EV Curious: Everything You Wanted To Know About Electric Cars (Chasing Cars x Mamamia)

Chasing Cars – powered by Budget Direct – has partnered with Mamamia to create a brand new six-part video series designed to help women find the perfect new car for their lifestyles, priorities, and budgets. Kicking off with Episode 1 – "The EV Curious" – Mamamia's Annaliese Todd joins Chasing Cars presenter Shana Zlotin to dive into the world of electric vehicles. If you’ve ever wondered whether an EV could work for you, this episode is the perfect place to start. We explore everything from affordability to usability, answering all the key questions around batteries, recharging, and running costs in a clear, relatable, jargon-free way. Chasing Cars also picks some of its favourite electric cars. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - How some EVs can be driven with just a single pedal 3:40 - Why EVs are so quiet compared to petrol and diesel cars 4:37 - How EVs accelerate so quickly 6:59 - How the Tesla Model Y can drive itself 12:28 - What's the difference between Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids and EVs? 16:28 - What is a 'Frunk'? 17:15 - Where can I charge an EV? 18:00 - Are EVs cheaper to run than petrol cars? 19:20 - Home charging versus fast charging 20:19 - How far can EVs travel on a full battery charge? 22:05 - How long do EV batteries last? 24:15 - Are EVs affordable and what are some of the top choices? 27:26 - Outro and invitation to comment INSURANCE QUOTE FOR KIA EV3 FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Indicative Quote as at 14/04/2026 based on assumptions including postcode 2034, 40 year old female with no offences, licence suspensions or claims in the last 5 years, 5 years of insurance history and no younger drivers listed. White car, driven up to 10,000km a year, unfinanced, with no modifications, factory options and/or non-standard accessories, private use only and garaged at night. The estimate provided does not take into account your personal circumstances but is intended to give a general indication of the cost of insurance, in order to obtain a complete quote, please visit www.budgetdirect.com.au. Estimate includes first year's 15%^ online discount. ^T&Cs and underwriting criteria apply. Insurance is arranged by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd (ABN 61 003 617 909, AFSL 241 4110) on behalf of the insurer, Auto & General Insurance Company Ltd (ABN 42 111 5 86 353). Read PDS & TMD at budgetdirect.com.au to decide if products suit. Tags Electric cars, electric vehicles, EV, EVs, Tesla, Tesla Model Y, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, Chasing Cars, Mamamia As always, Chasing Cars doesn't accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider! Budget Direct Car Insurance is issued by Auto & General Insurance Company. See PDS & TMD at budgetdirect.com.au