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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Queensland Finally Allows Faster EV Charging With Solar
City Living With An EV: Charging Solutions for Those Without Driveways
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
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
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
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?
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
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.
Queenslanders Paying Coal-Fired Prices To Solar Power Their EVs
Sun-Powered EVs, Coal-Priced Bills: Queensland’s Solar Irony [Read more…]
How To Choose The Right EV Charging Cable
One item often overlooked when buying an EV charger is the charging cable itself. [Read more…]
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