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EV charging etiquette tips: Dos and don’ts

What’s right and wrong when it comes to public EV charging and queueing? Here’s your definitive etiquette guide

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Why are EV chargers unreliable?

Faulty public EV charging stations have been the angst for many critics in the media. Here’s why and what’s being done

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Tesla is selling V4 Superchargers to fuel giant BP to kickstart network

The move marks the first time Tesla has supplied its Superchargers to a third-party network

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What happens to old EV batteries? This is your rundown on ‘second-life’ battery packs!

EV batteries are gaining a new lease on life once they’re no longer needed on the road, which is good news for the environment

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How long does it take to charge an electric car?

It’s a common question that can be complex to answer. We break down the charging times and limitations

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How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

We outline the home charging and public charging network costs in this guide

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Tesla update predicts Supercharger availability and wait times

The software update makes Tesla’s even smarter to help alleviate public charging concerns

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Victoria’s EV road tax found “unconstitutional” by Australian High Court

In a blow for the state, Victoria’s zero-emissions vehicle road-user tax has been deemed unlawful

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Are there enough EV chargers in Australia? Here’s your guide

Public EV charging networks are expanding, but there still aren’t enough today. Does that mean you shouldn’t buy an EV?

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Jet Charge introduces charging station subscription to boost EV fleets

Businesses have a new reason to make the electric vehicle fleet switch

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Public EV charging: Hard lessons learned on what must be fixed

The importance of brightly-painted charging bays, longer cables, and even wheel stops has been highlighted

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BP Pulse begins time-based EV charging prices

It will be cheaper to charge at night and weekends at select BP charging stations

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US auto industry strike set to rumble on

United Auto Workers union digs in as current and former US presidents weigh in

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Hydrogen or battery-electric cars: Which is right for Australia?

Why are battery EVs starting to take off, while hydrogen continues to be stuck at ground level?

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Interview: Chargefox chief discusses EV charging problems & promised improvements

Australia’s largest public EV charging network has developed a poor reputation with complaints by users and the media. WhichCar spoke to the Chargefox CEO to address the critics, accusations and misconceptions

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EU to weaken Euro 7 emissions mandate to focus on EVs

To focus on developing electric cars, the EU has followed calls to weaken impending strict emissions mandates

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Porsche Taycan proves crossing the Australian Outback in an EV is possible

With F1 star Mark Webber at the helm, a Taycan Cross Turismo made it from Darwin to Bondi

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to expand Australia’s charging infrastructure

Jet Charge has been handed the keys to an Outlander PHEV fleet to support Australia’s EV charging station expansion, especially in remote regions

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NSW to end EV rebate early to focus on charging infrastructure

New South Wales will end its electric vehicle rebate earlier than initially planned, though the state government will instead focus investment on charging infrastructure

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Electric v Petrol: How much does it cost to charge vs fuel a car?

What are the running costs of an electric vehicle when compared to the internal combustion engined cars we’ve known for so long?

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EV-sharing startup to serve Gold Coast apartment owners

Outbound has added its fifth high-end property partner to provide on-demand EV access for residents

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Polestar wants lower emissions, not beat Tesla in sales figures

The Sino-Swedish EV maker isn’t set on beating Tesla at its own game

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Tesla significantly expands Superchargers to all EVs in Australia, but…

All EVs can now access more Tesla Superchargers in Australia – if you’re willing to pay

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Tesla V4 Superchargers expand to the UK, open to all EV types

Tesla’s new V4 Superchargers are rolling out to better suit non-Tesla EV models