RACV provides safety guidance for EV drivers – Autotalk Australia
The RACV is encouraging EV drivers to adopt specific safety practices, as Victoria experiences continued growth in zero-emission vehicle ownership.
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With EVs becoming increasingly common on Victorian roads, RACV's Senior Manager Electric Vehicles Liam Brady said that while many standard safe driving practices apply to all vehicles, EVs present unique considerations that drivers should understand to ensure both safety and optimal vehicle performance.
EV is more challenging in Victoria than in other jurisdictions. Although electric vehicles currently cost more upfront than internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles often have lower total cost of v
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The RACV is encouraging EV drivers to adopt specific safety practices, as Victoria experiences continued growth in zero-emission vehicle ownership.
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