Part 2: The Top 5 EV Myths (Busted!)

Whilst there’s a lot of misinformation circulating electric vehicles as their uptake continues to increase, EV charging seems to be one of the haziest topics out there.

If you’re looking to purchase your first electric vehicle, this range of information can sometimes seem overwhelming. We’re here to break down the top five charging myths that you’re most likely to hear on the street and explain whether it’s completely false or if some of the facts got lost along the way. 

1. EV charging puts too much pressure on the grid 

Recent research indicates that by 2040, EVs will use 1,900 terawatt-hours of power worldwide, but infrastructure is continually upgrading to meet this demand.  

There’s significant flexibility in shifting the time of charging to minimise any negative grid impacts. Using EVOS Energy’s AC chargers and software management tools allow you to effectively schedule your charging sessions to ensure that you’re able to capitalise on off-peak charging rates and reduce any power friction. 

2. Not enough places to charge EVs 

According to the latest gathered data, there’s around 2000 public charging stations in Australia, containing anywhere between one to eight plugs within the station. 

There’s a bit of nuance to this myth. People living in metropolitan areas like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have much higher access to public charging infrastructure, whereas there’s currently only 23 reported charging locations in the Northern Territory.  This means that charger availability is very much dependent on where you live.  Regardless of your location, ensuring that you have a home charger like the EVOS S7 7.4kW charger or a 22kW Fleet22 at work, can be critical for both convenience and safety.  

3. Charging an EV costs more than filling up a petrol tank 

This is simply not true. Whilst there are a range of factors that influence how much charging an EV will cost, scheduling an EV to charge at off-peak times or on solar will save you up to 90% of the cost of petrol or diesel. 

4. EV charging requires complex installation  

False; installing a home charger doesn’t have to be a difficult task at all. With EVOS Energy’s AC chargers, we’ve designed the installation process to be simple and frictionless, allowing your electrician to set up the charger without terminating or crimping the input power. The whole process takes only a few minutes, and the electronics box won’t be touched in the process, mitigating the risk of accidental damage. Our unique connectors mean that you can uninstall our chargers yourself, saving that extra electrician trip cost. 

5. EV’s can’t go far on a single charge 

Many of the popular EV models in Australia can go further than 300km on a single charge, and improvements are being made yearly. In fact, some new models can go further than 600km from just one charging session. 

At EVOS, we’re committed making EV charging accessible and easy for anyone with an electric vehicle.  

If you have any questions about electric vehicle charging, reach out to our friendly sales team at sayhi@evos.com.au