Is an EV for you?

It depends on how you plan to use your vehicle.

The limited charging infrastructure means EVs simply aren’t practical for many people on longer journeys. They’re not for anyone who needs towing or serious off-road ability, either.

However, if you’re driving fewer than a couple of hundred kilometres a day and have access to off-street parking (for charging) they can be a great way to get around.

EVs are particularly well suited as a second vehicle, providing the comfort and value of a petrol or diesel car with the better environmental credentials and lower running costs of an EV.

See all our frequently asked questions on electric cars.

Stephen Corby

Stephen is a former editor of both Wheels and Top Gear Australia magazines and has been writing about cars since Henry Ford was a boy. Initially an EV sceptic, he has performed a 180-degree handbrake turn and is now a keen advocate for electrification and may even buy a Porsche Taycan one day, if he wins the lottery. Twice.