The battery pack is the heart and the most valuable component of your electric vehicle. While manufacturers provide extensive warranties (typically 8 years or $160,000 km in Australia), every EV owner wants to know the secret to maintaining maximum range and value for the life of the car. The key lies in understanding and controlling […]

For new electric vehicle owners, navigating the various charging connectors can be a major source of confusion. When you pull up to an untethered public charging station, you’ll be faced with a socket and a crucial decision: which cable to use? While the Australian EV market has largely standardised on one plug, legacy vehicles and […]

You’ve made the smartest investment by buying an electric vehicle and installing a Level 2 wall charger. You’ve even got your portable cable for public charging. But savvy EV ownership in Australia extends far beyond the core hardware. The cables themselves—your precious, high-power lifelines—require protection, organisation, and management, especially in harsh Australian weather. Neglecting simple […]

The transition to an electric vehicle is exciting, but for many new owners, public charging can be a source of anxiety. Unlike filling up with petrol, public EV charging requires a mix of technical know-how, planning, and adherence to an unwritten set of social rules: Public EV charging etiquette Australia. As the Australian network of […]

It’s one of the most common questions new EV owners in Australia ask, especially when their mobile charger cable doesn’t quite reach the wall socket: “Can I just use an extension cord?” The temptation is high, particularly when Level 1 charging is the only option. However, the short answer—as advised by almost every major electric […]