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What happens when an EV runs out of electricity?

It will stop, obviously… But before this happens, the EV will give you plenty of notice that battery charge is

Yes, but they last much longer than fuel-burning petrol or diesel engines and require next to no maintenance. Electric motors

No, not really. The transmission of a conventional car is a complicated thing, but what an EV uses is really,

Yes, just like normal cars, EVs have 12-Volt batteries. There are two very good reasons why. Cost is one. Like

Most EV charging in Australia is currently free, but that will change as electric cars become more affordable and prolific.

Absolutely. Traditional fuel retailers such as Shell, BP and Caltex (soon to be rebranded Ampol in Australia) have been exploring

It’s a common question: are electric cars safe in a crash? Social media would have you think any Tesla is

All EVs and PHEVs currently sold in Australia require a cable connection for charging. But wireless charging, also widely known

It depends… Battery capacity is the major factor affecting driving range. Driving style will also have an impact on range,

Most car makers now produce hybrid, plug-in hybrid or pure electric models, although many of them aren’t sold in Australia.

January 10, 2021 EV Central team Comments Off

Hydrogen electric vehicles, often called hydrogen fuel cells vehicles (FCEV), drive the same as regular EVs. They can have one