How To Prevent Your EV From Falling Asleep When Solar Charging

sleeping EV

Have you ever tried charging your EV using only excess solar power, only to find it falls asleep while waiting for the sun to cooperate? For some electric vehicles, like the BYD Dolphin, it’s more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a frustrating glitch that interrupts charging altogether. Imagine plugging in your car, expecting it to juice up from your solar setup, and instead, it shuts down after a few minutes of no power flow, forcing you to reset it manually. [Read more…]

Australian Powerwall 3 Unwrapped: More Juice, More Dollars, More Questions

powerwall 3 launch signage

Tesla just held a detailed media and installer briefing about the new Tesla Powerwall 3 (PW3) in Sydney, and I was there for SolarQuotes to make sure I got answers to key technical questions no one else is likely to ask…
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Smart EV Charging Pioneer Charge HQ Hit By Perfect Storm

charge hq and Tesla api call

Charge HQ co-founder Andrew Rogers recently said the company faces an uncertain future. This post will explain what’s happening, why it matters, and suggest some possible ways forward.
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Home Backup On The Cheap? A Buyer’s Guide to Portable Power Stations

A buyer's guide to portable powerstations

Portable power stations can provide a more affordable solution for backup power during outages, compared to conventional home batteries like the Tesla Powerwall. [Read more…]

Aussie V2G Pioneer: Nissan Leaf Is Overpriced But V2G Is Great

Nissan Leaf Gen2 and V2G charger

Jai Nankivell is one of a handful of Australians with a legally installed home Vehicle to Grid (V2G) installation which works with his V2G compatible electric car to feed electricity back into the grid when it is profitable for Jai to do so. [Read more…]

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