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Month: May 2025

Sydney Ballarat Cohuna Hillston Parkes by EV

2,368km by EV Sydney Ballarat Cohuna Hillston Parkes Sydney

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…

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Published 27/05/2025
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Townsville from Sydney by EV

4,849km by EV Sydney Brisbane Townsville Return

4,849km Sydney to Townsville by EV, then return via Kingaroy and New England Highway by EV. Average conditions were 100-110km/hr and roads were wet on some days. AC was on…

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Published 25/05/2025
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AC Charging for EVs

Exploren Hillston Library NSW

Here are some of the AC destination EV chargers I’ve come across locally and on long trips. I use these when I am parked for a meal, work, shops, beach,…

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Published 24/05/2025
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DC Charging for EVs

NRMA EV Charger Cobar NSW

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range EV can charge at over 200 kW. The fastest EV charging rate I recall, peaked at 196kW at Holbrook NSW, taking my EV from…

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Published 23/05/2025
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RFID Cards for EV Charging in Australia

Some EV apps allow you to add any RFID Card or Tag for EV Charging

These 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…

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Published 22/05/2025
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How long it takes to charge an EV

Jolt Charger Collaroy Beach NSW

My fastest charging rate was when the charge rate peaked at 196kW at the DC charger at Holbrook NSW, taking my EV from 16% to 80% in 25 min. That…

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Published 20/05/2025
Categorised as EV Charging, EV TripsTagged DC Charging, EV Charging Time

Type 2 Mennekes Charging Cable 22kw 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.…

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Published 17/05/2025
Categorised as EV Accessories, EV ChargingTagged AC Charging, EV Adaptors

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