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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
How Electric Vehicles Are Reducing Carbon Footprints
A carbon footprint is defined as the amount of greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide and methane) released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organisation, or community. This includes things like heating your home, your electricity use, the food you eat, the clothes you buy, and even the […]
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, […]
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 […]