Reviews

BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility

BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility

BYD’s first ute – a plug in hybrid with up to 100 kms of electric range, has received 10,000 expressions of interests. It’s got vehicle to load, a rugged exterior, and some real power.
Polestar 3 Review: Stunning drive in a luxury electric SUV, but at a price

Polestar 3 Review: Stunning drive in a luxury electric SUV, but at a price

You will struggle to find better value for money than the Polestar 3. It is extraordinarily fun to drive, looks good, and has the trimmings and comfort to suit.
Chery Omoda E5 First Drive: A new affordable EV that ticks many boxes, and has a spare

Chery Omoda E5 First Drive: A new affordable EV that ticks many boxes, and has a spare

Chery’s affordable first EV in Australia hits the streets and we got a chance to drive it around Canberra and surrounding hills. It even has a spare wheel!
XC40 Recharge review: The electric Volvo that is safe, reliable and just a little boring

XC40 Recharge review: The electric Volvo that is safe, reliable and just a little boring

Volvo has made improvements to the driving range, motors and battery size of the XC/C40 pair– so I took an XC40 Recharge for an extended spin to see what difference these changes had made.
Smart #1 and Smart #3 test drives: Hash-tagging their way to an all electric future

Smart #1 and Smart #3 test drives: Hash-tagging their way to an all electric future

Smart are back in Australia with a new all electric line-up, starting with the #1 and the #3. We take them for a drive.
Hiring an electric vehicle and dealing with the 6 stages of charging anxiety 

Hiring an electric vehicle and dealing with the 6 stages of charging anxiety 

If you are going to Tasmania, you should consider going electric. Just pay attention to the locking procedures and prepare yourself for the six stages of charging anxiety on your return.
Patience is a virtue when negotiating EV charging gaps in top end of WA

Patience is a virtue when negotiating EV charging gaps in top end of WA

Faulty fast chargers should not prevent EV drivers going to most places cars can take you at the top end of WA. Anyone road tripping with an EV knows the work-around: slow down!
Kia EV9 review: A great electric car for road trips, and very useful off the grid

Kia EV9 review: A great electric car for road trips, and very useful off the grid

The Kia EV9 electric people mover has won many awards and it’s easy to see why. Plus, the vehicle-to-load facility was able to power up my brother’s off-grid angle grinder – and I now have a new fire pit!