VIDEO: Electric vehicles explained for Australian buyers

Electric cars have been thrust into the spotlight in the lead-up to the 2019 Federal Election, driven by a proposed Labor policy to make 50% of new car sales electric by 2030. If you've been keeping up with coverage of the issue, you'll know there's a lot of misinformation and confusion around the technology. How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle? For most people, it isn't eight to 10 minutes – but that's the answer Labor Leader, Bill Shorten, gave in an interview recently.