Queensland Finally Allows Faster EV Charging With Solar

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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City Living With An EV: Charging Solutions for Those Without Driveways

Power to the pavement

Living in the city makes it hard for electric car owners without off-street parking. It’s tough to find a place to charge, dissuading many inner city dwellers from buying electric cars.
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How To Stop Your EV Draining Your Home Battery

Guide to preventing an EV from draining a home battery system

I think AI is going to design my next house.

Don’t want to waste the energy in your home battery charging your electric car? You’re not alone. Discover a straightforward wiring tweak that fixes this—no fancy gear needed. [Read more…]

Why Your EV Charger Matters More Than You Think

Electric vehicle charger selection matters

I recently answered a query from an excited soon-to-be EV driver looking to set themselves up with the necessary gear for electric car charging. [Read more…]

Why Network Capacity Will Make or Break Your EV Charger Plans

Home EV chargers and network capacity

With the electric vehicle revolution kicking into gear, it’s time to talk about why getting your energy infrastructure sorted sooner rather than later is a smart move. [Read more…]

Should You Install An Industrial Socket For Home EV Charging?

EV charging and electrical sockets

Standard Australian socket and plug for 32 amps 400 volts 3 phase power.

TL;DR: Hell, yes.

In Australia, the wall socket pictured above is your go-to option for a 3-phase electricity supply, while this one is for single-phase: [Read more…]

3 Million EVs, 22.46 Gigawatts: A Sober Look at Australia’s V2G Future

a v2g utopia

Many clued-up Australians dream of their electric car not only taking them places but powering their home and even the grid.

Keep reading, and you’ll discover how Vehicle-to-Grid technology (V2G) could outdo Australia’s entire coal fleet in terms of power delivered (kW) but not energy (kWh) and what that means for our future energy mix.

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Queenslanders Paying Coal-Fired Prices To Solar Power Their EVs

coal baron stealing solar

Finally, the coal barons have discovered how to extract revenue from free fuel…

Sun-Powered EVs, Coal-Priced Bills: Queensland’s Solar Irony [Read more…]

How To Choose The Right EV Charging Cable

EV charging cables

One item often overlooked when buying an EV charger is the charging cable itself. [Read more…]

Should you buy an EV charger with OCPP?

Image: SA Power Networks

TLDR: Yes. [Read more…]

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