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How Australia’s EV Shift is Cleaning Up More Than Just the Air

How Australia’s EV Shift is Cleaning Up More Than Just the Air Australia has quietly hit a massive automotive milestone: 500,000+ electric vehicles humming along our roads. While the debate usually centers on battery range and quiet cabins, the quiet revolution happening under the hood is fundamentally shifting our environment, our economy, and the average Aussie's wallet. Fuelling Change: Over 520 million litres of petrol and diesel are saved annually, keeping vital cash ins

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Understanding the Basics of Electric Vehicles for Australia

Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche interest; they are becoming a significant part of Australia's transport landscape. As the country moves towards cleaner energy and sustainable mobility, understanding the fundamentals of electric vehicles is essential. This post will guide you through the key concepts, technologies, and practical considerations related to electric vehicles in Australia. Whether you are curious about how EVs work, the infrastructure available, or t

2 days ago

Used EV Battery State Of Health Revolution, now and in the future.

How to Check Battery Health, and Why Global Laws Are Forcing Car Makers to Clean Up Their Act. Key points: The Ultimate Risk: A used EV's biggest financial wild card is its hidden battery condition, representing the vehicle's highest replacement cost if defective. The Transparency Gap: Hidden State of Health data creates severe buyer anxiety and penalizes private sellers with unnecessary third-party testing costs. The Production Shift: Manufacturing economics mean Euro 7's ma

5 days ago

The Automotive Disruption: Why the EV Shift Will Force the Evolution of Australian Dealerships.

Having spent decades navigating the nuances of automotive wholesale, retail, and the evolving EV sector, I am fascinated by how our industry will handle this massive transition. For decades, the dealership business model has carefully refined its operations to maximise profitability, but it is now staring down a total structural realignment. This is my perspective on how the market will play out and why a major shake-up is inevitable. The rapid acceleration of electric vehicl

May 18

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Scaling EV Charging Stations Infrastructure Through Collaborative Partnership Model. ( Part 5 of 5 )

Alright, let’s address the elephant in the room. Aligning government departments and private companies in unison might seem as wildly optimistic as me betting my house on my team winning the premiership this year. However, cynicism is not productive. I’d rather embrace the chaos and get to work, so here is the plan. The shift toward electric mobility requires a sophisticated integration of policy, power, and private enterprise. By adopting the partnership model, governments a

Mar 22

The Blueprint for the Future: Regional EV Mega Sites. ( Part 4 of 5 )

As mentioned, in regional Victoria, the current EV charging network often feels like an "afterthought" rather than essential infrastructure. While progress is being made through initiatives like "Charging the Regions," several systemic issues persist that fail today's EV owner. If a site offers nothing but a charger in a dark corner of a parking lot, how could this be seen as a gold standard moving forward. The shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors isn't j

Mar 16

The EV Infrastructure Advantage: "Build Once, Expand As Required" (Part 3 of 5)

Overview The long-term profitability of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging networks is fundamentally tied to modular scalability. This strategic plan outlines a phased development model designed to maximise asset utilisation while minimising future capital disruption. By prioritising "Day One" civil and electrical readiness, we ensure our regional hubs can scale seamlessly from initial deployments to high-capacity service destinations. The expansion strategy should be split to ad

Mar 9

Bridging EV Charging Deserts: Powering Victoria’s Regional Transit Spine - (Part 2 of 5)

Victoria’s transition to electric mobility in regional areas is hindered by "charging deserts" along high-volume corridors. To unlock interstate travel and regional tourism, the state must shift from urban-centric clusters to a dual-tier "charging spine." By strategically placing ultra-fast hubs on highways and fast chargers in amenity-rich towns, Victoria can eliminate EV charger anxiety. Key Points Arterial Ultra-Fast Spines: Prioritizing 150kW+ charging stations directly l

Feb 22

Improving Regional EV Charging Infrastructure, Customer Woes, Growth Opportunities for Regional Towns and Tourism.

The following observations come from traveling through regional Australia in an EV, and I must say, it presents a unique set of challenges that current owners frequently face, relating to infrastructure, software, and the less-than-satisfactory user experience. After nearly two decades of traveling the globe for work, I’ve seen what seamless infrastructure looks like, and right now, in Australia, the EV charging network rollout is falling short. To be upfront, my background i

Feb 11

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In this latest podcast with John and Mark from “Talking Automotive” discuss the growth of electric vehicles and the changes happening in this industry with EV specialist David Wynne.

Topics for this podcast are;

Update on electric vehicles sales ( you may be surprised )
New electric vehicle models available in Australia
Electric vehicle price ranges
Impact of supply on prices of electric vehicles in Australia
Improvement of charging and infrastructure in Australia
Types of chargers
Range of electric vehicle

I hope you enjoy this latest podcast and of course, if you would like to receive more information on any of the topics reach out via www.ev101.com.au.

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Join Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair from “Talking Automotive” discussing EVs with David Wynne.

In this podcast, we discuss some of the challenges with electric vehicles in Australia and what the Australian government needs to do to support electric vehicles. We also investigate best practices in other markets such as Norway with regards to incentives and infrastructure required to enable the quick rollout of electric vehicles. In addition, we take a look at charging infrastructure and how this technology is developing. And finally, we also look at batteries and their development in the future. How this technology is changing and how it will impact electric vehicles going forward.

I hope you enjoy it and of course, if you would like to receive more information on any of the topics reach out via www.ev101.com.au.

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Porsche Taycan

The new Taycan - Soul, electrified

Taycan 4S, Turbo & Turbo S

Priced from: $191,000 to $349,000 + ORC

Battery size: 79.2kWh Maximum power: 390kW | to Maximum power: 560kW

It's more than just an electric vehicle, the 2021 Porsche Taycan aims to be the next chapter in Porsche's sports car lineage.

To learn, click on this link to review the post.

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Tell Me More About This Driving Range Thing!

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One of the main barriers customers see when considering buying an electric vehicle is the driving range and if you get it wrong, your EV experience could be a costly mistake.

In saying that, once you understand the basics about some key elements, you’ll see, it’s not that complicated.

To learn, click on this link to review the post.

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