Road Trips

“It’s awkward:” First year of EV ownership has delivered huge savings, but must we wave?

“It’s awkward:” First year of EV ownership has delivered huge savings, but must we wave?

Our EV consumed as much electricity as our house in our first full year of ownership. But do we have to wave back to other EV drivers?
All new Kona electric test drive: Cheaper, better, more range and V2L

All new Kona electric test drive: Cheaper, better, more range and V2L

The electric Kona is now on a dedicated EV platform, which means it is roomier, slightly cheaper, has more range and vehicle to load functions.
EX30 first drive: Volvo releases its smallest, quickest and most coveted EV

EX30 first drive: Volvo releases its smallest, quickest and most coveted EV

The Volvo EX30 is poised to be the premium brand’s best-seller in Australia. We got a chance to drive it to see if it lives up to the hype.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Is this the best fully electric performance car?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Is this the best fully electric performance car?

The Ioniq 5 N is Hyundai’s first performance electric vehicle and it has already been named Top Gear’s 2023 Car of the Year Award and 2024 World Performance Car of the Year.
My first electric car is a BYD Dolphin: This is what I have learned to date

My first electric car is a BYD Dolphin: This is what I have learned to date

In late November I bought a new electric car. My first. It’s a BYD Dolphin, and this is what I have learned.
“Look at me:” The powerful, small and agile Fiat 500e Abarth

“Look at me:” The powerful, small and agile Fiat 500e Abarth

Just how much of a difference can “Abarthing” a Fiat 500e make? After a 10 days of test driving an ‘acid green’ machine, here’s what we discovered.
BMW i5 M60 review: The sound system is so good it gave me goosebumps

BMW i5 M60 review: The sound system is so good it gave me goosebumps

The BMW i5 M60 is electric luxury at a hefty price. Maybe the best part was hearing my favourite songs through the 17-speaker sound system.
Diesel vs electric across the Nullarbor: Which is the lowest cost in fuel?

Diesel vs electric across the Nullarbor: Which is the lowest cost in fuel?

The fuel costs for comparable SUVs crossing the Nullarbor clearly favour the electric SUV over the diesel one.