Australian Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The Federal Government aims to cut down dirty energy sources and reduce transport sector GHG emissions with the Electric Vehicle (EV) uptake, and providing suitable charging infrastructure. The current state of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure can provide charging needs for most EV drivers, but as this number grows, a larger infrastructure is required. Figure […]
Do I Really Need a Fast EV Charger at Home?
While you could charge your EV at one of the 291 public fast charging stations or 1,580 charging locations around the country, most of them are located in NSW. Considering this, it may be suitable to get a home charger installed. So, what is the best option for you? Figure 1: EV Fast Charging at […]
How Much Does An EV Home Charger Cost?
To ensure a short charging time to have your EV road-ready in the morning, you should own the right EV charger. A 230V single-phase EV charger in Australia featuring a power rate of 3.6kW up to 9.6kW will easily do the job. Before buying one of them, you should read up on the best brands […]
How To Charge Two EV Cars At Home?
The electric vehicle industry in Australia is rapidly expanding. With over 9,680 EVs sold across the country just in the first half of 2022, the EV industry is growing at full speed. In the next decade, you will likely have an electric vehicle and you may already be looking at buying your second one. If […]
Can I Charge My EV With Solar Panels?
Unlike petrol-engine cars, EV driving costs and GHG emissions for EVs can be brought down by using surplus or stored solar energy to power the EV directly. So if you have a solar or home battery system (or thinking of getting one), you’re in luck! Figure 1: Cost & GHG Emissions for ICE Vehicles vs. […]
Can You Charge an EV in the Rain?
One of the most common questions we receive from EV owners is a simple yet important one: “Is it okay to charge an EV in the rain?” In other words, they are asking, can you charge an EV outside in the rain without electrocuting yourself or severely damaging your vehicle? We’re happy to report that […]
Can Any EV Use a Tesla Charger?
Tesla chargers are, by far, the most developed and reliable charging network available for electric vehicles. They are one of the only charging networks with both a high uptime and a user experience that’s consistently rated positively. But can any EV use a Tesla charger? In this blog, we will answer all of the questions […]
Benefits Of EV Chargers
It seems that with each passing day, electric vehicles are continuing to make the case for their relevance. The sales figures support this, their environmental impact also support this, and customers seem to be raving about the wide variety of alternatives to petrol-fuelled vehicles. And it’s not just hype, either. The benefits of EVs are […]
Government Incentives For EV Chargers
The popularity of electric vehicles in the 21st century has accelerated the conversation regarding sustainability in the automotive industry. Government EV incentives help promote this adoption, providing financial incentives and making it even more cost effective to purchase these vehicles. While there are plenty of Federal initiatives, depending on where you live, there are also […]
How Long Does It Take To Charge an Electric Car?
The main inconvenience with EVs is the time it takes to charge them, but this can be solved by using a high-power home charging point that fully charges the vehicle overnight, or by using a public charger. In this article, we will be explaining the different charging levels for EV chargers, the estimated charging times […]