Road Trips

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.
What’s it like to drive and charge a fully electric bus from Melbourne to Sydney?

What’s it like to drive and charge a fully electric bus from Melbourne to Sydney?

EV drivers charging in Gundagai were surprised to see a 12.5 metre fully electric bus plugged into a NRMA charger. We reached out to the bus driver to ask where he was heading.
Ariya first drive: A decade after ground-breaking Leaf, Nissan quietly plays catch up

Ariya first drive: A decade after ground-breaking Leaf, Nissan quietly plays catch up

More than a decade after rolling out the landmark Leaf, the world’s first mass market EV, Nissan has produced its first electric SUV. It’s a quiet achiever.
Electric ute trial gets thumbs up from network company’s petrol heads

Electric ute trial gets thumbs up from network company’s petrol heads

Transgrid says trials of an LDV eT60 electric ute are even impressing the company’s “petrol heads,” including with more range than expected.
The challenges of charging an EV when it is towing a boat

The challenges of charging an EV when it is towing a boat

This Model Y driver had to get innovative when charging his EV and towing his boat. It begs a question about why more thought is not being put into charging stations.
Not just another van: First drive and price reveal of Ford E-Transit

Not just another van: First drive and price reveal of Ford E-Transit

Electrifying last-mile delivery is crucial to reducing air pollution in our cities and cutting greenhouse gases. With electric acceleration, Ford’s new E-Transit van could be a much needed addition to Australia’s clean fleet.