Real-world help for Aussie EV owners
What it costs, where to charge, and what to do next, from someone who actually drives one.
What would you save?
With our example defaults (13,000 km a year, petrol at $2.40/L, mostly home charging), the calculator estimates an energy saving of about $1,615 a year. Plug in your own numbers to see yours.
Try the calculator Energy costs only. Examples, not your bill.of new cars sold in H1 2026 had a plug · EV Council
EV sales growth in H1 2026 · EV Council
national average petrol price, mid-Oct 2026 · AIP
typical simple home charger install · SolarQuotes
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EV vs petrol running-cost calculator
Yearly and weekly energy cost for each, cost per 100 km, and the home/public charging mix. Every assumption is editable.
Open calculatorState incentive finder
Rego and stamp duty concessions by state and territory, with official links and a last-checked date.
Find your stateEverything an Aussie EV owner needs
Seven sections built around the questions owners actually ask.
Start Here
Plain-English basics for first-time owners and buyers.
- New to EVs? The 10-minute guide
- First-week checklist after delivery
- EV myths vs facts, with sources
- Glossary: kW vs kWh, AC/DC, CCS2, SoC, V2G
Costs & Tools
Honest calculators with every assumption shown.
- EV vs petrol running-cost calculator
- State incentive finder
- Charging cost per session and per month
- Novated lease quote checker
Charging
Home, apartment, rental and public charging.
- Home charging guide and installer quote checklist
- Apartments and strata: approval kit by state
- Renting with an EV: landlord letter template
- Public charging networks explained
Buying & Finance
Which EV, how to pay for it, and what it costs to insure.
- Which EV is right for you?
- Novated lease before April 2027: what changes and red flags
- EV FBT changes in plain English
- Green car loans vs novated vs cash
Own & Maintain
Life after purchase.
- Tyre hub: wear, EV-rated tyres and rotation
- Servicing and your warranty rights
- Battery care in Aussie heat
- Road trips and towing
Model hubs
Tyres, accessories, running costs and owner tips, one page per model.
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal and Sealion 7
- MG4
Newsletter
EV Aussie Weekly: what changed, a charger update, an owner tip and a reader question.
- What changed this week: prices, plans and rules
- Charger network updates
- Owner tips and reader questions
- Monthly running-cost diary from a real Model 3 RWD
What Aussie EV owners keep asking
From Reddit, Whirlpool, AEVA forums, X and news, Oct 2026
- Will the public charger actually work?Reliability is the #1 complaint. Uptime figures may only measure whether a charger is online. Source: UWA research
- What does an EV really cost to run?Home vs public charging vs petrol, per 100 km and per year. Source: EV Roadside
- Home charger installation and costSimple single-phase installs are often about $500–$1,500. Source: SolarQuotes
- Charging in apartments, strata and rentalsGetting approval from a strata committee or landlord. Source: NSW strata guide
- Novated leases and the FBT changesThe full exemption runs to 31 Mar 2027; changes after that are announced, not yet law. Source: ATO
- Which EV should I buy?EV sales were up 117% in H1 2026, with new brands arriving all the time. Source: EV Council
- Why is EV insurance so expensive?Average BEV premium about $2,300/yr, up 10.2% in a year. Source: Compare the Market
- Servicing, parts and warrantyOwners report waits for parts with some newer brands. Source: CarsGuide
- Battery health when buying usedIndependent battery tests are available. Source: NRMA
- Cheapest way to charge: plans, solar and batteriesSome EV plans offer overnight rates from 4.5c/kWh. Source: Zecar
These are the questions we're building guides around. See what's coming.