Thread: EV general discussion

Another problem is that expensive fuel further disadvantages people who live in regional or remote areas. They often don't have the option of public transport and they already have big fuel bills because of the distances they have to travel.

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Average annual vehicle travel is about 13,000 kms, not 30,000.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

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Average annual vehicle travel is about 13,000 kms, not 30,000.

I’m so not average. But an EV vehicle with decent lights and a bull bar doesn’t exist Ute.

Originally Posted by scarry

They are going to have to charge for it,it isn’t going to be free or some discounted rate.

I presume you now pay for fuel at the bowser,no difference.

For a start there are HUGE infrastructure costs.

Ev’s Need a huge amount of power to recharge.

And don’t think a motel will use solar,there is no way it will provide anything like enough power to charge a couple of EV’s,yet alone many.

Not sure where you got the advice "Ev’s Need a huge amount of power to recharge." There is a small loss in converting to Dc and charging but the total battery capacity of any EV less any residual voltage as no one is going to be zero deliberately, is very close to the power needed to charge. Maths and clear economic cost saving comparing diesel for my D3 compared to the power and cost of that power to run it as a EV. Not suggesting I should not pay for power I use. I know for a fact I paid for the solar panels I have so there is a cost even for the sunshine I use

Originally Posted by turps

I’m so not average. But an EV vehicle with decent lights and a bull bar doesn’t exist Ute.

Yet we know some one who has such a beast

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Yet we know some one who has such a beast

Is that the old series landy?
I think I need more creature comforts in my old age.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Average annual vehicle travel is about 13,000 kms, not 30,000.

Where does that figure come from?

Maybe thats privately owned vehicles only?

If it is,thats not a good average,as it doesn't take into consideration company and commercial vehicles,which generally do huge mileage.

Originally Posted by Tombie

It’s not there though - most Caravan parks etc are limited to a total current draw and a heap of EVs will quickly exceed supply. So upgrades will be needed.

Your application is a bit unique. It’s not a daily, it’s not used continually. And your journeys are planned to fit within its capability else you use another vehicle.

As an example - if you can jump in it, drive to Melrose and home again stopping for simple 10 minute stops - I’ll be all ears.

Note: I’d happily have an old series with EV as an around Whyalla runabout, it would never go anywhere else though as even a run to the nearby lighthouse would see it stranded.

Certainly is my Daily Driver, rain hail or shine, Summer and Winter, its too convenient to use and too much fun not to drive the only days it does not get driven are when were away on long trips in the Iveco towing the Van, I'll convert that to EV when 1000km batteries are cheap. We do have another car , My wifes Renault Captur , I last put petrol in it 6 months ago and its still full.

Longest regular round trip I do is 55km once a week but usually I average about 25 km a day.