Maximize your electric vehicle’s battery potential and avoid common mistakes. Learn how to take corrective action, maintain routine checks, follow manufacturer guidelines and research battery types for optimal performance and longevity. Read on for essential tips to maintain your EV’s battery health and get the most out of your electric vehicle.
Top 4 EV battery mistakes to avoid Read More »
EV Battery Care
Have you heard EVs lose range in the winter, so you should stick to petrol? It’s a common misconception that petrol cars perform perfectly in the winter, but i’ts not so black and white. Sure, EVs may experience some decrease in range during colder temperatures, but did you know a petrol car can lose as much as 15% of it’s range in cold temperatures due to fuels not vaporising as well as normal. Additionally more power is needed in the drive train as there’s more friction from cold lubricants.
EV Myth Busted #6: EVs lose range in winter, really badly Read More »
EV Myth Busting
There’s a myth going around that EV sales are tanking based on a drop from December to March.
If you look a little more closely at the longer term trend you”ll see a different picture though. Ler’s get this EV Myth busted.
EV Myth Busted #5: EV sales are tanking Read More »
EV Myth Busting
The debate over vehicle types focuses on electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles (HEVs and PHEVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Each option offers various benefits and challenges. EVs and PHEVs produce lower emissions but depend on charging infrastructure, while hybrids offer improved fuel efficiency. FCVs have quick refueling times but lack infrastructure. The choice largely depends on individual needs and available resources.
Electric Hybrid or Hydrogen: Breaking Down the Differences Read More »
EV News
Driving electric cars will increase electricity bills. That’s a given, but is the cost increase justified? Let’s find out.
EV Myth Busted #4: Your Electricity Bill must be huge! Read More »
EV Myth Busting
Elecrric Vehicle Charging is one area that confuses many, but it doesn’t need to be hard. We have the answers for you here. From different types of chargers to speeds and capacities, we’ll make it so simple you won’t know why you were ever worried.
Electric Vehicle Charging: The Basics Read More »
Charging
Do electric cars cost more to maintain compared to petrol vehicles? Find out the true facts here.
EV Myth Busted #3: EVs cost more to maintain Read More »
EV Myth Busting
People will have you believe that an electric car is a toy that’s only good for short trips around town. What’s the reality?
EV Myth Busted #2: Electric Cars have a short range Read More »
EV Myth Busting
The Great Ocean Road is a classic Aussie Road Trip. You can be do the whole trip in a day, or you can take your time. Charging is limited, but you probably won’t need to worry, as the trip is short enough for most EVs.
The Great Ocean Road in an EV Read More »
EV Road Trips
My EV6 experience shows that with balanced driving habits and a mix of charging methods, electric cars battery degradation can be kept at bay, at least to 15,000 km.
EV Battery Health: A 15,000 km Review Read More »
EV Battery Care