Is there a DC car charger I can use with a DC solar panel system?
Can one avoid converting to AC and then have a charging system convert back to DC?
Readers’ Questions
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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.
Can non-Tesla electric cars use Tesla EV chargers?
Ever wondered if you can use a Tesla charger on other EVs? As Bryce explains, sometimes yes, sometimes no.
How does temperature affect the physics and range of EV batteries?
What is the relationship between ambient temperature and EV range? Something akin to dark magic!
What hatchback EVs are out there, not fussed about range?
If you are after an all-electric hatchback and are not too worried about range, there are plenty of options already out there.
The pros and cons of buying “grey imports” such as 30kWh Leaf from Japan
What are the pros and cons of buying a 30kWh Leaf as an import from Japan or any other of what are known as "grey imports".
Is there an affordable EV suitable for Australian tradies?
Leon asks: I own a small plumbing business and I’ve been looking towards getting an electric work vehicle – but there doesn't seem to be much about for less than $80k? Any tips?
Is a battery electric vehicle safe in a flood?
In the event of a flood, is it any more dangerous for an electric vehicle to be floating down the main street than an ICE car?
Why are EVs more expensive? Is it really just the battery costs?
The disparity in price between ICE and EV cars lies in battery, supply chains and economies of scale. But a price fall is imminent, and the Kodak moment too.
Is it practical to hope for an EV that can pull a caravan?
The great Australian car dilemma - having a car that is good for the city, and the annual camping holiday. Is there an EV to suit?
For solar homes, full battery EVs smarter than extending range of plug-in hybrids
If you want to charge your EV with solar, a full battery model makes better sense than trying to extend range of hybrid plug in.