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 […]
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 […]
EV Charger Installation Costs in Australia: What to Expect
As the number of EV drivers continues to increase in Australia, installing an EV charger at home has become an increasingly attractive option. A dedicated home charger means you can skip the queues at public charging stations, plug in overnight and even take advantage of solar energy if you have panels installed. But the big […]
EV Charger Installation Course
After you have fulfilled the requirements to become a licensed EV charger installer, you will need to have the knowledge required to specifically perform installations of this type. Keeping up with the evolving industry standards as well as with new installation or commissioning procedures for different EV chargers in the market can become time consuming, […]
EV Charging Costs vs Petrol: Which Is Better?
There’s an ongoing dispute over the potential long-term cost of EV vs petrol vehicles. Some say the lack of a petrol engine doesn’t offset the upfront cost of an EV. Others say petrol prices and more frequent maintenance make EVs a more cost-effective option. All this leads to one question: When it comes to EVs […]
EV vs Hybrid Cars: Which Is Better for You?
The EV vs hybrid debate is a worthwhile conversation. The truth is, in the Venn diagram of electrified vehicles, these two do have some overlap but they also have stark differences. Where one shines, the other may lag behind and vice versa. So, EV or hybrid – which is better? In this blog, we’ll give […]
How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?
Electric vehicles are our great green alternatives to traditional petrol-based cars. They eliminate reliance on petrol, save money and remove the need to burn fossil fuels just to get around. However, we cannot ignore the fact that batteries on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are much cheaper and readily available. Replacing the battery on an […]
How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?
To plan for any trip, you should be aware of the driving range of your electric vehicle, and learn how much range you can add with a single charging hour. Figure 1: EV driver touring around Australia – Source: The Driven What Is the Driving Range for Your Vehicle? Whether you are trying to do […]
EVs Under $60K in Australia: Best Picks for 2025
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to get an electric vehicle, what if we told you that now you can get EV cars cheap? The EV market continues to grow, and competition among manufacturers is driving down the prices of EVs. As EVs surge in affordability, 2025 stands as the year to finally make […]
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 […]