For many EV drivers, the dream is clean, quiet, safe driving. But for those living in apartments or townhouses without home charging, it often means planning your week around a public charger — usually further away and never quite convenient.
But what if the solution was not at a distant charging station, but sitting unused in a neighbour’s driveway?
This is how one Sydney EV driver found a smarter, more local way to charge — thanks to ivygo and a neighbour happy to share her solar power.
From Weekend Detours to Local Convenience
One of our regular users is a dad and a professional who works from home a few days a week. He drives a Tesla — the family car — proudly decorated with kid-friendly stickers on the back window.
Living in an apartment, he had no access to home charging. His weekends often included a detour just to top up the car at a shopping centre charger. It was time away from his family and a constant inconvenience.
A Discovery on the Map
One day, while scanning Google Maps, he noticed a new icon he hadn’t seen before. A home EV charger, available for booking just a street away. Intrigued, he downloaded the ivygo app to learn more. He booked a short, one-hour session, wanting to see how it all worked.
What he discovered was a game-changer. The convenient, bookable charger belonged to his neighbour—who just so happens to be our founder, Julie. It was the perfect, real-world validation of the ivygo mission, happening right in her own driveway.
A New, Seamless Routine
Today, his charging routine looks completely different. There are no more weekend queues or wasted hours.
On the days he works from home, he simply walks over and drops the car off in between meetings. A few hours later, he picks it up with enough charge to last the entire week. Charging has transformed from a frustrating chore into a seamless background task. It’s convenient, it’s local, and it’s powered by the community.
This story is the heart of ivygo. We are building a network that connects EV owners who need a charge with neighbours who have a charger to share. It’s a simple idea that solves one of the biggest hurdles to EV adoption, making electric vehicles a practical choice for everyone, not just those with a private garage.
We believe the future of EV charging is shared, local, and powered by people.
Be part of the neighbourhood charging revolution. Whether you have a charger to share or are looking for a convenient way to power your EV, we invite you to register your interest today and help us build the future of transport in Australia.
