In search of a working fast-charger in a short-range EV
Recently I needed to travel some distance in a short-range EV. It was tough finding an available charger that worked.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
EV Review: Skywell EC11, the first all-electric cargo van in Australia
The EC11 proves a capable all-electric replacement for fossil-fuelled vans used for local delivery runs and ‘last-mile’ operations.
Tesla Model 3 saves $1,300 fuel bill on two week road trip
Tesla Model 3 owner Nathan Merritt has completed a 5,000km road trip and saved around $1,300 in fuel costs in just two weeks.
First Drive: BMW i4 electric sedan lays down challenge to Tesla
The i4 is BMW's first all electric sedan, and sits right in the middle of the main Tesla offerings. It's fast, but it could be even better.
Audi e-Tron S first drive: 2.6 tonnes of electric luxury grunt fit for country roads
Audi e-Tron S features torque vectoring, adaptive air suspension and a powerful tri-motor format. In short, it is 2.6 tonnes of electric luxury grunt.
BMW’s iX3 and iX electric SUVs: Cherishing the past and painting the future
BMW offers edible seaweed and a taste of the future with their new electric SUVs - the iX3 and iX, its first all electric model.
What it’s like to lease a Lug & Carrie e-Cargo bike
The acceleration is immediate. I can carry plenty of groceries, as well as the kids, who can see much more on the bike than they can in the car.
How the “mini-van” of e-bikes has helped this family beat the traffic and get stuff done
The really interesting thing about owning an e-bike, is how sub-optimal taking a car now seems in so many different scenarios.
Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo review: Electrifying high performance tourer
Australia's most expensive electric vehicle makes it clear why those with the budget would be enticed to go electric given half the chance.
Why I put a deposit down on the new all-electric BYD Atto 3
My Commodore has blown a head gasket, so it's time to go electric. I've chosen the BYD Atto 3, and it matches Corolla Hybrid on ownership costs.