{"id":1893,"date":"2023-10-23T14:51:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T03:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/?page_id=1893"},"modified":"2025-06-09T10:17:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T00:17:49","slug":"electric-vehicles-evs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/renewablecobargo.com\/?page_id=1893","title":{"rendered":"Electric vehicles (EVs)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myths and models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Community Energy Coordinator David Neyle put together this overview of EV myths and models for our EV show and tell event in October 2023. (There&#8217;s no sound, just images. Runtime 2:05)<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19Dw_TBtNPJ4eLDg0s6Jx3Hk9LWx57kks\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great article on EV fire safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Published by VESR which is a national tool developed by the NSW Government in consultation with the Australian Government and endorsed by all state and territory governments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vesr.gov.au\/news\/essential-information-about-electric-vehicle-ev-fire-safety\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Essential information about electric vehicle (EV) fire safety | Vehicle Emissions Star Rating\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vesr.gov.au\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/images\/VESRFiresafe-1440px.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Essential information about electric vehicle (EV) fire safety | Vehicle Emissions Star Rating<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">More Australians are making the switch to electric vehicles, with both industry and government also moving to electric buses and trucks. There are many benefits to going electric for both people and the environment.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EV savings calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Converting to an EV is the fastest way to reduce your fossil fuel use, at the same time significantly reducing your cost of transport. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarcitizens.org.au\/ev_savings_calculator?utm_campaign=ev_calculator_launch&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=solarcitizens\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Calculate your fuel savings here\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.nationbuilder.com\/solarcitizens\/pages\/3735\/meta_images\/original\/Savings_Calculator.jpg?1662377747\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Calculate your fuel savings here<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Solar Citizens\u2019 EV Savings Calculator &#8211; Calculate your fuel and cost savings here.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRMA resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NRMA has some excellent overview resources for people thinking about buying an electric vehicle. NRMA is also the provider of EV charging stations in NSW. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/electric-vehicles\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/electric-vehicles\">Electric Vehicle Hub<\/a> has a wealth of information with ongoing updates, including the following pages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/electric-vehicles\/basics\/ev-myths\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"EV fact or fiction: busting common myths\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/-\/media\/electric-cars\/electric-vehicle-front-mobile.jpg?h=360&amp;w=640&amp;hash=f59c346c0acbc8c7214894c4671cc95d\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">EV fact or fiction: busting common myths<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">We debunk common myths about electric cars: charging, towing, battery recycling. driving range and emissions.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/electric-vehicles\/buying\/should-i-buy-an-ev\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Should I buy an EV?\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/-\/media\/electric-cars\/top-reasons-to-buy-an-ev---mobile-hero---640x360.png?h=360&amp;w=640&amp;hash=a547c2dda6d4788979f87016f106b527\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Should I buy an EV?<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Here are some ideas to help you think about whether or not your next car might be an EV, and six reasons you might say &#8216;yes&#8217;.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/electric-vehicles\/buying\/electric-cars-australia\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Electric cars available in Australia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/-\/media\/electric-cars\/ev-electric-car-dealership-hero-desktop1.jpg?h=496&amp;w=1140&amp;hash=8b3b4d796f7e40a205552c40d7599b8f\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Electric cars available in Australia<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Australia&#8217;s electric car market is growing and the supply of new models available aims to meet the changing demands of buyers.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/electric-vehicles\/charging\/ev-at-home\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Charging your EV at home\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mynrma.com.au\/-\/media\/electric-cars\/home-ev-charging---640x320.png?h=320&amp;w=640&amp;hash=94268a5f241b2034865d9d1c0848f4fb\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Charging your EV at home<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">With an electric motoring future approaching, an electric vehicle (EV) could be the next everyday item you\u2019ll be charging at home.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding and using public chargers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The major networks are NRMA, Chargefox, Evie Charging and Tesla. There is a wide range of public charging infrastructure and these are operated by a number of different providers. Each provider has a phone app (Google Play or Apple) which you use to interact with and pay for your charging session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public chargers close to Cobargo, NSW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NRMA fast chargers in Bega (1) and Bateman\u2019s Bay (2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tesla fast chargers in Narooma (open to non-Tesla cars)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chargefox AC chargers (up to 22 kW depending on your car) in Cobargo, Bermagui and Tathra, making up our own local EV tourist drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also if you are heading further afield, there are currently fast chargers in Cooma, Jindabyne, Berry, Cann River, Orbost, Bairnsdale, Sale, Moe and regularly along the Hume Highway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And the NSW Government has announced funding for additional fast chargers in Bega, Narooma, Batemans Bay, Ulladulla, Cooma and Jindabyne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/electric-vehicles\/ev-charging-guide\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers \u2019101&#039;\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/og-ev-charging-101.png\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers \u2019101&#8242;<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">EV chargers: absolutely everything you need to know about electric vehicle charging at home and on the road in Australia explained clearly on the Solar Quotes website.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/switchedon.reneweconomy.com.au\/content\/what-is-an-electric-vehicle-smart-charger\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"What is an electric vehicle smart charger?\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-global.website-files.com\/648a7570117a2105ed87b0e9\/652d1970817e330a1207c967_EV%20smart%20charger%20EVNEX%20E6%20small%20Screenshot%202023-10-16%20at%2010.04.52%20pm.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">What is an electric vehicle smart charger?<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Smart EV chargers are coming, but meanwhile we have to make do with dumb and smart-ish chargers.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Page last updated 1 April 2024<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Myths and models Community Energy Coordinator David Neyle put together this overview of EV myths and models for our EV show and tell event in October 2023. (There&#8217;s no sound, just images. 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