So, you have been thinking for a while if you should join the growing number of EV owners?
The good news is that you are now able to choose from a variety of body shapes and sizes, as well as buy brand new EVs in Australia for less then $40k. Preloved EVs can be yours at a yet more affordable budget, and there is an increasing choice available now in this segment as well. You are well aware of all the benefits that EVs bring to their owners and the environment alike, so we shall not bore you with those details here.
There is of course an abundance of videos and other reviews available on the internet. Beyond these, you will likely ask questions like "Will it be able to take me to Byron Bay?", or "How many charging stops do I need on my way to Melbourne, and how much time do they add to the trip?" There are some great tools that answer these type of questions, and some more links to great sites helping you compare and buy. Read on...
A Better Routeplanner
Select the EV make and model that you consider buying, enter starting point and destination, and see a trip plan including charge stops and trip duration (time shown with and without stops). The site / app is free, and a paid version will use live data from your car like recent consumption and current SOC [State of Charge], plus live weather data.
abetterrouteplanner.com - also available as app
Plugshare
The go to app in Australia and overseas to locate AC and DC Fast Charging EV stations. An optional account (free) allows you to check in at chargers e.g. how long you will be staying (good etiquette) , and you can even communicate with other EV drivers.
Tesla Superchargers open to Non-Teslas
You heard from friends that Tesla's network of Superchargers is available to non-Teslas. Is that so? Yes, a large proportion of the Superchargers are now open to non-Teslas, and the number keeps increasing. Click the links to see the latest update on a map, or in a list (need to click on a location name to see if it is open to Non-Teslas).
A good overview of models available in Australia currently, plus anticipated roll-out of future models, including reviews and pricing.
Carsales – Electric Hub
National body representing the electric vehicle industry in Australia. Includes a database of EVs, an EV Cost Calculator, a Mythbusting section and other valuable info.
Electric Vehicle Council
Electric Vehicle Council
Most comprehensive site globally on current and upcoming EVs. Out of The Netherlands thus lacking AU pricing and availability as its only draw-back.