My electric vehicle (EV) was recently out of commission, so I rented a Toyota Corolla hybrid for a 330km round trip to Newcastle.  I was surprisingly impressed with the car's fuel efficiency, averaging 4.1L per 100km for the journey. This got me thinking – how does this fuel economy stack up against the efficiency of an EV?

The Toyota emitted 31.8 kg of CO2 for the journey. ​

Good news for NSW EV drivers! You can now use transit lanes regardless of the number of occupants until mid-2025. This perk, originally introduced in 2022 to boost EV adoption, got a quiet extension late last year.
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Previously, these lanes (marked T2 and T3) were reserved for buses, taxis, and carpools with at least two or three people. The extension aims to make EVs more attractive by offering faster commutes for solo drivers.
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While the initial program was set to expire in November 2022, it was first extended to October 2023. Just before that deadline, the NSW Minister for Roads stepped in and secured a further extension, lasting until June 2025.
​Refer to the TfNSW website for more information.

​Are EVs are more expensive to run than an ICE vehicle?!  A well-known motoring magazine seems to have started a campaign to try and convince consumers that the cost of running an EV is more expensive than an ICE vehicle.  I’m calling BS on this one.
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