Fullychargedshow – 727k subscriber This is a weekly series EV YouTube Channels You should follow produced and hosted by Robert Llewelyn who is based in the UK. Not only is it about the actual electric vehicles but also how we generate the electricity to power these vehicles. The videos are hugely entertaining and often myth-busting, […]
Summary Battery capacity Cost to charge per mile Range Home charge time Rapid charge time 100kWh 5.6-5.8p 250 miles 15 to 27 hours 30 to 80 mins How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model X? The following table shows the average time taken to charge a Tesla Model X based on output by a […]
We can all fall into the trap of thinking that electric vehicles are not for us. Many business owners may believe that they are not able to convert to electric. However, that is simply not the case. Most of us are more than capable of making the switch to electric, but the biggest barrier is […]
Until recently, those charging their EVs at home would have the additional charges added onto their energy bill in the same way that any other appliance would. The energy used to charge their EV is no different to that which powers the television or the fridge. However, many customers wish to know exactly how much […]
Caravan holidays are very popular in the UK, as caravans and caravan sites become more advanced and comfortable. It can be a great way of seeing the country and travelling with family or friends. With the growing range of EVs, it is also becoming possible to go on driving holidays in EVs without the same […]
In October 2017, Jeff Bezos overtook BIll Gates to become the richest man in the world. Jeff Bezos is best known as the Founder and CEO of Amazon, a company which has grown to astronomical heights in recent years. Even though Amazon is still booming as a company, Bezos was snipped at the post for […]
The demand for UK leased company EVs doubled in the first six months of the tax year, from April 2020, after the latest incentive was introduced, according to research by Octopus Electric Vehicles. As we have discussed before on this blog, benefit in kind taxation has changed in the UK, meaning that EV drivers are no […]
Most electric vehicle drivers have made the transition at least partially for environmental reasons. However, one may be deterred by the fact that EVs are often charged using energy from non-renewable sources and the energy requirement for your car can be very expensive. A great answer to this dilemma is to draw energy from solar […]
Electric cars face two key problems: range and charging infrastructure. Electric car ranges are getting longer as technology develops and both the government and private companies are spending millions on improving charging facilities in the UK. However, for new EV drivers, it can be difficult to know which chargers are compatible and you may be […]
Paul Delahay and his team at EVCP have recently launched the Sync EV charge point. With many charge points on the market the challenge to design a product that makes a difference was a challenge from the outset. A compact hardware package coupled with industry leading software secures a strong position in the home and […]