Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Is a home battery a smart investment right now? I was part of an expert panel that dives deep into the most critical energy questions, from the real savings of solar for farming to the crucial choice between a smart and dumb charger. Find out whether to install now or wait, the truth about V2G hype, and the surprising path to a $0 electricity bill!
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Electrify Everything: rewiring.nz
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Solar Choice: https://www.solarchoice.net.au
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ABOUT
I'm that guy who took the Victorian Government to the High Court of Australia to rid our country of the world's worst EV tax. This was not only unfair and unjust, it was also a massive disincentive for new buyers of EVs and delayed our progression to cleaner/greener forms of transportation.
More info: youtu.be/PqzvavgtuLw
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Epidemic Sound
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#EV #ElectricChris #Electric
00:00 - Start
03:04 - Where do you start?
04:12 - Dumb or Smart Charger
05:46 - Farming, solar and batteries - real savings?
08:23 - Is a battery a good investment?
10:49 - No solar, no problem?
12:56 - Install solar and battery now, or wait?
14:05 - What size battery should you buy?
16:26 - Tractor to Grid? (V2G)
18:25 - V2G over hyped?
19:40 - Biggest hurdle with V2G
20:42 - $0 electricity bill
21:37 - What trends are happening beyond backup power?
23:48 - Battery with no solar?
24:07 - What needs to happen now?
24:31 - $90K savings per year!?
27:48 - Battery safety
29:44 - Type of battery is key
31:07 - Can smart chargers work offline?
34:05 - Subscribe
Is a home battery a smart investment right now? I was part of an expert panel that dives deep into the most critical energy questions, from the real savings of solar for farming to the crucial choice between a smart and dumb charger. Find out whether to install now or wait, the truth about V2G hype, and the surprising path to a $0 electricity bill!
MORE INFO
Electrify Everything: rewiring.nz
myenergi: myenergi.com/au
Solar Choice: https://www.solarchoice.net.au
SAVE $$$ OFF YOUR NEXT TESLA - you must use this link!
tesla.com/referral/chris39709
2nd CHANNEL - for all things travel, family, and things to do!
youtube.com/@chrisvanderstockfamily
SUPPORT
Found this video helpful, consider supporting my work using YouTube Super-thanks!
SOCIALS
Threads: threads.net/@chris_vanderstock?hl=en
Instagram: instagram.com/chris_vanderstock
Facebook: facebook.com/christopher.vanderstock
ABOUT
I'm that guy who took the Victorian Government to the High Court of Australia to rid our country of the world's worst EV tax. This was not only unfair and unjust, it was also a massive disincentive for new buyers of EVs and delayed our progression to cleaner/greener forms of transportation.
More info: youtu.be/PqzvavgtuLw
MUSIC
Epidemic Sound
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
No compensation or editorial approval was provided to companies mentioned in this video. Views/opinions are my own.
CONTACT
For collaborations, reviews, and stories - reach out to me via the contact page. My content is published on an independent basis. I do not accept compensation from manufacturers for products reviews, nor accept payment or provide copy/editorial approval rights.
#EV #ElectricChris #Electric
00:00 - Start
03:04 - Where do you start?
04:12 - Dumb or Smart Charger
05:46 - Farming, solar and batteries - real savings?
08:23 - Is a battery a good investment?
10:49 - No solar, no problem?
12:56 - Install solar and battery now, or wait?
14:05 - What size battery should you buy?
16:26 - Tractor to Grid? (V2G)
18:25 - V2G over hyped?
19:40 - Biggest hurdle with V2G
20:42 - $0 electricity bill
21:37 - What trends are happening beyond backup power?
23:48 - Battery with no solar?
24:07 - What needs to happen now?
24:31 - $90K savings per year!?
27:48 - Battery safety
29:44 - Type of battery is key
31:07 - Can smart chargers work offline?
34:05 - Subscribe
