Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

Ampol pushes into EVs with “AmpCharge” charging network

Ampol unveils plan for electric vehicle fast-charging network "Ampcharge", starting with five pilot sites in mid-2022.

An electric vehicle charging in Russell Square, London. Source: Wikicommons/Philafrenzy

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EV drivers in UK are using ultra-rapid charging more often

New survey of UK EV drivers shows increasing number of rapid and ultra-rapid chargers are being put to good use.

4 min

How climate-friendly is an electric car? It all comes down to where you live

Where you live can make a huge difference to how climate-friendly your car is.

3 min

Where can you charge a Tesla or other electric car for free?

Tesla electric cars and other EVs can charge for free - but you have to know why, when and where.

3 min

EV charger wars! Anger and death threats as frustrated owners unplug electric cars

If an EV is plugged in to a fast charger, but is not charging and is blocking others from doing so, is it OK to unplug it?

The EV charger at Maleny IGA. Source: Plugshare

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How a small hinterland town became an electric vehicle destination

Queensland has lots of fast chargers along its electric superhighway, but until now little effort has been made to supplement home chargers in rural and remote areas.