Episodes

  • Would lower prices at different times change your EV Charging habits?
    Nov 24 2024
    Would you "donate" the power in your car to a disaster affected community? That's possible under a trail plan from MyCar to use EVs with Vehicle to Load capabilities to give power to people who need it most. Plus we talk to Chargefox about their research into time-of-day charging and how it might affect charging habits. And a caller who has gone from being a one-car one-motorbike household to owning two BYDs! Get in touch with us - 0477 657 657
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    41 mins
  • Fully Electric Prime Mover - Windrose
    Nov 17 2024
    Trev had a road trip in the All Electric Cupra, went ok, but exposed a bunch of real problems with our regional charging network. And while there, came across an all-electric Prime Mover. The Windrose, and this week we talk to a representative of the company about what they are doing and what it is. Plus we'd love to hear from you on your views on our charging infrustructure - text 0477 657 657.
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    44 mins
  • Are Electric Cars fire safe?
    Nov 10 2024
    This week, Stephen shares a story of the Oil Change in his Electric Car? We talk to Emma from EVFireSafe about their work training our first responders, and looking at the real data about EV Battery fires. And Jeremey wants an EV - so he wonders on a few core questions.
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    41 mins
  • BYD Shark pricing shocks and EV owners talk about their experience
    Nov 3 2024
    Stephen and Trevor take their first look at the BYD Shark which is set to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux - decent EV range and a great price! Plus we talk to a man who got a cracking deal on a Tesla Model 3 performance And a newbie EV owner and his BYD Seal Get in touch - text us on 0477 657 657
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    45 mins
  • Using the Grid Power well, to protect the grid from EVs!
    Oct 27 2024
    Stephen and Trevor talk to Rosemary Tan from i-Charge about their patent and thoughts that we should be able to protect the grid from excessive usage with smart technology. There's news about Chinese Cars, the new Tesla and more And your feedback too - always welcome on 0477 657 657.
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    40 mins
  • What is Vehicle to Grid and can it be a good thing for you and the country?
    Oct 20 2024
    This week Trevor and Stephen unpack the future vehicle technology known as Vehicle to Grid. This technology could be a game-changer for home power bills, and could prove critical as support for the grid itself. Tim Washington from Jetcharge - the "Godfather of EV Charging in Australia" joins Trevor and Stephen to unpack it all. Plus your calls, the EV5 Pricing and some EV Fire mythbusting.
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    40 mins
  • Test driving Electric Cars and the challenges that still exist
    Oct 13 2024
    Who knew that Ampol had chargers in locations other than their petrol stations! We learn:) Trev's loving free fuel every day too via Solar. We talk to the man who coined the term Toad about his BYD 6 months on. And Andrew calls in thanks to Wife Kelly with an impulse to buy and he's tested two contenders. Rod has a Polestar he loves, but the ICEing on the cake isn't great.
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    38 mins
  • Fire Safety with EVs and a V8 SuperUte driver goes electric!
    Oct 6 2024
    Using the right gear is one of the key things when it comes to charging an EV - reports of a Garage fire potential caused by a dodgy imported charging cable which was then plugged into an international power point adaptor have us shocked! Plus we talk to Bathurst bound Holly Espray the V8 Superute drive who picked up UNIDEN sponsorshop and we got her behind the wheel of a Genesis Electric Car to see what she thought. And is your BYD being recalled? No.
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    35 mins