Road Trips

An electric weekend road trip report: The Grampians in an EV

An electric weekend road trip report: The Grampians in an EV

There are things about the Model 3 that aren’t perfect. But this road trip proved to me that if we just let it, an EV future can be a beautiful one.
Polestar 2 review: Breaking through the ICE with a chilled attitude

Polestar 2 review: Breaking through the ICE with a chilled attitude

The Polestar 2 packs plenty of punch with an air of futuristic cool and chilled attitude that will be sure to break through the ICE.
“It’s not big, but it’s clever:” This little blue iMiev electric turns heads

“It’s not big, but it’s clever:” This little blue iMiev electric turns heads

When Jan decided to go electric she looked for a car to replace her Daewoo Matiz. With a hatchback and seats that fold down, the iMiev is perfect for her.
My 78yo brother was so impressed by our Nissan electric van he went out and bought his own EV

My 78yo brother was so impressed by our Nissan electric van he went out and bought his own EV

We bought a secondhand electric van, and everyone is impressed – including the grandkids and even our climate skeptic cousins.
How our Tesla towed “Slo-Mo” the camping trailer into an electric future

How our Tesla towed “Slo-Mo” the camping trailer into an electric future

We use our Tesla Model 3 to tow our camper trailer, which we dubbed ‘Slo-Mo” because it is unwilling to move, and has to be dragged into the future. 
Mazda MX-30 road test: A triumph of style over efficiency

Mazda MX-30 road test: A triumph of style over efficiency

The Mazda MX-30 is a beautiful all-electric “CUV”, but it’s the range that is the killer at this price.
The Big Lap in a first generation Nissan Leaf, with a just-in-case generator

The Big Lap in a first generation Nissan Leaf, with a just-in-case generator

Jeff likes an adventure so when the chance came to drive around Australia in a first generation Nissan Leaf, he took it. But the distances between roadhouses were longer than his range.
An electric moped may be the most practical EV of them all

An electric moped may be the most practical EV of them all

I own several ICE powers cars and “real” motorcycles, but this little electric bike is my favourite means of transport and costs almost nothing to run and doesn’t pollute.