### The Journey Begins

I embarked on a trip to **Australia** with a friend, eager for adventure. We booked a **compact automatic car** for a one-way rental from **Sydney to Brisbane**. **Sixt** confirmed our rental as a **BYD Atto 3 SUV**, but failed to mention it was an **electric vehicle**.

### The Struggles with Charging

Upon arrival, I was horrified to learn about the electric nature of the car. I desperately attempted to swap it for a **petrol car**, but Sixt refused my request. To make matters worse, I couldn't find another company willing to take the one-way booking on such short notice. Despite assurances from Sixt that **charging stations** were readily available, we soon faced **endless struggles**:
- Searching for chargers
- Battling account setups
- Wasting hours trying to power the car
- Worrying about the car's range

### The Breaking Point

Our troubles escalated in **Ballina**, located 115 miles south of Brisbane, where the EV became **immobilised** and **unlockable** at a petrol station. This incident left us stranded and frustrated, highlighting the challenges of navigating the remote areas of Australia with an electric vehicle that lacked adequate support and information.

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