Electric Car Charging Solutions for Apartments
Charging an Electric Vehicle (EV) at home is an essential part of the complete EV experience. If you can charge your EV at home, you will avoid spending idle time at charging stations, however, this is easier said than done for EV drivers living in apartment buildings. Most buildings developed in certain states after 2023 […]
What Is the V2L (Vehicle To Load) Feature on EVs?
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have a considerable battery storage system to extend their driving range, but what if you could use these batteries for more than just driving? With bidirectional capable EVs, you can now use your EV batteries in more ways than one. Vehicle to Load (V2L) gives you autonomy during camping trips, power outages, […]
A Guide to Understanding V2G and V2H
Bidirectional charging technology might end up being one of the best perks of owning an EV. This technology allows you to use EV batteries for more than just driving. You can power appliances on the road, power your home, and earn paid incentives from power companies by delivering power to the grid. Figure 1: Bidirectional […]
Single-Phase vs Three-Phase EV Chargers
Level 2 AC EV chargers can be operated with a single-phase or a three-phase power supply. Most Australian homes have a single-phase electrical connection, and so single-phase EV chargers are the preferred choice for residential applications. However, homes featuring a three-phase connection can have many benefits by installing a three-phase EV charging station. Figure 1: […]
How to Install an Electric Car Charger at Home
The electric vehicle market in Australia is expected to grow by approximately 22% annually between 2022 and 2027, which will represent an increase of nearly 71,900 electric cars on the roads of Australia by the end of 2027. With such a large demand of EVs, there will also be a large demand for devices that […]
What Are the EV Charger Types Used in Homes?
Considering the rapid speed at which the Australian EV industry is growing and new EVs are being released to the market, it is important to have the latest and best information on residential EV charging, since this is a much cheaper option than using fast charging stations. Figure 1: EV chargers for home – Source: […]
The Cost to Charge an Electric Car in Australia
Driving Electric Vehicles (EVs) is considerably cheaper than Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ones (your stock-standard petrol engine). The cost to drive 100 km is on average estimated at $4 for EVs and $14 for ICE vehicles. Learning the basics on the cost of charging an electric car in Australia can help you determine your driving […]
Electric Vehicle Home Charging Options
Australian EV drivers spend 70% less money by charging EVs at home than they do by filling petrol or diesel tanks for normal internal combustion engines, and they can also access additional financial benefits. It’s a great time to purchase and own an EV! Knowing the right information about charging EVs at home will ensure […]
A Guide to Charging Electric Vehicles at Home
EV charging infrastructure in Australia is comprised of more than 3,000 public EV charging stations, 2,531 standard EV charging stations, and 470 DC Fast Charging stations, but these figures are rapidly changing. While public charging is an alternative and often suitable solution, it is not the most practical option as it can be time consuming […]
Types of EV Chargers for Aussie Homes
Selecting the right charger is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an electric vehicle owner. Your choice on which type of EV charger you choose directly impacts everything from speed and duration, to where you can power up your electric vehicle. First, you’ll want to know the three main charging levels, the […]