Road Trips

An EV road trip rookie learns fast from a mission to install a remote EV charger

An EV road trip rookie learns fast from a mission to install a remote EV charger

People want to be confident they can do country trips and many do not want to have to buy a $70,000 large EV to be sure of making the distance between working chargers.
New Tesla Model 3 Long Range unlocks ICE-like travel times

New Tesla Model 3 Long Range unlocks ICE-like travel times

Over 600 km of real world range at highway speeds unlocks the capability of EV road trips that do not take any longer than travelling in an ICE car.
Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin

Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin

Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.
All electric camping with the BYD Dolphin’s vehicle-to-load

All electric camping with the BYD Dolphin’s vehicle-to-load

We filled the Dolphin EV with all our camping gear and set off for a short holiday. We were happy to say goodbye to gas, less happy with the adaptive cruise.
The EV that feels like wearing a Marlboro-branded nicotine patch, with a lousy digital experience

The EV that feels like wearing a Marlboro-branded nicotine patch, with a lousy digital experience

In an electric world, car owners need to get good at digital, or don’t bother. Whatever you do, don’t release anything that you aren’t going to take care of every single day of its existence.
Hyundai’s fun little Inster EV: We don’t always need the biggest and the longest range

Hyundai’s fun little Inster EV: We don’t always need the biggest and the longest range

The Hyundai Inster is small, shapely and fun to drive. It underlines why we don’t always need the biggest or the longest range. If only the price was lower.
Smart #3 Premium review: Merc comfort, styling and great charging tech

Smart #3 Premium review: Merc comfort, styling and great charging tech

Smart’s #3 Premium driven: An EV with sleek lines, lots of Merc cues, great tech, plenty of power and unique charging tech.
IM5 Performance review: MG’s compelling electric rocket that self parks better than a Tesla

IM5 Performance review: MG’s compelling electric rocket that self parks better than a Tesla

MG’s new IM5 Performance offers a good blend of premium features and delivers some impressive driving dynamics.