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 […]
BMW has launched the most ambitious product and technology programme in its modern history: Neue Klasse, a ground-up, software-defined family of electric vehicles and a new vehicle architecture intended to underpin the company for the next decade. Announced publicly in recent years and shaped by strategic decisions taken from 2021, the programme carries a headline […]
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 […]
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. […]
Tesla has signalled that its supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will be arriving “soon” in Australia and New Zealand, posting a short video to the Tesla Australia & New Zealand X account showing a Model 3 driver initiating the system from the centre screen. The clip – and a stream of test footage filmed on […]
Electric vehicle residual values in Australia are lagging behind their petrol and diesel counterparts by roughly 20%. “About 50% of consumers won’t buy a used EV, even if it’s only a year or two old. That’s a whole chunk of the potential market gone, and any wonder the residual value is low.” Two simple narratives […]
LFP vs. NMC Batteries: What’s the Difference? In today’s rapidly evolving energy storage and electric vehicle industries, understanding battery technologies is crucial. Two popular battery chemistries currently dominating the market are LFP (Lithium iron Phosphate) and NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt). Both offer unique advantages and drawbacks, influencing everything from device performance to cost and […]
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction across Australia, understanding the technology behind them becomes essential for both current owners and enthusiasts. One of the key features that make EVs both efficient and environmentally friendly is regenerative braking. This technology not only enhances performance but also plays a significant role in extending the driving […]
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