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 🌞🌳🚘🔋⚡️
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.
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...
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
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
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!
Lovely to finally meet you Robert and all fingers and toes crossed for tonight and tomorrow (the cyclone as well as EE 😅😞)
March 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Lovely to finally meet you Robert and all fingers and toes crossed for tonight and tomorrow (the cyclone as well as EE 😅😞)
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
My mistake that’s the S5
February 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
My mistake that’s the S5
Finally got it! The first novel from the inimitable @ronnisalt.bsky.social
January 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Finally got it! The first novel from the inimitable @ronnisalt.bsky.social
My heart goes out to all those who have lost homes in the LA fires.
Here’s hoping that the celebs that have lost homes use their platforms to advocate for renewable energy and clean transport pronto
Here’s hoping that the celebs that have lost homes use their platforms to advocate for renewable energy and clean transport pronto
January 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
My heart goes out to all those who have lost homes in the LA fires.
Here’s hoping that the celebs that have lost homes use their platforms to advocate for renewable energy and clean transport pronto
Here’s hoping that the celebs that have lost homes use their platforms to advocate for renewable energy and clean transport pronto
New Model Y has dropped!
Love that blue. Think it will sell like hotcakes
Love that blue. Think it will sell like hotcakes
January 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
New Model Y has dropped!
Love that blue. Think it will sell like hotcakes
Love that blue. Think it will sell like hotcakes
BYD has become the first car maker to hit the Australian market with a sub $30k electric car
- Not available on website yet
- Dolphin Essentials trim
- No panoramic sunroof, heated seats, wireless phone charger or data plan
- 350 kilometres
- Not available on website yet
- Dolphin Essentials trim
- No panoramic sunroof, heated seats, wireless phone charger or data plan
- 350 kilometres
January 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
BYD has become the first car maker to hit the Australian market with a sub $30k electric car
- Not available on website yet
- Dolphin Essentials trim
- No panoramic sunroof, heated seats, wireless phone charger or data plan
- 350 kilometres
- Not available on website yet
- Dolphin Essentials trim
- No panoramic sunroof, heated seats, wireless phone charger or data plan
- 350 kilometres
…..and here is why parking like this at an electric car charger will henceforth be known as “chucking a Barry”
#straya #bz4x #chuckabarry
#straya #bz4x #chuckabarry
January 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
…..and here is why parking like this at an electric car charger will henceforth be known as “chucking a Barry”
#straya #bz4x #chuckabarry
#straya #bz4x #chuckabarry
BYD sold 1.8 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2024, marking a 12% year-on-year increase. Total NEV sales reached 4.27 million, a 41% jump from the previous year
January 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
BYD sold 1.8 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2024, marking a 12% year-on-year increase. Total NEV sales reached 4.27 million, a 41% jump from the previous year
Can’t not love the new precipitation display on the car nav!
I’ve wanted this for ages, great OTA update 👌
I’ve wanted this for ages, great OTA update 👌
December 27, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Can’t not love the new precipitation display on the car nav!
I’ve wanted this for ages, great OTA update 👌
I’ve wanted this for ages, great OTA update 👌
Nuclear adds up, but not in the way Dutton thinks
Cartoon by Cathy Wilcox
Cartoon by Cathy Wilcox
December 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Nuclear adds up, but not in the way Dutton thinks
Cartoon by Cathy Wilcox
Cartoon by Cathy Wilcox
Yes, that’s true. EV sales in NZ fell off a cliff after the feebate scheme was cut
December 23, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Yes, that’s true. EV sales in NZ fell off a cliff after the feebate scheme was cut
Interesting to see this examination of #EV adoption curves sees Australia reaching almost 100% electric at adoption by 2039, with NZ far behind at 64% in 2041
www.electricfelix.com/blog/raffl-r...
www.electricfelix.com/blog/raffl-r...
December 23, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Interesting to see this examination of #EV adoption curves sees Australia reaching almost 100% electric at adoption by 2039, with NZ far behind at 64% in 2041
www.electricfelix.com/blog/raffl-r...
www.electricfelix.com/blog/raffl-r...
Craziest thing happened on the way to the work Xmas party - I got a ride with @amazingev.bsky.social!
December 18, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Craziest thing happened on the way to the work Xmas party - I got a ride with @amazingev.bsky.social!
So excited, we finally got air con in our main living area. It’s way too humid for me here in the northern rivers now.
We’ve been running it on dry mode all day on an overcast muggy day and still managed to export to the grid
We’ve been running it on dry mode all day on an overcast muggy day and still managed to export to the grid
December 9, 2024 at 5:35 AM
So excited, we finally got air con in our main living area. It’s way too humid for me here in the northern rivers now.
We’ve been running it on dry mode all day on an overcast muggy day and still managed to export to the grid
We’ve been running it on dry mode all day on an overcast muggy day and still managed to export to the grid