Thinking about buying an EV? Start wherever you are.
ChooseEV has free, independent guides to help Australians decide whether an electric vehicle suits them, understand what to consider when comparing cars and get used to ownership. No dealers, no ads and no need to become a battery engineer.
Choose the stage that best matches where you are:
Stage 1 of 5 — ExploreCheck whether an EV fits your life before comparing cars.
First, check whether an EV works with your real life.
You do not need to pick a car yet. Start with your driving, where the car sleeps and how often you make long trips.
Is an EV right for my life?
Check your driving, parking and budget before comparing individual cars.
Check whether an EV fits →What are the benefits of an EV?
See what changes in running costs, maintenance, everyday driving and tailpipe emissions.
Explore EV benefits → Range guideHow far can popular EVs go?
Compare brochure range with a more useful road-trip estimate.
Compare practical range → Home chargingDo I need a home charger?
See whether a regular power point is enough or whether a wallbox would make life easier.
Compare charging options → Routine checkerCan charging fit my existing routine?
Test whether work, overnight parking or a regular stop could form a dependable routine.
Test my charging routine →Build a shortlist around how you will use the car.
Focus on the specifications that affect everyday ownership instead of comparing every available figure.
Which EV specifications actually matter?
Learn which figures affect everyday driving, charging and longer trips.
Read the useful specifications →How far can popular EVs go?
Compare brochure range with a more useful highway planning estimate.
Compare practical range → EV typesFull electric or plug-in hybrid?
Compare a battery-only EV with the cost and flexibility of carrying a petrol engine too.
Choose an EV type → ShortlistingWhat should be on my shortlist?
Filter by family, regional, apartment or work needs before looking at brands.
Build a shortlist →Check the car, deal and costs before signing.
Look beyond the test drive at the details that will affect everyday use and ownership costs.
What should I check on an EV test drive?
Test the controls, comfort, charging details, software and real-life cargo needs.
Take the test-drive checklist →What will it actually cost to run?
Work out your real charging cost using your electricity tariff, solar and driving habits — before you sign.
Calculate running costs →Get the boring-but-important bits ready.
A little preparation makes collection day feel like getting a new car, rather than adopting a small electrical project.
What should I do before my EV arrives?
Use a ten-point checklist to prepare charging, apps, insurance and the first drive.
Prepare for delivery →What will charging cost me?
Understand how solar, overnight tariffs and public charging change the result.
Compare charging costs → Home chargingDo I need a home wallbox?
Decide whether a normal power point can cover your driving before paying for an upgrade.
Check my setup → Public chargingHow should I prepare for public charging?
Learn the major networks, payment methods and what to do when a charger fails.
Prepare for public charging →Get used to everyday EV ownership.
These guides cover charging away from home, longer trips, battery care and the other things that may be new in your first year.
What is normal in my first year?
Learn the usual adjustments, useful habits and signs that need attention.
Settle into ownership →How far can popular EVs go on a road trip?
Plan around useful reach and an arrival reserve rather than trying to use every last kilometre.
See practical range → Public chargingHow does public charging work?
Understand plugs, speeds, payment and what to do when a charger is busy.
Learn public charging → Charging routineWhat does a dependable charging week look like?
Build charging around places the car is already parked rather than adding special trips.
Build a routine →Start with where the car would charge.
Where you can charge affects range, cost and convenience. Check what is possible while the car is parked before you compare individual models.
Check my charging options →