Sometimes people ask how my EV goes while parked for long periods, does it use much charge while parked? My experience is that if I park with Sentry on, the…
DC Charging for EVs
The 8 largest EV charging networks in Australia, with the most DC charging locations, are Chargefox, Evie, Tesla, Jolt, NRMA, Exploren, Ampol and BP Pulse. The locations of DC charging…
AC Charging for EVs
I use AC destination EV chargers when I am parked for a meal, work, shops, beach, park or library etc or at my accommodation. My Tesla 3LR accepts a rate…
EV Charging Cost
Charging costs vary depending on whether you charge from solar or the grid at home, or you use public charging or both. Charging at my local Exploren 60kW DC charger…
EV Autocharge in Australia
Autocharge allows an electric vehicle to plug in to an EV charger and automatically start charging. Autocharge uses an electric vehicle’s Media Access Control (MAC) address, so the EV charging…
EV Real Range in Australia
My best real world range in my EV is 610km and my lowest real range is 340km. The figure is how far I traveled by the odometer divided by what…
EV Charging Apps for EVs in Australia
EV Charging Apps in Australia include AGL, Alchemy Charge, AmpCharge, BP Pulse, CasaCharge, ChargeAway, Chargefox, Charge Hub, Charge N Go Australia, ChargeNextDoor, ChargeOn EV, Chargepost, EasyPark, Elanga, Elu, Enevi, Everty,…
Type 2 Charging Cable for Electric Vehicles
Most AC destination chargers require you to bring your own Type 2 cable. I use these chargers when I am parked for work, shops, meal, beach, park or library etc.…
Info I Found about Electric Vehicles
These are just some sites I found with info on EVs, helpful videos, Facebook groups, places to buy cables and other information
PlugShare Filters
Best PlugShare Filter Settings Filter for Accommodation Including Guests Only Chargers What the Available Now Filter Does Care Using Zoom Plug Selection Best PlugShare Filter Settings Here are how I…
Real time to charge an EV
Speed of charging depends on the output power of the charger plus the model of EV you have and how fast it will accept charging. Here are examples of average…
EV Real Range Sydney to Moruya Return
An example of real range, in an EV which is 4.5 yrs old and travelled 108,942 km, is this Autumn 2026 trip Sydney to Moruya on south coast of NSW,…
EV Real Highway Range After 107,735km
In March 2026 after 4.5yrs and 107,735km, I made notes of a motorway trip on the M11 for ~18km (10%) at ~80 km/hr and M1 for ~177km (90%) at ~110km/hr,…
Levels of EV Charging Explained
Level 1 EV charging is by alternating current (AC) and is slow charging ranging from 1.4kW to 3.7W AC from a 10 Amp or 15 Amp normal power point. Level…
EV Technology explained by Professor John D Kelly
Tesla designed their model 3 from the ground up and it embodies some groundbreaking technology. Professor John D Kelly of Weber State University in the USA has some great videos…
Tesla Frunk and Glovebox Temperature in Hot Summer Weather
The maximum temperature inside my Tesla frunk during summer was 51.6°C. That was during a heatwave in Sydney, where the car was parked in the sun on the street all…
EV Charging Pricing Methods and Terminology in Australia
The most common method used for the price of EV charging is $/kWh, but networks may use a mix of pricing methods, including a Parking Fee, Duration Fee, Idle Fee,…
4th Year 100,041km EV Driving Update
Hi, after 4 years driving an EV, it has worked out well. Here are some real stats as of 28 September 2025. Age of EV: 4yrs Odometer: 100,041km Average lifetime…
RFID Cards for EV Charging in Australia
Many EV charging networks in Australia offer RFID cards for EV Charging, or let you add your own RFID card, which is great, as you can keep them in your…
Sydney Ballarat Cohuna Hillston Parkes by EV
2,368km rural trip by EV through Victoria and western NSW to Ballarat, Cohuna, Hay, Hillston, Lake Cargelligo, and Parkes. First day’s travel was 586km from northern Sydney to Albury by…