Thread: EV general discussion

Electric ute conversions: Roev fills 2023 order book for Hilux and Ranger

Australia's SEA in $1 billion deal to electrify 8,500 Hilux and Landcruisers for miners

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

Yep.. base model RWD with the special FBT tax deal.

Yes the FBT being removed is certainly an incentive. Enjoy!

Tritium secures record EV charger order from BP | CarExpert

bp are saying 600 in Australia. They have 1400 locations. 43% coverage of their outlets at face value.

I also note the vast difference in production rates from US compared to Australia. So much for local manufacturing industry...

WTPL grumpy? They should not be allowed to lie! Oddly a MG4 was one of the best in not lying.

My quirky one could have been taken back as no way it will do a highway speed WLTP

Did not take it back as I could make do. Narangga helpful post is needed given the rate of growth for EVs.



Real World Range Test, Efficiency, And Charging Costs For 10 Euro EVs

"Conclusions

Let's start with a given. The MG 4 costs 33,990 euros whereas the BMW i7 is 150,400 euros – almost four and a half times more. Why do we point out this huge difference in price? These are obviously two very different vehicles in different categories, but our goal is to offer precise figures for a variety of models that can be considered both in context to specific categories, and across the electric automotive spectrum. Also, a big price, big batteries, and big range don't always translate to big efficiency in the electric world.
This can come in handy when you find yourself evaluating the purchase of a new EV; understanding how weight, power, dimensions, and other characteristics – not just battery capacity – factor into range and efficiency."
While all of this is interesting. None of it deals with 4wd, long distance we have or towing a caravan, trailer or boat!
Are we there yet? Shut up and wait James

How easy is it to charge an electric car on a long journey and what does it cost? I found out by driving 350 miles in a Volvo C40 - Bristol Live

Can I say.. the fast charging situation in areas off the coast is really changing incredibly quickly around south east queensland. I expect the coverage is going to continue to grow really rapidly over the next few years. The next challenge is going to be increasing capacity (IE the number of chargers).

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

Can I say.. the fast charging situation in areas off the coast is really changing incredibly quickly around south east queensland. I expect the coverage is going to continue to grow really rapidly over the next few years. The next challenge is going to be increasing capacity (IE the number of chargers).

I did the Numbers once assuming we all drove a EV* It was not pretty with the current tech for long weekends. 29 dec yarn is interesting


"More than 33,000 electric vehicles were sold in Australia in 2022, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries – almost double the number sold in 2021.

Thorne says many car-charging sites have been underused so far because drivers have charged their vehicles at home or at their holiday destination. Many drivers now want to take their cars further.
" link
still a small amount of Total sales in 2022

Off to Ballarat in mine after lunch. The fast charges there make that pretty easy. IF or more likely when EV sales are more than 50% of new car sales it will be fair less certain an hour for a full charge in my case will be possible at the current charger numbers.

Victoria is really slow in rolling out in many areas. I appreciate 'user pays' and am happy to pay.

Off topic a little. Gent at Ritta Landrover mentioned EU power prices may mean charging EV in much of the EU might be costing as much as running a small 4 cylinder ICE car.

New Zealand is the place to be according to the IEA

Trends in charging infrastructure – Global EV Outlook 2022 – Analysis - IEA report has "Electric car sales continue to break records, but mineral supply constraints are looming"

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

I did the Numbers once assuming we all drove a EV* It was not pretty with the current tech for long weekends. 29 dec yarn is interesting


"More than 33,000 electric vehicles were sold in Australia in 2022, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries – almost double the number sold in 2021.

Thorne says many car-charging sites have been underused so far because drivers have charged their vehicles at home or at their holiday destination. Many drivers now want to take their cars further.
" link
still a small amount of Total sales in 2022

Off to Ballarat in mine after lunch. The fast charges there make that pretty easy. IF or more likely when EV sales are more than 50% of new car sales it will be fair less certain an hour for a full charge in my case will be possible at the current charger numbers.

Victoria is really slow in rolling out in many areas. I appreciate 'user pays' and am happy to pay.

Off topic a little. Gent at Ritta Landrover mentioned EU power prices may mean charging EV in much of the EU might be costing as much as running a small 4 cylinder ICE car.

New Zealand is the place to be according to the IEA

Trends in charging infrastructure – Global EV Outlook 2022 – Analysis - IEA report has "Electric car sales continue to break records, but mineral supply constraints are looming"

I think we always have to assume that there is going to be a lag between demand and provision. It's just how it is. There is like 60k EV's out of a vehicle fleet of 15 million at the moment.