Road Trips

Tesla Model 3 tackles iconic unsealed Australia road – 1,126 kms of potholes and bull dust

Tesla Model 3 tackles iconic unsealed Australia road – 1,126 kms of potholes and bull dust

The potholes on this iconic stretch of road were so bad that the driver’s sports watch rewarded him for reaching his 10,000 step target. At least he had a fridge in the back of his Model 3.
Can you go the distance? A weekend road trip to the snowfields in an electric car

Can you go the distance? A weekend road trip to the snowfields in an electric car

For an EV, a winter weekend trip to the snow is a worst-case scenario for range. So what does this mean for a Volvo XC 40 Recharge?
Cupra Born test drive: The first VW group EV in Australia has some quirks

Cupra Born test drive: The first VW group EV in Australia has some quirks

Cupra may need to introduce the smaller 58kWh battery version that’s available overseas to entice price conscious buyers.
Long range trips in a standard range EV: How easy is it in Australia?

Long range trips in a standard range EV: How easy is it in Australia?

Is a long distance trip in a standard range EV feasible in Australia at around the speed limit, without the option of hypermiling, and perhaps with a couple of cranky kids in the back?
Wind farms and solar towers as far as the eye can see: But where are the EV fast chargers

Wind farms and solar towers as far as the eye can see: But where are the EV fast chargers

How could it be that a renewable energy exemplar like SA could be years behind on EV charging infrastructure?
MG4 First Drive: The first affordable, sporty EV hits Australian roads

MG4 First Drive: The first affordable, sporty EV hits Australian roads

We got behind the wheel of Australia’s first sub-$40,000 sporty EV to find out what it’s like on local roads.
BYD Atto 3 electric road trip: Five key lessons from an EV first-timer

BYD Atto 3 electric road trip: Five key lessons from an EV first-timer

It was a daunting first trip in my BYD Atto 3, in which I made several rookie mistakes on charging and range. Here are the five key lessons.
Peugeot e-Partner test drive: Making last-mile deliveries, emission-free

Peugeot e-Partner test drive: Making last-mile deliveries, emission-free

Peugeot brings a new EV to help Australian delivery industry do more emission-free runs.