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“Sorry, I went ballooning:” It’s high time charging networks cracked down on EV squatters
Although an extreme case, a recent article by thedriven.io made mention of an EV owner who had taken up one of only two charging bays at one of our fast charging locations, The Farm in Byron Bay. The EV owner was nowhere to be seen, but returned some hours later after enjoying a hot air balloon expe
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When can we expect pricing options to be finalised?
Many are surely curious what the pricing model will be in the end. What is the rollout schedule for User-pays charging?
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Phil
My wife & I have been lucky enough to do a number of road trips since our Tesla Model 3 arrived in November last year. Early this year we did around 2,500km using the NRMA chargers only. It certainly impresses ICE drivers when we say ... cost of fuel for the trip ... $0. Thanks so much to NRMA
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Chargers in remote NSW
What is happening with the chargers at Bourke and Brewarrina. They have been "coming soon" or "under repair" in Plugshare for many months now?
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Charging Ports and Charging Speeds
I own a Tesla Model 3, other than at home i have only used the Tesla charging stations. I am wondering if all other EV's have the same charging port, and if not how is this managed at the charging stations? What is the maximum charge rate at non-Tesla charging stations
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Customer experience of charging Electric Vehicles at Public Stations
Hi NRMA Community, I am currently researching on Customer Experience at EV Public charging stations and conducting a survey on the same. Would appreciate if you can comment with your insights on: 1. Issues you faced while charging your EVs at public charging stations 2. Your experience w
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Kia EV6 ULTRA RAPID CHARGING
Initially I had a problem charging my Kia EV6 at an Ultra Rapid Charger. The charging cable is so heavy that it was not connecting properly with the car. The solution is to support the cable initially until it starts charging then you can let go and it works fine.
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Is finding public EV charge station easy? Or like ‘Where’s Wally?’
Interstate travel the trick is to research and plan your pit stops for recharging the EV battery. Hopefully you have checked the relevant app or contacted the provider to ensure the charger is working before arriving and have the right connectors (if needed). It helps to have plan B to charge at di
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Charger types and the new rollout
With the announcement of additional charger sites to be built, by NRMA and others, how many will be CHAdeMO capable? i have noticed some of the new Tritium 75Kw units are both CCS2. but some installs of the same chargers have a CHAdeMO connector. Is it safe to assume that in a multiple stall
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Failed Charging?
I have encountered failed charging several times at the NRMA chargers. The car has been left to charge and owner has gone away but there is a charging error and the car is not charging, so when the owner comes back the car still needs charging. Most common reason is the person forgot to press
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