Hello Chums. I'm currently in the market for a Leaf ZE1. I used to work in the automotive industry and often saw how difficult it was to own a grey import in terms of parts and servicing. In this case I don't want to be stuck with something I can't get a battery for one day.

Is it smart to look for an Australian version, or am I just being overly cautious to try to avoid buying a Japanese import?

Hey EV enthusiasts!

I’ve been working on a project called CarExplore, where we gather and combine expert reviews for all kinds of cars, including EVs, into one easy-to-read roundup. Instead of jumping from site to site for opinions, you can see what multiple experts have to say in one place.

We’ve already covered a bunch of electric vehicles, and I’d love to hear what you think. If you’re into comparing EVs or just want some insight before your next purchase, feel free to check it out!

Not pushing anything, just thought it might be useful for anyone in the EV space. Appreciate any feedback if you do take a look. Cheers!

Dylan

Keen to see if anyone has solved this one.

In 2021 the NSW State Government changed planning rules where a homeowner could install an EV charger in the nature strip if off street parking is unavailable (https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-03/electric-vehicles-fact-sheet.pdf)

One of the key requirements is that the evc must be underground when not in use. I’m stumped about how to do this in a cost effective way.

Has anyone managed to get development consent for a charger under these planning rules, and if so what was the solution?

I’m thinking of getting a e-bike but I dunno what to get. I’m wanting to buy something between $200-700, I’d prefer it to be a pedal assist and also have a throttle. If it’s possible for it to be foldable that’ll be amazing. I’m wanting to use this for riding and working.

Hi everyone. I'm Fran, the Community Manager at Ivygo.

We're a new Aussie startup building an app to help connect EV users with people who own private chargers.

EV users can go into the app, book a nearby charger in advance, check in, check-out then pay for the charge in-app. Charger owners AKA Hosts can accept/reject booking requests and earn money.

We know we're not the first ones to work on this locally. We've been consulting key advisors and we've spent some time researching or speaking to similar apps overseas (e.g. UK, France, US).

We're looking for beta testers in the following areas:

• Lower North Shore (e.g., Lane Cove, Crows Nest, Mosman)
• Randwick (e.g., Mascot, Chifley, Maroubra)
• The Hills Shire (e.g., Winston Hills, Rouse Hill, Riverstone)

If you want to get involved, you can fill in the EOI form on our website: www.ivygo.com.au. If you're outside of these areas, we'll let you know when we'll expand the beta testing.

I've included some screenshots from our alpha version. It'll look a bit different in beta but I wanted to share a preview.

Any questions, please let me know.

P.S. If anyone knows of any other subreddits I should post into, let me know. For reference I've already done a post in r/TeslaMotorsAus.

Ivygo's alpha iOS app

I am currently tossing up between buying a new BYD Atto 3 Standard ($44,499) or a used 2022 Polestar 2 Standard (~$40,000).

The used Polestar has 26,500km's on the clock but has factory warranty until 2027.

I have been researching as much as I can but it would be great to get some outside perspective on the options I'm looking at.

Thank you!

Can anyone help me find out the QLD Electric Superhighway phase 3 opening dates for Roma and Injune? I’m going to Carnarvon Gorge from Brisbane and there is a big gap 387km between Miles and Carnarvon and I not sure I can make it on one charge, I’m in a 2024 model Y.

Looking at purchasing an Ev shortly, currently deciding between the MG ZS EV and the Atto 3 Ev both long range options.

We heard that MG will be offering a lifetime battery warranty but don’t know if it will roll Out to the ZS EV.

Does anyone have any information on the lifetime warranty or personal feedback on either car?

We are getting solar installed next week and will probably get a Zappi EV a charger for the car.

https://shop.ampol.com.au/ev-chargers/ampcharge-ev-charger-7kw/5637145326.p?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuMC2BhA7EiwAmJKRrAWfQ7dOsne6eig7d5reCUhw0N6exXIiXjmhSmumJHZVP-pO7Jbg4RoCVRUQAvD_BwE

Looking at the above as they are doing free "standard" install. Have a BYD Seal and on single phase so I think it fits the bill. Any opinions?

Hey all,

Can’t find anything with good old google so I’m assuming it doesn’t exist.

Does anyone know of a 15a type 2 portable OCPP EV charger that isn’t too expensive. An example that is too pricey is the Fronius wattpilot go.

I’m essentially looking for my normal granny or 15a charger but with OCPP.

Hi all,
About to pull the trigger on a Kia EV6 and looking at home charging options. From what I've read, in QLD they restrict EV charging devices to 20A unless they are on a controlled load circuit or have a load controller. I WFH so I've also been looking at the EV ToU plans (i.e. OVO with the free period 11-2pm and 6c 0001-0600), but I assume that is on the general tariff.

I have a 10.5kW solar system without battery, so I don't generate a heap of excess solar outside of the high summer months, so I'm more concerned about the ability to schedule my charging than taking from excess solar. What are my best options for install? Try and find a sparky to sneakily put one on a 32A plug, or have one via a Catchpower relay? Going off the energex site, it looks like the catchpower is the only legitimate way to have a charger go to the full 32A.

Am I missing something or is that about correct? I'd be annoyed if i forked out for a charger and could only get 2/3rds of the potential 7.7kW charging current.

Also any recommendations for chargers? I've one quote for a wattpilot/catchpower setup at ~3.5k installed which seems a bit steep...

Hello everyone! Im planning to get an EV soon and was hoping to get your recos like OVO, AGL, Origin etc. Thanks!

I'm looking for recocomendations for an EV Charger that also has a regular power outlet built-into it.

Background: I am relocating back to Australia soon, back into my old house which is part of a Strata scheme. The car parking is allocted spaces within a shared car park under the building. I have long been an EV driver in Europe and havent decided yet whether I'll drive one in NSW or not (question will be open for a while). However, I have 2 classic cars that I want to bring back to Australia and I usually store them using a battery maintainer which uses a standard power outlet. There are no outlets as far as I can remmeber that are in the car park. Knowing our strata scheme and the long-time owners who think they have authroty over everyone who has lived there for less time than themselves, I would bet they will not entertain the idea of me asking for a regular outlet to be fitted to my parking spaces. However, it's less unlikelly for them to refuse for infratstructure to be installed on my cost for an EV charger (there may even be rules/regs that they may need to try and accomodate it). So I would like to find an EV charger I can obtain in Australia that has a regular outlet built in.

Just in case this happens to anyone else, had a friend with a Nissan Leaf whose car got stuck at an Ampol charger. We did get it released after trying many things (including all the obvious ones like calling Ampol to get it released).

On the CHAdeMO chargers, at the end of the charge, you push a button on the charger in and that should trigger the release. In this case that button got stuck in the depressed position.

Resolution was achieved by slipping something narrow down the side of the button (credit to someone in r/leaf, it was one of about 20 things to try garnered from there). This seemed to unjam things. Note: We did have the 12v battery disconnected at the same time, I suspect that wasn't relevant though.

I plugged my Kona EV into a Tesla charger at the local shopping centre for the first time today. When I stopped charging, the charging socket surround light, went from green to white, indicating that charging had stopped. But when I tried to unplug the charging cable, it wouldn't come out as it was still locked. I ended up having to pull the emergency release cable thing to unlock it. Any ideas?

It looks pretty good for charging, 8c/kWh from midnight until 6am, free from 11am until 2pm. They do try to spread the estimated annual cost over 12 months (then adjust).

I've seen a few (bad) reviews of the billing being wrong. In this scenario inaccuracy in the measuring/billing would probably defeat the purpose of the plan.

Anyway, real life (or at least Reddit) feedback on how it is welcome.

Edit: I made the switch shortly after making this post. I love it, especially the free 3 hours. I don't need a referral code any longer (thanks for the offers) - I think Ovo themselves are offering $150.

Anyone have experience with cheaper charging cables that can plug into a standard power point? I've seen chargers online from $150 all the way up past $500. What's the difference? I only intend to use it as a backup on road trips so maybe 3 times a year.

Hi all,

I'm about to pull the trigger on an EV6 through a novated lease with my employer.

I'm interested to see if anyone can help with a question I have around the FTB exemption, I understand it's available on EVs un $89k that don't have LCT but I'm unsure how that works for a used EV.
I can get a 2024 EV6 GT-Line AWD for $88k which I know is fine but there are 2023 GT models with less than 2,000ks on them for around $86-$88k.

On the ATO website it lists this under eligibility.

"luxury car tax (LCT) has never been payable on the importation or sale of the car."

Does this mean because the GT was over $100k at one point and had LCT it is no longer eligible or would the fact that it's not secondhand and being sold under $89k now make it eligible as there would be no LCT on this sale?

Thanks for any help!

These things: https://www.alchemycharge.com.au/ Wouldn't they be better off with 30 amp sockets? But then I guess some apartments have shitty wiring and couldn't handle it.

Hey all, thought you might like our new site www.thebeep.com.au as a way of searching through new car EV pricing in Australia. It's a great way to see the price history of EVs since launch.

it's not clear why this is, there doesn't appear to be a post about it and it's severely limiting in building a community around it

With VIC scrapping its EV incentive, it got my thinking, is it possible to buy a car in another state and then just pay the stamp duty to register it in VIC.

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Or do the incentives only apply to residents (I am sure this is true, but thought i would ask)?