Bridie Schmidt 🚗⚡
@bridieev.bsky.social
Climate action now. Posts about #electricvehicles and #cleantransport #Australia @MyNRMA.bsky.social #EV Hub Editor. Troll-blocker. Opinions by me. Born 331ppm 🌞🌳🚘🔋⚡️
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Bridie Schmidt 🚗⚡
@bridieev.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Here’s my (work in progress) list of good EV people. Anyone else that I should add?
go.bsky.app/B5TcA4T
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Not here often anymore (life) but this article makes my blood boil. Does nobody think to google "how to EV road trip"? There's plenty of info out there (in addition to pieces I'vew done myself)
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915764...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915764...
The mistakes I made on my EV road trip (so you can avoid them)
Travelling in an electric vehicle takes some getting used to.
www.canberratimes.com.au
January 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Not here often anymore (life) but this article makes my blood boil. Does nobody think to google "how to EV road trip"? There's plenty of info out there (in addition to pieces I'vew done myself)
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915764...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915764...
NEW READ: lnkd.in/gwD7GXw5
Australia’s first sub-$25k EV has landed as used Tesla Model 3s and Ys dip under $30k. What would you go for? Buy a brand-spanking BYD or a slightly-loved Tesla? Here are the pros and cons.
Australia’s first sub-$25k EV has landed as used Tesla Model 3s and Ys dip under $30k. What would you go for? Buy a brand-spanking BYD or a slightly-loved Tesla? Here are the pros and cons.
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
NEW READ: lnkd.in/gwD7GXw5
Australia’s first sub-$25k EV has landed as used Tesla Model 3s and Ys dip under $30k. What would you go for? Buy a brand-spanking BYD or a slightly-loved Tesla? Here are the pros and cons.
Australia’s first sub-$25k EV has landed as used Tesla Model 3s and Ys dip under $30k. What would you go for? Buy a brand-spanking BYD or a slightly-loved Tesla? Here are the pros and cons.
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Well, the specs have been released on the Zeekr 7X!
It starts at $57,990 AUD, is loaded with tech (including V2L) and charges in 13 minutes! And that's just the entry level one!
Video coming tomorrow with estimated NZD prices. Should be good. 😁
It starts at $57,990 AUD, is loaded with tech (including V2L) and charges in 13 minutes! And that's just the entry level one!
Video coming tomorrow with estimated NZD prices. Should be good. 😁
August 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Well, the specs have been released on the Zeekr 7X!
It starts at $57,990 AUD, is loaded with tech (including V2L) and charges in 13 minutes! And that's just the entry level one!
Video coming tomorrow with estimated NZD prices. Should be good. 😁
It starts at $57,990 AUD, is loaded with tech (including V2L) and charges in 13 minutes! And that's just the entry level one!
Video coming tomorrow with estimated NZD prices. Should be good. 😁
Electric vehicles are now under the magnifying glass of the Real World Testing Program, which aims to give drivers more understanding of how much fuel their cars actually use – or in the case of #EVs, how much range they actually offer.
Electric cars under spotlight in real world range tests | News | Open Road | The NRMA
EVs tested in Australia’s Real World Testing Program show less range than advertised, while hybrids and utes exceed fuel use and emissions standards in real-world driving.
www.mynrma.com.au
August 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Electric vehicles are now under the magnifying glass of the Real World Testing Program, which aims to give drivers more understanding of how much fuel their cars actually use – or in the case of #EVs, how much range they actually offer.
Honda has promised an EV in 2026 - the most likely candidate is the e:Ny1. Another mid-sized SUV - what do you think?
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
August 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Honda has promised an EV in 2026 - the most likely candidate is the e:Ny1. Another mid-sized SUV - what do you think?
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
Well, would you?
Would you buy a Cut price Tesla Model Y if it became available in Australia? same Model Y, just less features, like, no glass roof etc, and starting from $40K in OZ, (if it comes)?
July 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Well, would you?
Oh it’s been a while! A bit of a fun write up of Jaunt’s electric Moke
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
No petrol? No worries: the Moke is back and battery-powered| News | Open Road | The NRMA
Like a jolt from the past, literally: this converted Mini Moke turns heads and ditches petrol for plugging in.
www.mynrma.com.au
July 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Oh it’s been a while! A bit of a fun write up of Jaunt’s electric Moke
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
Most nickel is used for stainless steel. According to this chart, 15% is used for batteries. An estimated 80% of that is used for EVs, so about 12%. (LFP not inc in nickel share here is about half that of EVs with nickel chem) - links to follow
April 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Most nickel is used for stainless steel. According to this chart, 15% is used for batteries. An estimated 80% of that is used for EVs, so about 12%. (LFP not inc in nickel share here is about half that of EVs with nickel chem) - links to follow
What's the deal with #V2G in Australia, and when will bidirectional electric car chargers be available?
Make sure to click through to see the list of BiDi-capable #EVs Red Earth has tested
www.solarchoice.net.au/ev/charging/...
Make sure to click through to see the list of BiDi-capable #EVs Red Earth has tested
www.solarchoice.net.au/ev/charging/...
Bidirectional EV Chargers Explained: V2G, V2H & V2L in Australia (2025 Guide)
Bidirectional EV chargers promise to play an important role not only for electric vehicle (EV) owners but for Australia's evolving energy landscape, with
www.solarchoice.net.au
April 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
What's the deal with #V2G in Australia, and when will bidirectional electric car chargers be available?
Make sure to click through to see the list of BiDi-capable #EVs Red Earth has tested
www.solarchoice.net.au/ev/charging/...
Make sure to click through to see the list of BiDi-capable #EVs Red Earth has tested
www.solarchoice.net.au/ev/charging/...
Last week I got to take the Kia EV3 compact electric SUV for a drive around the Gold Coast hinterland. First review I've done in a little while. Nice little car!
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
April 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Last week I got to take the Kia EV3 compact electric SUV for a drive around the Gold Coast hinterland. First review I've done in a little while. Nice little car!
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
It chooses the shortest range EV on the market 😅 by default… also appears hybrid drivers do not need to stop at all on 9.5 hour drive
March 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
It chooses the shortest range EV on the market 😅 by default… also appears hybrid drivers do not need to stop at all on 9.5 hour drive
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More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN #Climate
More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN
Floods, heatwaves and supercharged hurricanes occurred in hottest climate human society has ever experienced
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN #Climate
Odd little vehicle range comparison from Choice that claims electric cars can only drive 222km on the highway, without being transparent about which model they’ve used. You can only choose the petrol vehicle
www.choice.com.au/electric-veh...
www.choice.com.au/electric-veh...
March 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Odd little vehicle range comparison from Choice that claims electric cars can only drive 222km on the highway, without being transparent about which model they’ve used. You can only choose the petrol vehicle
www.choice.com.au/electric-veh...
www.choice.com.au/electric-veh...
V2L is shaping up as a point of difference for plug-in hybrids, and with bigger batteries than an early Leaf, also provide a large power source
Oc, PHEVs need regular charging to achieve promised fuel efficiency - and they're not always a cheaper choice than BEVs
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
Oc, PHEVs need regular charging to achieve promised fuel efficiency - and they're not always a cheaper choice than BEVs
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
March 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
V2L is shaping up as a point of difference for plug-in hybrids, and with bigger batteries than an early Leaf, also provide a large power source
Oc, PHEVs need regular charging to achieve promised fuel efficiency - and they're not always a cheaper choice than BEVs
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
Oc, PHEVs need regular charging to achieve promised fuel efficiency - and they're not always a cheaper choice than BEVs
www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ne...
Got to use one of the new EVX street pole electric car chargers in the Inner West, so convenient to be able to park nearby where I’m staying and top up the battery
March 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Got to use one of the new EVX street pole electric car chargers in the Inner West, so convenient to be able to park nearby where I’m staying and top up the battery
Couple of highlights from Everything Electric this weekend. Definitely the most interesting year yet - faves to see were the Kia EV3, VW ID4/5, DEEPAL E06, Cupra Tavascan, Polestar 4, Zeekr Mix, Xpeng Mona - just to name a few!
March 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Couple of highlights from Everything Electric this weekend. Definitely the most interesting year yet - faves to see were the Kia EV3, VW ID4/5, DEEPAL E06, Cupra Tavascan, Polestar 4, Zeekr Mix, Xpeng Mona - just to name a few!
An awesome day at EE esp at this panel talking about all things women think about when buying, driving and charging electric cars 👌
Happy International Women's Day from the empowered women at Everything Electric Australia!
March 8, 2025 at 6:58 AM
An awesome day at EE esp at this panel talking about all things women think about when buying, driving and charging electric cars 👌
He wasn’t lying! Get yourself down to @everythingelectric.bsky.social in Sydney this weekend to see all the EVs and home energy stuff. Awesome to meet you finally @kiwiev.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
He wasn’t lying! Get yourself down to @everythingelectric.bsky.social in Sydney this weekend to see all the EVs and home energy stuff. Awesome to meet you finally @kiwiev.bsky.social
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Very concerned for my wife, Judy, she’s in Brisbane while I’m in Sydney for Everything Electric However, she does have a BYD Atto 3 with V2H which is charged up and plugged in. 🙏🤞🤞🤞❤️
Our thoughts are with those in the Sunny Coast, Byron Bay and greater Brisbane areas who are preparing for a once in 50 year tropical cyclone event Friday morning.
If you have an EV that has a V2L option, ensure it is fully charged. V2L can run fridges, freezers, lights, TVs, CONT:
If you have an EV that has a V2L option, ensure it is fully charged. V2L can run fridges, freezers, lights, TVs, CONT:
March 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Very concerned for my wife, Judy, she’s in Brisbane while I’m in Sydney for Everything Electric However, she does have a BYD Atto 3 with V2H which is charged up and plugged in. 🙏🤞🤞🤞❤️
Well this is cool!!
Holy spuds. Just flicked through the schedule for next weekend's Everything Electric show and saw that the XPENG 2-person electric VTOL aircraft is gonna be on display! This is one thing I'm very much wanting to see in person.
This Sydney event is less than a fortnight away so get your tickets.
This Sydney event is less than a fortnight away so get your tickets.
February 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Well this is cool!!
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In case you didn't know, when you buy a car, you leave it idle for between 90 and 95% of the time you own it.
I wonder if there could be a use for a car when it's not being driven?
A petrol/diesel car? Nope, you're stuffed mate.
And electric car? Let's have a look.
youtu.be/OSePcHBt2vA
I wonder if there could be a use for a car when it's not being driven?
A petrol/diesel car? Nope, you're stuffed mate.
And electric car? Let's have a look.
youtu.be/OSePcHBt2vA
Vehicle-to-Grid is FINALLY Here! Turn Your EV Into A Power Station!
YouTube video by Fully Charged Show
youtu.be
February 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
In case you didn't know, when you buy a car, you leave it idle for between 90 and 95% of the time you own it.
I wonder if there could be a use for a car when it's not being driven?
A petrol/diesel car? Nope, you're stuffed mate.
And electric car? Let's have a look.
youtu.be/OSePcHBt2vA
I wonder if there could be a use for a car when it's not being driven?
A petrol/diesel car? Nope, you're stuffed mate.
And electric car? Let's have a look.
youtu.be/OSePcHBt2vA
ICYMI: Electric car owners keen to use their cars as a home battery: NRMA research
@thenrma.bsky.social
www.mynrma.com.au/about/media/...
@thenrma.bsky.social
www.mynrma.com.au/about/media/...
EV owners keen to use their cars as a home battery: NRMA research | Press releases | Media | The NRMA
A new NRMA survey shows almost half of Australians surveyed like the idea of using their vehicle as a home battery and would sell stored energy back to the grid to generate income.
www.mynrma.com.au
February 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
ICYMI: Electric car owners keen to use their cars as a home battery: NRMA research
@thenrma.bsky.social
www.mynrma.com.au/about/media/...
@thenrma.bsky.social
www.mynrma.com.au/about/media/...
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Join us for a really important AEVA Webinar on Thursday 27 March at 8pm AEDT exploring Australia's liquid fuel security and the role of electric transport.
To register and learn more, please visit the events page on the AEVA website and check out the webinar:
To register and learn more, please visit the events page on the AEVA website and check out the webinar:
Event - AEVA webinar: Fuel security and electrified transport
John will talk about some of the goals we need to pay attention to. For his presentation it will be the need to reduce our national security / energy risks, reduce transport and energy emissions, and…
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February 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join us for a really important AEVA Webinar on Thursday 27 March at 8pm AEDT exploring Australia's liquid fuel security and the role of electric transport.
To register and learn more, please visit the events page on the AEVA website and check out the webinar:
To register and learn more, please visit the events page on the AEVA website and check out the webinar:
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Electric boats!
Corvus Energy, to deliver a 25MWh LFP battery system for world's first fully-electric offshore vessel
The electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd
corvusenergy.com/bibby-marine...
Corvus Energy, to deliver a 25MWh LFP battery system for world's first fully-electric offshore vessel
The electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd
corvusenergy.com/bibby-marine...
February 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Electric boats!
Corvus Energy, to deliver a 25MWh LFP battery system for world's first fully-electric offshore vessel
The electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd
corvusenergy.com/bibby-marine...
Corvus Energy, to deliver a 25MWh LFP battery system for world's first fully-electric offshore vessel
The electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine Ltd
corvusenergy.com/bibby-marine...
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Solar is quickly outpacing nuclear in China.
(This is in TWh of energy - not capacity - and nuclear would flatline if the vertical axis was percentage of electricity.)
(hat tip Jesse Peltran on twitter)
(This is in TWh of energy - not capacity - and nuclear would flatline if the vertical axis was percentage of electricity.)
(hat tip Jesse Peltran on twitter)
February 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Solar is quickly outpacing nuclear in China.
(This is in TWh of energy - not capacity - and nuclear would flatline if the vertical axis was percentage of electricity.)
(hat tip Jesse Peltran on twitter)
(This is in TWh of energy - not capacity - and nuclear would flatline if the vertical axis was percentage of electricity.)
(hat tip Jesse Peltran on twitter)