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?
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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.
Reader question: What’s a good low cost EV for driving around town in regional Australia?
I am retired and living in western NSW wanting to go electric for general driving around town. What are my best options?
When will I be able to buy an electric 4WD in Australia?
Electric utes and 4WDs are coming, but how soon they will make it to our shores is the million-dollar question.
Electric cars could one day power your house: Here’s how to make it happen
Electric cars could help to power millions of households in the coming years, simply by harnessing their battery power.
How much does it cost to replace the batteries in electric vehicles?
What are the costs of replacing a battery for an EV? Not as much as you think, and they may not need replacing at all.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?