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   Charging an EV

   Fact sheet: charging at home and charging on the road Charging at home Charging on the road Quick reference Section 1: Charging at Home Charging options Option Power Range…

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   Buying an EV

   …figure. Long trips If you regularly drive long distances, check that fast chargers exist along your routes. Towing and loads Towing can cut range by 30-50%. Check the car's towing rating if you need it. Climate Cold weather, extreme…

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   So you’re thinking of an EV?

   Electric vehicles · EV snapshot · Buying an EV · BEV or Hybrid? · Charging an EV · What EVs are available? · (External link) · How green is your EV? · (External link) · Comparing…

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   BEV or Hybrid?

   …PHEV, BYD Sealion 6, Ford Ranger PHEV HEV Hybrid Electric Vehicle ("self-charging") A petrol engine assisted by a small battery and motor. Recharges itself from braking and the engine. Cannot be plugged in. Examples: Toyota Corolla…

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   Electric Vehicles

   …second-hand without getting burned, and what's happening across Australia. · Charging an EV from your own rooftop solar means driving on sunshine for just cents per kilometre — and it’s one of the biggest single steps any household can…

6. Event26 July 2026

   Fireside Chat. Thinking of an EV?

   …fire, grab a glass of wine (or a pint), and join us to talk electric vehicles, charging, what's good, what's not so good, etc. No jargon, just good company and honest conversation. Come along from 2:45 pm to grab a drink before we kick off…

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   A Virtual Energy Project for Flinders

   …small feed-in tariff) to your friends, neighbours, local businesses or even another house that you might have out of town. You set your own price. It would be common to set it so that you receive more than you would from your…

8. FAQ

   B1. How does the battery work?

   The battery works like a ‘solar sponge’, typically charging during the day when the percentage of local solar and renewable energy is often higher than average. It then stores this energy and can discharge…

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   B5. Will the battery be Electric Vehicle capable?

   Community batteries provide storage just as Electric Vehicle charging stations do. The step of adding chargers to a community battery installation is not difficult, but it is not in the scope of the Flinders Community…

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    Energy Cost Analyser

    …year of half-hourly readings) and compares what each power company would have charged you — including special VEN pricing scenarios like buying at 23c and selling at 6c. You can edit the rates to play with other scenarios, including…

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    A5. What are the benefits of a community battery?

    …more rooftop solar and more electric appliances, such as electric vehicle chargers, to be connected. Community batteries can help to: Prepare the network for increasing electricity use, including from local electric vehicle charging…

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    B4. Is the battery noisy?

    The Flinders Community Battery makes some noise when charging and discharging. Typically this occurs during the day when the sun is shining and in the evening, especially during periods of peak demand, but not at…

13. News27 July 2026

    We had another fireside chat!

    …It was an interesting discussion touching on topics such as the state of EVs in Flinders, hybrid vs BEV, cost of ownership, when to change from an ICE car to an EV, charging issues, and other topics. We only invite FZCC members to…