Have you ever tried charging your EV using only excess solar power, only to find it falls asleep while waiting for the sun to cooperate? For some electric vehicles, like the BYD Dolphin, it’s more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a frustrating glitch that interrupts charging altogether. Imagine plugging in your car, expecting it to juice up from your solar setup, and instead, it shuts down after a few minutes of no power flow, forcing you to reset it manually. [Read more…]

Most EV charging happens at home – so you need a good home charger. There are so many products with different features and price points. What’s worth buying?

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Some weeks ago, I was asked a simple question; Can the cheap, simple, popular Tesla Wall Connector home EV charger still be installed in South Australia? It turns out the answer is yes, but read on, and we’ll explain why we had serious doubts.

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Charge HQ co-founder Andrew Rogers recently said the company faces an uncertain future. This post will explain what’s happening, why it matters, and suggest some possible ways forward.
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Are you considering getting an EV but are overwhelmed by the challenges of strata charging? Fear not! Here’s how to overcome each challenge…
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Many Australians are having an epiphany: electric vehicles are big batteries on wheels that could, in theory, be used to power our homes using a V2H (Vehicle to Home) system. [Read more…]

Charging at 16A on 3-phase = 11 kW charging rate.

Solar power systems have been saving us money for years, but what about saving some for later? With large solar arrays on houses becoming the norm, finding places to store all the goodness is becoming more important. Faster EV charging is an excellent place to start. [Read more…]

What are the best home EV chargers in 2024 in Australia?

I tapped into the collective wisdom of installers in the SolarQuotes network to find out. [Read more…]

Ergon and Energex have rewritten their rules on EV charging in Queensland, so properties running on a single-phase supply can now charge ahead at a full 7kW capacity.
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