Tesla showed off something last week that I genuinely thought I’d never see. [Read more…]

Tesla has introduced two updates for Australian owners, each affecting how power flows in a different way.

1. Tesla’s Wall Connector can charge any EV using your extra solar power, but you need a Powerwall for this to work.
2. New Model 3 and Model Y cars now have the ability to power your devices with a $145 adapter. This feature is called Vehicle-to-Load, or V2L.

There are a few catches to be aware of. Here’s what each update offers, who can use them, and what you should look out for.

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Here’s a roundup of the latest charging and home electrification news from Everything Electric Sydney 2026. There are smart solar EV chargers for under $1,000, EV chargers installed on power poles, and a pool pump that runs directly on solar power. Let’s dive in.

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Carefully trickle-charging your EV with surplus solar instead of buying electricity from the grid sounds like the perfect way to charge. But there’s an uncomfortable truth: slow charging can waste considerably more energy than charging at higher power with a home charger.

Spoiler alert: that doesn’t mean you should stop charging from solar. Cheap electricity still trumps charging efficiency when it comes to your wallet. [Read more…]

With full EVs accounting for more than one in five cars sold in July 2026, home EV chargers are selling like hot cakes.

To find out which chargers the experts trust, we asked our network of installers a simple question:

“Which EV charger would you choose for your own home?” [Read more…]

Solar Sharer plans featuring free daytime electricity can be great value for EV owners – but there’s a catch. To make the most of the offer, you need a dedicated home charger set to run during the free hours. If you use a regular wall socket and try to guess the timing, you’ll barely cover your commute, and your bill will stay about the same. Here’s how to get it right.

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Amber is shutting down Charge HQ, just 18 months after acquiring one of Australia’s best-known solar EV charging services.

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Water and electricity don’t mix, but puddles are appearing in all sorts of places right now.

Can we keep rainwater out of EV charging plugs? Yes, but not without some attention to detail. [Read more…]

Australia’s push to expand EV charging in apartment buildings has received a boost, with ARENA awarding $1.51 million for a lower-cost charging-as-a-service rollout across strata apartment buildings.
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As the petrol crisis encourages more and more Australians to go electric, we’re increasingly seeing the rise of the two+ EV household. So how do you go about charging two cars?

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