We all know you can charge an EV, but did you know you can discharge them too?

When it comes to recovering after a natural disaster, one of the most debilitating aspects is loss of power; which is why we recently trialled a People First initiative like no other. 

The Chargers were a team of EVs that were deployed to affected areas to share their battery power with communities in need. While the average charged EV battery has the ability to power a small house, the mycar Chargers were focused on reaching more affected Aussies by powering the little things that truly bring comfort in difficult times. Everything from a baby monitor or a laptop, to medical devices like hearing aids. 

More than 100 EV owners (with vehicle to load capabilities) signed up to be a volunteer Charger themselves. Together we helped hundreds of Aussies across QLD and NSW in their time of need. Check out the videos below to see the trials in action.