The Drive-Electric October EV newsletter is live.
Think a dead EV battery will cost you the price of a small car? It won't, and the real number will surprise you. We break down what a replacement actually costs, what your warranty really covers, and why most owners never get there at all.
Plus, summer's coming, and the heat isn't the range killer you think it is. We bust that myth too. Download now for both stories, straight talk, no spin.
And of course, your EV news Quick Hits.
...and watch out for articles releasing this week:
EV Charging Explained: Plugs, Levels and Amps
Type 2, CCS2, kWh, amps, DC fast charging. If the jargon's been putting you off since day one, this is the plain-English decoder nobody hands you at the dealership. Two plug types, three charging levels, zero confusion. Everything else you can safely ignore.
How to Use a Public EV Charger
That first highway fast charger is intimidating for everyone, even us. We've written the step-by-step so you're not the one holding up the queue working out an app. Which networks you need, how sessions actually start, and what to do when things go sideways.
Solar, Mains or Home Battery?
Still just plugging in and paying whatever the grid charges? There are three genuinely different home charging setups in Australia, and the cost gap between them is bigger than most owners realise. One change costs nothing and could halve your bill this week.
Portable EV Chargers: Worth It?
That cable in your boot isn't the only option. For renters, travellers and modest commuters, there's a whole upgrade tier that skips the electrician entirely. We compared 10A, 15A and 32A portables to find the genuine sweet spot for Australian driveways.
V2H and V2G: Can Your EV Power Your Home?
Your EV's battery might be the biggest energy storage device you own, and until now, it only ever took power in. That's changed. Here's what's actually possible in Australia right now, which cars support it, and whether the numbers stack up.
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