Introduction

In episode #26 I’m joined by the very knowledgeable Tesla Tom, host of the Ludicrous Feed YouTube channel, who demonstrates the benefits of EV ownership coupled with renewable energy household products from an Australian perspective. Although very much a Tesla fan with his Model S and Model 3, Tom and I chat about other players in terms of BYD and Hyundai, and their positioning in the market. Further to this we delve deeper into the conundrum of improving the EV proposition in Australia whilst seeing what one can do at home to speed up the transition.

Timestamps

00:00:20 Very first delivery of Tesla’s Model Y and BYD entering Australia’s market

00:01:59 Car subscriptions on top of the purchasing price of the vehicle

00:04:19 An ethical dilemma with self-driving, autonomous driving in Australia, regulation and the practicality of autonomous driving

00:07:53 BYD and its proposition, increasing adoption in Australia, lithium supply and its battery life

00:11:53 Has car technology reached a peak, advancements in software to improve vehicle safety

00:17:15 Creating a home for an EV, going off-grid with battery and solar technology, limitations of today’s battery technology, cost-benefit-analysis

00:25:55 Addressing EV adoption by improving charging accessibility, enhancing the highway toilet stop with upgraded facilities

00:33:11 Manufacturers wary of Australia’s conditions, going all-in with EVs, changing the manufacturing process for EVs versus internal combustion engine cars

00:36:32 Privilege of purchasing an EV, achieving net zero and the issue of exporting ICE cars to developing countries from richer countries

00:39:02 Designing the perfect EV business and car, investing in charging infrastructure as a first priority, manufacturing efficiencies, having solar panels on the car roof

00:46:47 Rise of Hyundai and KIA in the EV stakes, the EV5 and the EV6, evaluating the driving experience, other manufacturers in terms of Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes

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