Charging your electric car is simple. Just plug it in to a suitable power source and it will charge until it’s full. The type of charger you’re using will affect how quickly your vehicle charges.

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How much electricity your EV uses depends on the model and your driving habits, just like fuel in a petrol or diesel car.

For a typical passenger EV driven 12,000km a year, you’ll use about 2,000kWh of electricity annually. For comparison, the average Australian home uses between 4,000 and 8,000kWh per year (depending on whether you use gas for cooking or heating).

Absolutely. Many EV owners live in regional areas. For example, the range of the ID. 4 Pro is 544km, making it suitable for many regional commutes and trips.

Yes. Even without a garage, you can often install a charging station in a driveway or another safe parking spot. If you’re renting, you might need approval from your landlord or property manager to set up a charger, or to use an existing power point for charging.

If charging at home isn’t possible, public charging networks make it easy to top up on the go. For most Australians, a fast charge once a week is enough to cover typical driving needs.