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Classicroadtripsareevolvingintosomethingmorefullycharged.Ascountriesandrentalcompaniesmaketheelectricleap,choosingtoreduceyourcarbonfootprintwithanEVhasneverbeeneasier.Electricvehiclesarebetterfortheenvironmentyoureroad-trippingtosee©DaleJohnson/500pxTheEVrevolutioniscomingElectricvehicles(EVs)areatechnologyontheverge.However,themassadoptionofthiseco-friendlyoptionhasfacedaclassicchicken-and-eggstruggle:whatcomesfirst,EVownersorwidespreadpublicchargingstations?Travellerswhowanttotakeoneforas...
Classic road trips are evolving into something more fully charged. As countries and rental companies make the electric leap, choosing to reduce your carbon footprint with an EV has never been easier.
Electric vehicles are better for the environment youre road-tripping to see © Dale Johnson / 500pxThe EV revolution is comingElectric vehicles (EVs) are a technology on the verge. However, the mass adoption of this eco-friendly option has faced a classic chicken-and-egg struggle: what comes first, EV owners or widespread public charging stations? Travellers who want to take one for a spin while on vacation face an additional barrier, as many rental-car companies have been slow to introduce EVs as an option.
Australia is becoming increasingly equipped for electric road trips © Fly Film / Getty ImagesThere’s hope on the horizon, though. Many countries are rolling out ambitious plans to install charging stations, while ca...