Readers' Questions

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.

If you have a question, please email us at news [at] thedriven.io


 

Reader question: What’s a good low cost EV for driving around town in regional Australia?

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?

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 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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?