ASK AN EV OWNER
REAL OWNERS. REAL STORIES. REAL EXPERIENCES.
Ask An EV Owner is a series of real-world conversations with Australian EV owners about what it’s actually like to live with an electric vehicle— from charging and range to everyday driving, practicality and ownership. And would they ever go back to a petrol car?
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5
Phil takes us through his three-year-old Hyundai Ioniq 5, sharing his real-world experience with ownership, driving, charging and everyday life with the EV.
BMW i4
Paul shares his early experience with the BMW i4 eDrive40, from charging and running costs to driving, practicality and what he thinks new EV buyers should know.
TESLA MODEL 3
Paul shares his experience of owning a Tesla Model 3, including the unexpected experience of having the battery fail, as well as the realities of charging, running costs and everyday EV ownership.
MG4 LONG RANGE 77
Neerav shares his experience of owning an MG4, covering everyday driving, charging, range, practicality and the realities of living with an affordable electric hatchback.
TESLA MODEL Y
Bridie shares her experience of owning a Tesla Model Y, covering everyday driving, charging, practicality and what it’s really like to live with a family-friendly electric SUV.
HYUNDAI KONA
Olympic medallist and politician Zali Steggal shares her experience of owning a Hyundai Kona Electric, including everyday driving, charging, range, practicality and what it’s like to live with an EV.
HONDA E
Nathan Gore-Brown’s Honda e interview is essentially the story of someone who loved the car’s quirky design and driving character so much that he went through the complicated process of importing one to Australia, highlighting its fun, technology and uniqueness while also showing the limitations of its short range and urban-focused practicality.
HYUNDAI INSTER
Sam explains why the Hyundai Inster works for him as a tall driver, sharing how its surprisingly spacious interior and compact size make it a practical and enjoyable everyday EV.
MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
Rob shares his experience of owning the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, one of Australia’s early EVs, and what this little electric car is like to live with in everyday life.
MINI COOPER
Sami shares what it’s like to live with a 2023 electric MINI Cooper as a family car, including the realities of limited range, three-door practicality and everyday driving with two young children.
NISSAN LEAF
Jenni shares her experience of owning a Nissan Leaf, offering a real-world perspective on everyday driving, charging, range and what it’s like to live with an early-generation EV.
MG4 ESSENCE 64
Ken shares his experience of owning the MG4 64, covering everyday driving, charging, range, practicality and what it’s really like to live with an affordable electric hatchback.
HYUNDAI KONA
Nikki shares her experience of owning a Hyundai Kona Electric, covering everyday driving, charging, range, practicality and what it’s like to live with a compact electric SUV.
POLESTAR 2
Stan from Kangaroo Island shares his experience of owning a Polestar 2, offering a unique perspective on living with an EV in a remote island community, including everyday driving, charging and range.
SUPER SOCO TC MAX
Sarah shares her experience with the Super Soco Max, showing how an electric two-wheeler can provide a fun, practical and affordable alternative to a car for everyday urban travel.
TESLA MODEL X
Steven shares what it’s really like to own a Tesla Model X after five years, from servicing and charging to its unique features, practicality and everyday driving experience.
TESLA MODEL 3
Allegra Spender shares her experience of living with a Tesla Model 3, including how it fits into everyday life, charging, driving and the practical realities of owning an EV.
BYD ATTO 3
Paula shares her experience of owning a BYD Atto 3, giving a real-world perspective on everyday driving, charging, practicality and life with the popular electric SUV.
TESLA MODEL S
Jake shares his experience of owning a Tesla Model S, giving a real-world look at its performance, range, charging and what it’s like to live with Tesla’s flagship electric sedan.
MG4 ESSENCE 51
David and Kathryn share their experience of owning an MG4 51 in New Zealand, covering everyday driving, charging, range, practicality and what it’s like to live with an affordable EV.
BYD ATTO 3
Bradley from Ohme shares his experience of owning a BYD Atto 3, offering a real-world perspective on driving, charging and living with an EV.
IM6
Guido shares why he chose the IM6 over his BMW, comparing the two cars and explaining what convinced him that the IM6 could deliver the performance, technology and comfort he wanted in an EV.