What’s the difference between AC and DC charging?
AC slow. DC fast. AC (alternating current) charging, is what you do from a home wallbox or, if there’s no
Read More
EV advice
EV advice
Do EV batteries wear out?
Yes, but not so fast… Like the batteries in phones, tablets and laptops, the batteries in an EV will degrade
Read More
Is an EV better for the environment?
Yes, but… Only if the electricity to power the EV comes from renewable or low-CO2 sources. While an EV will
Read More
What does ‘self-charging hybrid’ mean?
It means you’re being baffled by misleading marketing. Coined by Toyota, and also used by its Lexus luxury brand, the
Read More
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
Read More
Do the electric motors in EVs wear out?
Yes, but they last much longer than fuel-burning petrol or diesel engines and require next to no maintenance. Electric motors
Read More
Do electric cars have gearboxes?
No, not really. The transmission of a conventional car is a complicated thing, but what an EV uses is really,
Read More
Do electric cars have 12V batteries?
Yes, just like normal cars, EVs have 12-Volt batteries. There are two very good reasons why. Cost is one. Like
Read More
Why does it cost more to charge at a fast charger?
Most EV charging in Australia is currently free, but that will change as electric cars become more affordable and prolific.
Read More
Will EV chargers come to service stations?
Absolutely. Traditional fuel retailers such as Shell, BP and Caltex (soon to be rebranded Ampol in Australia) have been exploring
Read More