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EV advice

2020 Ford Mustang Mach-E
EV advice EV charging 

Will EV chargers come to service stations?

PharmacySydney.com
July 6, 2020July 15, 2020
EV Central team 6358 Views electric car, electric car charging, ev, ev charging

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

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Is an electric car safe in a crash?

MJDHealthPharmacy.com
July 5, 2020July 15, 2020
EV Central team 10441 Views crash safety, electric car safety, ev safety, volvo

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

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2018 BMW 530e iPerformance using a wireless charging mat
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Can I charge my EV wirelessly?

June 26, 2020June 30, 2020 EV Central team 7035 Views charging, ev, induction charging, inductive charging, PHEV, wireless charging

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

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How far will my EV drive?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 6757 Views

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

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Which brands make EVs?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 5342 Views

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

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2012 Holden Volt in the Australian Outback
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Do EVs hold their value well?

July 30, 2019July 13, 2020 Toby Hagon 7186 Views

The value of most electric vehicles tends to drop faster than that of petrol-powered cars, according to Ross Booth, the

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2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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What’s the performance of EVs like?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 4248 Views

Anyone who’s been in a Tesla will already know that electric motors can deliver breathtakingly fast acceleration. That’s why Porsche,

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Potential Millennial sighted!
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Can I charge an EV at home?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 6507 Views

Yes. Absolutely. In fact, you’d be foolish not to charge at home. Charging at home is the cheapest way to

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2020 BMW i3s battery electric vehicle
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Where can I charge an EV?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Stephen Corby 4535 Views

For most people, most of the time, EV charging will be done at home, assuming you have a wallbox to

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Mercedes-Benz AMG Project One
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Do EVs require servicing?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Stephen Corby 6600 Views

Electric motors generally don’t require servicing, lasting the life of the vehicle with practically no maintenance. They don’t need oil

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New EV electric car calendar

December 5, 2023 EV Central team Comments Off on New EV electric car calendar
The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023
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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

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Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

January 10, 2021 EV Central team Comments Off on FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

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

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
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PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

July 27, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
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Hybrid vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle
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EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

Beginner’s Guide to EV Charging: Brought to you by Ampol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aevBHjWoXIY

EV videos

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan
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Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

April 13, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

With acceleration to rip the skin from your cheekbones, Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 is an electric Transit with performance from another

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review
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VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

February 25, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

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