The Real Cost of EV Ownership & Your Questions Answered | Time to Switch Ep 02

Is it time for you to make the switch? In episode two of our Time to Switch special, hosts James Ward and Emma Notarfrancesco dive deep into the real numbers behind owning an electrified vehicle in Australia. James takes the all-electric LDV eDeliver 5 van out for a real-world urban work test to see if it can truly replace a traditional diesel. Then, we crunch the data across three years of ownership, comparing a baseline petrol SUV against standard hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and full electric vehicles (EVs)—including the impact of charging costs and insurance. Finally, James and Emma tackle the burning questions sent in by Drive readers and viewers, covering everything from apartment charging hurdles to hidden "coffee costs" and spare tyres. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Is It Time To Switch? 01:17 Electrification Recap 02:08 LDV eDeliver 5 Urban Test 04:49 On-road Driving 06:24 Running Costs & Pricing 08:25 Hybrid & PHEV Math 09:18 EV Charging & Insurance Costs 11:04 Smart Tech & Radio App 12:15 Novated Leasing Explained 14:49 Viewer Questions Answered 21:25 Summary #drivetv DriveTV #ElectricVehicles #HybridCars #EVRunningCosts #NovatedLease __________________________________________________________________________________ Take the road less travelled and discover an all-new great Australian road trip with the team from Drive. Breathtaking locations and local stories from the front seat of the best cars in Australia today. Get off-the-grid and off-the-map as we set out to prove there is an epic Australian Drive for every type of driver. As part of the Nine Entertainment group, our YouTube channel is the digital home for the premier automotive lifestyle show, Drive TV. We showcase new car reviews, in-depth car comparisons, mega tests, and the latest global car news. Subscribe: www.youtube.com/c/Drivecomau/?sub_c= Instagram: www.instagram.com/drivecomau Facebook: www.facebook.com/Drive.com.au/ Newsletter: www.drive.com.au/newsletter