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- Mon, 18 Jan 2021, 05:59
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: Can I drive from Bris to Darwin in.a Kona?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 180
Re: Can I drive from Bris to Darwin in.a Kona?
Hi there - short answer: 'Yes!' Longer answer: 'Hell yes - go for it!' Having in 2019 done 2400km around Vic in 7 days with no DC fast chargers (https://thedriven.io/2019/10/10/re-defining-the-australian-long-weekend-drive-with-an-electric-kona/) - that trip would be easy if you have access to 15A o...
- Thu, 14 Jan 2021, 04:37
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Prospective EV owner
- Replies: 29
- Views: 459
Re: Prospective EV owner
As FYIs: the coming Nissan Ariya has liquid battery cooling .... and even the e-NV200 van (base on the Leaf) has had an active air system cooling system since 2014. Leaf has been the standout for not including either.
Cheers
Bryce
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Bryce
- Sat, 09 Jan 2021, 06:33
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: And then there were 5...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 540
Re: And then there were 5...
And now there is only 1. (CJ: is that the famous Esperence experience one?
)
... plus one Kangoo EV. (BTW - Renault are still importing and selling them!)
Cheers
Bryce

... plus one Kangoo EV. (BTW - Renault are still importing and selling them!)
Cheers
Bryce
- Fri, 08 Jan 2021, 09:57
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Planned Suzuki Jimny conversion
- Replies: 22
- Views: 230
Re: Planned Suzuki Jimny conversion
Hi George - have you spoken to Graeme at Suzi Auto/OZDIYEV yet? He offers conversion kits for Suzuki cars, as well as being very supportive of EV converters and is a long-term member of AEVA.
He's based in Qld - sites:
https://www.ozdiyelectricvehicles.com/
https://www.suziauto.com/
Cheers
Bryce
He's based in Qld - sites:
https://www.ozdiyelectricvehicles.com/
https://www.suziauto.com/
Cheers
Bryce
- Sat, 02 Jan 2021, 05:33
- Forum: Blade EVs
- Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
- Replies: 11
- Views: 210
Re: Unable to repair my Electron V
Hi there Chris - that symptom in a Blade is indicative of a failing AZD controller. Mine failed that way. Definitely worth checking the other options .... but my money is on the controller. Simplest fix is installing a Curtis motor and controller (there are options for installing a new controller on...
- Sun, 27 Dec 2020, 07:06
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Single phase charging
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2259
Re: Single phase charging
Hi there - seems to be an issue with Zoes and some EVSEs. (Had the same happen with ours on my wall EVSE - the Zoe randomly stops charging. A reset of the EVSE off/on again sets it right again). Am in the process of swapping the EVSE over to another. Will report back once that's done.
Cheers
Bryce
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Bryce
- Tue, 22 Dec 2020, 10:05
- Forum: Hyundai
- Topic: Hyundai Maps Self updater
- Replies: 17
- Views: 610
Re: Hyundai Maps Self updater
Probably a specific dealer thing. My maps didn't get updated at the 1500 or 15,000km services-but I swapped dealer for my recent 12 mth service and they mentioned the maps would be done before I even got the chance to ask for it!
Cheers
Bryce
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Bryce
- Tue, 15 Dec 2020, 14:14
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: 3-Phase Adapter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 248
Re: 3-Phase Adapter
Hi there - I often use a constant voltage/constant current benchtop power supply for just that purpose. I set the voltage in gentle stages to bring the cell back to the rest of the pack and set the current to a suitably safe level to avoid cooking it. (2 or 3 amps max).
Cheers
Bryce
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Bryce
- Tue, 15 Dec 2020, 08:29
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Single phase charging
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2259
- Tue, 15 Dec 2020, 08:27
- Forum: Hyundai
- Topic: bike racks for Kona
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1262
Re: bike racks for Kona
Re roofracks on a Kona: recently did my usual run to Rosebud with ladders and a plank on the roof doing 80 to 100km/h for most of the 80km trip - took about 12% off the range compared to my usual run.
Cheers
Bryce
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Bryce
- Mon, 14 Dec 2020, 13:43
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: And then there were 5...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 540
Re: And then there were 5...
Not a worry as far as I am concerned. Lots of them overseas. In fact they have been the best selling EV in Europe for years. Renault also have an obligation to provide support and parts here for 10 years. Plus Renault are the biggest auto group in the world. Guessing they are likely to be around for...
- Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 05:09
- Forum: Hyundai
- Topic: SAD FRIDAY FOR KONA ELECTRIC
- Replies: 26
- Views: 808
Re: SAD FRIDAY FOR KONA ELECTRIC
If anybody here picks it up - would be interested in buying a few small items off it... If it was in Melb, might have been interested to buy it and do a break-down of one. Would be all too hard to get it brought down from Qld though. On a brighter note: any luck David in getting a replacement? Best ...
- Sat, 05 Dec 2020, 05:42
- Forum: Charging Infrastructure
- Topic: Electric Car (EV) Home Charger - 32A - Options?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 749
Re: Electric Car (EV) Home Charger - 32A - Options?
Sounds weird. Will chase it up and get back to you.
Cheers
Bryce
Cheers
Bryce
- Sat, 05 Dec 2020, 05:33
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Non OEM Leaf battery upgrade?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13376
Re: Non OEM Leaf battery upgrade?
Hi Ray - the talk from EVs Enhanced at the 2020 EV Vision conference is available for viewing (well, will be soon ;-) Tickets for the website are only $25 (or free to conference attendees - was part of the ticket benefits). See thread on the conference for more details. Cheers Bryce FORMER 2020 EV V...
- Wed, 02 Dec 2020, 14:01
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: My senior moment ...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 125
My senior moment ...
Ah hah - seems I have just qualified for 'Senior member' according to the website! (My designation just moved from 'Groupie' to 'Senior Member').
Only took 10 years as a forum member. Or was it the mark of reaching 400 posts?
Cheers
Bryce
P.S. Do I get a senior card too?
Only took 10 years as a forum member. Or was it the mark of reaching 400 posts?
Cheers
Bryce
P.S. Do I get a senior card too?
- Wed, 02 Dec 2020, 13:48
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: 2020 EV Vision e-Conference opens for registration
- Replies: 13
- Views: 696
Re: 2020 EV Vision e-Conference opens for registration
Hi all - letting you know the website and system for viewing the conference sessions and downloading resources should be available in a week or two. (There is only one of me, and I am worn out!)
Cheers
Bryce
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Bryce
- Wed, 02 Dec 2020, 09:02
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: And then there were 5...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 540
Re: And then there were 5...
First batch in 2017 was approx 50. Second batch in 2019 was 75 .... less write-offs for oil damage! (See https://thedriven.io/2019/08/08/renault ... oil-spill/ )
Guessing approx 100?
Cheers
Bryce
Guessing approx 100?
Cheers
Bryce
- Tue, 01 Dec 2020, 15:31
- Forum: Hyundai
- Topic: bike racks for Kona
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1262
Re: bike racks for Kona
Hi there - the back of the petrol vs electric Kona is the same. If you use a flat bar towbar like the Tag (https://www.tagtowbars.com.au/products/ ... 9336653935) - which is the one I've fitted - that bike rack will fit.
Cheers
Bryce
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Bryce
- Mon, 30 Nov 2020, 11:59
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: And then there were 5...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 540
Re: And then there were 5...
Enjoy! Zoe is a lovely car. My partner is still wrapt in hers after 2 months. If only Renault had brought the current ZE50 Zoe here .... would've been tempted to swap the Kona if they'd included the R135 GT line Zoe
...

- Sun, 29 Nov 2020, 14:30
- Forum: Electric motors and controllers
- Topic: DC Motors - Shunt?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 523
Re: DC Motors - Shunt?
Personally, I'd go AC - the price difference with DC is very little now and you get a whole lot more flexibility through programming if you select the right brand ... and a whole lot more confusion if you get one with a less than helpful computer programming interface .... :-( Will dig out my notes ...
- Sun, 29 Nov 2020, 14:14
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: New Zoe! Way to get the 15A ZE Ready Portable EVSE?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 436
Re: New Zoe! Way to get the 15A ZE Ready Portable EVSE?
Hi there - the EVSE is nothing but an automatic power point controlled by the car. For a Zoe - provided the EVSE charges at or above 3.6kW, the Zoe battery will be charged the same by all EVSEs irrespective of brand. Below 3.6kW the Zoe Chameleon charger gets very inefficient, so that's why Renault ...
- Sun, 29 Nov 2020, 04:47
- Forum: Hyundai
- Topic: CCS1 to CCS2 adaptor for KONA
- Replies: 40
- Views: 751
Re: CCS1 to CCS2 adaptor for KONA
Yes, the 2 comms pins plus the earth go through. (Especially the earth!) Cheers Bryce As an addendum: if you check the CCS2 plugs at the charging sites - you'll see the three top pins of the Type 2 socket are populated as well as the 2 big DC pins. These are the proximity and pilot pins (the 2 uppe...
- Sat, 28 Nov 2020, 16:09
- Forum: Hyundai
- Topic: CCS1 to CCS2 adaptor for KONA
- Replies: 40
- Views: 751
Re: CCS1 to CCS2 adaptor for KONA
Yes, the 2 comms pins plus the earth go through. (Especially the earth!)
Cheers
Bryce
Cheers
Bryce
- Sat, 28 Nov 2020, 09:35
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: EVs on the up ... and up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 210
- Fri, 27 Nov 2020, 16:07
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: EVs on the up ... and up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 210
EVs on the up ... and up
Wow - CarSales.com.au listings for EVs for the first time have cracked 500 for sale! Give the total site has reduced from a high of near 200,000 in Feb to a current 131,000 ... but the number of EVs for sale never fell. Instead they have steadily increased over the same time. AND there weren't the s...