Hi, after 5 years driving an EV, the car is still going well. Here are my real stats as of 16 September 2026. Age of EV: 5yrs Odometer: 115,863km Average…
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EV Power Use While Parked
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…
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…
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…
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…
EV Charging for Strata and Apartments in Australia
Websites with information for strata and apartments to install EV charging are listed below. Case Study Article Charging Installed in Strata Apartments from “The Driven” 18-3-2026 https://thedriven.io/2026/03/18/it-can-be-done-australias-biggest-strata-fit-out-proves-ev-charging-in-apartments-is-possible/ Australia Wide Information…
Day One of Driving an Electric Vehicle
Picked up my Tesla today, very easy, and then ventured out on Sydney’s streets. A lot of stop start traffic, getting from Tesla’s Alexandria delivery centre to the north and…
Tesla 3 Motors
Professor John D Kelly gives a really interesting lesson showing the insides of the Tesla 3 motors. He also has a video on the power electronics of how a Tesla…
Its ordered!
Well, after looking into it for 18 months, I’ve ordered my model 3 and delivery is due in 2-8 weeks. I am replacing my 2010 model Mazda 6 Classic Station…