The electric vehicle transition in Australia has moved from niche to mainstream, and 2025 looks set to be a pivotal year. With increased model availability across price points, improved public fast‑charging networks and growing appetite from private buyers and fleets, Australians have more credible EV choices than ever before. From affordable urban crossovers and family […]
Owning an electric vehicle in Australia promises lower running costs, quieter driving and the convenience of charging at home. The single most practical upgrade for new EV owners is installing a dedicated home wall charger. But what does that entail today – in costs, regulations and technology – and how do you make smart decisions […]
BYD’s Australian offensive continues apace. The arrival of the all‑electric Sealion 7 mid‑sized SUV is more than another model launch; it’s a strategic push into one of the country’s most contested segments. With the Tesla Model Y still the benchmark for many buyers, BYD has positioned the Sealion 7 as a value-rich, feature-dense alternative – […]
The electric-SUV debate that has many Australian families thinking twice about their next car: Tesla Model Y versus Hyundai IONIQ 5. Both are formidable entries in the EV market, but they arrive with contrasting philosophies, strengths and trade-offs. This piece cuts through the marketing noise to help Australian buyers – from families to weekend adventurers […]
G’day – and welcome to the practical side of electric motoring. Owning an EV in Australia is increasingly straightforward: quieter drives, lower running costs and a growing public charging network. But public charging brings an element of shared responsibility. Unlike a servo forecourt with dozens of pumps, many EV charging sites are limited in number […]
For years, the idea of owning an electric vehicle in Australia felt aspirational rather than attainable. Slick marketing, futuristic showrooms and a few celebrity endorsements made EVs look desirable – but the price tags often put them out of reach for many buyers. Fast forward to 2025 and the market has shifted. Compact, well-equipped EVs […]
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): Transforming Electric Vehicles into Distributed Energy Resources: parked cars become mobile batteries that can power homes, support the electricity network and, in many cases, generate revenue for their owners. For Australians – with among the highest rooftop solar penetration in the world and a fast-moving transition to renewables – V2G promises a practical, […]
When we bought a BYD Atto 3 Extended Range 12 months ago, it was a deliberate experiment: could an affordable, Chinese-built electric vehicle really shoulder the day-to-day and the unexpected that comes with regional Australian life? No press-car polish, no concierge charging – just real driving from a property an hour out of a regional […]
Introduction If you’re weighing a move to electric, congratulations – you’re stepping into Australia’s fastest‑growing vehicle market. But while range and charging get the headlines, the real complexity for buyers in 2025 is incentive‑anxiety. Federal tax changes, state and territory rebates, and a patchwork of charging grants mean the savings you can access depend heavily […]
Australia is moving quickly to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, driven by a mix of federal programs, state initiatives and private investment. The aim is to reduce range anxiety, support longer trips between regional centres and make EV ownership more practical outside metropolitan areas. While most Australians continue to charge at home, public […]
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