Towing and camping with an EV was easy, the weather was not
Towing a small and light trailer with an electric vehicle had a relatively small impact on efficiency. Shame about the weather though, and the low ground clearance.
Road Trips
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Tim has 20 years experience in the IT industry including 14 years as a network engineer and site reliability engineer at Google Australia. He is an EV and renewable energy enthusiast who is most passionate about helping people understand and adopt these technologies.
Really long EV road trips are actually not that hard – with better route planning
Better route planning means being able to make very long trips in electric cars with surprisingly little time waiting to charge. And it's not just about wind speed and avoiding lonely chargers.
EV touring: What happened when we ran our BYD Atto 3 battery down to zero
We covered 4,550 km in a two week family trip in our EV. It turns out that in an Atto 3, zero per cent charge on the battery means zero per cent. But it was the only black spot.
Zero DRS/X review and road trip: Australia’s only dual sport all electric motorcycle
If you are looking for a dual sport all electric motorcycle in Australia, nothing beats the Zero DSR/X, because it’s the only one! But it is fast, capable, and has good range.
Jeep Avenger review: Light and efficient, but this electric SUV lacks space and features
Jeep pitches a spirit of adventure for its Avenger electric SUV, but the front-wheel drive, no spare tyre, limited range and no V2L mean it may not be the best choice for off-road adventures.
Polestar 4 test drive: A fast and luxurious electric SUV coupé, with no rear window
The Polestar 4 improves on the Polestar 2 in many ways, including interior space and storage options. Will it be a top seller? That may depend on what customers make of the rear view camera.
I bought a Kia EV9 to replace my Toyota Kluger, and I’m loving it
I needed a car that does a lot of mileage, can fit a family of five, and can tow. The Kia EV9 is a joy to drive, and it can back up my all electric home.
BYD Seal road trip: Cruisy and comfortable, but stalled at the charging stops
The BYD Seal is a great choice if you are looking for a fully electric sedan. But do check out your Tesla charging compatibility first.
I was living in a Tesla charging bubble
For years I enjoyed the comfort of the Tesla EV charging bubble. Driving a BYD from Sydney to Melbourne and back highlighted that more work is needed on public infrastructure.
First electric truck to do lap around Australia completes journey after heatwaves and headwinds
After overcoming heatwaves, headwinds and dodgy EV chargers, the first electric truck to do a lap of Australia has completed its journey - at half the fuel cost of a diesel equivalent.