It's a reasonable amount, but I wouldn't be planning any solar-powered road trips. Unfortunately, EVs just need too much ...

There will be daily cap on the federal government's Shared Solar free power offer, to ensure owners of EVs and home batteries don't abuse the system.

Utilities say rules forcing them to offer three free hours of power a day may lead to low-income customers cross-subsidising owners of batteries and EVs.

The government is hitting back at electricity retailers that are calling for a delay to the scheme for free power in the ...