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- Are electric cars better than ICE at cruise control? - Do electric vehicles do a better job by automatically adjusting the level of regenerative braking to maintain speed? Yes! Here's why.
- How does EV battery charge percentage match up with driving range? - How do EV drivers match charging percentages and kilometres of range remaining?
- Can I upgrade the battery of an electric vehicle to lift range, charging limits? - Cam I upgrade the battery in an EV? It's a question that goes to the heart of the difference between "old auto" and "new auto".
- How can I charge an EV when I live in the inner city? - Not all cars are kept in garages with capacity to install an electric vehicle charging facility, so what other options are there?
- When should you choose a battery electric vehicle over a plug-in hybrid? - What are the variables a driver needs to consider to make them feel comfortable that a BEV is better than a PHEV for their needs?
- Is it safe to charge an EV from any regular power point? - What are the risks involved in charging an EV from any regular power point?
- Is a 3-phase electric vehicle charger at home really necessary? - We want to buy an EV, so we want to make sure we are ready for charging. Do we need three phase power at home?
- Does the rate or type of electric vehicle charging affect battery life? - Is there any truth to the theory that keeping EV charge between 20-80% optimises battery life? And is it safe to charge a car while its sitting out in the pouring rain?
- We’re building a new house. What do we need for bidirectional EV charging? - We are building a new house, so what should we have ready to embrace vehicle to home or vehicle to grid technology with the electric vehicle we will one day buy?
- What do I need to know as a first time electric car driver? - Most drivers new to electric vehicles have the same questions - range, charging, and driving style.
