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 […]
For new and prospective EV owners in Australia, the first charging option they encounter is the simplest: plugging into a standard household power point. This is known as Level 1 or “trickle” charging. While convenient in a pinch, it quickly raises a critical question: Is a dedicated Level 2 EV charger Australia wall box truly […]
In the world of electric vehicles, the cable is the vital lifeline connecting your battery to the power source.1 For new owners, the terminology—Type 2 cable, CCS2, Mennekes—can feel like a confusing alphabet soup. However, understanding your EV charger cables Australia standards is non-negotiable for smooth daily driving and stress-free road trips. This guide from […]
As electric vehicles rapidly become a fixture on Australian roads, the question on every owner’s mind is simple: “Where and how fast can I charge?” The answer lies in understanding the core differences between AC vs DC charging and the three primary EV charging levels Australia uses. While the technical jargon can sound complicated, grasping […]
The Australian electric vehicle market is heating up, and nowhere is the competition fiercer than in the mid-sized SUV segment. While Tesla’s Model Y has long been the undisputed champion, Chinese giant BYD has aggressively thrown down the gauntlet with the highly popular Atto 3. Now, for 2025, BYD has sharpened its pencil, introducing a […]
The Australian electric vehicle landscape is changing faster than you can say “range anxiety,” and the arrival of the 2025 Deepal S07 marks yet another aggressive push from a Chinese challenger. Backed by automotive giant Changan, the Deepal sub-brand is setting its sights squarely on the mid-sized electric SUV segment, and it’s doing so with […]
In the fiercely competitive Australian electric vehicle market, a new wave is crashing ashore, driven by Chinese automotive giant BYD. With the release of the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance, the company is directly aiming for the crown currently worn by the dominant champion, the Tesla Model Y. This is not just another rival; it’s […]
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