If sliding Tesla sales weren’t putting a bee under the bonnet of Tesla boss Elon Musk this month, then media organisation Reuters certainly did, publishing an article on the alleged axing of the Tesla 2 that Musk has since called a lie; and Nadine and Rusty don’t know what to think! Also in the news, why Tesla and Polestar dropped out of VFACTS reporting, and if EVs really deserve the notorious title of being 'characterless'.   Our usual 'Meet an EV-er' segment has been switched up to introduce you to an E-innovator - Sriram Pakkam, manager for Formula One and EV demonstrator vehicles at ..read more

The trucking and logistics sector is perhaps the biggest piece of the decarbonisation puzzle, but can battery-electric deliver? Moves are being made by industry and government to make it happen but the answer is more complex than a yes or no. For Road Freight Engineer Rod Hannifey with 6 million kilometres under his belt, he tells Rusty and Nads exactly why that is… and he doesn’t hold back. One company tackling the trucking problem head-on is Volvo. Matthew Wood joins us to talk about where electric fits in their strategy, and where it doesn’t with surprising insight including why battery swa ..read more

Our energy landscape is changing every day, from endless new chargers to batteries in trucks, those on the electric frontline are working hard to meet Net Zero by 2050. But are renewable sources still keeping up with demand, and as EV demand grows, will it in the future? In this episode, the team check in with Australia’s progress towards clean energy and explores why the race towards renewable won’t be in a straight line. Energy industry veteran Tony Wood, Director of the Energy Program at Grattan Institute, unpacks the current makeup of our grid, what needs to improve, what the future may lo ..read more

Are Australia’s proposed ‘New Vehicle Efficiency Standards’ a double-edged sword? Nadine thinks so. The standards are perhaps the most important development in Australia’s journey to increasing EV uptake, and in this episode, Rusty and Nadine tell you what they think about the fine print. Also in news, find out why ‘Mr. Bean’ and ‘EV Saboteur’ are being used in the same sentence, and the gangs thoughts on the latest Superbowl EV commercials. Plus, Senior Editor Feann Torr is back with the latest happenings on the EV market, including the vehicles earmarked for AUS that we can thank the NVES fo ..read more

It’s no secret that the biggest hurdle to EV ownership right now isn’t the range or charging time, but just how expensive they are. What if we told you that with some accounting magic, that unobtainable Tesla or Polestar might actually be within reach? In this episode, Rusty and Nadine give you the rundown on novated leasing, a nifty little workaround that allows you to pay off a car lease with your pre-tax salary. To help unpack how it all works, the team are joined by Liam Day, an expert in novated leasing from Maxxia. Plus they chat with Ross Booth from Redbook who takes a look at the true ..read more

EV sales in Australia surged by an impressive 161% in 2023, launching an inquiry into the transition but is it too little too late? According to Rusty, it might be, but Nads has her glass half full. Chatting news with producer Kelsey, the pair discuss whether BYD will end Tesla's reign, Stellantis’ investment in sodium-ion batteries, and we even get into a little karaoke thanks to one family's mission to tow a caravan across Australia in an EV. Senior Editor Feann Torr is back to give us the latest happenings on the EV market, including the launch of the second-gen Hyundai Kona SUV that’s surp ..read more

Whether you own an EV or not, everyone from EV enthusiasts to the EV-curious are congregating in communities to geek out about the latest tech and releases, bust some EV myths, and even fight off the odd troll or two. In this episode, Nads and Rusty are on a mission to find out what YOU’RE talking about in these ‘secret societies’, and the power in numbers when it comes to the EV community. Sarah Aubrey, admin for the ‘Electric Vehicles for Australia’ Facebook page tells us about the surprising number of eyes on the page – 200,000 no less – and the most controversial and awe-inspiring conversa ..read more

It’s the beating heart of an electric vehicle yet widely misunderstood - the battery. EV batteries are far more durable than you may think according to Scott Nargar, Senior Manager of Future Mobility and Government Relations at Hyundai Australia. He joins Rusty and Nadine to explain just how electric vehicle batteries have changed since the early days. We’re also joined by Noah Wasmer CEO and Co-Founder of new Electric Vehicle company Roev. Roev is on a mission to bring back Australian manufacturing starting with an Aussie classic - the ute. He explains bidirectional charging solutions and how ..read more

Join ‘Mr. Motorsport’ Rusty and carsales’ Nadine Armstrong as they keep you up to date with the latest developments in the world of electric vehicles.  Stay in the know about the hottest releases, put your mind at ease as they bust common EV myths, and hear from the people who have swapped the bowser for the battery. Expert guests, those doing the impossible with EVs, and a no nonsense look at Watts Under the Bonnet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Public charging stations have given many EV drivers a headache, but will accessibility to battery juice be a concern for EVs of tomorrow? And what advantages does destination charging offer? In this episode, Rusty and Nadine are joined by Josh Hoevenaars, Business Manager at bp pulse, who crunches the numbers on the expected demand public infrastructure will face in the near future, and what they’re doing to alleviate that pressure; detailing ambitious plans to install 100,000 charging stations by 2050. Plus, Jason Temby, Head of Product Delivery & Energy at Vicinity Centres unveils the Sh ..read more