EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep31 — Mel to Syd EV Road Trip – BYD Electric Bus Encounter, Home & Costs

EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep31 — Mel to Syd EV Road Trip – BYD Electric Bus Encounter, Home & Costs

YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/a5MD5mkJ22I [https://youtu.be/a5MD5mkJ22I] YouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/f18DJWMd2kk [https://youtu.be/f18DJWMd2kk] In this final episode of the EV road trip series, we complete our journey from Sydney to Melbourne and back and share one of the most unexpected highlights of the trip — a chance encounter with a BYD electric bus on the way home. While stopping to charge, we met Steve, who was driving a brand-new BYD battery electric bus from Melbourne back to Sydney. He generously allowed us to film the bus, explore the interior, and even sit in the driver's seat. We also learned some fascinating details about Australia’s growing fleet of electric buses, including the massive 382 kWh battery pack, the use of BYD blade batteries, and how these commercial EVs charge compared to electric cars. This episode also covers the final charging stops of the trip, including: ⚡ A 350 kW EV charger in Tarcutta ⚡ The Tesla Supercharger station in Goulburn ⚡ A quick look at a nearby Chargefox charging station During the return journey we also experienced an unexpected power outage at a charging station, which forced us to stop charging at 90%. This gave us a good opportunity to compare different charging strategies and demonstrate why charging an EV to 100% on road trips is usually not the most efficient option. This episode, from The Electro Revolution YouTube channel, documents the final leg of an electric vehicle road trip from Sydney to Melbourne. The host, Michael, shares a chance meeting with a bus driver named Steve, providing a detailed look at a BYD electric bus and its specialized blade battery technology. Beyond this encounter, the narrative focuses on the logistical realities of long-distance EV travel, including stops at Tarcutta and Goulburn. Michael evaluates the efficiency of various charging networks, comparing the costs and speeds of rapid chargers against slower alternatives. The source concludes with a data-driven analysis of trip expenses, offering practical advice on balancing travel time with charging budgets. Ultimately, the text serves as a real-world guide for EV owners navigating Australia’s charging infrastructure. Chapters: 00:00 EV Road Trip Intro: Melbourne to Sydney Return Leg 02:00 Surprise Encounter: BYD Electric Bus Charging 04:12 Inside the Engineering of a 382kWh Electric Bus 06:28 Fleet Charging Reality: Slow Speeds & Depot Charging 09:23 EV Road Trip Strategy: Stop Charging to 100% 11:08 Charger Blackout: Infrastructure Reality Check 12:08 Goulburn Stop: Tesla Superchargers vs Slower Chargers 13:34 Final Drive Data: Distance, Efficiency & Elevation 14:40 EV Road Trip Costs: Fast Chargers vs Slower Networks 17:01 The Key Insight: Match Charger Speed to Break Time

EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep30 — Mel to Syd — Ampol, EV & BP Pulse Charging Costs

YouTube video related news: ⁠https://youtu.be/e8iFemDKXeY⁠ [https://youtu.be/e8iFemDKXeY] YouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/Pz7fWDbLNoU [https://youtu.be/Pz7fWDbLNoU] In this episode, we continue the return journey from Melbourne to Sydney in the BYD Seal Premium. This is Part 3 of the road trip series, covering the first three charging stops on the way home — complete with real-world charging data, costs, efficiency figures, and charger reliability insights. Originally, I planned just three charging stops for the return leg. However, unexpected charger outages (including a full site failure at BP Pulse) meant adapting in real time. In this episode, we cover: • Ampol AmpCharge 150kW session • Unplanned EVIE 150kW top-up • BP Pulse 150kW charge to 100% ⚡ Charging Performance & Costs Breakdown Total distance covered: 265.6 km (165 miles) Total energy added: 101.472 kWh Total charging time: 1 hour 37 minutes Total cost: $74.57 AUD Average charging cost: 76c per kWh Real-world efficiency (highway driving): 23.65 kWh/100km We also look at charging curve behavior — including how the Seal tapers from 120kW down to ~79kW as state-of-charge increases. This is critical for understanding optimal stop strategy and time efficiency on long-distance EV travel. This episode follows Michael, a motoring enthusiast, as he documents the initial segment of his electric vehicle road trip from Melbourne to Sydney. Driving a BYD Seal, he recounts the challenges of navigation, including encountering a completely offline charging station that forced a detour to an Ampol site. The narrative highlights the practicalities of using different charging applications and monitoring the car's fluctuating power intake during three specific stops. Detailed financial and technical statistics are provided, comparing the cost and efficiency of various network providers like BP Pulse and EV. Ultimately, the source serves as a real-world guide to long-distance EV travel, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and data tracking. Chapters: 00:00 EV Road Trip Begins Melbourne to Sydney 00:57 Starting at 40% Battery Strategy Explained 02:01 Broken BP Pulse Chargers Infrastructure Anxiety 02:56 Plan B AmpCharge Stop and Smooth Setup 03:38 BYD Seal Charging Curve Explained 05:24 First Charge Results Time Speed and Cost 06:00 Opportunity Charging Coffee Stop Strategy 06:56 Surprise 150kW Charger and Quick Top Up 08:08 Strategic 100% Charge to Skip Next Stop 09:57 Trip Data Costs Efficiency and Highway Reality

EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep29 — Syd to Mel EV Road Trip – Costs, 831km Stats & BP Pulse Test

YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/ZlzCmMNttnY [https://youtu.be/ZlzCmMNttnY] YouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/AqnhOO04C7w [https://youtu.be/AqnhOO04C7w] This episode focuses on our final charging stop at BP Pulse Glenrowan South and the complete trip statistics — including charging speeds, total costs, energy consumption, and time added for charging. We previously charged at the massive Tesla Supercharger site in Goulburn (300kW) and the 350kW EVIE charger at Ampol. In this episode, we test the 150kW BP Pulse charger before completing the final leg into Melbourne Showgrounds for the EV event. ⚡ Charging Highlights: 🔹BP Pulse 150kW charger (real-world ~120kW peak) 🔹75c per kWh charging cost 🔹41.7kWh added in 37 minutes 🔹Final top-up to 100% before Melbourne 📊 Full Trip Statistics (Sydney → Melbourne): 🔹Total Distance: 831.6km 🔹Total Energy Added: 120kWh 🔹Average Charging Cost: 78c per kWh 🔹Total Charging Time: 1h 52m 🔹Total Charging Cost: $117.64 🔹Consumption: 20.05kWh/100km 🔹Highway speeds: 110km/h 🔹Ambient temperature: 33°C We also compare this trip to our previous Sydney to Phillip Island EV road trip, where slower chargers resulted in significantly lower overall costs — proving that charging strategy matters just as much as vehicle efficiency. If you’re considering long-distance EV travel in Australia, especially between Sydney and Melbourne, this detailed breakdown will help you understand real-world charging speeds, network pricing differences, and how highway driving impacts consumption in the BYD Seal. This episode from, The Electro Revolution, documents a 831-kilometre road trip from Sydney to Melbourne in a BYD Seal Premium, performed by our reviewer Michael. The content focuses on the practicalities of long-distance electric vehicle travel, specifically detailing the performance of various charging networks such as Tesla, BP Pulse, and Evie. Michael provides a comprehensive breakdown of total costs, charging speeds, and energy consumption, noting that his trip cost approximately $117.64 over nearly two hours of plug-in time. He also compares these results to a previous journey, concluding that while ultra-fast chargers offer convenience, they significantly increase the overall expense compared to slower alternatives. The narrative concludes with a preview of his return journey, highlighting the diverse state of Australian EV infrastructure. Chapters: 00:00 Electro Revolution EV Podcast Intro 00:32 Sydney To Melbourne EV Road Trip Hume Highway Test 01:38 Glenrowan South BP Pulse 150kW Charging In 33°C Heat 03:29 BYD Seal Screen Dimming Issue Under Australian Sun 04:43 Highway Speed Aerodynamics 110kmh Energy Impact 05:36 EV Charging Costs Breakdown Tesla Ampol BP Pulse 06:27 Tesla Supercharger Goulburn Non Member Pricing Explained 08:20 Real World EV Efficiency 20kWh Per 100km Analysis 10:04 Total Trip Cost $117 Sydney To Melbourne In A 2024 BYD Seal Premium 12:54 Fast Vs Slow Charging Two Tier EV Travel Future

EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep28 — Sydney to Melbourne EV Road Trip | Tesla & 350kW Fast Charging

YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/8O1Q2nADZAI [https://youtu.be/8O1Q2nADZAI] YouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/r0dPPSVPauw [https://youtu.be/r0dPPSVPauw] Welcome to the Electro Revolution channel. In this episode, I take the 2024 BYD Seal Premium on a real-world 800km+ EV road trip from Sydney to Melbourne — testing Australia’s high-speed charging infrastructure along the Hume Highway. This time, I committed to using ultra-rapid DC chargers only, learning from my previous Sydney to Phillip Island journey. The goal? Minimise downtime, maximise charging speeds, and evaluate total cost efficiency when relying on premium fast charging networks. 🔌 Charging Stops in This Episode: 🔹Tesla Supercharger (20-stall site) – Goulburn, NSW 🔹Ampol / EVIE Networks 350kW charger – Tarcutta 🔹Next episode: BP Pulse before arriving in Melbourne This was my first time fast charging the BYD Seal at Tesla’s largest Southern Hemisphere Supercharger site in Goulburn. I walk through: 🔹Using the Tesla app to initiate charging 🔹Real-world charging speeds at different state-of-charge levels 🔹How charging tapers above 70–80% 🔹Infrastructure quality, lighting, and site layout 🔹Government co-funding requirements and SLA implications🔹Cost breakdown per stop ⚡ Key Observations: 🔹Charging speeds reduced significantly above 70–80% SOC 🔹Tesla Supercharger performance vs EVIE 350kW hardware 🔹Practical long-distance EV planning at 2:00 AM departure ⚡Total charging cost comparison for first two stops: Stop 1: $26.88 Stop 2: $35.95 I also demonstrate trip computer tracking strategy (Trip A vs Trip B) to monitor segment efficiency vs total distance travelled (386km covered by episode end). Chapters: 00:00 Electro Revolution EV Podcast Introduction & Sydney to Melbourne Road Trip Overview 00:21 Sydney to Melbourne EV Road Trip Stress Test in a 2024 BYD Seal Premium 01:23 2:16AM Departure Strategy, 100% Battery & Data Logging Setup 03:16 Goulburn Tesla Supercharger Test Open Access for Non-Tesla EVs 05:48 BYD Seal Charging Curve Explained 79kW at High State of Charge 07:32 Tarcutta 350kW Ultra Rapid Charger Real-World Speed vs Marketing Claims 09:17 100% Charging, Cell Balancing & Why EV Charging Slows at 99% 10:53 EV Fast Charging Costs $62 to Travel 386km Sydney to Tarcutta 12:39 EV Infrastructure Reliability vs Battery Physics Limits 14:09 Should You Charge to 80% or 100%? Optimising Long Distance EV Road Trips

EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep27 — Everything Electric 2025 – Full Tour | New EVs, Solar & Tech!

YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/9egVaFzSSZ4 [https://youtu.be/9egVaFzSSZ4] YouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/QBto_fi8qy8 [https://youtu.be/QBto_fi8qy8] Welcome back to the Electro Revolution channel! Michael here — your car and tech enthusiast — continuing our full walkthrough of the Everything Electric EV Show Melbourne 2025, held between 14–16 November at the Melbourne Showgrounds. 👉 In this episode we dive deeper into the stands, tech, service providers, EV conversions, mobility options, and many brands that often fly under the radar. 🚗 Brands & Vehicles Featured in This Episode 🔹 Xpeng (XiaoPeng / Xiaopeng / Xping) 🔹 Alfa Romeo Junior EV & e-Bike 🚓 Kia & Tesla Model Y police editions 🔹 Deepal E07 Multi-Truck A unique, ultra-compact utility EV making its way into the Australian market — great for businesses requiring small cargo solutions. 🔹 Fiat & Jeep Fiat 500e Jeep Avenger Abarth electrics 🔹 Lotus & McLaren EVs 🔹 Mercedes-Benz G580 Electric G-Class & Others 🔹 Smart #1 and Smart #3 🔹 Cadillac Lyriq 🔹 Savic Electric Motorcycles A standout Australian-built electric motorbike.Powerful. Stylish. And proudly homegrown. 🔹 VW Electric Vans ID. Buzz Cargo ID. Buzz GTX e-Transporter 🔧 Conversions, Mobility & Specialized Vehicles 🔹 Revival & Extra Volted EV Conversions 🔹 Mobility Solutions Astreea mobility scooters Kyburz electric delivery vehicles (like those used by Australia Post) Unique high-powered mobility designs 🔌 Charging, Solar & Home Energy Providers 🔹 GoodWe Solar & Charging Solutions Solar storage, EV charging, and solar carports — increasingly common at Woolworths, Coles, and shopping centres. 🔹 Alspec Solar Carports An Australian-owned and operated company offering single, double, and triple solar carport structures (5kW–7.4kW). Weather-tested for hail and ideal for homes or businesses. 🔹 RevCharge (Bidirectional Charging) Featuring the Atto 3 (one of the few V2G capable vehicles) and showcasing the future of EVs powering homes. 🔹 Charge Next Door A community-based charging service allowing EV owners to share private home chargers with others. 🔹 Elusso Offering EV battery diagnostics, certification, and EV membership benefits including giveaways, events, and community activities. 🔹 Zeco Energy Promoting home energy storage, solar, EV-to-grid and electrified home systems. 🎬 Final Thoughts Thank you for joining me for Part 2 of the Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 tour. I hope you discover something useful — perhaps a product, service, or company you didn’t know existed. That’s the beauty of events like these. This episode provides a detailed walkthrough of the Everything Electric EV Show held in Melbourne during November 2024. The narrator highlights a diverse range of battery electric vehicles, including mainstream models from Tesla and Kia, luxury options like Cadillac and Lotus, and unique electric motorcycles. Beyond cars, the source explores essential infrastructure such as solar carports, bi-directional charging systems, and community-based power sharing apps. Significant attention is given to Australian companies offering niche services, specifically the conversion of vintage petrol cars into modern electric ones. The overview also covers battery diagnostics and sustainable home solutions, emphasizing the growth of the green technology sector in Australia. Ultimately, the source serves as an educational guide to the latest innovations and service providers shaping the future of electric mobility. Chapters: 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:01 XPeng X9 Alfa Romeo Junior & EV Bikes 02:10 E07 Electric Truck Aussie-Only Design 02:49 Jeep EV Water Test & Off-Road Confidence 03:12 VW ID Buzz Cadillac Lyriq & Interior Space 04:08 Luxury EVs Mercedes G-Class Lotus McLaren 04:37 Retro EV Conversions & the 1995 Rule 06:34 Police EVs Postie Bikes & Micromobility 08:02 Solar Carports Home Energy & Charging 10:27 Battery Health V2G Community & Final Takeaways