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How long does a Tesla battery last? According to official Tesla-sourced data, Tesla batteries lose between 12 and 15 per cent of their capacity, on average, after approximately 321,868km (200,000 miles in American speak) of usage.If this data is correct, the average Australian driver won’t need to consider replacing their Tesla battery until 26 years into ownership, because the national average driver travels a touch over 12,000km a year.I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest people who buy Teslas, or electric vehicles in general, travel fewer kilometres than the average driver.Tesla battery lifespan is the kind of thing EV shoppers consider carefully, because they’ve all owned Apple iPhones, or Microsoft laptops, and noticed that battery life seems definitively finite. It’s important to realise, of course, that the batteries in an EV are vastly bigger.Elon Musk is aware, of course, that Tesla battery life is something buyers worry about, and it provides an eight-year/192,000km warranty with the purchase of all Australian-delivered vehicles, except the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, which come with a similar eight-year/160,000km warranty.The terms of these warranties are as follows; if the Tesla battery drops below 70 per cent capacity in less than the aforementioned time period or distance, Tesla covers the cost of a replacement battery.Replacement batteries for a Tesla can cost anywhere from $15,000 up to $20,000 across all models.A study in April 2024 by British motoring insurance company NimbleFins - which examined nine years of Tesla battery lifetime data - found the batteries should deteriorate by around one per cent of their range per year.In terms of how you can look after your battery, there are multiple factors that affect Tesla battery lifespan.For any electric vehicle, you want to avoid fully charging the battery to 100 pre cent regularly, to preserve maximum battery capacity.Canadian lithium-ion battery researcher Jeff Dahn claims that, treated properly and kept in the right “voltage window”, a Tesla battery can stay fully operational for 100 years, or 1.6 million kilometres.Dr Adam Best (just call him Dr Best), Principal Battery Researcher at our own CSIRO, claims that, if owners employ the appropriate maintenance techniques to prolong battery health, Tesla batteries can achieve a “pretty impressive life cycle”.But what are these maintenance techniques? Dr Best suggests you try to keep the charge level always between 20 per cent and 80 per cent, as opposed to running the battery from zero to 100 and back again, which will “help to extend the life of your EV”, regardless of battery chemistry and composition.Teslas predominantly run on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or nickel cobalt aluminium (NCA) chemically composed batteries, while other brands like Polestar use nickel manganese cobalt (NMC).Both NCA and NMC batteries thrive in conditions where they aren’t being charged to maximum capacity and drained to empty.So if you are a responsible and battery-conscious EV driver, who can you know if your EV is responding well to your gentle treatment? What are the signs that your battery is dying, or that it’s functioning properly?Other than the most obvious indicator of declining battery capacity - getting less mileage out of each charge - other signs that your EV’s battery might be suffering are slower charging times, a change in the driving sensation (sluggishness, lack of responsiveness), strange smells or noises while charging or driving, and, of course, the Tesla multimedia system telling you that your battery may be in decline.In terms of real-world results, it’s also worth pointing to a test conducted by a Tesla Model S 70D owner, Branden Flasch. Branden's vehicle had reportedly travelled 234,964km when he put his Tesla battery to the test, and the results were very impressive.The Model S in question was purchased in 2015, and its owner charged it to 99 per cent before the test, and then drove it until the batteries were completely depleted, measuring its kWh usage to check the battery's depletion.The reported results have the Model S using 58.5kWh, roughly 83 per cent of their original 70kWh capacity.

The difference between Mercedes classes is methodical and distinctly German, devised to distinguish Mercedes car models by size and purpose.

Who owns Polestar?The answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you may think. While Polestar began as a Volvo subsidiary the brand is actually part of the Geely automotive empire, alongside the likes of Volvo, Lotus and Zeekr. If it feels like Polestar started in a flash, that’s because it did - both metaphorically and literally.Polestar is a performance electric brand that first came to prominence as Volvo’s performance and racing division, but is now solely focused on building the most sustainable automobiles possible.But who owns Polestar? Who makes Polestar cars? Where are Polestar cars manufactured? We’ll answer all those questions and more in this deep dive into the brand’s past, present and future.Originally the company was a joint-venture between Volvo and Geely, but the Swedish brand decided to divest the majority of its stake in the operation, making Geely the primary Polestar parent company. Geely founder Li Shufu owns a significant stake in the brand via his personal company, PSD Investment.So, how did Polestar begin in a flash? Well, the brand’s origins trace all the way back to 1996 and a Swedish touring car racing team called Flash Engineering. The name came from team owner Jan ‘Flash’ Nilsson, who had a history racing Volvos.In 2005 he sold his team to businessman Christian Dahl, who renamed the team to Polestar Racing and began forging deeper ties with Volvo. In 2010, Geely took over Volvo from the Ford Motor Company as part of its first steps towards international expansion.Then in 2013 the first Polestar Performance road car project was launched with the S60 Polestar. This was an Australian initiative originally, designed to coincide with a Volvo/Polestar entry into the V8 Supercars championship.The road car project went global in 2014 and by 2015 Volvo had decided to buy Polestar Performance and establish it as its own in-house brand.In 2017 Geely and Volvo made the dramatic shift away from performance and instead reinvented Polestar as an electric vehicle brand, launching the Polestar 1 coupe in October that year (a model that was never offered in Australia).By 2019 the Polestar 2 small sedan/hatchback had arrived as a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and then in 2024 the brand added the Polestar 3 mid-size SUV and Polestar 4 SUV ‘coupe’ to the line-up.While the brand likes to highlight its Swedish heritage it has taken a more global approach to production. Polestar’s headquarters is in Gothenburg, Sweden, which is where it designs all of its cars. Production takes advantage of Geely’s Chinese manufacturing base, as well as the brand’s other industry connections to keep costs and emissions during production down.Because of that the Polestar 2 is built in China, the Polestar 3 is made in China and the USA and the Polestar 4 is produced at factories in China and South Korea.Polestar currently offers three models for sale - the Polestar 2, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4.The Polestar 2 is a mid-size sedan/hatchback that rivals the likes of the BMW i4, BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3.The Polestar 3 is a mid-size SUV based on the same underpinnings as Volvo’s EX90 and has been designed to sit above the sportier Polestar 4 coupe-style SUV.While similar in size, the 4 is built on different underpinnings, the so-called 'Sustainable Experience Architecture' that is the basis for Volvo EM90 and Zeekr 001, amongst others.The brand has already confirmed three more models , scheduled to arrive by the end of the decade. The first will be the Polestar 5 (you may have a feel for the brand’s naming protocol by now) which will be based on the Premacy concept, due by the end of 2025.It is reportedly a mid-size sedan to challenge the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.The Polestar 6 will be a sports car, based on the O2 concept, was meant to arrive in 2026 but development of this hero model has been delayed to prioritise the Polestar 7, which is expected to be a compact SUV to sit underneath the Polestar 3. 

Trying to pin down the cost of a Tesla in Australia is a bit like swatting a fly - just when you think you’ve got it locked in it suddenly changes.

How long does a car battery last?A fully charged or new car battery can be reasonably expected to last three to six years.What is the average lifespan of a car battery? Or how long does it take for a car battery to die?Between three to six years, but the average lifespan of a car battery may differ between batteries and vehicles depending on several factors, including the make and model of the battery, how many discharge cycles it has gone through, how well it’s maintained, the condition of the host vehicle’s charging system, and whether the host vehicle has any other electrical faults.A new car battery should last three to six years.Expect to get about 2000 charge/discharge cycles out of a car battery before performance really suffers.Yes, and battery manufacturers include those life warranty details and more on their products.Lead-acid batteries are commonly used in cars and they generally last between three to five years.Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are advanced maintenance-free lead-acid batteries that are claimed to have a lifespan of six to seven years.Lithium-Ion batteries are generally used in EVs and are claimed to have aN eight-year lifespan or more.Car manufacturers generally guarantee their EV batteries for eight years/160,000km, but some EV experts reckon that electric car battery life is somewhere between 10 and 20 years.That’s anyone’s guess, but it’s been guesstimated as 26 years of ownership without a significant loss of performance or capacity.A warranty of eight years/160,000km applies to Tesla’s rear-wheel-drive Model 3 and Model Y models, or eight years/192,000km for all other Teslas in Australia.Hybrid battery warranties are generally for eight years or 160,000km, but hybrid batteries may last up to 10 years or about 160,000km-200,000km.A fully charged or new car battery can be reasonably expected to last three to six years.As above.You’d have to be pretty lucky…The older a battery is the more charge/discharge cycles it’s been through, so it’ll yield poor performance as it draws closer to its end of life.A car battery lifespan will be impacted if the battery is incorrectly hooked up (poor mounting, loose cables) or if it’s inserted in the wrong type of vehicle. For example, a truck requires a battery with a higher capacity that what may be needed in a small car, so if a small car battery is used in a truck, it probably won’t last long because of the high demands placed on it by the truck’s larger engine and systems – a car battery capacity may not be enough.Poor driving habits also affect the life of car battery, for example, frequent short-distance trips mean the battery is short-changed in terms of charging. Regular long trips are best for the battery.If a vehicle is left to sit inactive for too long – two weeks or more – then it’ll likely give you strife when you try to start it. Your best bet is to drive it for 15 minutes or so, at least once a week to keep it charged up and ready to go.A car battery is the vehicle’s starter battery, so if accessories, or lights etc. are left on in the vehicle, but the vehicle itself is not running, then that will drain much-needed power from that starter battery.How long’s a piece of string? If you want to run accessories galore, get a dual-battery set-up: one battery is the starter battery, the other battery – the auxiliary – is used to power fridges, lights, TVs etc. Dual-battery systems are popular with off-road tourers.If there’s an electrical fault in the vehicle that will also affect how much charge is being used and how long the battery will last.Extreme temperatures – hot or cold – impact battery longevity. High temps can lead to more internal wear, and cold temps can affect the battery’s performance and its ability to hold charge.Be sure to keep the battery terminals as clean as possible (free of corrosion), check your battery’s charge levels, and regularly test your battery.Using a multimeter (from $10 to buy), set it to between 15 and 20 volts, attach each of its mini alligator clips to the battery’s positive and negative terminals, and read the voltage on the multimeter’s screen – a healthy car battery voltage should have at least 12.6 volts.Your engine is more sluggish than usual, or it takes longer to start.You’re forced to frequently jump-start the vehicle in question.The car’s interior lights are weaker than usual or they flicker when you try to start the car.The actual battery casing itself looks old, swollen, or damaged.There’s noticeable corrosion on the battery terminals.The battery icon is illuminated in the driver’s display.Use a portable battery charger: the charger’s red alligator clip goes on the battery’s positive terminal, while the black alligator clip goes on the battery’s negative terminal, then switch on the charger and start charging. Some chargers automatically identify the battery once connected. On others you will have to manually input that info. Select the charging amperage (opt for lower amperage if possible) and Roberto’s your uncle.Use another vehicle to jump-start the car battery that is ‘dead’ (i.e. the battery is fully discharged). Park the nose of the ‘live’ vehicle as close as you can to the front of the dead one – this is so the jumper cables can reach both batteries. Then:Attach one red clip to the positive terminal on the dead vehicleAttach one red clip to the positive terminal on the live vehicleAttach one black clip to the negative terminal on the live vehicleAttach one black clip to an unpainted metal surface on the dead vehicle (thus grounding the charge).Start the live carStart the dead carKeep the live car running for a few minutes until you’re sure the dead car is holding charge.Then keep the dead car running for 15 minutes or more.Then remove the clips in this order:Remove the black clip from the unpainted metal surface on the dead vehicleRemove the black clip from the negative terminal on the live vehicleRemove the red clip from the positive terminal on the live vehicleRemove the red clip from the positive terminal on the dead vehicleNote: if you have to frequently jump-start the vehicle in question, then it’s time to get a new battery.A car needs about 12 volts to start.

Few employee perks can trump a company car (pizza parties run a close second), but if you’ve ever thought about providing a set of wheels for your staff, you’ll have found that the Fringe Benefits Tax can give your ABN savings a serious uppercut.In an effort to keep the rest of the world from accelerating away from us towards an electric car future, however, the Australian Government introduced an electric vehicle FBT exemption in 2022.What this means is that if you decide to provide an eligible EV as part of a salary package, you can reap all the usual benefits that come with buying a car with your ABN.Normally, FBT (FBT meaning Fringe Benefits Tax) applies when an employer provides a non-cash benefit to an employee in place of, or in addition to, their salary.These perks are called encouragement rewards. No, sorry, they’re called fringe benefits, and usually materialise as things like gym memberships, free concert tickets and company cars.In the case of company cars, the tax is triggered only when the vehicle is used for personal purposes (going to Bunnings for a sausage sandwich isn’t work, unless you’re a tradie) rather than for work.How much is FBT on a car? Using the Statutory Method, FBT is charged to the employer by applying a 47 per cent tax to a grossed-up 20 per cent of the car’s value.Yes, that does sound typically ATO complex, but fortunately there’s a handy FBT Calculator that crunches the numbers for you. Usually there’s a fair bit of record keeping involved when it comes to FBT, but the electric car FBT exemption lightens the load considerably.The government wants more people driving cleaner, greener cars as it works towards its zero-carbon goals in 2500, no, sorry 2050, and an FBT exemption for electric vehicles is a clever sleight of hand to achieve that goal.In the short term, business owners save thousands of dollars while making their fleets cheaper to run (no fuel costs, if they can use solar to charge their EV fleets the savings are even bigger) and more environmentally friendly.As a bonus, because fleet vehicles are often sold after three to four years, the theory goes that the second-hand market will soon have a healthy supply of relatively new EVs – many still under warranty – at more affordable prices for everyday Aussies.Paying no FBT on electric cars is a great way to save money, but there are strings attached. First, it must be a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) and good luck with that, or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).No matter which one you go for, the car must be used by a current employee or an immediate family member. Keep in mind that the PHEV FBT exemption will end on 1 April 2025, while the BEV one will continue.Second, the car must have been first purchased and used on or after 1 July 2022. If you bought an EV before that date, the prize for early adoption is paying the standard rate of FBT.Finally, the car’s price must be under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles (currently sitting at $91,387) to qualify for the exemption. Being the golden goose that it is, the LCT clause doesn’t just apply to the initial sale – it sticks with the car for life.So, even if you manage to find a used Porsche Taycan priced under the current LCT threshold, it won’t qualify for the FBT exemption, now or ever. Luxury Car Tax exemptions do not seem to be on the table for FBT purposes.To further sweeten the deal, cars that qualify for the FBT exemption also get FBT-free running costs, including registration, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and even the electricity used for charging.However, installation costs for a home charging station aren’t exempt and would still attract FBT if covered by the employer.It’s worth noting that although your EV and charging costs are exempt from FBT, the benefit is still reportable. Calculating it is a matter of multiplying the total kilometres driven by the percentage of charging done at home, then applying the EV home charging rate of 4.20 cents per kilometre.If commercial charging is used, you should include those costs only if you can accurately determine the split between home and external charging.If you can separate the car from the artist, it’s still one of the best EVs out there – especially after a recent refresh that brought interior upgrades, a sleeker front-end design, and a quieter ride. Prices start at $54,900, before on-road costs, for the 2025 Model 3 RWD and rise to $80,900 for the full-fat Performance AWD (still well under FBT).Manufacturer: TeslaKey Specs: Up to 629km claimed WLTP range, RWD or AWDWarranty: four years/80,000 km (vehicle), eight years/160,000km (battery and drive unit)Why Consider It? Class-leading efficiency, Supercharger network, and an ultra-minimalist interior (which you’ll either love or tolerate).More Info: Tesla AustraliaHyundai’s retro-futuristic SUV is outrageously cool looking, with a thoughtful interior that’s put together with a real sense of purpose and quality. All but the $110,000 range-topping “N” variant meet the EV FBT threshold.Manufacturer: HyundaiKey Specs: Up to 570km claimed WLTP range, RWD or AWD, 800V fast-chargingWarranty: five years/unlimited kilometres (vehicle), eight years/160,000km (battery)Why Consider It? Retro-futuristic looks, roomy interior, and ultra-fast charging.Learn more: Hyundai AustraliaThe Polestar 2 carries that same left-of-centre intellectual appeal that Saab once enjoyed, with a Scandinavian design that pairs exceedingly well with turtlenecks and loafers.Manufacturer: PolestarKey Specs: Up to 655km WLTP range (long-range variant), RWD or AWDWarranty: five years/unlimited kilometres (vehicle), eight years/160,000km (battery)Why Consider It? Scandinavian design, premium materials, and concierge servicing.More Info: Polestar AustraliaThe BYD Atto 3 is an affordable EV that proves China is taking this whole electric car thing very seriously. The range kicks off at just $39,990, before on-roads, and is backed by a reassuring six-year/150,000km vehicle warranty.Manufacturer: BYDKey Specs: Up to 420km claimed WLTP range, FWD, 'Blade' battery technologyWarranty: Six years/150,000km (vehicle), eight years/160,000km (battery)Why Consider It? Competitive pricing, decent range, and a cool interior.More Info: BYD AustraliaThe best place to learn more about the exemption and any upcoming changes is the ATO website. There you’ll find answers to questions surrounding what cars are exempt from FBT, how does FBT work, and how much is FBT on a car.

Tesla has been making headlines recently with a decline in sales, both internationally and around the world. While there are a variety of reasons for this, at least part of that can be put down to the relative lack of choice, with only the mid-size Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV available to local buyers.There is no larger sedan, no smaller sedan, no Roadster, no Cybertruck and, most relevant for Australia, no seven-seat SUV. Australians have demonstrated a love of family friendly SUVs, with record sales for the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X in 2024 and big sales expected for the new Toyota Prado in 2025.In this article we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Tesla’s seven-seater plans.No, at least not in Australia. Tesla dropped its 7 seater electric car, the Model X from its Australian line-up in 2023 along with the Model S sedan. Its current local range consists of the five-seat-only Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan.Maybe. Tesla has no current public plans to bring back the Model X, as it no longer builds it in right-hand drive. But it does have a potential new 7 seater Tesla, in the form of the three-row Model Y that’s available in the US market. The seven-seat Model Y has been available in the USA in the Long Range AWD variant since 2020. It features the same seat arrangement for the first two rows (two in the first row and three across the middle), with two extra seats where the boot would be. Tesla traditionally reveals very little details about upcoming models, which makes it incredibly difficult to predict when, or even if, Tesla will launch its new models in Australia. However, a report from Reuters in late 2024 suggested the three-row Model Y will soon be produced in China for potential right-hand-drive markets.It’s too early to know any details on price, as the three-row Model Y isn’t confirmed for the Australian market. Tesla is also known to adjust its pricing to try and drive sales, so it’s impossible to predict the brand with accuracy.However, what we can say is it’s likely to carry a small premium over the five-seat Model Y to account for the extra seats.You may have noticed we have referred to it as the ‘three-row Model Y’ as opposed to a seven-seater. That’s because the expectation is the Chinese-built variants will feature six-seats, spread across three rows of two.There is a seven-seater version of the Model Y built in Germany for European markets, but that may not be an option for Tesla in Australia due to the logistics, production complexities and costs.The biggest difference between the Tesla Model Y 7 seater Australia could see in the next few years, compared to the previous Model X will be size. The Model X was a large SUV while the Model Y is mid-sized.The Model X also famously had the so-called ‘Falcon wing’ double-hinged doors that allowed for easier access to the third row. In contrast, the Model Y three-row has the conventional doors.If the Tesla Model 7 three-row variant comes to Australia, besides only having six seats instead of seven, it will differ from key rivals in size. Instead of competing against the likes of the Ford Everest, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, it will be a much smaller SUV and be more directly rivalling the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander.The problem with the three-row Model Y is the extra seats appear to be both limited for space but also take up much of the luggage space.If anything changes, we’ll let you know, so keep reading CarsGuide to stay up to date with everything happening in the motoring industry.

Affordable electric cars are an emerging market in Australia - and the timing couldn’t be better.

Public charging and electric vehicles go together like the chicken and the egg - you can’t have one without the other.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car at a public charging station in Australia? The entirely wonderful news is that the answer starts at a very reasonable “nothing” because there are some free charging stations out there.Much like service stations, with their highly combustible and holiday-dependent fuel prices, however, how much it costs to charge your EV at a public charging station will vary based on the supplier, the cost they are charging per kilowatt and the size of your car’s battery.If we base our answer on the average EV battery capacity of 60kWh and the mid-range charger price of around 40c/kWh, the average price to charge an EV would be $24, while the maximum price could be pushing $50.Keep in mind, of course, that that’s the cost for filling an entire battery from empty to 100 per cent, which you will never do, because running your EV completely flat is not great for your car, and even worse for you, because you’ll be stranded, and you can’t put a hose onto a nearby car and suck out volts with your mouth.Of course, once we take into account the widely different size of EV batteries - from a Fiat 500e with a 42kWh battery to a Porsche Taycan with 105kWh - and the speed and power of public chargers, which vary from 7.0kW to 350kW plus the pricing of public chargers, which range from that lovely free number to as much as 85c per kWh, you can see that calculating an accurate average is a task akin to juggling chainsaws on ketamine. Albeit slightly less dangerous.The other new wrinkle that EVs throw up that makes the price of charging them so different to filling a car with fuel is that the faster you’re filling up, the more it costs.Much like the “convenience” stores attached to service stations, and main streets everywhere, you’re paying for the convenience here, and this is a case where time really is money.What you probably really want to know, up front, is whether charging an EV at a public charging station is cheaper or more expensive than filling up a car with fuel at a petrol station.Considering the very cheapest price you can charge your electric car for is “free”, the answer is yes. Even if you use the most expensive ultra fast 350kW DC chargers, the price is still going to be around 20 per cent cheaper than filling a comparable vehicle with petrol, according to the EV Council.The other thing you’re probably very keen to hear is where can I find one of these free public charging stations? The good news is they do exist, the bad news is that they are all Tesla ones - or Tesla Destination Chargers, to be exact, which charge at a relatively modest 22kW but are free for Tesla owners (and sometimes for other EVs as well, it’s worth plugging into one to check).As of February 2024, there were 668 Tesla Destination Chargers around Australia, and more than 40,000 worldwide.Then we have the independent company JOLT’s free 7.0kWh of DC charging every day (15-20 minutes of charging, or roughly 50km of range) and the limited power (12-14kWh) free (albeit limited) charging stations found in council areas in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We can expect, or hope, to see more of these in the future.Until recently, the NRMA was also offering free fast DC charging at more than 100 locations, but it brought in a charge for those in September, 2023.The NRMA is rolling its Fast (up to 150kW) and Ultra-Fast chargers on highways around the country and it is currently charging 54 cents per kilowatt hour for the Fast ones or 59 cents per kWh for the Ultra Fast, which offer 175kW charging.So, let’s use a Tesla Model 3 Long Range/Tesla Model Y as our standard size of battery from this point on, as they share a 75kWh battery and are two of the most popular EVs on our roads.For our typical Tesla, then, charging from 30 per cent full to 100 per cent would cost around $30 at an NRMA charger.Being a Tesla owner, of course, you could also avail yourself of the Tesla network of Superchargers, which offer between 100 and 120kW charging, and cost between 64 and 81c per kWh, depending on variables including membership fees, and whether you’re charging a Tesla or a non-Tesla.So again, that’s between $33 and $43 to go from 30 per cent to 100 per cent on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range or Tesla Model Y battery.Other providers of fast charging of between 100 and 120kW include Chargefox (45c to 60c per kWh), AmpCharge (at some Ampol service stations, between 60 and 69c) and Exploren (prices change by location).There are also DC chargers offering 25 to 50kW, 75kW, 150kW, 200 to 250kW and 'Ultra Rapid' charges at more than 350kW and prices range widely, from 15c per kWh to 85c.It’s important to remember that most people - more than 80 per cent, according to research - will do most of their EV charging at home, and another 80 per cent of EV purchasers have solar panels on their house, meaning they can, in theory, charge their vehicles for free.But there are more than 3700 public EV charging stations in Australia, and 100 per cent of EV owners will, at some point, have to use a public charging station.This inevitability leaves EV owners questioning whether a gas-guzzler would financially suit them better, but to compress a lengthy debate into a concise point; you’re better off with an EV.As for the physical process of charging an EV at a public charging spot, it’s almost identical to that of traditional refuelling. Approach the charging station gently with no sudden movements, plug your vehicle in, and retreat backwards whilst maintaining eye contact with the charger at all times.Unlike a fuel bowser, however, you can then walk off and have a coffee, or write a short novel, while waiting for the process to finish.