Driving Into the Future: 10 Fascinating EV Facts

Dec 19, 2024

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The First EV Dates Back to 1832

Electric cars are older than you think! Scottish inventor Robert Anderson created the first crude electric carriage in 1832, powered by non-rechargeable cells. It’s a far cry from the sleek EVs we know today.

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Tesla Tops the Charts in Australia

Australia is crazy about Teslas! In 2023, the Tesla Model Y was the country’s best-selling EV, with over 28,000 units sold, followed closely by the Tesla Model 3.

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Norway Leads the EV Race

Norway is the global EV champion, with 54% of new cars sold in 2020 being electric. Compare that to Australia’s 0.78%, and you’ll see how far ahead Norway is.

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EVs Have Taken Over the Roads

By June 2022, there were 20 million electric vehicles on the road globally, a giant leap from just 1 million in 2016. The EV revolution is gaining speed!

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EVs Have Fake Engine Sounds

To keep pedestrians safe, electric cars now come with acoustic vehicle alert systems (AVAS) that produce artificial sounds, ensuring you hear them even when they’re running silently.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS Has Record Range

The luxurious Mercedes-Benz EQS boasts an impressive range of 780 kilometers, making it the ultimate choice for long-distance EV travel.

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3,000 Public Chargers in Australia

Australia boasts over 3,000 EV public charging stations, including 2,531 standard AC chargers and 470 rapid DC chargers, ensuring EVs stay powered on long drives.

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300 Smartphones = 1 EV Battery

It takes the cobalt from 300 smartphone batteries to build a single EV battery. EVs show how far technology has come in repurposing resources.

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Braking Recharges the Battery

Thanks to regenerative braking, slowing down in an EV helps recharge its battery by capturing and reusing kinetic energy.

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EVs Are Great for the Planet

By switching to electric vehicles, you’re reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and contributing to a greener future.

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