Guest post by Thomas Perrotta, Editor of Savvy Tesla has been a leader in the recent Australian EV sales boom. Seven months into 2026, the Model Y is the most popular model in the most popular vehicle segment (SUVs) in terms of new car sales. That places it ahead of an Aussie automotive darling
Guest post by Josh, Founder of Grid Getter The One Bad Half-Hour That Sets Your Whole Month's Bill There's a fee on some Australian power bills that has nothing to do with how much electricity you used. It's based on how much you used at once, during one specific window, on your single worst
Guest post by Alan Seymour Making the switch to EV driving after many months of car shopping and spend-strategising can definitely be very rewarding. Not only will you be able to enjoy significantly reduced maintenance and servicing costs on your vehicle, but you can also sidestep the bowser booms completely. Yes, there’s a lot
Post by Muhammad Sheraz Electric vehicles are often celebrated for what happens when they are on the road, but their story begins long before that first drive and continues well after the last. To truly understand their impact, it helps to look at the full journey, from production and daily use to what happens
Guest post by Alan Seymour Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more family-friendly, with many models on the market now offering increased space and practicality. Whether you’re looking for an EV for an established family or are looking to upgrade to a roomier eco-friendly vehicle for expanding needs, there are options to fit
Guest post by Reign Patterson image source Electric cars are appearing on more streets, in driveways, and at charging stations every day. They have gone from being a niche choice to an option that more people are seriously considering. As fuel prices remain high and concerns about pollution grow, interest in electric vehicles
Guest Post by long time MEC friend Angela Tillier When our flights to Cairns were cancelled with 2 days’ notice we decided to take the Tesla for a holiday in WA. I bought the Tesla Model 3 SR+ in June 2021 so this would be a real get to know the car and
(Guest Post by John Murray) There has been much discussion for over thirty years or more around the use of hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to the internal combustion engine. Fuel cells had been promoted in some sectors as the best alternative to the internal combustion engine. Proponents believe such a car could
The case for electric cars may seem clear to many of us, even while the authorities and sworn petrol-heads refuse to see sense. The truth is that we rely on a handful of visionary industrialists and politicians to invest in infrastructure, publicity and incentives while we try to enjoy the benefits and spread the word
The Slow Shuffle toward Electric Cars The emergence of electric cars as a viable alternative to fossil fuel based vehicles is an exciting and most needed environmental intervention in Australian society today. Unfortunately, despite the obvious benefit this new mode of transport offers to proactive climate change initiatives, it has taken a while for the