Category: ev

  • The End of the ICE Age? Australia’s Roadmap to Phasing Out Petrol and Diesel

    The End of the ICE Age? Australia’s Roadmap to Phasing Out Petrol and Diesel

    Are petrol and diesel cars being banned in Australia? Explore the latest state and territory plans, the 2035 ACT ban, and how the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is curbing ICE sales.

  • Protecting the inside

    Protecting the inside

    As part of my novated lease, I ordered floor and boot mats, it was the best investment.

  • Servicing: Comparing EV versus ICE vehicles

    Servicing: Comparing EV versus ICE vehicles

    Comparing the servicing differences between EVs, unleaded and diesel cars.

  • The Electric Surge: Can Our Grids Handle the EV Revolution?

    The Electric Surge: Can Our Grids Handle the EV Revolution?

    What can Australia learn from those countries that already have high levels of EV uptake? How have they ensured their grids remained sustainable?

  • Are you looking at an EV?

    Are you looking at an EV?

    Are you thinking of an EV? Perhaps Novated lease? Some YouTube video links here may be of use.

  • Learned on Facebook

    Learned on Facebook

    The Elexio’s parking assist won’t win any speed records but may help with that all important reverse park.

  • Updated cost comparison

    Updated cost comparison

    I’ve updated my original cost comparison that looks at savings over a yearly period charging an EV versus filling a diesel car to include at home scenarios.

  • Car Wash mode

    Car Wash mode

    My car’s car wash mode is particularly useful to protect key features when cleaning the car, though I almost couldn’t activate it.

  • Logging activity

    Logging activity

    Having taken on a novated lease, I’m now tracking expenses incurred using Excel just in case I need to report later for tax purposes.

  • First charge

    First charge

    My first experience charging an EV with Tesla superchargers was relatively painless.