In this episode we unpack one of the most important 'specs' to know when choosing an EV - the 'kilowatt per hour' capacity of an EV battery. Burnsy and Nina sit down with our semi-regular guest and energy expert Seb to explain what ‘kilowatts’ are, and why it’s important to understand them when it comes to EVs.
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Episode References:
Our guest expert was Seb Crangle - Home Energy Advisor - https://homeenergyadvisor.com.au/
The app Seb spoke about that helps you plan a trip, telling where and when to charge (can also get it on your phone)
https://abetterrouteplanner.com/
A good guide to how long it takes to charge EVs, depending on the charger
https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/how-long-does-it-take-to-charge-an-electric-vehicle-how-does-an-ev-charge-plus-our-ev-glossary/
Article about the efficiency ratings of EVs, and what’s considered efficient:
https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/what-is-a-good-energy-consumption-figure-for-electric-vehicles
A database where you can look up any EV to compare stats on range, efficiency etc
https://ev-database.org/
kW vs kWh explained (in great detail)
https://taraenergy.com/blog/kilowatts-energy-what-you-need-to-know/
Home Charging guide, including power vs energy explained
https://zecar.com/resources/home-ev-charging-guide