Australia in the Picture: Why This Matters for EV Owners Down Under Australians have watched the electric vehicle (EV) landscape evolve rapidly, with charging networks expanding, battery costs trending downward, and government and industry leaders seeking to accelerate adoption. Mercedes-Benz’s latest solid-state battery developments, while not a consumer product today, could reshape how far EVs […]
Introduction As electric vehicles (EVs) become a bigger part of Australia’s streets and roads, understanding the batteries that power them is essential for buyers, owners, and policy-makers. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have established themselves as the dominant technology, delivering the range, performance, and reliability Australians expect from modern EVs. While Li-ion remains the workhorse, ongoing research […]
Electric vehicles are reshaping more than transport – they are redefining how Australians produce, store and trade electricity. Terms such as V2L, V2H and V2G have entered the conversation, but they can be confusing. Here’s a clear, practical guide to what these acronyms mean, how they interact with home solar and the grid, and what […]
Enphase Energy has lifted the curtain on its latest product: the IQ Bidirectional EV Charger, a DC bidirectional charger designed to provide vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability. The announcement represents a meaningful step in the evolution of home energy systems, positioning private EVs as flexible distributed energy resources – but as ever, the details […]
Battery health is one of the most talked-about issues holding Australians back from switching to electric vehicles. While modern EV batteries are engineered to last the life of a car for most owners, uncertainty about degradation, repairability and resale value remains a barrier – particularly for buyers in the second-hand market. This week the NRMA […]
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging is emerging as a practical way for Australian households to use electric vehicles (EVs) as a home-power resource – providing backup electricity during outages, supporting peak-cost management and, in time, participating in broader grid services. While most home chargers and EVs in Australia today are configured for one-way charging, V2H and other […]
As more Australians switch to electric vehicles (EVs), homeowners are increasingly looking to pair EV charging with rooftop solar to cut running costs and reduce emissions. A solar EV charger – sometimes called a solar-aware or PV-integrated charger – directs surplus solar generation to charge an EV first, only drawing from the grid when necessary. […]
The BYD Atto 3 has become one of the most accessible electric SUVs on Australian roads. With WLTP range figures of roughly 345 km (standard/short‑range battery) and about 420 km (extended‑range battery), a rotating 12.8‑inch infotainment screen and a comprehensive suite of driver‑assist systems, the Atto 3 is aimed squarely at buyers seeking a practical, […]
Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been swift and, at times, chaotic. A fresh problem – widespread failures and maintenance issues with fast-chargers supplied by Tritium- has exposed gaps in procurement, supply-chain resilience and after-sales support that threaten confidence among EV owners and could slow broader adoption. What’s happening Over recent months, EV drivers […]
Australia’s electrification of transport is accelerating. Home batteries have already shifted from niche to mainstream, fuelled by the Cheaper Home Batteries scheme and the installation of roughly 1,000 home batteries a day – a rate installers liken to the early rooftop solar boom. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which turns electric vehicles into mobile batteries, could be […]
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