BMW’s i3 has been a qualified success for the brand. It probably hasn’t made much money but if you consider that Nissan’s Leaf has been a rolling test-bed for the Japanese company, the i3 has been the same for BMW. Continue reading →
My experience with AGL’s $1/day EV charging plan…
All you can eat electrons for $1/day for your electric car at home? It sounds too good to be true, and in my case it turned out that way too.
Face-lifted 2018 BMW i3 & BMW i3s – Drive Zero Car Guide
The 2018 i3 and i3s are potent, but expensive, city cars. They’ll do 90% of what many people need on a day to day basis extremely efficiently, and add a hell of a lot of fun to your drive as well.
Australian guide to importing an electric vehicle
Have you seen the range of EVs available overseas and thought about buying one in Europe or the USA and importing it Australia? It’s not as difficult as you think, but it’s not necessarily easy either. In this article I’ll give a brief rundown of what’s required to import an electric vehicle into Australia.
Comparing total cost of ownership of Renault Zoe EV vs Honda Jazz ICE
The Renault Zoe is a great little electric car, with solid range and sleek design and it’s one of the few EVs you can buy in Australia! The downside however is price. Starting at $51,990 for what is a small 5 door hatch, it’s an expensive purchase. Despite the fact an EV is cheaper to…
What’s involved in the construction of an ultra-rapid electric car charging station?
Chargefox have announced that they will build 21 ultra-rapid electric car charging stations along the main highways connecting Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane, plus some in Western Australia around Perth.
Solar plus the Zappi smart charger – a perfect combo for your EV
EVolution Australia has started selling the wonderful Zappi EVSE in Australia. The Zappi’s claim to fame is that it can be configured to charge your EV only when the sun is shining to leverage the solar panels on your home.
Nissan LEAF returning to Australia mid-2019
Drive Zero was invited to Nissan’s Australian “launch” of the 2nd generation (ZE1) LEAF in Sydney last week. There was unfortunately not much to report on, as no pricing nor a firm release date was announced. Disappointing for a car that’s been available in other markets for almost 9 months.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Drive Zero Car Guide
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a 5 seater 4WD with 50km of electric range, making it a very efficient and lower emissions SUV for Aussies.
Tesla brings Model 3 to show rooms all around Australia
Tesla has sent out invites to Australian Tesla Model 3 reservation holders this week inviting them to take a first look at the car in person.