The EV Musings Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gary Comerford
A podcast about electric vehicles, renewables, and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
In each episode, we'll be discussing one aspect of EV ownership in depth.
Episodes are released one per week (usually on a Monday) so make sure you're subscribed in iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Have you ever wondered why electric vehicle charging isn't more prevalent in public car parks? I dive into the often-overlooked world of AC destination charging and why it could be the secret to boosting EV adoption.
Join me as I explore the insights from my conversation with John Denton, Commercial Director of Q-Park UK and Ireland, where we discuss the pressing need for more accessible charging solutions in multi-story and underground car parks.
You’ll discover:
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The staggering cost of installing high-speed DC chargers and why AC options may be the more cost-effective solution.
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The unique challenges companies like Q-Park face when it comes to installing charging stations, including limited grid capacity and the complexity of different parking locations.
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Pricing strategies for AC charging and how they compare to DC charging options.
Understanding the dynamics of car park charging isn’t just an industry insider’s concern; it’s crucial for anyone invested in sustainable transportation. Ignoring these issues could hinder the growth of EV infrastructure, leaving drivers without essential charging options. By embracing AC charging, we can open new avenues for EV users and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
Guest Details:
John Denton is Commercial Director for Q-Park UK & Ireland, where he leads the company's EV charging strategy, commercial partnerships, and infrastructure growth. With extensive experience in parking, mobility, and EV charging, he has overseen the deployment of charging networks across urban locations to deliver practical, scalable charging solutions.
John's Website
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
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The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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Most drivers still see fast charging as a pain point — waiting for hours at the pump just to top up. But what if EV charging could be as quick and effortless as refilling with petrol?
This episode dives into BYD’s ground-breaking flash charging technology, already transforming EV infrastructure in China and now heading to the UK.
I reveal how this innovation could revolutionize the way we think about charging, batteries, and EV adoption, with speeds that make current chargers look slow.J
oin me as I explore the real potential of BYD’s ultra-fast flash chargers—how they work, what they mean for battery life, and where they’re headed in Britain. We break down the technical details, from the chemistry behind the batteries to the strategic rollout plans, and discuss what it takes for this tech to become mainstream in everyday EV charging.
Will it bridge the gap for UK drivers hesitant about electric vehicles, or are there hurdles that could slow its arrival?
You’ll discover: the key differences between this new charger and existing rapid charging solutions, insights from industry insiders who’ve seen the tech firsthand, and why charging infrastructure might be on the verge of a disruptive leap.
Plus, I share my thoughts on how this technology could reshape EV ownership, and why understanding these developments is essential for drivers, fleet operators, and investors alike.If you’re curious about the future of EV charging or wondering when you’ll experience lightning-fast charges yourself, this episode is your inside look. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an EV owner, or just exploring greener transport options, you'll learn what’s coming next—and why it might finally make electric vehicles the clear choice for everyone.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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In this episode, I’m digging into the fast-changing world of second-hand EVs and what really matters when you’re shopping used. I talk about the current price gap between electric and ICE cars, why battery health is the big question mark for many buyers, and how different buying routes — dealer, online, or private sale — each come with their own pros and cons.
I also share my own experience buying a used Polestar 2 online, including why battery certificates, warranty length, and proper due diligence matter so much when you’re trying to avoid surprises later on.
If you’re thinking about buying a used EV, this one is all about helping you make a smarter, more confident decision.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s considering their next EV.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
This was a milestone episode to wrap up the season - episode 300 of EV Musings.
In this special roundtable, I'm joined by Dora Clarke (Osprey Charging), Kate Tyrrell (EVCI Global / ChargeSafe), and Teresa Swift (Stark Charge) for an honest discussion on the real-world driver experience, from signage and infrastructure to advertising, pricing, and making EVs more accessible.
What You’ll Discover
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The State of EV Road Signage: Why current signage is lacking, what drivers actually need to see, and how better signs could boost confidence and utilisation.
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Profit vs People in Public Charging: The real economics facing CPOs, the pressures on pricing, and whether operators are prioritising the driver experience.
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Advertising on Chargers: Should drivers see ads while charging, and what (if anything) they should get in return - discounts, freebies, or better facilities?
What really stood out is how much of the conversation came back to trust and practicality. Whether it’s clearer signage so people can actually find chargers, maintaining sites properly, or making the whole experience feel welcoming (especially for women and new EV drivers), the panel agreed that getting the fundamentals right will matter far more than flashy gimmicks as the market matures.
A brilliant, wide-ranging discussion to close out Season 15 and hit a huge milestone for EV Musings.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
I wanted to get an industry expert back on to talk about where things really stand in the EV space right now.
In this episode, I catch up with Sam Clarke - Guinness World Record holder, and Green Fleet 100 nominee, for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the challenges facing the industry.
What You’ll Discover
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The State of EV Misinformation: Why Sam is less bothered by it now and how facts are winning in the long term despite the noise.
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Public Charging Realities: Pricing pressures, utilisation, first-mover advantage, and why some networks perform better than others.
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The Future of HGV Charging and Consolidation: What’s happening with eHGVs, roaming, and why the market is inevitably heading towards fewer, stronger players.
He acknowledges the real challenges around pricing, grid connections, and inconsistent government policy, but remains optimistic about the direction of travel. His point about needing more joined-up thinking from government and the value of consolidation for simplicity and reliability felt particularly timely.
If you’re interested in where public charging is heading, the realities of operating a network, or how the HGV transition is progressing, this episode gives you a clear-eyed insider perspective.
Guest Details:
Sam Clarke is an award-winning entrepreneur, EV owner for 24 years, head of eHGV at GRIDSERVE & a 4-time Guinness World Record Holder for EV driving. His EV journey started in 2002 with all electric motorbikes before founding a zero-emission logistics firm which he sold to John Menzies Plc in 2017. He now works on public charging infrastructure for GRIDSERVE, being the architect of the ‘Electric Freightway’ a £100M Government funded eHGV Project. He is a regular public speaker on EV and is a founder of The EV Café webinar & news channel, an industry recognised voice in the EV community. In 2015, Sam was a Great British Entrepreneur’s Award winner and by 2022 he was a GreenFleet EV Champion for services to the industry. In 2024 he was voted #1 in the Motor Transport Power Players list and #7 in the greenfleet.net top 100 most Influential list in 2026. He holds 4 Guinness World Records for the longest journeys ever driven in an electric car, SUV, van and motorbike on a single charge.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
I wanted to revisit something that matters to every EV driver - tyres.
In this episode, I follow up on the Hankook ION EVO tyres I fitted last season (replacing a set of budget Devantis), and I’m joined by Andrew Till (Mr EV) who fitted the all-season ION FlexClimate SUV tyres. We compare notes on handling, road noise, and real-world efficiency after several months and thousands of miles.
What You’ll Discover
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The Difference EV-Specific Tyres Actually Make: From reduced road noise to better planted feel and confidence in corners and wet conditions.
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Real-World Noise & Efficiency Results: Our (imperfect but honest) decibel measurements and efficiency comparisons between old and new tyres.
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Summer vs All-Season EV Tyres: How the Hankook ION range performs in daily driving and what to expect when upgrading.
What really stood out to me is how much of a difference quality EV-specific tyres can make, especially if you’re coming from budget rubber. The car feels noticeably quieter and more composed, and while exact efficiency gains are hard to isolate perfectly, both of us are seeing small but meaningful improvements that add up over time. As Neil from Hankook explained last season, brand new tyres need a bit of wear before they’re at their most efficient - so the best is probably still to come.
If you’re thinking about your next tyre change or you’ve been putting up with noisy rubber, this episode gives you a real-driver perspective on whether EV-specific tyres are worth it.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
I wanted to dig into one of the most confusing and frustrating topics for EV drivers - why electricity bills keep rising even as more renewables come online.
In this episode, I break down how electricity pricing actually works in the UK. From wholesale markets and marginal pricing to Contracts for Difference, curtailment payments, grid constraints, and all the hidden levies that end up on your bill, this is a clear-eyed look at why gas still dominates pricing and what it means for EV owners.
What You’ll Discover
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How Marginal Pricing Works: Why the price of the most expensive source (often gas) sets the wholesale price for everyone, even when most power comes from cheap wind and solar.
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Contracts for Difference (CfD) Explained: How strike prices, the Low Carbon Clearing Company (LCCC), and payments flow between renewables and the grid, and why this system doesn’t always reduce consumer bills.
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The Hidden Costs Driving Up Your Electricity Bill: Curtailment payments, transmission constraints, levies, VAT differences, and why domestic gas often looks cheaper than electricity despite the headlines.
What is clear is just how complex and inefficient the current system has become. We’re generating more cheap, clean power than ever, yet structural issues like marginal pricing, curtailment, and regional transmission problems mean we’re still paying gas prices for much of our electricity and footing the bill for millions in payments to switch off renewables. It’s a fascinating but frustrating picture.
If you’ve ever wondered why public charging feels expensive or why your home electricity bill doesn’t reflect all those windy days, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you a much clearer understanding of what’s really going on.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
I wanted to revisit something that comes up again and again with EV drivers and people thinking about going electric. Battery degradation.
In this episode, I break down what’s really going on, using a simple comparison we all understand: our phones. From how we charge to when we charge, I explore what actually impacts battery health and what really matters when it comes to keeping your EV running well long term.
What You’ll Discover
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Why EV Batteries Aren’t Like Your Phone: Despite common fears, EV batteries degrade far slower and often outlast the car itself.
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The 80 Percent Rule Explained: For NMC batteries, limiting daily charging to around 80 percent can help preserve long-term battery health.
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How Charging Habits Really Matter: Heat, rapid charging, and frequent full cycles all play a role, but most drivers won’t see major issues in everyday use.
What really stands out to me is how much of the concern around EV batteries is driven by misunderstanding. We’ve all experienced phone batteries degrading quickly, so it’s easy to assume the same thing will happen with a car. But the reality is very different. EVs have far more advanced battery management systems, and the data shows degradation is much lower than people expect.
There’s also a useful mindset shift here. It’s not about obsessing over perfect charging behaviour. It’s about understanding the basics and then getting on with your life. Whether that’s charging overnight, using rapid chargers when needed, or simply knowing your battery type and adjusting slightly.
If you’ve been worried about battery life or know someone who is still on the fence about EVs because of it, this episode is worth sharing. It cuts through the noise and gives you a clear, practical way to think about it.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
I wanted to revisit this topic because there’s still so much noise around the cost of charging an EV, especially if you rely on public networks.
In this episode, I take a fresh look at where we are with public charging costs in the UK, what’s actually driving those prices, and whether it’s really as expensive as people think. We also dig into something I’ve been exploring recently, the idea of the “pricing hurdle” and why cheaper charging options aren’t always as simple as they seem.
What You’ll Discover
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Why Public Charging Feels Expensive: It’s not just electricity, it’s infrastructure, grid costs, maintenance, and everything behind the scenes that drives prices up.
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The Pricing Hurdle Explained: Cheaper charging exists, but it often requires effort like apps, subscriptions, or charging at specific times.
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How to Actually Reduce Your Costs: From off-peak charging to subscriptions and destination charging, there are real ways to bring costs down if you’re willing to adapt.
What really stands out to me is how misleading the headline can be. Yes, public charging can be expensive, but that’s only part of the story. There are cheaper options out there, but they come with trade-offs. Time, effort, planning, or flexibility. And that’s where the real decision sits. Not just how much you pay, but what you’re willing to do to pay less.
There’s also a bigger shift happening. More operators are introducing off-peak pricing and subscription models, which is starting to change the landscape. It’s not perfect yet, but it does feel like things are moving in the right direction.
If you’re relying on public charging or trying to make the numbers work for an EV, this episode will help you see the full picture and make more informed choices.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
ZapMap
Download Zapmap and you’ll get the UK’s most comprehensive charging map in your pocket, with a range of filters so you can personalise the map to suit your specific EV model. So it’s easy to find the best charge for you, whether you’re charging on-street, en-route, or at your destination.You can even see live charger availability and price information in the app, helping you choose your charger at-a-glance, and turn up with total confidence that it will work, it will be available, and it will be in your budget.Plus you can pay through the app, or with a tap of the Zapmap charging card, at thousands of charge points nationwide. No need to download a different app for each charging network. You can download Zapmap for free, or check out Zapmap Premium for charging discounts, in-car compatibility, and additional filters
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
In this episode Neil Broadbank, Chief Commercial Officer of Raw Charging, shares insights into destination charging infrastructure, site selection, pricing strategies, and future developments in EV charging networks in the UK.
We discuss:
- Destination charging strategy and site selection
- Utilization and performance metrics of charging stations
- Pricing models and customer incentives for EV charging
- Grid connectivity challenges and solutions for rural sites
- Roaming, app integration, and contactless payments in EV charging
Guest Details: Neil Broadbank is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at RAW Charging, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in the UK. With extensive experience in driving commercial growth across the energy and technology sectors, Neil plays a pivotal role in spearheading RAW Charging’s mission to deliver sustainable, reliable, and accessible EV infrastructure. His strategic leadership and passion for innovation ensure RAW Charging remains at the forefront of the EV revolution, helping businesses and communities transition to a greener future.
Neil 's Website
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
This episode explores the current state and future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure along the UK strategic road network, focusing on the M1 corridor in particular.
Gary discusses charging patterns, infrastructure growth, and strategic considerations for EV drivers.
Key topics
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Growth of EV charging infrastructure on the M1 and strategic road network
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Charging patterns and peak times for EVs along the M1
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Current gaps and future opportunities for charging hubs outside motorway service areas
Resources
ZapMap - https://zapmap.com/
Fastned - https://fastned.co.uk/
Ionity - https://ionity.eu/
Shell Recharge - https://shellrecharge.com/
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
Zap Map Trial
Unlocking the Power of Charger Sharing: Turn your unused EV charger into a money-making asset!
In this episode, we dive deep into the revolutionary concept of charger sharing—how it transforms idle chargers into income streams, fosters neighborly bonds, and addresses EV charging challenges. Whether you're a homeowner thinking of monetizing your charger or an EV owner struggling with public charging access, this episode is your roadmap to smarter, more accessible EV charging.
We discuss:
- The story of a lady with an ID4 who struggled with automated charging setups
- How charging sharing apps like Co-Charger facilitate peer-to-peer EV charging
- The financial benefits and potential earnings from sharing your charger
- The importance of education and communication to avoid charging mishaps
- Practical steps to set up and manage your own charger sharing system
- The impact of charging infrastructure innovations like pavement gullies and community chargers
- Challenges and misconceptions about sharing chargers with neighbors and strangers
Resources & Links:
- Co-Charger App
- ZapMap
- Park and Charge
- Kerbo Charge Pavement Gully
Are you ready to turn your idle charger into a communal asset? Start small, educate yourself, and embrace the convenience and income possibilities of charger sharing. Don't let your charger sit unused—be part of the EV revolution.
Guest Details:
Michael French : Michael 's Website
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Joosup: EV Charger Sharing App | Rent Out Your EV Charger
- EV Charging with Just Park
- Co Charger - Co Charger: Neighbourhood EV charger sharing made easy
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
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The Books:
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'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
This episode features an in-depth discussion with Marc Mültin on the current state and future of Plug and Charge technology, ISO 15118 standards, and the challenges of EV charging interoperability. Learn about the technical, market, and security aspects shaping the EV charging ecosystem.
Key topics discussed:
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Plug and Charge technology and its adoption challenges
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ISO 15118 standard and its evolution towards bidirectional charging
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Market dynamics and interoperability in EV charging networks
Key Quote"
"User experience is crucial for wider EV adoption."
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Home - GIREVE
- Plug and Charge Panel
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
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The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
Are there really 160 different EV charging apps in the UK?
In this Mid-Season Round Table, we dive deep into the biggest hurdles facing EV drivers today.
Joining me are Jade Edwards from Zapmap and Victoria Hutton, an EV marketer, to tackle three massive topics:
⚡ The Metric Shift: Why counting "devices" is outdated and how Zapmap & the DfT are changing the way we measure charging hubs.
📱 The App War: Is the proliferation of CPO apps helping or hurting the user experience? We debate whether we need a "single app" solution.
💰 The EV Tax (eVED): A frank discussion on the upcoming 3p-a-mile tax, the messaging behind it, and what it means for the future of EV adoption.
EV #ElectricVehicles #ChargingInfrastructure #Zapmap #UKPolitics #EVTax
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'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
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In this episode Gary explores the user experience challenges in EV charging stations, contrasting good and bad examples, and discusses how design improvements can enhance usability for all EV owners.
Key Topics:
- User experience challenges in EV charging stations
- Comparison of charging experiences: Tesla vs others
- Design flaws in current EV chargers
- Payment and authentication issues in charging
- Potential solutions for better EV charging UX
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to EV Musings and Gary's Experience
01:32 The Young Lady's Charging Dilemma and UX Failures
03:44 Contrasting Easy and Difficult Charging Experiences
04:49 Payment Methods and User Experience in Charging
06:27 Design Flaws in Charger Interfaces and Hardware
08:03 The Impact of Screen Size and Interface Design
09:23 Multiple EVSEs and Connector Selection Challenges
10:47 Plug and Charge and Auto Charge Technologies
12:15 Payment Processing and Standardization Issues
13:42 Cost vs. UX: Are Better Chargers Worth It?
15:09 Tesla's Seamless Charging Experience
17:00 Real-World Charging Failures and Hardware Limitations
18:48 The Future of User-Centric EV Charging Design
Links
Tesla Supercharger V4 - https://www.tesla.com/supercharger
ABB Charging Stations - https://new.abb.com/ev-charging
Kenpower Charging Interface - https://kenpower.com
GridServe EV Charging - https://gridserve.com
Plug and Charge Technology - https://ev.com/plug-and-charge
EV Musings Podcast - https://evmusings.com
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
ZapMap
Download Zapmap and you’ll get the UK’s most comprehensive charging map in your pocket, with a range of filters so you can personalise the map to suit your specific EV model. So it’s easy to find the best charge for you, whether you’re charging on-street, en-route, or at your destination.You can even see live charger availability and price information in the app, helping you choose your charger at-a-glance, and turn up with total confidence that it will work, it will be available, and it will be in your budget.Plus you can pay through the app, or with a tap of the Zapmap charging card, at thousands of charge points nationwide. No need to download a different app for each charging network. You can download Zapmap for free, or check out Zapmap Premium for charging discounts, in-car compatibility, and additional filters
Why Hesitation Holds Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution—and How to Overcome ItIn this episode, we explore the common barriers preventing more people from switching to electric vehicles. Drawing parallels with smartphone adoption and featuring insights from Greg Hughes, this discussion clarifies why hesitation persists—and how overcoming it can accelerate the move to cleaner mobility.
Main Topics:
- The psychological and societal barriers to adopting EVs, including range anxiety and misinformation
- The tangible benefits of test drives and real-world experiences in easing fears
- How infrastructure, costs, and secondhand EV options influence buying decisions
- Misinformation and how reliable, accessible information can break down doubts
- Practical advice for prospective owners: test drives, peer insights, and thinking long-term
Resources & Links
- Everything Electric Event
- Robert Llewelyn – YouTube Channel
- Tesla Official Website
- MG Motors
- Hyundai Electric Vehicles
Key Takeaway:
Hesitation around EVs is natural but primarily rooted in misinformation, lack of firsthand experience, and infrastructural concerns. Just like the smartphone revolution, once people have the chance to sit in, drive, and see the benefits firsthand, resistance diminishes. The shift to electric isn't just inevitable; it’s already accelerating—your move might just be a test drive away.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
Exploring the evolution of supermarket charging stations for electric vehicles, their strategic deployment, pricing models, and user experience insights.
Key topics
- History and evolution of supermarket EV charging stations
- Different supermarket charging strategies and hardware
- Pricing models and user incentives
- Dwell time and charging speed considerations
- Impact of supermarket charging on EV adoption
Key Quote:
"Supermarket charging can be surprisingly cheap"
Resources
EV Musings Podcast - https://evmusings.com
ZAPMAP - https://zap-map.com
Sainsbury's Smart Charge - https://sainsburys.co.uk
GeniePoint - https://geniepoint.co.uk
Podpoint - https://podpoint.com
MFG (Motor Fuel Group) - https://mfgplc.co.uk
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- MFG and Morrisons announce forecourts partnership and EV expansion - Motor Fuel Group
- Sainsbury's Smart Charge: A New Player in the UK EV Charging Market - The EV Musings Podcast
- 140 - The CPO Episode II - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
In this episode of the show Gary discusses the true costs associated with electric vehicles and debunks common myths surrounding their affordability.
He highlights the CODE Report indicating that many consumers are deterred from purchasing EVs due to perceived high upfront costs, limited range, and expensive battery replacements.
However, he presents data showing that the majority of EV owners actually save money over time, especially those with home charging capabilities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education in changing public perception about EV pricing and ownership.
Takeaways
Expensive upfront costs deter many from choosing EVs.
Limited range and battery replacement costs are common concerns.
Education is crucial in countering misconceptions about EVs.
80% of people save money by switching to EVs.
Home charging significantly increases savings with EVs.
Public charging costs can affect overall savings.
Used EVs often provide better value than ICE vehicles.
Many consumers have never driven an electric vehicle.
The cost of running an EV is significantly lower than ICE cars.
Pre-registered EVs can be found at substantial discounts.
Key Sound bite
"The average saving is £5,850 with an EV."
Chapters
00:00 The Cost of Electric Vehicles: An Overview
05:09 Understanding Savings with Electric Vehicles
07:02 CODE Quotes
08:01 What do other sources say
11:22 Debunking Myths: Education on EV Costs
12:41 Recent pricing Examples
15:16 Dealer Preregistrations
16:28 Conclusion: The Future of EV Affordability
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- The Cost of Driving Electric (CODE) Report
- Petrol and diesel buying intent rises despite BEV growth | EY - UK
- Average range of new electric cars now 300 miles | Electrifying.com
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
In this conversation, Gary interviews Marcus Berger, CEO of Aviloo, about the importance of battery health diagnostics in the electric vehicle market. They discuss the evolution of Aviloo, the significance of understanding battery health, and the various factors that affect it.
Marcus explains the differences between Aviloo's testing methods and those of competitors, emphasizing the need for independent assessments. The conversation also covers the mechanics of the Aviloo testing process, pricing models for B2B and B2C services, and the comprehensive nature of the Aviloo battery certificate.
They conclude with insights on the future of battery diagnostics and the importance of safety checks in the EV industry.
Takeaways:
Avilo is a market leader in EV battery diagnostics.
Battery health is crucial for determining the value of used EVs.
Different charging habits significantly impact battery health.
Independent testing provides more accurate battery health assessments.
The Avilo Flash Test allows quick battery health checks.
Consumers can access Avilo's testing services through a web shop.
Battery certificates include detailed health metrics and benchmarks.
Data from over half a million tests informs battery health insights.
Battery safety checks should be part of annual vehicle inspections.
Investing in battery health checks is essential for used EV buyers.
Guest Details:
I have been in leading positions of several highly reputable Real Estate companies for more than 20 years. Amongst others, I was MD of an institutional Real Estate Investment funds, COO of the worlds largest real estate services company. I succesfully restructured and built companies throught Central- and Eastern Europe. And then, at the age of 43 I decided to do something totally different and joined the Start Up company AVILOO as COO/CFO and shareholder. AVILOO developed a sophisticated Battery Data Platform to perform independent and objective state of health checks of second hand electric vehicles.
Marcus's Website
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
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The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
In this episode of the podcast, Gary addresses common misconceptions and criticisms surrounding electric vehicles.
He discusses various issues such as charging time, environmental impact, running costs, long-distance travel capabilities, charging infrastructure, grid capacity, vehicle pricing, and perceptions of EVs as 'real cars'.
Throughout the conversation, he provides insights and counterarguments to these concerns, aiming to clarify the realities of owning and operating an electric vehicle.
Takeaways
Charging an EV can be done while doing other activities.
The environmental impact of EVs is less significant over time.
Running costs of EVs can be lower than petrol cars in many cases.
Long-distance travel is feasible with proper planning and infrastructure.
Charging infrastructure has improved significantly in recent years.
Grid capacity is being planned for the transition to electric vehicles.
The price of electric vehicles has decreased over time.
Perceptions of EVs as not being 'real cars' are outdated.
Public charging costs vary widely and can be managed effectively.
EVs offer a quieter and more efficient driving experience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to EV Problems
01:02 Charging Time Concerns
01:31 They take too long to charge
03:48 Environmental Impact of EVs
04:53 Cost of Running EVs vs Petrol Cars
08:02 They can't do the distance
10:17 Charging Infrastructure Issues
15:15 Grid Capacity and Power Supply
16:11 Cars are too expensive
16:27 Cost of EVs
17:46 Perceptions of EVs as 'Real Cars'
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Living Without a Home EV Charger: Real-World Costs and Strategies - The EV Musings Podcast
- Rapid Charging prices
- Leccy.net Charging Prices
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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In this conversation, Robin Brundle, executive chairman of Technology Minerals and Recyclus Group, discusses the critical role of battery recycling in the circular economy, particularly in the context of electric vehicles.
He shares insights on the journey of battery recycling, debunks myths surrounding EV batteries, and highlights the current state of battery recycling in the UK.
Robin emphasizes the importance of consumer responsibility, the risks associated with second-life batteries, and the future of battery recycling in relation to the automotive industry and gigafactories.
Guest Details:
Robin Brundle is Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Recyclus Group, leading the rollout of proven, industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling technology. Since July 2023, Recyclus has demonstrated safe, effective, and sustainable battery processing and now focuses on scaling operations and advancing next-generation recycling. He is also Executive Chairman of Technology Minerals PLC and played a key role in its 2021 London Stock Exchange listing. A recognised policy voice, Robin sits on UK government battery and critical minerals taskforces and is a Trustee of The Faraday Institution, bringing over 30 years’ senior leadership across automotive, motorsport, and clean energy.
Robin's Website
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Reviving EV Batteries: The Future of Remanufacturing - The EV Musings Podcast
- Gigafactory Commission Report
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
In this episode of The EV Musings Podcast, Gary discusses the impact of cold weather on electric vehicles, focusing on battery performance, heating solutions, and practical tips for driving in winter conditions.
He explains how cold temperatures affect battery chemistry, leading to reduced range, and offers insights into efficient heating methods, including the use of heat pumps and heated accessories.
The episode concludes with essential tips for maximising EV performance in cold weather.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Range test: How far can electric cars go in winter?
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or find out more at www.zapmap.com.
Zapmap EV Guide
Global Women in EV Day
This episode is supported by Global Women in EV Day, an international movement founded by Gill Nowell to celebrate and accelerate the women driving the EV transition. Launching globally on 10 February 2026, the campaign brings the sector together around visibility, equity and action.More info: gillnowell@hostedbygill.co.uk
Global Women in EV Day
In this episode, Gary Comerford interviews Paul Pschierer-Barnfather, a product strategist at Zaptec, to explore the concept of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Paul defines V2G as a system where electric vehicles (EVs) can both draw energy from and supply energy back to the grid, effectively acting as large batteries.
He contrasts this with vehicle-to-load (V2L) systems, which allow vehicles to power devices directly but do not connect to the grid. The conversation delves into the technical complexities of V2G, including the necessary hardware and software components, and the potential benefits for both individual EV owners and the broader energy system, particularly in terms of utilizing renewable energy more efficiently.
Paul emphasizes the importance of interoperability among vehicles, chargers, and energy providers to make V2G a mainstream reality. He discusses current limitations, such as the lack of widespread V2G-enabled vehicles and the need for specific communication standards. The episode concludes with a look at the future of V2G technology, highlighting ongoing trials and the potential for significant cost savings in electricity bills for consumers. Overall, the discussion provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles and their role in sustainable energy management.
Takeaways:
- Vehicle to grid allows EVs to act as batteries for the grid.
- V2G is technically complex but offers significant benefits.
- Interoperability among vehicles, chargers, and energy providers is crucial for V2G's success.
- Current EVs often lack the necessary technology for V2G.
- The future of V2G looks promising with ongoing trials and advancements.
Guest Details:
Paul Pschierer-Barnfather is the EV Charging Solutions Expert for Zaptec, a Norwegian chargepoint manufacturer. With 30 years of experience in the electricity industry, he currently leads Zaptec's vehicle-to-grid development programme, and is also Acting Chair of the BEAMA Electric Transport Systems Technical Committee.
Paul's Website
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Octopus Energy Power Pack Bundle
- The Commercial EV Musings Podcast - The playlist that will contain all new video episodes of the B2b Commercial EV Musings Podcast. (Youtube only)
- Vehicle-to-grid - Wikipedia
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford
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'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
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In this episode of the podcast Gary talks with three senior executives from within the EV industry in the end of season round table episode.
Vicky Read is the CEO of Charge UK, the industry body representing the ChargePoint operators
Tanya Sinclair is the CEO of Electric Vehicles UK, a body representing the EV industry
Vicky Edmond's is the CEO of EVA England, a body representing electric vehicles drivers and advocating for them with government.
As you can imagine with such luminaries on the round table the thoughts and opinions were varied and detailed.
Amongst many other topics we discussed:
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the budget
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the role of government vs private investment in the EV transition
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the state of the EV market and whether prices are going up or coming down
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charging issues and how these are being addressed
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and, of course, misinformation in the industry and why it is so detrimental.
The conversation covers the roles of various industry bodies, common concerns among EV drivers, the impact of government policies and budget decisions, consumer experiences with charging infrastructure, and the challenges posed by misinformation. The panelists emphasize the need for collaboration among industry stakeholders to improve the EV landscape and address the barriers to adoption.
Takeaways
- The EV industry is represented by various organizations with distinct roles.
- Consumer perception often lags behind the actual improvements in EV technology and infrastructure.
- Government policies significantly impact the EV market, but industry-driven initiatives are crucial.
- Public charging costs have risen, affecting consumer adoption of EVs.
- Misinformation about EVs can deter potential buyers and influence public perception.
- The transition to EVs requires a seamless experience for consumers, including reliable charging infrastructure.
- Emotional barriers, such as fear of the unknown, play a significant role in EV adoption.
- Collaboration among industry bodies is essential to address common challenges.
- The used EV market needs to be developed to support broader adoption.
- Ongoing communication and education are vital to counter misinformation and build consumer confidence.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Electric Vehicles UK - Electric Vehicles UK.
- EVA England | The Voice for EV Drivers : EVA England - Become a member!
- Charge UK Website
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In this conversation, Ben Nelmes, Chief Executive of New Automotive, discusses the organization's role in supporting the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. He shares insights on EV sales, market dynamics, the impact of the ZEV mandate, and the importance of charging infrastructure. The discussion also covers the cost analysis of electric vehicles, budget implications for EV owners, and the future of EV sales in the US. Overall, the conversation highlights the evolving landscape of the automotive industry and the critical role of data and research in facilitating this transition.
Guest Details:
Ben Nelmes - Executive Director of New AutoMotive
Ben's Website
@bennelmes on X
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- eVED Calculator
- Ben on the Full Circle CI podcast
- Electric Boat Goes 200 Miles In Norway - CleanTechnica - Cool Thing
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In this episode of EV Musings, Gary Comerford discusses the impact of tires on electric vehicles, focusing on his experience with Hankook ION tires.
He shares insights from Neil Barrett, EV lead at Hankook Tyre UK, about the development and benefits of EV-specific tires. The conversation covers topics like tire efficiency, noise reduction, and the differences between EV and ICE tires.
Gary also shares his initial impressions of the Hankook ION tires on his Polestar 2 and plans for a long-term review.
Guest Details:
Neil Barrett is the EV Lead Key Account Manager for Hankook Tyre UK Ltd with the responsibility of supporting the promotion of the Hankook Ion EV tyre range. This includes writing and presenting specific EV training to the tyre trade, market analysis to understand present and future demand, size development and technical support to colleagues in all departments.
With Hankook being first to market with the Launch of a range of a EV specific tyres, Neil's experience and enthusiasm for the future of electric mobility made him the obvious choice to help increase awareness of the Hankook Ion range.
Now in comfortably in his 12th year at Hankook, Neil can draw on 24 years of experience in the tyre trade. Previous employers include Bridgestone and Michelin with experience in not only car tyres, but also both Truck and Motorcycle tyres. Neil has now accrued a total of 34 years of experience in businesses associated with the motor trade.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- 100,000th MG EV delivered in the UK - Cool thing
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In this episode of EV Musings, Gary Comerford discusses the accuracy of electric vehicle chargers with Craig Marsden from EVCI Global. They explore the discrepancies between what chargers report and what is actually delivered, highlighting the lack of regulation compared to traditional fuel stations. Craig explains the testing process and the potential for a diamond standard accreditation for accurate chargers.
Guest Details:
Craig Marsden : I lead the technical and operational strategy at EVCI Global, specialising in the accuracy of electricity delivered, future compliance, and trustworthiness of public EV charging. My work focuses on real-world testing and independent verification, ensuring every kWh billed is every kWh delivered. With experience across the UK and Ireland, I work directly with charge point operators, regulators, and fleets to raise standards and future-proof infrastructure. I head the development of the EVCI Diamond Standard – the UK’s only accreditation for EV charger accuracy, aligned with MID Class A (±2%) thresholds. My goal is simple: build a charging ecosystem drivers can trust, operators can market, and regulators can stand behind.
Craig's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Italy launches electric vehicle bonus - electrive.com - Cool Thing
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In this conversation, Bill Murray from Electra Connect shares his journey into the world of electric vehicles (EVs) and discusses the evolution of the London to Brighton EV Rally.
He highlights the importance of creating a unique experience for participants, engaging new audiences through test drives, and the role of dealers and OEMs in promoting EV adoption.
Bill also emphasizes the social aspect of EV driving, the innovations introduced in the rally, and the future plans for expanding the event. The conversation showcases the growing community around electric vehicles and the excitement of transitioning to sustainable mobility.
Guest Details:
Bill Murray: Ev Rally - EV enthusiast since 2011
bill's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- 2026 Rally - London to Brighton
- 72% of IKEA deliveries made by EVs, at ZERO cost to consumers - Cool thing
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In this conversation, Gary discusses the advancements and challenges in electric aviation with Guy Haydon from Aerovolt. The focus on the development of the Aerovolt network for charging electric aircraft.
Guy highlights the importance of partnerships with flight schools and OEMs, the cost efficiency of electric planes compared to traditional aircraft, and the pricing strategies for charging.
The conversation also touches on innovative public engagement strategies, including a race between an electric plane and a car, and concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of electric aviation and its role in decarbonization.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Porsche Taycan Vs Pipistrel Electric Plane
- Beta Alia flies from Long Island to new York - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In this episode, Gary explores the concept of 'nudges' and how they can be applied to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy.
He discusses examples from behavioral economics, such as rearranging food options to promote healthier choices, and applies these ideas to the EV market.
Gary also examines legislative nudges, like the UK's ZEV mandate, and the role of advertising and peer pressure in normalizing EVs. The episode concludes with practical suggestions for increasing EV uptake, including test drives and tax incentives.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
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- Nudge on Amazon - Affiliate Link
- Tesco adds 1000th electric van to fleet - electrive.com - Cool thing
- How to promote the EV experience - The EV Musings Podcast
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In Episode 273, Kate Tyrrell, founder of Chargesafe and head of marketing for 3TI Energy Hubs, shares her insights on the electric vehicle industry, particularly from a female perspective.
She discusses the challenges women face when purchasing EVs, the importance of knowledgeable sales staff, and the need for better training and education for both consumers and dealership employees.
The conversation also touches on effective marketing strategies for EVs and the significance of community support for women drivers.
Guest Details:
@Evk8tyrr3ll on Instagram
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Women Drive Electric – Bridging the gap between consumers and the EV industry
- New Porsche Cayenne Electric Will Come With Wireless Charging - Cool thing
- 190 - The Induction Charging Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
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In this conversation, Gary Comerford and Brad Sandys discuss the critical aspects of EV charging reliability, focusing on maintenance, user experience, and the challenges faced by chargepoint operators.
They explore the differences between maintenance and repairs, the impact of payment terminals, and the role of weather in charger performance.
Brad emphasizes the need for automation and better processes to enhance reliability and user satisfaction in the EV charging landscape.
Guest Details:
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The UK, Netherlands, & California Have More EV Charging Ports Than Gas Pump Nozzles? - CleanTechnica - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In this conversation, Gary Comerford and James McKemey discuss the current state of electric vehicles and the significant gaps in education and promotion surrounding them. They explore the role of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in marketing EVs, the challenges posed by misinformation, and the importance of home charging.
This discussion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive public education campaign to inform potential EV users about the benefits and realities of living with electric vehicles. They also touch on the future of charging infrastructure and the necessity of addressing public perception to facilitate wider adoption of EVs.
In this conversation, Gary Comerford and James McKemey discuss the current state of electric vehicles (EVs) and the significant gaps in education and promotion surrounding them. They explore the role of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in marketing EVs, the challenges posed by misinformation, and the importance of home charging.
The discussion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive public education campaign to inform potential EV users about the benefits and realities of living with electric vehicles.
They also touch on the future of charging infrastructure and the necessity of addressing public perception to facilitate wider adoption of EVs.
Guest Details:
James McKemey is the founder of Rapid Charge Paradox, a consultancy helping organizations navigate the transition to EVs and the role of charging infrastructure. With 14+ years' hands-on experience in EV charging at Pod Point and deep expertise in EV related policy, James specializes in bridging the gap between decarbonisation ambitions and real-world delivery. He works with organisations to solve the practical challenges of fleet electrification, and writes extensively about EV uptake, policy matters and EV charging business models & infrastructure deployment.
James's Website
@JamesMcKemey on X
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- fastcompany.com - Cool thing
- Charlie says always tell your mummy
- The Green Cross Code Man
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 270 Gary has another mid-season episode where he invites a couple of guests on and they discuss topics of interest .
In this episode we discuss:
- Charger blocking and what to do about it
- Overstay fees and whether they are good or bad
- Charge point location and why poorly located chargepoints can be an issue.
Guests this week include:
Dr Euan McTurk is a Consultant Battery Electrochemist who has been working on - and driving - electric vehicles since 2009. Having worked on next-generation cell chemistries at the University of Oxford, developed ways to study how electric vehicle cells fail and how to stop them failing (at WMG, University of Warwick) and built up a state-of-the-art 200 kW battery test facility in Edinburgh, Euan founded Plug Life Consulting, which provides technical, strategic and public outreach services to projects involving battery electrochemistry, electric vehicles, energy storage systems and charging infrastructure. Euan is also the creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel on batteries and EVs that explains complex electrochemistry in a way that anyone can understand, and busts common myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles.
Euan's Website
Euan on YouTube
Laura Hustwick-Wilkes is the operations manager at fleet roaming provider Paua.
http://paua.com
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Solar overtakes gas to become Hungary's second-largest electricity source - Our World in Data - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In this episode of EV Musings, Gary dives into the basics of electric vehicle ownership, focusing on long-distance driving and public charging.
He emphasizes the importance of education in understanding EVs, discusses the ideal charging experience, and provides insights on planning long journeys with an EV.
The episode also covers the various charging methods and payment options available, ensuring listeners are well-equipped for their EV journey.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- 8 Cooling Towers disappear in a matter of moments. - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In this episode of EV Musings, Gary delves into the basics of electric vehicles in the second part of the EV 101 series. He discusses the importance of home charging, the delivery process of EVs, and how to drive them effectively.
The episode also covers understanding range and efficiency, providing listeners with essential knowledge for new EV owners.
Gary emphasises the need for proper charging setups and the benefits of regenerative braking, while also hinting at future topics related to public charging and long-distance travel.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Germany: Willms Touristik converts 18 sightseeing buses from diesel to electric - electrive.com - Cool Thing
- 139 - The Co- Charger Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In this episode of EV Musings, Gary introduces a series focused on the basics of electric vehicles for beginners. He discusses who should consider going electric, the various ways to acquire an EV, and the importance of test driving before making a purchase.
The episode aims to simplify the transition to electric vehicles by addressing common concerns and providing practical advice.
This is Episode 1 of a 3-part series focused on teaching the basics of EV ownership to newbies.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Vodafone UK to electrify entire car fleet by 2026 - electrive.com - Cool Thing
- The New EV Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- Taking an EV Test drive - The EV Musings Podcast
- All electric vehicles in Europe - EV Database
- Plug Life Television
- Living in an Apartment with an Electric Vehicle: Challenges and Solutions - The EV Musings Podcast
- Pavement charging options - The EV Musings Podcast
- Living with no Home Charger - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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Mentioned in this episode:
Tusker Salary Sacrifice
The Tusker Car Benefit Scheme is a salary sacrifice car scheme where employees are provided with an affordable way to drive electric. It means an employee can drive a new car, complete with insurance, replacement tyres, MOTs, routine servicing and maintenance, as well as RAC breakdown cover – for a simple, fixed monthly amount. Because this amount is taken directly from gross salary via a salary sacrifice arrangement, there’s no need to set up a direct debit or pay a deposit. Plus, because the amount comes from gross salary before income tax and National Insurance, which, together with Tusker’s relationships with car manufacturers, can make it a uniquely cost-effective way to drive electric. Your employer does need to have a scheme in place for you to access, so if they don’t, simply ask your HR team to contact Tusker to find out more. To learn more about our salary sacrifice car scheme, just visit our website
Tusker
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary explores the commonly cited concern about making emergency long-distance journeys in electric vehicles .
The discussion is prompted by a Tesla Model 3 owner considering switching to a hybrid due to fears of being unable to reach a loved one quickly in an emergency.
Gary dissects this scenario, comparing EV and fossil fuel vehicle travel times, and highlights that delays are often due to traffic, roadworks, or other unpredictable events—not EV charging.
He argues that the emergency journey concern is largely a red herring and that EVs are more than capable of handling such situations. He also suggests that public transport may be a faster and less stressful alternative in many cases.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- There’s a surprising climate solution right under your feet | Grist - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
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In this episode Gary covers a topic of great concern to many new EV drivers: the range of their car. We've been sold EVs with phenomenal ranges by dealers, OEMs, and general advertising. But, in reality, these rarely materialise, with lower-than advertised ranges compounded by a further reduction in winter when the weather is cooler.
We look at the WLTP range, what it means and how it's calculated; factors that affect your range; how to calculate what your actual range is; and why efficiency is more important than range
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The Soli lamp - Cool thing
- All electric vehicles in Europe - EV Database
- Are We Too Impatient to Be Intelligent? - by Rory Sutherland - Behavioral Scientist
- 7 Factors That Affect Electric Vehicle Range - Charged Future
- Alternative Fuels Data Center: Maps and Data - Fuel Economy at Various Driving Speeds
- 189 - The Efficiency Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
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Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In this episode, Gary Comerford interviews Sara Ridley, Engineering and Quality Director at Autocraft Solutions, about the remanufacturing and repair of electric vehicle batteries.
They discuss the importance of battery health, common misconceptions about EV batteries, and the challenges faced in the repair ecosystem. Sara emphasizes the need for education and skills development in the EV repair industry, highlighting the environmental benefits of repairing rather than replacing batteries.
The conversation also touches on the future of battery technology and the importance of building a robust repair ecosystem to support the growing EV market.
Guest Details:
Sara Ridley - Dr Sara Ridley is the Engineering & Quality Director of Autocraft Solutions Group. She has worked in remanufacturing for more than 20 years and is passionate about the ecological and economic benefits of remanufacturing. Much of her focus is on improving processes and controls. Sara was awarded an Industrial Fellowship for her doctoral research from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 whilst working for Caterpillar Remanufacturing. Her research has been published in both remanufacturing and production journals, and she has received international awards for her academic papers. She joined Autocraft in 2018 as they recognised the need to expand remanufacturing from internal combustion engines into alternative powertrains, and Sara has been part of the team turning this ambition into reality working within the business to recognise the huge potential: in environmental terms, but also in terms of improving the end user experience.
Sara's Website
Sara on YouTube
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Construction starts on Merredin Battery Energy Storage System | Western Australian Government - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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In this episode Gary explores the lack of canopies at electric vehicle charging hubs across the UK.
Despite the presence of canopies at traditional petrol stations, many EV charging sites—especially newly built hubs—lack this basic weather protection.
Gary examines various Charge Point Operators (CPOs) like BP Pulse, Shell, Instavolt, Gridserve, and Fastned, highlighting inconsistencies in canopy installation. He discusses the practical implications for users, especially in adverse weather, and presents arguments from CPOs regarding cost, planning, and customer demand.
The episode concludes with a call for listener feedback on whether canopies should be a standard feature at EV charging hubs.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Upgrading a Leaf and doubling the range. - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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In this episode Gary talks with Justin Lunny from Everrati, who are making quite a splash in the high-end bespoke electric 'conversions' of classic cars.
With Land Rovers, GT40s, Mercedes Pagodas and Gary's favourite, the 911 964 model there's more than meets the eye to these vehicles.
Guest Details: Justin Lunny is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and innovator with over 30 years of experience across fintech, automotive, education, and sustainability. He has co-founded and scaled multiple startups globally, with a focus on strategy, international growth and strategic partnerships. As Founder & CEO of Everrati Automotive, Justin leads the redefinition of iconic cars into high-performance, zero-emission electric vehicles. He’s driven by a mission to merge heritage with innovation and create meaningful impact through sustainable technology.
Justin's Website
Justin on YouTube
Research Links
Everrati 964 fly through: https://youtu.be/J4nJCGjyl3A?si=y25bYlzgp4BNHGNo
Everrati Coffee Table book: https://everrati.com/product/the-everrati-coffee-table-book/
Shademap (Cool thing): https://www.fastcompany.com/91367913/the-world-is-melting-this-shade-map-is-the-only-thing-that-can-save-us
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
Podcast Copyright 2018 - 2025 Gary Comerford
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The Books:
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'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
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In this episode of EV Musings, Gary explores the true cost of home EV charging, challenging the commonly held belief that charging at home is significantly cheaper than public charging.
He discusses various electricity tariffs, including time-of-day and fixed-rate options, and explains how these rates are often subsidized and may not be sustainable long-term.
Gary also introduces a method for calculating the real cost per kilowatt hour of home charging by factoring in household expenses, amortized charger costs, and standard electricity rates.
He emphasises the importance of comparing like-for-like when evaluating home versus public charging costs and warns that current low tariffs may not last as EV adoption increases.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Electric boat makes historic first crossing from Europe to Africa - Cool Thing
- Historic Prices - Octopus Agile
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
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The Books:
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'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
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In our end of season round table episode my three guests each discuss a topic of interest.
The topics under discussion are:
- How the approach to rural EV infrastructure is changing
- The second hand market (how experiences may differ and ways to attract and better support new drivers that come in through this channel)
- Will increased range, new charging solutions, and familiarity with EVs lead to lower demand for en-route charging? If so how will this affect CPOs?
And I will be asking the question: Charger booking. Do we need this?
Guests:
Gemma Robinson: Gemma Robinson is the EV Infrastructure Project Manager at the Highlands and Islands Regional Transport Partnership (HITRANS). She loves working with five partner Councils and Shetland on their charging network strategy and delivery across the region, particularly as the Scottish charging network is changing so dramatically. Her drive comes from providing a just/fair opportunity for everyone to safeguard the planet, with rural and accessible charging a particular passion.
Current project details: https://hitrans.org.uk/projects/ev-infrastructure-shared-service/
Ed Walsh: Ed is Head of Product at Zapmap. His focus is ensuring Zapmap's app meets the needs of EV drivers and creates a sustainable business that continues to accelerate the shift to low carbon mobility. He also leads partnerships, exploring ways that Zapmap's capabilities can combine with those of others, such as Hive, to deliver value to an even wider EV audience
Ben MacDonald: Ben has worked in various sustainability focussed roles throughout his career. He found himself somewhat disheartened attending a business and sustainability conference (read greenwashing conference) in Prague and so he decided that his efforts were best spent teaching Geography (sustainability) and Maths in schools in SE London. During this time he also worked with local communities on air quality issues. In 2016 he didn't buy a second hand Nissan Leaf because he couldn't charge from home. This began his entrepreneurial journey which led to him founding Nodum which is addressing the fundamental inequalities associated with the charging gap.
https://www.nodum.co.uk
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Bristol gets an electric bus fleet - Cool thing.
- A totally recyclable bag - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In this episode Gary answers some listener question on topics as diverse as:
- The ZEV Mandate
- The difference between kW and Kwh
- Price parity between BEV and ICE
- Charging past 80% on a rapid charger
- Why is public charging so expensive
We also discuss a semi-philosophical question : Why do some public chargers want you to plug in before authenticating for payment and others want you to authenticate for payment before plugging in?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The Royal Enfield Electric motorcycle - Cool thing
- 186 - The Charger Pricing Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- Understanding EV Charging Subscriptions: Are They Worth It? - The EV Musings Podcast
- The Slate Truck
- UK price gap between electric vehicles and ICE models falls to 18%
- Questions, questions! - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary Comerford explores the concept of roaming in electric vehicle charging, discussing its definition, importance, and the current landscape of roaming operators in the UK.
He highlights the benefits and challenges of roaming services, including interoperability, user convenience, and data privacy concerns.
The conversation also touches on the future of roaming and its potential impact on electric vehicle adoption and green transportation goals.
We also hear from podcast sponsors Zapmap as Melanie Shufflebotham explains how roaming operators such as Zap-Pay operate in the market.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- 181 - The Instavolt Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- Zapmap survey reveals UK EV drivers’ top-rated charging networks - Zapmap
- This Port of LA terminal just ditched all propane forklifts for electric | Electrek - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary interviews John Fairley, Managing Director of AW Energy, to explore how the company offers ultra-rapid EV charging at just 39p/kWh—significantly below the UK average.
The discussion covers AW Energy’s history, its integration of renewable energy with EV infrastructure, and the Checkley Wood site, where a wind turbine directly powers EV chargers.
They also discuss the scalability of this model, future plans for commercial and HGV charging, and the broader implications for renewable energy in the UK.
Guest Details:
John Fairlie : John's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Meet the world's largest 100% electric ship: The China Zorrilla - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary explores the electrification of vehicle fleets, focusing on the challenges and innovations in transitioning from combustion to electric vehicles.
The discussion includes insights from Russ Boulton of Ayvens and Roel Visser of Milence, covering both light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Key topics include depot vs. home charging, driver education, reimbursement models, infrastructure limitations, and the future of megawatt charging for trucks. The episode emphasizes the importance of tailored solutions, data-driven decision-making, and the role of government policy in supporting fleet electrification.
Guest Details:
Russ Boulton - Russ is the architect of our award-winning TCO+ methodology and helps shape the way we deliver insight-led fleet solutions. He works alongside our Consultancy team, with a focus on innovation, data-driven decision-making and helping businesses navigate an evolving fleet landscape.
TCO+ Voted WhatVan? Awards 2023 – Best Innovation Award and Eagles Awards Innovation of the Year 2023
Roel Vissers : Roel's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The Electric Trucker on Youtube. - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap Business Newsletter
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Zapmap Business Newsletter
In this episode, Gary looks at the newest issue hitting EV drivers and Charge Point Operators: Cable theft. What is it and how can we stop it?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- How Helsinki ditched coal in 2 years - Cool thing
- 190 - The Induction Charging Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, host Gary dives deep into the concept of "plug and charge" for electric vehicles. He explains how Tesla has mastered this seamless charging experience and why other networks are struggling to implement it. Gary discusses the technical, operational, and logistical challenges that prevent widespread adoption, including the need for standardized hardware, software, payment systems, and backend support. He also highlights the efforts of companies like Hubject in creating global standards and the cautious approach of UK charge point operators toward adopting plug and charge.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Ember Buses - Aberdeen to Edinburgh and Glasgow - Cool Thing
- Zapmap survey reveals UK EV drivers’ top-rated charging networks - Zapmap
- Plug and Charge Ecosystem Overview
- London to Brighton, Paris, and Geneva
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, host Gary explores the misconception that faster rapid chargers automatically result in faster EV charging. He discusses how various factors—such as vehicle compatibility, battery temperature, and charger infrastructure—impact actual charging speeds.
Guest Russ Boulton shares real-world insights about charger misuse, where EV drivers often occupy ultra-rapid chargers their vehicles can't fully utilize. The episode emphasizes the importance of education, app optimization, and better infrastructure planning to improve the EV charging experience and reduce unnecessary queues.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Check your charge speed and compatibility | Fastned
- Barcelona's new electric commuter ferry runs for 21 hours on a single charge | Electrek - Cool Thing
- All electric vehicles in Europe - EV Database
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings explores the practicalities and economics of living with an electric vehicle without access to a home charger.
Gary chats with Bob Murphy, a technical executive in EV infrastructure, who shares his experience of driving a Kia Soul EV while relying solely on public and workplace charging. Over a month, Bob tracked his charging habits and costs, revealing that with thoughtful planning and strategic use of available infrastructure, it's possible to keep EV running costs comparable to or even lower than those of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
The discussion covers charging strategies, cost comparisons, and the real-world challenges and benefits of public EV charging.
Guest Details: Bob Murphy is an EV & Infrastructure specialist with over a decade of experience operating fleets, facilitating charge points, running networks at a national level, and driving his own EV's all without the safety net of a home charger!
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Bob's Spreadsheet
- Colour changing paint - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, host Gary explores the challenges and solutions for electric vehicle owners who do not have access to home charging.
This is the first part of a two-part series, focusing on the various charging options available, their pros and cons, and cost implications.
Gary discusses public charging, street charging, shared charging, and innovative solutions for apartment dwellers and those without off-street parking. He also highlights the importance of adapting habits and leveraging technology to make EV ownership feasible without a home charger.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The water at these schools comes from the rain. - Cool thing
- Pavement charging options - The EV Musings Podcast
- Living in an Apartment with an Electric Vehicle: Challenges and Solutions - The EV Musings Podcast
- Public EV Charging Price Comparison | Leccy.net
- Understanding EV Charging Subscriptions: Are They Worth It? - The EV Musings Podcast
- Living with no Home Charger - The EV Musings Podcast
- Exploring ZapMap and the Future of EV Charging Apps - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
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The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
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Zapmap Promo Episode 251 Season 13
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence. Zapmap is free to download and use, with subscription plans for enhanced features such as using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto, and discounted charging across thousands of charge points.Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and check out their guide to on-street EV charging.
Zapmap EV Guide
In episode 250 of the show, Gary hosts a mid-season roundtable with guests Charlie Gilbert from Field Dynamics and Liz Allan from Full Circle Continuous Improvement.
The discussion centres on three key areas: strategic EV charger placement, the EV charging customer experience, and public charging speeds.
Charlie emphasises the importance of data-driven decisions in charger deployment, especially in rural areas, while Liz highlights the need for a seamless and reliable customer experience.
The panel also explores the misconceptions around charging speeds and the need for better user education and infrastructure planning.
Guest Details:
Liz Allan: Liz Allan is Managing Director of Full Circle CI, an EV charging consultancy committed to revolutionising the end-user experience and fostering collaboration among Charge Point Operators. Our approach is rooted in holistic improvement, integrating sustainable practices with business strategy to drive meaningful progress. This commitment extends beyond professional boundaries; Liz is a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability, particularly in the collective push towards Net Zero.
Full Circle's aim is to build a charging network that's seamless, sustainable, and positively impacts the UK.
Liz's Website
Charlie Gilbert: Charlie is a Partner at Field Dynamics.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary interviews Andreas Atkins, the UK and Ireland country manager for Ionity, about the company's charging network expansion, pricing strategy, and accessibility.
The discussion covers Ionity's rollout plans, the challenges of site selection and power availability, and the controversy surrounding their pricing model.
The episode also explores Ionity's partnerships with Village Hotels and their approach to urban charging hubs.
Guest Details:
Andreas Atkins - Andreas's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- OVO Charge Anywhere app (eSaver) - Cool Thing
- 186 - The Charger Pricing Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of the podcast explores the rising cost of electric vehicle insurance premiums. Gary is joined by insurance expert Steven Williams to discuss the factors influencing these increases, including inflation, repair costs, and the evolving nature of vehicle technology.
They also examine the role of telematics, the impact of software updates on insurance pricing, and potential innovations in EV insurance.
The conversation highlights the challenges insurers face in pricing EV policies accurately and the opportunities for drivers to reduce their premiums through better driving habits and negotiation.
Guest Details:
Steven Williams :
@stevenwilliams548 on Instagram
@MagicSteve28 on Twitter
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Second life wind turbine nacelle - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings explores the reasons why some electric vehicle owners switch back to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.
Gary discusses misconceptions about EVs, challenges with charging infrastructure, and external factors that may force a return to petrol or diesel vehicles.
He emphasizes the importance of education in helping new EV owners adapt to the differences between EVs and ICE cars.
The episode also highlights research showing that 97% of EV owners remain satisfied with their choice, despite some challenges.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- 41 EVs Did A 620-Mile Winter Trip. Here’s How Much Time They Took - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
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The T and E Webinar
As the public charging infrastructure matures, access to accurate, comprehensive data is critical to helping the industry achieve profitability. Zapmap Insights, alongside GRIDSERVE and InstaVolt, will be joining Transport + Energy at 11am on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 to discuss critical issues around utilisation at ultra-rapid charging sites, and how CPOs manage, plan for and respond to the changes in utilisation across their network.How can CPOs use data to optimise the customer experience and maximise retention? How can industry players best identify partner and funding opportunities? Which sites offer the best long-term routes to ROI? How can we begin to plan for differentiated pricing strategies? Are operational functions as efficient as they could be? The first in a new Transport + Energy 'Explains' series, find out more and reserve your place here:
Zapmap T and E Webinar
In this episode, Gary chats with reviewer Alex Lowe about what's out in the market in terms of new and cheap EVS.
They cover all the NCAP market segments and identifies what's recently been released alongside what's coming in the next few months.
So if you're looking for a new electric vehicle this is the episode to listen to.
Guest Details:
Alex Lowe: @alex.theinterface on Instagram
Alex's Website
Alex on YouTube
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Ember Buses - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings explores the concept of renting electric vehicles (EVs) instead of owning them. The discussion covers short-term rental services like Zimble, which offers hourly EV rentals with home delivery, and traditional rental companies like Europcar, which provide both short-term and long-term EV rental options. The episode highlights the benefits of EV rentals, including cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and the opportunity for potential EV buyers to experience driving an electric car before making a purchase.
We'll look at the big rental companies AND the smaller, more bespoke rental companies
Guest Details:
Tom Middleditch - An experienced marketing and product development leader, Tom has been in the mobility sector for more than 15 years, and has worked for a number of brands in the leisure and business travel space. He joined Europcar in 2015, and today leads the B2B marketing activities. With a passion for greener motoring, in Summer 2023 he was appointed as Head of Electric Mobility. In particular, Tom’s focus has been on widening awareness of the role vehicle rental can play in helping businesses and individuals reduce their environmental impact – whether that be changing attitudes to vehicle ownership or driving electric. Dispelling the myths around electric motoring is a central objective of this activity. His contributions to the industry were recognised when he was named an EV Champion at the 2023 GreenFleet Awards.
Tom's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Electric Car Hire in Oxfordshire - Zimbl
- Nottingham gets next batch of electric buses - Cool Thing
- Europcar EV Guide
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings explores the evolution of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Host Gary reunites with Mark McCall, chair of the EV Association of Northern Ireland, to discuss the progress made since their last conversation in 2023. They examine the state of EV adoption, improvements in the charging network, government involvement, and challenges still facing EV drivers in the region. While significant strides have been made, Northern Ireland still lags behind the rest of the UK in terms of charger availability and government support.
Guest Details: Mark McCall
Mark's Facebook group
@nievowners on Instagram
Mark's Website
Mark on YouTube
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- First 100% Green Corridor Between Spain & Morocco — Two 100% Electric "Fast Ferries" - CleanTechnica - Cool thing
- The DfI discuss pavement crossings
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings explores the concept of battery swapping for electric vehicles.
I discuss how battery swapping could address one of the biggest concerns of EV skeptics—charging time. The episode examines the benefits of battery swapping, such as speed and flexibility, while also highlighting the challenges, including infrastructure requirements and limited manufacturer adoption.
The discussion focuses on NIO, a Chinese EV company leading the way in battery swapping technology, and considers whether this approach could be viable in the UK market.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for 2025 - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, host Gary explores the BYD Dolphin, an affordable electric vehicle with a strong feature set. Guest Adrian Bond, an experienced EV owner, shares his insights after six months of ownership. They discuss the Dolphin’s range, charging capabilities, software updates, and practical usability.
Adrian highlights the car’s strengths, such as its spacious interior and vehicle-to-load functionality, while also pointing out minor drawbacks like the lack of a heated steering wheel and occasional software quirks. Overall, the Dolphin is positioned as a solid city car with the ability to handle longer journeys when needed.
Guest Details: Adrian studied Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering at Leeds University in the 1990s, became a Chartered Engineer with the IET in 2001, then focused his Continuous Professional Development and volunteering on practical sustainability solutions and cleaner tech.
Adrian has been driving fuel cars for over 30 years, hybrids for 15 and EVs for 5, now owning a BYD Dolphin.
Adrian’s own drive towards a low-carbon home includes having air to air heat pumps installed in 2008, home Solar PV in 2015, battery storage, IR heating, and investing in Ripple’s first cooperative owned windfarms and solar-farm.
Adrian lives in Colchester with his wife and son, and is an Admin for the Colchester Electric Vehicle Society. Adrian also started working with the Colchester Clean Air Campaign after his son was hospitalised due to a severe asthma attack when aged 8, that the Hospital attributed to local vehicle air pollution.
Adrian's Facebook group
@Tytalus7 on X
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Fossil-free jobsite hits 50% EVs with new Volvo wheel loader - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings features an in-depth conversation with Vicky Edmonds, the new CEO of EVA England.
The discussion covers the organization's role in advocating for EV drivers, the challenges of EV adoption, and the policies needed to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Topics include the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, the cost of charging, public misinformation about EVs, and the importance of reducing the upfront cost of EVs.
Vicky also shares her personal experiences as an EV driver and outlines her vision for EVA England's future.
Guest Details: Vicky Edmonds
Vicky's Website
@vledmonds79 on X
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Understanding Vehicle Excise Duty for Electric Vehicles - The EV Musings Podcast
- EVA England | The Voice for EV Drivers : EVA England
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
Zapmap - The Charge
Every month or so, Melanie Shufflebotham and Jade Edwards at Zapmap take a whistle-stop tour of the latest public charging installation insights, focus on a specific charging topic and highlight interesting charging news and foresight. It’s available on their YouTube channel, ZapmapUK, and on the Zapmap LinkedIn page.
In Episode 240 Gary chats with jess Shanhan, Alec peachey and Shayne Ress on various different topics
Jess leads a discussion on misinformation and the role of journalists. Shayne talks about the economics of public charging as a CPO. Alec talks about the role of councils in the EV infrastructure roll out.
Gary talks about whether we're actually getting the charge speeds we should be from all this new high-powered kit that's being installed.
What did you think about the guests and the topics under disscusion?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Alpitronic - Cool thing (Gary)
- Welcome to the eSkootr Championship - Cool thing (Jess)
- Renault 5 EV Review - Cool thing (Shane)
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Pay
Zapmap, about Zap-Pay - your simple and convenient way to pay for EV charging.With Zap-Pay, EV drivers can easily pay for charging across multiple networks, all within the Zapmap app. No need for juggling multiple apps or accounts- Zap-Pay simplifies the entire process by enabling seamless payments across a wide range of networks.With Zap-Pay, you’ll not only streamline your payments but also get access to a range of other features:- Track your charging history at any time- Receive live status updates while your car is charging- Easily download VAT receipts for your records- And, as an added bonus, Zapmap Premium customers get charging discounts when paying with Zap-Pay.It’s incredibly easy to start: after installing the app, simply add a payment card, or use Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you’re ready to go.Try Zap-Pay today and experience hassle-free EV charging.
In the final non-round-table episode of the season, we look at the new government and what they can do.
With each guest this season I've asked them the same question "With the change in government what can the new government do to increase the uptake of EVs?"
I've collated all the answers and summarised the key themes. What I've also done is asked Matt Adams from the REA to comment on the likelihood of things happening and to discuss what the REA are currently doing in the governmental realm.
Matt Adams: Matt's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Pope Francis receives first electric G-Class “Popemobile” from Mercedes-Benz - Cool Thing
- Episode 89 - Matthew Adams: Powering the Future of EV Policy | The EV Café
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Pay
Zapmap, about Zap-Pay - your simple and convenient way to pay for EV charging.With Zap-Pay, EV drivers can easily pay for charging across multiple networks, all within the Zapmap app. No need for juggling multiple apps or accounts- Zap-Pay simplifies the entire process by enabling seamless payments across a wide range of networks.With Zap-Pay, you’ll not only streamline your payments but also get access to a range of other features:- Track your charging history at any time- Receive live status updates while your car is charging- Easily download VAT receipts for your records- And, as an added bonus, Zapmap Premium customers get charging discounts when paying with Zap-Pay.It’s incredibly easy to start: after installing the app, simply add a payment card, or use Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you’re ready to go.Try Zap-Pay today and experience hassle-free EV charging.
This episode of EV Musings explores the history, evolution, and current state of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) in the UK, with a focus on its implications for electric vehicles.
The discussion covers the origins of VED, its transition from engine size-based taxation to emissions-based bands, and the recent changes introduced in the 2024 budget.
This episode also examines how these changes impact EV owners, particularly regarding costs for vehicles under and over £40,000. Additionally, it highlights the broader implications for leasing and the potential future of VED as EV adoption grows.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Volkswagen launches bidirectional charging in Switzerland - electrive.com - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings reflects on five years of podcasting about electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Gary discusses the evolution of EVs, charging infrastructure, and public perception since 2019. Topics include the growth of Chargepoint Operators (CPOs), the challenges of misinformation, and the increasing integration of EVs with renewable energy systems.
Gary also highlights key milestones in EV development, such as the rise of Tesla, the BMW i3, and the Korean EV market.
Guest Details: Alex Lowe
Alex's Website
@alex.theinterface on Instagram
Alex on YouTube
@alexlowe30 on Twitter
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Making Zero Bill homes the new normal | Octopus Energy | Octopus Energy
- Constituency EV Map | EVA England : EVA England
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings dives into the topic of electric vehicle (EV) fires, addressing common misconceptions and providing detailed insights into the causes, risks, and methods of extinguishing such fires.
The discussion highlights several high-profile incidents, such as the Fremantle Highway and Luton Airport fires, which were falsely attributed to EVs.
The episode also explores the chemistry behind battery fires, the likelihood of EV fires compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) fires, and the various firefighting techniques used to manage EV fires, including water submersion, fire blankets, and lance systems.
Guest Details: Euan McTurk
Dr Euan McTurk is a Consultant Battery Electrochemist who has been working on - and driving - electric vehicles since 2009. Having worked on next-generation cell chemistries at the University of Oxford, developed ways to study how electric vehicle cells fail and how to stop them failing (at WMG, University of Warwick) and built up a state-of-the-art 200 kW battery test facility in Edinburgh, Euan founded Plug Life Consulting, which provides technical, strategic and public outreach services to projects involving battery electrochemistry, electric vehicles, energy storage systems and charging infrastructure. Euan is also the creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel on batteries and EVs that explains complex electrochemistry in a way that anyone can understand, and busts common myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles.
@106Euan on Twitter
Euan's Website
Euan on YouTube
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- L.A. To NYC In An EV? This Proves It’s Easier Than You Think - Cool thing
- EV Fire Blanket Demo
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings delves into the challenges and opportunities surrounding electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States. Despite being the birthplace of Tesla, the U.S. lags behind other countries like Norway in terms of EV uptake.
The discussion covers the complexities of the U.S. charging infrastructure, the dominance of Tesla, the role of politics in EV adoption, and the importance of education for consumers.
It touches on the potential impact of Chinese EVs on the U.S. market and the role of incentives in promoting EV adoption.
We know that the US is 'a different beast' when it comes to EVs. But how much different is it really?
Guest Details:
Chris George - Chris's Website
Kevin Prince - Kevin Prince is a dedicated leader with 23 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has a proven track record of building and leading teams to creatively develop, implement and close complex projects. Kevin currently serves as Vice President of Fleet Electrification Solutions at Revolv, where he oversees the strategic direction, growth and execution of the company’s sales and development practice. Prior to this, he held leadership roles at Nextracker, Black & Veatch, NRG Energy, and SunPower Corporation, where he consistently drove growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
Kevin's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- NASCAR selects ABB as electricity mobility provider. - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the feasibility of long-distance electric vehicle journeys, debunking common myths about range anxiety and charging infrastructure. Using personal experiences from a London to Geneva rally, Gary highlights the ease of long-distance EV travel, comparing it to fossil fuel vehicles. He also shares tips for first-time EV drivers and emphasizes the importance of education in avoiding common pitfalls.
The episode concludes with insights from Julie Ramsey, who completed a historic North Pole to South Pole EV journey, proving that range is no longer a barrier.
What are the hints, tips & tricks to driving long distances with an EV?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Pole to Pole EV - homepage
- EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds - Cool Thing
- What to Do the First Time You Charge Your New Electric Vehicle - The EV Musings Podcast
- Maddie Goes Electric
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
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Paua
This episode is sponsored by Paua, the business drivers charging and payments solution. Charge wherever you drive with one app and card and get fair reimbursement for your business miles no matter how long the journey is. Click the link for more details
Paua Season 12
Zapmap Premium Promo
Enhanced filters in the Zapmap app have always helped drivers charge with confidence, but the new pricing filter is quickly becoming a user favourite. You can now set a maximum price per kWh whilst searching for charge points, ensuring you never pay over the odds. Couple this with the day-to-day charging discounts included in the Premium subscription, there are now even more ways to save money on charging.With Premium users can also link Zapmap to their Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. So if you need to find charger on the move, Zapmap Premium can show you the way.Drivers can take Premium for a test drive with a one-week free trial. Simply head to the subscriptions tab on the app and follow the instructions to give it a go today.
Zapmap, a key player in the electric vehicle ecosystem, is the focus of this episode of EV Musings. Host Gary discusses the evolution of ZapMap, its role in simplifying public charging, and the challenges it faces as the EV market grows. The episode features Ed Walsh, Head of Product at Zapmap, who provides insights into the app's development, its future roadmap, and how it balances user needs with business goals.
The episode also touches on ZapMap's collaboration with Field Dynamics to improve data accuracy and coverage for EV infrastructure.
What are the plans for Zapmap's app and general future) moving forward?
Guest Details:
Ed Walsh: Head of Product for Zapmap, helping accelerate the drive to low carbon mobility. Also working as a coach and mentor to folk within the product space.
Ed's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The Flying Electric Ferry - Cool Thing
- Our new report reveals advancements in local authorities’ provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for households without off-street parking. - Field Dynamics
- EV charging stations & electric vehicles - Zapmap
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Mentioned in this episode:
Field Dynamics Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by Field Dynamics, the data analytics consultancy whose mission is to lead the charge towards a net zero future by pioneering data-driven solutions that empower industries to navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence
Field Dynamics Ep233
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary explores the electric vehicle market in Australia. He is joined by Sarah Aubrey, an electrification advocate, to discuss the current state of EV adoption in the country. They touch on the impact of government policies, the growth of EV sales, and the challenges faced by the Australian market.
The conversation highlights the recent shift in government incentives and the dominance of Tesla in the market.
Guest Details: Sarah Aubrey is one of Australia’s most respected electrification advocates. She is a pure force of nature when it comes to sharing and simplifying the facts about accessible, clean energy and electric cars.
A masterful storyteller and professionally trained voice-over actor, Sarah captures the heart of every message with ease and a touch of humour. It’s this down-to-earth approach that has drawn a legion of loyal followers from across the globe to her social media channels.
It all started in 2022, after reading “The Big Switch” that she decided it was time to act. With a firm belief that all actions, no matter how big or small, can make a difference - she set about getting an energy rating for her home.
“When our 115-year-old home got a dismal 2.9-Star energy rating from the Residential Efficiency Scorecard Assessor, it prompted us to begin our journey to full electrification and energy efficiency. Within a mere 2 months, our home underwent a remarkable transformation receiving a 10-Star energy efficiency rating.”
Now, she channels her boundless energy for sustainability with a can-do attitude to help others realise their own star-rated dream. With an honest and trustworthy approach to environmentally friendly product and service reviews, she interacts and engages with a diverse, global audience to spread the clean energy message with practical advice.
Sarah’s exceptional on-camera skills are a testament to her experience as a renowned voice-over actor. Professionally trained, Sarah graduated from Newcastle University and later the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
Originally from the United Kingdom, Sarah arrived in Australia with her parents as a young girl. Today, she lives in Sydney with her wife Rebecca and their 11-year-old Chihuahua/Staffy Bindi, where she actively participates in the Inner West Council Local Democracy Transport Group and presides over the popular Facebook group, Electric Vehicles for Australia to create a more sustainable and resilient energy future:
Sarah on YouTube
@Electrify_this on Instagram
Sarah's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Lord Howe Island - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, we focus on the topic of battery health in second-hand electric vehicles (EVs). Gary discusses the common misconceptions about EV batteries, particularly the comparison between smartphone batteries and EV batteries. He explains how battery degradation works, the importance of battery management systems, and how to assess the health of a second-hand EV battery.
The episode also highlights tools and services available for evaluating battery health, such as Avalu and ClearWatt, and emphasizes the importance of warranties and proper diagnostics when purchasing a used EV.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The world's largest wind-powered cargo ship. - Cool thing
- ClearWatt - The second-hand electric revolution
- 61 - Is the doctor in? - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Pay
Zapmap, about Zap-Pay - your simple and convenient way to pay for EV charging.With Zap-Pay, EV drivers can easily pay for charging across multiple networks, all within the Zapmap app. No need for juggling multiple apps or accounts- Zap-Pay simplifies the entire process by enabling seamless payments across a wide range of networks.With Zap-Pay, you’ll not only streamline your payments but also get access to a range of other features:- Track your charging history at any time- Receive live status updates while your car is charging- Easily download VAT receipts for your records- And, as an added bonus, Zapmap Premium customers get charging discounts when paying with Zap-Pay.It’s incredibly easy to start: after installing the app, simply add a payment card, or use Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you’re ready to go.Try Zap-Pay today and experience hassle-free EV charging.
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the future of public charging pricing for electric vehicles. He explores the current state of public charging costs, the factors influencing pricing, and potential future trends. The episode includes insights from Rich Wilcox of Kalibrate, who compares the evolution of fuel pricing to what might happen with EV charging.
Gary also delves into the challenges charge point operators (CPOs) face, such as high installation and maintenance costs, and the importance of increasing charger utilization to reduce prices.
The episode concludes with a discussion on potential pricing models, including bulk discounts, subscriptions, and government taxation.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Demystifying Charger Utilisation 2024 Update
- Heart Aerospace's full scale demonstrator - Cool EV thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary interviews Adrian Fielden-Gray, co-founder and COO of Be.EV, a national charge point operator. The discussion covers Be.EV's strategic expansion from Manchester to other parts of the UK, focusing on partnerships with existing car parks and garden centres like Dobbies. Adrian explains Be.EV's approach to hardware, pricing models, and customer experience, emphasizing the importance of well-maintained and accessible charging stations. The episode also touches on Be.EV’s commitment to partnerships, customer-focused pricing, and the challenges of power availability at new sites.
Guest Details: Adrian Fielden-Gray
Adrian co-founded Be.EV in 2021, which is now Greater Manchester's largest EV charging network, with over 700 live charge points and 1,000 scheduled to be live by the end of 2024.
Adrian is responsible for the growth and operations of the network, and covers the entire life cycle of the project, from design to installation and ongoing asset management.
Be.EV's focus is on what EV drivers of today and tomorrow want: publicly accessible, rapid and ultra-rapid Charging Hubs conveniently located on busy routes, at dwell destinations and in the hearts of communities nationwide.
Be.EV is uniquely focused on community over kit – engaging with their 33,000+ members who play an active role in shaping their cleaner and greener neighbourhoods of the future.
Adrian's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Chargetrip GO - Cool EV Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the complexities of paying for electric vehicle charging, comparing it to the ease of paying for other services like parking or petrol. He explores various payment methods, including contactless, RFID, apps, and roaming services, and argues that a roaming RFID card is the most efficient solution.
The episode also features Sara Sloman from Paythru, who discusses "payment anxiety" and the challenges drivers face with pre-authorisations, variable pricing, and failed payments. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of plug-and-charge technology and the importance of roaming agreements.
Guest Details:
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The Public Chargepoints 2023 review - The EV Musings Podcast
- Overcoming Payment Anxiety in EV Charging - Paythru
- This town is going to cover its cemetery with solar canopies - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Pay
Zapmap, about Zap-Pay - your simple and convenient way to pay for EV charging.With Zap-Pay, EV drivers can easily pay for charging across multiple networks, all within the Zapmap app. No need for juggling multiple apps or accounts- Zap-Pay simplifies the entire process by enabling seamless payments across a wide range of networks.With Zap-Pay, you’ll not only streamline your payments but also get access to a range of other features:- Track your charging history at any time- Receive live status updates while your car is charging- Easily download VAT receipts for your records- And, as an added bonus, Zapmap Premium customers get charging discounts when paying with Zap-Pay.It’s incredibly easy to start: after installing the app, simply add a payment card, or use Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you’re ready to go.Try Zap-Pay today and experience hassle-free EV charging.
In this episode of the show, Gary discusses Sainsbury's entry into the electric vehicle charging market with their new "Smart Charge" initiative. Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury's Director of EV Ventures, explains the company's strategy to install 750 ultra-rapid chargers at 100 stores by 2024.
The discussion covers Sainsbury's motivations, the decision to use ultra-rapid charging, the selection of Kempower as their hardware provider, and the challenges of rolling out a large-scale EV charging network.
The episode also touches on pricing strategies, site selection, and future plans for roaming and customer-centric innovations.
Sainsbury's in-house EV rapid charging CPo has risen quickly to become one of the major players in the market. We talk with the managing director about that ascendency, the plans for the future and what specific challenges arise from being limited to locations by your own geographic holdings and local grid constraints.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- V2G on the Australian grid - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
This episode of EV Musings focuses on the challenges faced by electric vehicle (EV) owners living in apartments, particularly when it comes to charging infrastructure. Gary discusses the difficulties of installing EV chargers in apartment complexes, the role of landlords and property managers, and the solutions offered by companies like ChargeGuru. The episode also highlights the importance of at-home or alternative base charging for EV adoption and explores the complexities of installing communal or individual chargers in apartment blocks.
It's all well and good having off-street parking for your car. But if you're in an apartment or similar sort of place how can you guarantee that you'll still be able to charge your EV?
This week we talk with ChargeGuru who have a solution for just such an eventuality.
Guest Details:
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- [So.. you're new to electric vehicles? - The EV Musings Podcast] - An RSS link to the Playlists for anyone who is new to electric vehicles.
- Porsche Taycan Prototype Sets New Wireless Charging Record - Cool Thing
- Charging without off-street parking - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
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Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the value of subscription services for electric vehicle charging. He explores various subscription models offered by different charge point operators and OEMs, explaining how these subscriptions can help EV owners reduce their charging costs.
The episode also provides a detailed breakdown of how to calculate whether a subscription is worthwhile based on your charging habits.
Additionally, Gary touches on the future of EV charging subscriptions, including options for apartment dwellers and the potential benefits of roaming apps.
Many people don't realise that you can lower your charging costs by subscribing to a charing service. In this episode we look at all the different ways you can do this, as well as showing how you can calculate whether a subscription will be worthwhile for you.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
This specific episode is sponsored by ChargeGuru. See below for more information.
Links in the show notes:
- Warwickshire Cricket Club the first in the UK to operate all-electric fleet of grounds equipment - Cool Thing
- Eco charging tariffs - The EV Musings Podcast
- 186 - The Charger Pricing Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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This episode is sponsored by ChargeGuru
Leading the charge in Europe's EV transition, ChargeGuru offers seamless 360° solutions for installing and managing electric vehicle chargers. From fully-funded apartment block solutions to custom options for homes, fleets, and destinations, ChargeGuru simplifies the EV charging experience. Operating in eight countries, they’re committed to innovation and accelerating the shift towards sustainable mobility. Discover more at bit.ly/ChargeGuruMusings.
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Zapmap Premium Promo
Enhanced filters in the Zapmap app have always helped drivers charge with confidence, but the new pricing filter is quickly becoming a user favourite. You can now set a maximum price per kWh whilst searching for charge points, ensuring you never pay over the odds. Couple this with the day-to-day charging discounts included in the Premium subscription, there are now even more ways to save money on charging.With Premium users can also link Zapmap to their Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. So if you need to find charger on the move, Zapmap Premium can show you the way.Drivers can take Premium for a test drive with a one-week free trial. Simply head to the subscriptions tab on the app and follow the instructions to give it a go today.
In this episode of EV Musings, host Gary discusses the latest trends and developments in the world of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) with Jack Scarlett, a presenter from the Fully Charged Show. They explore the progress of EVs becoming more accessible and affordable, focusing on smaller, budget-friendly models. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by Chinese EV manufacturers entering the European market, as well as the importance of efficiency and simplicity in EV design..
They talk about the Ioniq 5N, the Hyundai Inster, The Renault 5, The Microlini, The Dogood Zero and the Citroen E-C3 amongst others.
We discuss topics such as:
- How do those Fully Charged car review videos come together
- What's the favourite EV Jack's reviewed recently
- How prices for EVs are dropping
- What are the best, cheap EVs on the market.
Guest Details:
@jackscarlett1 on Instagram
jack on YouTube
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Everything Electric - Everything Electric SOUTH Tickets | 11th-13th Oct 2024. 10am-5pm Fri&Sat. 10am-4pm Sun
- TENWAYS E-Bike: Electric Bike of Superior Value - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zap Map
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the common mistakes new electric vehicle owners make when charging their vehicles for the first time. Using a real-life example, Gary highlights the importance of proper preparation, including using apps like Zapmap, filtering for reliable charge point operators, and understanding the charging process. The episode aims to educate new EV owners on how to avoid pitfalls and ensure a smooth first charging experience.
What are the key things you need to bear in mind before you set out to do our very first public charge
We'll look at apps you need (or don't need), identifying the chargers you should be looking for using Zapmap filters, and how you identify those chargers that are either bust or not working.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Reservations Are Open For The $12K Eli ZERO Electric Microcar In The US - CleanTechnica - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Support me:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings
The Books:
'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Social Media:
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
Instagram: @EVmusings
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
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Zapmap Season 12 End Copy V3
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount" subject to terms & conditions including cap of 50 kWh per month
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary delves into the topic of electric vehicle (EV) tyres, addressing common myths and facts surrounding their efficiency, wear, and particulate emissions. The discussion covers the role of tyres in vehicle efficiency, the impact of driving style on tyre wear, and the misconception that EVs produce more tyre particulates due to their weight. The episode also introduces innovative solutions like the Tyre Collective's device for capturing tyre particulates and explores the broader implications of tyre and brake dust on environmental pollution.
You'll have heard the stories going around social media about the impact that heavier EVs are having on tyre wear - they're wearing out quicker and pushing particulate matter into the air.
Well, as with most social media stories the truth is a little less dramatic. This week we look at tyre wear in EVs.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- The Tyre Collective
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- The implications of electric vehicle uptake for non-exhaust emissions | Non-exhaust Particulate Emissions from Road Transport : An Ignored Environmental Policy Challenge | OECD iLibrary
- KiteX - Cool Thing
- The Tyre Collective
- Fully Charged Show Episode on KiteX
- FairCharge 'Little Book of EV Myths' | RAC Media Centre
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
Mentioned in this episode:
Zapmap Season 12 End Copy V3
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount" subject to terms & conditions including cap of 50 kWh per month
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the various apps that electric vehicle (EV) owners might need to manage their vehicles effectively.
The episode covers three main categories of apps: those specific to the vehicle, those related to charging infrastructure, and general apps that enhance the EV experience. Gary also touches on the importance of these apps, the convenience they offer, and the potential privacy concerns associated with them.
Additionally, the episode highlights the new Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 and how they impact the necessity of using apps for charging.
You know we're big fans of Zapmap on this show. What other apps do you really need?
Guest Details:
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links in the show notes:
- Electricity Maps | Live 24/7 CO₂ emissions of electricity consumption - Cool Thing
- Charge Saint
- 153 - The Paua Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- The Public Chargepoints 2023 review - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
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Zapmap Sponsorship note
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount" subject to terms & conditions including cap of 50 kWh per month
It's the end of the season and, as usual, we are finishing with a Round Table Episode.
In Round Table XI Gary talks with three specially invited guests on a range of topics in the EV space.
This episode we're looking at:
- The issue of EVs for disabled people
- The issue of EVs and the selling process
- The issue of EVs and living without a home charger
- The issue of EVs and the rollout of infrastructure
My guests this week are:
- Steph Weller - A disabled EV driver
- Michele Liddle - A new convert to EVs who bought her EV within a week of test driving
- Ron Godfrey - Podcast patron and former guest who lives without a home charger
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Heating London using excess heat - Carbon Fact
- HEVO Wireless chargers - Cool thing (Michele)
- Women Drive Electric
- Why this condom company started making solar panels - Cool thing (Gary)
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In Episode 219 Gary looks back at the changes in the EV landscape
All the guests this season were asked the same question: "What is the most significant change you have seen in the EV landscape since you started driving electric?"
I've collated their responses and this is where we look at what those in the industry think has been significant for EVs and EV drivers.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Mothertree. com - Carbon Fact
- Charged EVs | Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity - Charged EVs - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In Episode 218 Gary discusses the whole arena of geospatial planning. This is the practice of using multiple different data sources to identify the best place to put new chargers in.
Charge Point Operators have limited funds and lots of potential places to put chargers. They need to make the best use of their resources and put them where they will get the most usage.
So how do they do this?
We talk with two companies active in this field: Geotab and Field Dynamics
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Turn down your heating - Carbon Fact
- Fourth Power - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In Episode 217 Gary goes through what you should do to make the most of your EV test drive.
We talk about the different sort of test drives, doing a longer run, checking your daily commute and learning about charging in public
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Porsche Taycan safety cars at the Berlin E-prix - Cool thing
- London's waste heat - Carbon Fact
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In Episode 216 Gary talks with james Court - CEO OF EVA England - about the whole education arena and what EVA England is doing to help educate drivers, politicians and memers of the public
Guest Details:
James Court : James's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- 162 - The EVA England Update Episode
- 87 - The EVA England Episode
- Only boil the water you need. - Carbon Fact
- The Easy Freezer - Cool Thing
- EV Drivers' Manifesto 2024
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In this episode, Gary looks at the 2035 date to ban the ale of new fossil fuel cars in the UK.
It was 2030. Then it got moved. Is this good or bad? What are the barriers to making this happen? Will it move back to 2030?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- The Ministerial Episode - We speak with Anthony browner, Minister for Aviation and Decarbonisation
- Mycocycle plastic eating fungi - Cool thing
- Drinking coffee is worse than driving! - Carbon Fact
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In this episode, Gary continues his look at charging solutions for those with no off-street parking.
In episode 199 last season we looked at public charging solutions. In this episode, we'll look at solutions that allow you to use your own electricity supply but pipe it out to a car on the road.
Guest Details:
Ben Macdonald : Ben has been an environmentalist and educator throughout his career. He cofounded an environmental group in Aotearoa/New Zealand in 1997 that led to the cessation of logging of lowland temperate rainforest by a State Owned Enterprise. He then went into education to help shape the attitudes of future leaders teaching in SE London schools for 20 years. He began his foray into the world of EV infrastructure when he made his first cable gantry in 2016 in a futile attempt to charge an EV whilst parked on street. In 2021 he founded Nodum with Kohen Judd to help make EV charging more accessible to more people. Nodum has two products coming to market in 2024 and 2025.
Ben's Website
Lewis Dixon : Project Lead, Gul-e
@Gul_e_EV on Twitter
Lewis's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Charging without off-street parking - The EV Musings Podcast
- 138 year-old ship converted to electric - Cool thing
- In-depth Q&A: Can ‘carbon offsets’ help to tackle climate change? - Carbon Fact
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In Episode 213 Gary covers a topic of great importance to the majority of current EV drivers: finding and installing a home charger.
Why do you need one? What should you look out for and how much will it cost?
We speak with reps from a couple of the top charger manufacturers.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- In-depth Q&A: Can ‘carbon offsets’ help to tackle climate change? - Carbon Fact
- Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of deadly and costly battery fires - Cool thing
So You’ve gone electric: https://amzn.to/3JAW458
209 - The No Home Charger Episode evmusings.com/episode/no-home- charger
186 - The Charger Pricing Episode evmusings.com/episode/186-the- charger-pricing-episode
207 - The ECO Tariffs Episode evmusings.com/episode/eco-tariffs
Indra: https://www.indra.co.uk
Ohme: https://ohme-ev.com
Myenergi: https://www.myenergi.com
Zaptec: https://www.zaptec.com
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In Episode 212 Gary tackles the thorny subject of car dealers. Are they set up for success when it comes to selling electric vehicles?
How are they incentivised? Do they make any money from servicing now? What is the education they get given about EVs?
Why don't more of them drive EVs?
Guest Details:
Simon Acton :Irish EV Awards 2024 Winner, eMobility expert, Founder & Managing Director at Next Eco Car, Irish distributor for AVILOO EV Battery Diagnostics.
Simon's Website
@nextecocar on Twitter
Simon on YouTube
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Clothes dryer vs the car: carbon footprint misconceptions - Carbon Fact
- It's electric! Metallica summer tour hits the road with electric semi - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
Social Media:
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Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium
In this episode, Gary talks through a cause very close to his heart: making film and TV production green.
How do prouction companies reduce emissions from diesel generators, transportation and even simple things like catering?
What can the film and TV industry do to green up electricity generation, catering, transportation and recycling?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- BA decarbonsing Heathrow - - Cool Thing
- The Albert Initiative
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford
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In this episode, Gary talks with Anthony Browne the current minister for decarbonisation in the UK.
We talk about his brief, some upcoming announcements and initiatives, and touch on items such as decarbonising aviation.
What are his thoughts on reducing the price of public charging? What about hydrogen? What about decarbonsing aviation?
Anthony Browne : Minister for Technology and Decarbonisation - UK Department for Transport
@AnthonyBrowneMP on Twitter
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- A fossil fuel economy requires 535 times the resources. - Carbon Fact
- Dairy farm installs huge solar and battery array - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 209 Gary chats with a number of people who live without home charging.
It's, obviously, easier if you can charge where you live. But that doesn't mean that not having a home charger makes EV ownership untenable.
We talk to people who find it easy, difficult, complex, good value, or expensive.
Is it expensive? How much is AC/ destination charging vs how much is rapid/ ultra rapid charging? Is it easier with a Tesla?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Charging without off-street parking - The EV Musings Podcast
- 139 - The Co- Charger Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- 169 - The Cheap Public Charging Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- 186 - The Charger Pricing Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- Air Pollution affects our help - - Carbon Fact
- Rainwater Harvesting coming to Clepington Road - - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 208 Gary answers the questions you wanted answering.
We talk with ChargeUk about price drops on public charging, 3TI about V2G, and Colin Walker about dropping EV sales amongst others!
What are the questions you have about owning and running EVs? We asked you to provide the burning questions you had and we answered them (with a little help from some friends)
Guest Details:
Chris Pateman Jones is the Chair of ChargeUK and the CEO of Connected Kerb
Mark Potter is the Chief Technical Officer at 3Ti Energy Hubs. Read more about V2X Fast Hub.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
This particular episode is kindly sponsored by 3Ti.
Links:
- Shell gives up 1,000 petrol stations; favours EV charging | electrive.com - Cool Thing
- Estimated global co2 emission share by income groups - Carbon Fact
- Find out how 3Ti are turning the UK's car parks into renewable energy power stations
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In Episode 207 Gary looks at some of the tariffs you can get on the open market that provide reduced rate charging if you have an electric vehicle.
We speak specifically with Alex Thwaites from OVO Energy.
Guest Details:
Alex is the Director Of Electric Vehicles at OVO Energy, a service dedicated to providing services to EV owners in the UK. The OVO Anytime offering provides cheap home charging, a home charge unit and an app for public charging, too.
Alex's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Vidde Electric Snowmobile - - Cool Thing
- How many trees would you need to plant to offset your holiday flight? - Carbon Literacy Fact
- OVO Drive
- Octopus Energy tariffs - Tariffs in your postcode may differ.
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In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the idea that households with off-street parking and two cars should consider making one of them electric. The conversation explores the case of households with two fossil fuel cars, addresses cost and range concerns, highlights the availability of small-sized EVs, and discusses the benefits of owning an EV. He also emphasizes the role of education and test drives in overcoming ignorance and misinformation about electric vehicles.
Takeaways
Households with off-street parking and two cars should consider making one of them electric.
Cost and range concerns can be addressed, especially with the availability of affordable second-hand EVs and a wide range of small-sized EVs.
Hybrids can be seen as a compromise, but if the goal is to go electric, it's better to choose a full electric vehicle.
Owning an EV opens up opportunities for low-priced EV charging tariffs and other benefits.
Education and test drives play a crucial role in changing perceptions and increasing EV uptake.
If you have 2 cars and off-street parking one of them could be an EV. I'll tell you why.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Research paper on why people justify climate denial activities
- Boil just what you need in your kettle - - Carbon Literacy Fact
- Hyundai's Active Skirt technology - - Cool Thing
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In Episode 205 Gary looks at climate in a fascinating conversation with Richard Allan- a climate scientist and academic. They discuss the difference between climate and weather, why carbon is so important despite being such a small part of the atmosphere, why some climate scientists disagree about global warming and we hear his thoughts on carbon offsets and geoengineering.
Ever wanted to ask a climate scientist the questions about climate that nobody is asking? I do that for you
Guest Details:
Richard Allan is a professor of Climate Science at the University of Reading Department of Meteorology. His research is driven by the fundamental question: how much will Earth warm in the current century and what are the implications for the global water cycle, upon which societies and ecosystems depend? He uses Earth Observation data to explore fluctuations in clouds, water vapour, rainfall and the Earth's radiative energy balance and use this information to assess the realism of climate prediction models and improve our understanding of the climate system. He was a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th assessment report.
@rpallanuk on Twitter
Richard's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Marine-based carbon capture - - Cool thing
- The World Counts - Carbon Fact
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In Episode 204 Gary chats with Colin Walker, head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, about the work he is doing removing, countering, and fighting misinformation around electric vehicles.
We discuss EV fires, tyre and brake particulates, the state of EV sales and all the other tropes that publications like the Telegraph and Net Zero Watch appear to be pushing forward.
Guest Details:
Colin is Head of Transport at the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit - a non-profit organisation that supports informed debate on energy and climate change issues in the UK.
Colin joined ECIU in August 2022 from British Cycling, where he worked as the organisation’s lead for London and the central regions for four years. Hi focus was on developing the sport, improving the diversity of participation in cycling, and realising the environmental and societal benefits of cycling as a means of transportation.
Before British Cycling, Colin spent 15 years working in policy and advocacy in the charity sector – this included time at Save the Children, Mind, Which?, Warchild, and Plan International.
@colinwalker79 on Twitter
Colin's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
This episode is in partnership with EVA England, the member association representing EV drivers in England and making sure their views are heard and amplified. Join today and help accelerate the transition to an electric England: EVA England Season 11
Links:
- Scientists Discovered Tiny Underground Minions That Transform CO2 Into Stone - Cool Thing
- Switching to a renewable energy supplier - Carbon Literacy programme
- 198 The FUDBusting Episode
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This episode is in partnership with EVA England, the member association advocating on behalf of EV drivers to the government, media and industry. Join today to get your views heard and amplified, and unlock exclusive discounts on charging, parking, and more: https://www.evaengland.org.uk/membership/
EVA England Season 11
In Episode 203 Gary discusses some of the financial benefits which accrue from owning an electric car. These include specific tariffs and demand management sessions.
We'll be looking at the sort of things that can make EV ownership profitable.
Guest Details: Karl Bach
Karl is the co-founder and CEO of Axle Energy. Axle's software connects EVs, batteries, and electric heating to flexibility markets, helping households save up to £500/yr. Prior to founding Axle, Karl worked in various capacities in energy & decarbonisation, most recently at Bulb.
Karl's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- UK ‘net zero’ aviation ambitions must resolve questions around alternatives to jet fuel - Carbon Literacy fact
- Chargenet.co.uk - - Cool thing
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In Episode 202 Gary discusses the whole topic of Paltering
Paltering is the active use of selective truthful statements to mislead. Today we'll be seeing why that is an issue and discussing specific examples here it has been used for misinformation purposes.
Guest Details:
Liz Allan is Managing Director of Full Circle CI, an EV charging consultancy committed to revolutionising the end-user experience and fostering collaboration among Charge Point Operators. Our approach is rooted in holistic improvement, integrating sustainable practices with business strategy to drive meaningful progress. This commitment extends beyond professional boundaries; Liz is a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability, particularly in the collective push towards Net Zero.
Full Circle's aim is to build a charging network that's seamless, sustainable, and positively impacts the UK.
Liz's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Carbon fact link
- Unbound Energy launches new solar subscription for residential solar - - Cool Thing
- Home - Fair Cobalt Alliance
- Paltering - Wikipedia
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In Episode 201 Gary talks with Anne Snelson from Lead With Sustainability. She emphasizes the importance of carbon literacy training in raising awareness and inspiring individuals to make meaningful changes. Anne highlights the significant impact of the transport sector on carbon emissions and suggests sustainable alternatives such as public transport and active travel. She also addresses misconceptions about carbon footprints and the role of individuals in reducing their carbon impact. Anne shares her personal experience of living without a car and encourages listeners to consider the positive aspects of a lower carbon lifestyle.
Takeaways
Climate change is an urgent issue that requires immediate action.
The transport sector is a major contributor to carbon emissions and needs to be addressed.
Individuals can make a significant impact by reducing their carbon footprint through sustainable choices.
Carbon literacy training is an effective way to raise awareness and inspire action.
Anne will be appearing in our later episodes this season with a carbon literacy fact.
Guest Details:
Anne Snelson is founder of Lead with Sustainability, a sustainability, training, marketing and communications consultancy which helps individuals and businesses cut emissions. She is a Carbon Literacy Project trainer for the transport and automotive sectors, has recently passed the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Business Management course, lives in Farnham, Surrey, has two adult children and a dog named Skye.
Anne's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Carbon fact link
- Music of the Spheres World Tour: Sustainability - - Cool Thing
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In Episode 200 Gary lets Imogen Bhogal from the Fully Charged Show take the reins as she facilitates a discussion on women in EV.
We hear from Sara Sloman, Linda Grave, George Thurman and Claire Miller about their thoughts on cars designed by men, selling and marketing to women, payment issues and why that's a a problem when you're in a dark car park by yourself, as well as why the Tesla whoopee cushion is a gift when working with small children.
This episode is co-hosted with Imogen Bhogal from The Fully Charged Show.
Guests include:
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Candela P-12 - The Fastest Commuting Vessel - - Imogen's Cool Thing
- TUAL Powerbank Range Extender battery - - Claire's other Cool Thing
- Electric Green Wireless Charging - - Claire's Cool Thing
- Scientists develop mega-thin solar cells that could be shockingly easy to produce: ‘As rapid as printing a newspaper’ - Cool Thing (Gary)
- Lexie Limitless & the electric Explorer charge around the globe - Cool thing (George)
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In episode 199 Gary covers the topic of pavement parking. AC charging for people who really can’t charge their car at home.
You might think your options are limited. but in reality there's quite a bit of choice out there.
Guest Details:
Shayne Rees
In short, I help councils understand where on-street EV charging can fit in their EV and wider transport strategies, and how to do it well.The more formal official bio...Shayne Rees is Head of Marketing at char.gy, the UK’s fourth largest public charging company. Char.gy installs and operates on-street charge points to give people who don’t have driveways the convenience of home charging. Shayne has worked in sales and marketing roles in the energy sector for over 25 years. He and draws on this experience to help char.gy play big part in the electrification of transport and its crucial role in delivering the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goal. Before joining char.gy, Shayne led the UK sales and marketing team at ubitricity, helping the company grow into the UK’s largest public charging network by number of charge points.
Shayne 's Website
Chris Pateman-Jones
Chris Pateman-Jones
@ChrisP_J on Twitter
Chris's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Zapmap & The Green Finance Institute reveal charge point utilisation across the public network
- Wind turbine service technicians are fastest growing job in the U.S. | Fortune - - Cool Thing
- EVA England - Membership
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In Episode 198 Gary looks at the problem of misinformation in the EV and renewables world. We know there’s always been issues of people spreading bad information about EVs (The first episode of this podcast was called ‘Myths and Legends’, after all). But recently it seems that the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) surrounding EVs has stepped up a notch. We talk with Quentin Willson and Claire Cullen from Stop Burning Stuff about this issue.
Within our EV bubble it's often easy to forget that what people gear on social media (and even mainstream media) can influence them a lot more than we imagine.
With newspapers printing anti-EV marticles daily how can we combat this?
Guest Details:
With over two decades of experience in strategic marketing across the energy, digital, and not-for-profit sectors, Claire has a wealth of expertise in campaign development and communications. She has supported the Fully Charged Show marketing activities for a number of years so has a good grounding in the sector, and is a keen advocate for the transition to clean energy and transport. In her role as head of the #StopBurningStuff initiative, she works with subject matter experts and draws upon the real life experiences of EV drivers to address misinformation, promote the truth, and provide a credible source of information on EVs and clean energy to politicians, the media and the general public.
@StopBSCampaign on Twitter
Motoring journalist and transport campaigner Quentin Willson is one of Britain’s best known automotive media faces. He presented BBC Top Gear for ten years along with Fifth Gear, Britain’s Worst Driver, The Classic Car Show and The Car’s The Star, has authored 11 motoring books and won The British Press Awards - Motoring Writer of the Year. In 2020 he founded FairCharge, an EV campaign group to make EV transition more understood, accessible, and affordable, and to push the Government to drive the energy transition forward. Quentin is an EV pioneer having been driving EVs daily since 2009, has owned seven different battery-only models and currently own two EVs.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Stop Burning Stuff on LinkedIn
- Stop Burning Stuff on Twitter/X
- Stop Burning Stuff Patreon link
- Revealed: Scale of The Telegraph's Climate Change ‘Propaganda’ - DeSmog
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In Episode 197 Gary discusses the whole aspect of educating new EV drivers. What are the different types of education? Who should be doing this education, and what happens when people are left to their own devices?
There's many aspects to EV education. We'll discuss dealer-side education, ongoing education and sources of education.
What do you really want to know?
We'll also listen to EV drivers telling us about the issues they had learning about electric vehicles.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- This Ohio startup turns wind turbine blades into extraordinary park benches - - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 196 Gary looks at the recently implemented Public Chargepoint Regulations 2023 and how these relate to a charging station near you.
These regulations mandate things such as contactless payment, roaming, 24/7 help lines, charger reliability and public access to charger data.
There's lots of detail underneath these regulations that need defining clearly to ensure the EV driver is being well served by them.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Kitepower introduces self-charging battery system with new Hawk - Kitepower - Cool Thing
- OCPI Downloads – The standards
- Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 Breakdown - EVA England : EVA England
- The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 - The official regulations
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In Episode 195 Gary looks at one of those companies that works behind the scenes to actually get chargers in the ground - Vital EV. We talk to head of Business Development, Dean Hedger.
What do they actually do? How much influence do they have on charger design, and how do they decide on the hardware they use?
Guest Details: Dean Hedger
Dean has spent more than 30 years in the motor industry gaining experience across fleet management, leasing, breakdown and commercial vehicles. His electric vehicle knowledge and dedication to EVs allows him to advise on infrastructure, charging equipment, maintenance, and procurement. Dean has an innovative focus and has delivered new product and services innovation throughout his career. A regular contributor on industry webinars, podcasts and round table discussions.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Honda Motocompacto Scooter: In-Depth Ride And Review - - Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 194 Gary takes a deep dive into the state of van electrification for fleets and small businesses with special guest Paul Kirby 'The Van Man'
Paul discusses the state of the van market, charging, and the issues faced by fleets wanting to go electric
Guest Details:
Paul has over 30 years of automotive experience including working for an LCV Manufacturer, managing a fleet operation and senior leasing roles focused on Commercial vehicles. Having first driven an Electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van in 2004, his passion for the electrification of the Van sector is widely recognised. He now runs his own Consultancy, Media and Training business EV Essentials Ltd, and is also a founder member of The EV Café webinar team. Recognised by GreenFleet Magazine as being in the Top 100 most influential people, his main aim is to help fleets get started on the transition to an electric/zero emission fleet.
Paul's Website
Paul on YouTube
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- How Berlin’s underground car parks could heat thousands of homes - - Cool thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 193 Gary looks at the whole Logistics aspect of EVs: What’s the state of play with trucks, vans and other delivery mechanisms and electrification?
In this episode, we’re going to be looking at the scale of the issue and the potential solutions that are out there.
We'll hear from Lorna McAtear - Head of Fleet with National Grid in this episode.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Getting heavy-duty vehicles in gear for net-zero
- This new all-electric luxury trailer is a 24-foot off-grid sanctuary - - Cool Thing
- Episode 178 - The Fleet Electrification Episode
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 192 Gary looks at some of the data and insights that come out of the Zapmap software and what they can do with that data.
What exactly is the Insights department and how do they provide help for Zapmap and the general public?
Guest Details:
With more than 10 years’ experience in the data and insights industry, Jade Edwards joined Zapmap in April 2022 to lead the Insights side of the business. It's her role to look at the data that sits behind the Zapmap app, explore how to put it to best use, and identify channels through which to share it with the wider industry, government and media. Before joining Zapmap, Jade worked across a range of roles heading up operations, product and sales teams.As the leading source of EV charging data and insights, Jade’s Insights team now provides unrivalled data and expert analysis into the shape and usage of EV charging infrastructure, as well as the attitudes and behaviours of EV drivers.
@zap_map on Twitter
Jade on YouTube
@zapmap_company on Instagram
Jade's Website
If you want to contact the insights department at Zapmap email: insights@zap-map.com
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- How EV ready is your constituency?
- The Eco Cricket movement - - A Cool Thing
- Electric Vehicle Charging Statistics 2023 | Zapmap
- The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 - - The official legislation
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In Episode 192 Gary chats with Arun Anand from Electric Miles, a company with big plans for helping people charge better at home as well as balance the grid through the use of their technology.
Arun talks about the steps he's taken to get this in place and how it will help manage energy demand across the country.
Guest Details:
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- This new all-electric luxury trailer is a 24-foot off-grid sanctuary - - Cool Thing
- Electric Miles on the App Store
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In Episode 190 Gary talks with Thomas Armstrong from wireless charging company Hevo. What’s the current state of the tech?
Is it the way forward? Is it cheap enough to implement? What are the barriers?
We’ll also look at what sort of changes are needed to cars to make this happen.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Hevo on Facebook
- Hevo on Instagram
- Hevo on Twitter/X
- Hevo on Linked In
- Tesco is running home deliveries with 500 electric vans - electrive.com - - Cool Thing
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In Episode 189 Gary looks at driving efficiently with Guinness World Record holder Kevin Booker who went John’O’ Groats to Land’s End with just 1 stop for a charge. How can he get such efficiency?
We'll also hear about his latest attempt at adding to his Guinness World Record list, this time involving a van!
Guest Details:
Kevin is a Guinness World Record holder for efficient driving, having driven - amongst other journeys - from John 'O' Groats to Land's End in a Ford Mustang Mach E with just 1 charging stop.
@Kevinb3510 on Twitter
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Webfleet sets new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for driving 311.18 miles
- This electric kayak is an e-boat with up to 46 hours of battery life - A Cool Thing
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In Episode 188 Gary looks at how you need to change your mindset a little when it comes to driving an EV.
It's not difficult. It's just different.
This episode is in partnership with EVA England, the member association representing EV drivers in England and making sure their views are heard and amplified. Join today and help accelerate the transition to an electric England: https://www.evaengland.org.uk/membership/
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here
This episode is in partnership with EVA England, the member association representing EV drivers in England and making sure their views are heard and amplified. Join today and help accelerate the transition to an electric England: https://www.evaengland.org.uk/membership/
Links:
- The EV Musings Newsletter
- Steve Ballmer and the iPhone (Full clip)
- Hydrogen Infrastructure disaster.
- AI to predict where to best install a charging station - A Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 187 Gary looks at how you can get a share of a wind turbine or solar farm in a discussion with Sarah Merrick from Ripple Energy
There are situations where some people might not be in a position (either financially or structurally) to do something like add solar panels to their roof.
People who rent, for example. People who live in houses covered by listed building status. People who don’t have a roof because they live in an apartment block. How are they supposed to gain from, say, solar panel installation? They shouldn’t be excluded from the energy transition because of that.
This is why companies like Ripple Energy are a bit of a godsend for people in those situations.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Ripple Energy website - Join Ripple and save on your bills
- A new method boosts wind farms’ energy output, without new equipment - - A Cool Thing
- Renewable energy: Customer-owned wind turbine to be built - - Ripple Energy in the news.
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In Episode 186 - Gary looks at what goes into determining the price a CPO charges for electricity. Hint: It’s more than just how much they pay for wholesale power.
We'll look at things like the wholesale price of energy, non-commodity costs, standing charges, capacity charges and all those things that never get considered when you're looking at household electricity prices.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- Why a solar farm near London is being built on trash - A Cool Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 185 Gary talks with Louis Cole. Louis managed to create a home-made electric VW camper van and drive it coast to coast across the US - right into the polar vortex. Not easy when you don’t have a heater, right? We look at how he did it, what issues he encountered and what lessons he’s learning for his next venture - a home-made electric VW Beetle.
Why would he build his own? What did he learn that he didn't already know? Why would he drive into a polar vortex in an EV with no heater?
Guest Details:
Louis Cole :Louis is a YouTube and tinkerer who has spent his life going on adventures and documenting them for his channel.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- 156 - The EV Conversion Episode - - Our previous episode on converting cars to electric
- Crossing the US in a custom DIY Tesla VW Van - The playlist of Louis' attempts to cross the US in his VW camper van conversion (Well worth the time to sit and watch!)
- Oxfordshire launches county-wide EV car club pilot scheme - electrive.com - - A Cool Thing
- https://Twitter.com/louiscole - Louis' Twitter account
- https://Instagram.com/louiscole - Louis' Instagram page
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 184 Gary talks with Liz Allan - a new EV driver - about her experience moving into the EV world. They discuss her reservations about moving to electric as well as issues she encountered.
This wide-ranging discussion encompasses: her choice of car, range anxiety, her first long-distance trip and how she coped doing her first ever public charge in front of sceptical friends.
Liz Allan : Liz is the Managing Director Full Circle Continuous Improvement, a company focused on developing customised business improvement workshops that drive enhanced efficiency and profitability for companies.She's also a brand new EV driver having just bought a Hyundai Ioniq 38kWh 'Windknife'
We also chat with Sara Sloman about charge payment pre-authorisations and why there's such a difference between that and petrol pre-authorisations.
Sara Sloman : Sara Sloman is the Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru, payments company centred around EV charging. Sara is the driving force behind the strategic direction of Paythru, leveraging her extensive experience in delivering sustainable transport projects in both the private and public sectors over the past two decades. Her expertise enables her to lead the development and implementation of effective EV strategies. In recognition of her contributions to the field, Sara was honoured as GreenFleet EV Champion in 2018 and has consistently been included on the GreenFleet “100 Most Influential” list since 2019, achieving the #32 position in 2023. Sara's dedication to sustainability, ESG, diversity, and inclusion earned her the prestigious Barbara Cox Woman of the Year award in 2023. Sara has a passion for ensuring the right infrastructure is in the right place, and that includes the software!
Sara's Website
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Links:
- EV Musings On the Full Circle podcast - - The full- length interview
- Liz Allan's podcast links.
- Nyobolt demonstrates 6-minute fast charging technology - electrive.com - - Cool EV Thing
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In episode 183 Gary chats with Daniel McLaren from bp Pulse about their network, pricing, future developments and that poor reputation amongst EV owners. Is it deserved?
GUEST DETAILS:
Daniel Mclaren: Daniel is the EV Training Lead at bp Pulse. He was formerly with the EV Experience Centre in Milton Keynes
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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Links:
- This Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) EV captures carbon - - A Cool Thing
- Daniel Mclaren on Linked-In
- bp Pulse web site
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In Episode 182 Gary asks the question “What is it that causes people to dismiss EVs without actually trying them?” Why do people get a negative impression of them? We'll look at all of this in The EV Hesitancy Episode
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
This episode is in partnership with EVA England, the member association representing EV drivers in England and making sure their views are heard and amplified. Join today and help accelerate the transition to an electric England: https://www.evaengland.org.uk/membership/
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Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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- New electric boat motor uses wind and water to recharge batteries - Cool EV Thing
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In Episode 181 Gary chats with Adrian Keene, CEO of Instavolt about their network, pricing, and future developments.
Learn how they manage to keep reliability so high, why they're not on any of the roaming apps and where they want to be with the motorway service area offerings.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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Cool thing:
Barrel Solar kits: https://electrek.co/2023/07/12/solar-storage-kit-barrel/
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In Episode 180 Gary is joined by Kate Tyrell, Warren Philipps and Tore Harritshoj, to discuss a wide range of topics in the season-ending episode which is Round Table IX.
Thanks for listening to this season. We're on a short break to recharge (pun intended) and will be back in 5 or 6 weeks.
(NOTE: The audio quality of a couple of guests isn't great on this. My producer, Arran, did his best but there's only so much magic he could work with the raw material he was provided) This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free-to-download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Round Table Series 8 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/160-the-round-table-8
Round Table Series 7 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/120-the-round-table-v-episode
Round Table Series 6 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/100-the-round-table-v-episode
Round Table series 5 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/80-the-round-table-iii
Round Table Series 3 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/56-the-round-table
Round Table Series 1 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/20-the-round-table
Cool thing:
Go Trip rate visualisation: https://go.chargetrip.com
Layer Marney Cup: https://www.layermarneytower.co.uk/events/layer-marney-cup-fuel-trial/
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In Episode 179 Gary looks at carbon footprints and asks his guests from this season what they’re doing to help reduce theirs. The answers are often enlightening.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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In Episode 178 Gary talks with Lorna McAtear, head of fleet at National Grid, about the challenges of electrifying a large and diverse fleet of vehicles.
Where do you charge a large van pulling a generator with no clearance to enter a car park where a charger might be located?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing:
A fire engine to extinguish EV battery fires: https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/fire-apparatus/british-company-develops-fire-truck-to-extinguish-electric-vehicle-and-car-park-fires/#gref
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In Episode 177 Gary looks at the hubs currently in place - and planned - across the country.
Quick : guess who has the most non-Tesla hubs in use? It’s MFG
LINKS
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Cool thing:
RAC EV Boost: https://www.rac.co.uk/innovation/ev-boost
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In Episode 176 Gary chats with Jack Scarlett from the Fully Charged Show. They discuss Chinese EVs, electric conversions, induction charging, cheaper/ smaller EVs, and whether Tesla is resting on its laurels.
I checked the Fully Charged show YouTube channel to see if I could determine how many car reviews Jack’s done. He has his own playlist which has 86 videos but - as he said - these are not all car review ones. 21 of them cover topics which are EV related but not strictly car review and in and amongst there are a couple of episodes of almost breaking news where he chats with Robert Llewellyn.
So the answer is 65, which isn’t bad at all.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
The Fully Charged Show: https://fullycharged.show
Cool thing:
Solarised VW Id Buzz Camper: https://newatlas.com/automotive/solarized-dvan-vw-id-buzz-camper/?utm_source=pocket_saves
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In Episode 175 Gary looks at destination charging. He explains why it’s the secret sauce to EV adoption and why more destination chargers means fewer rapid DC chargers are needed.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Andrew Till Centreparc video: https://youtu.be/8EwiOSFlXG0
Cool thing:
Lithos Carbon using basalt to capture carbon : href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90878749/lithos-carbon-volcanic-rock-dust
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In Episode 174 Gary talks to someone who took the bull by the horns and travelled all over England in an EV. 3000 miles, to be exact. How was his journey, what were the issues, and how did the infrastructure hold up?
LINKS
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Cool thing: ZIMBL Car hire : https://zimbl.co.uk
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In Episode 173 Gary looks at some of the questions and considerations you might have when thinking about getting an electric vehicle. No #1 tip: Take one for at least a weekend as a test drive!
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
161 - TheNewbies Episode : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/161-the-noobs-episode
EV Database: https://ev-database.org/
Cool thing: Queensland converting a fossil fuel power hub to a renewables hub : https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2023/03/09/cleanco-to-transform-old-coal-fired-power-precinct-into-green-energy-hub/
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In Episode 172 Gary looks at renewable tech and the advances company like Octopus Energy are making in a discussion with Claire Miller, former Director of Tech and Innovation at Octopus Energy.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free-to-download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: Electric seaplane maker secures first order en route to accelerate eco-friendly air travel : https://electrek.co/2023/03/21/electric-seaplane-maker-secures-first-order/
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In episode 171 Gary covers a topic that nobody seems to be talking about: Will there ever be enough chargers on the motorway service areas?
He has a controversial opinion that there never will be enough.
(NOTE: All data is accurate at the time the episode was written and recorded - March 2023)
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: Tesla V4 Superchargers : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf2sdYcLDWw
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In episode 170 Gary is joined by Tore Harritshoj, CEO of Spirii, to discuss what Norway got right and wrong with EVs and what lessons Britain can learn from them.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: Tesla opens more superchargers to the general public : https://www.electrive.com/2023/03/22/tesla-opens-more-superchargers-in-europe-for-3rd-party-use/
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Want cheaper public charging? Of course you do. Gary looks at several ways you can cut the cost of paying for public charging - and it’s not just using CPO’s who charge less!
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Zap-Map charging price graphic: https://www.zap-map.com/rapid-charging-prices/
The Good Cup: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/introducing-new-foldable-coffee-cup
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In Episode 168 Gary talks to Kate Tyrell from Chargesafe about how much progress they’ve made since Feb 2022 when Kate was last on the show, how the scope of Chargesafe has changed, and what’s ahead for the company, and for charger design in general.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: Extreme E using second-life bus batteries. https://electrek.co/2023/03/01/a-second-life-battery-company-is-helping-extreme-e-avoid-15-tons-of-co2-emissions-each-season/
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In Episode 167 Gary looks at Ultra Rapid Charging, why faster isn’t always better, and why a 350kW charger really won’t charge your car at 350kW.
What determines charger speed and how can you tell what the limiting factors are?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Fastned Charge Curves https://support.fastned.nl/hc/en-gb/sections/4428932764573-Vehicles
Plug Life Television : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg
Cool thing: Gridserve installs the country's fastest charger : https://electrek.co/2022/10/31/uk-fastest-ev-charger-gridserve/
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In Episode 166 Gary talks with an insurance expert about EV insurance and how premiums are calculated. Find out why you should ALWAYS call your insurer when your premium is up for renewal.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: Here’s how solar energy saved Europeans $29 billion this summer : https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/solar-power-europe-energy-transition
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In Episode 165 - The Charger Pricing Episode Gary asks how much is too much to charge your car? He also looks at the various factors playing into EV charge pricing.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free-to-download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: Arc announces hybrid slowed-rotor aircraft with 800-mile range: https://newatlas.com/aircraft/arc-aero-linx-p9-vtol-gyroplane/
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In Episode 164 Gary chats with Jonathan Jenkins from Motability Operations about the work they’re doing to get disabled people into EVs and the standards they’re setting for accessibility at chargers.
With the large number of EVs being sold and the huge number of chargers being installed to meet demand, if we don't look at accessibility we're cutting out a huge proportion of potential users.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: Denver’s eBike rebates went in 20 minutes : https://electrek.co/2023/02/08/denvers-electric-bike-rebates-gone-in-20-minutes/
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Episode 163- The ID3 Update Episode. It’s been 8 months since Gary took delivery of his ID3. What’s the good, the bad and the just plain ugly?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Episode 90 The ID3 Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/90-the-id3-episode
Episode 102 The 1000km trip (2): https://evmusings.libsyn.com/102-the-1000km-road-trip-ii
Cool thing: The Vegan Egg : https://www.fastcompany.com/90844668/this-poached-egg-has-a-perfectly-runny-yolk-and-its-vegan
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Episode 162 The EVA England Episode. Gary talks with Warren Phillips, Chairman, and James Court, CEO of EVA England.
What are they working on? What are their interactions with the government? What are the key things they want to see in place this year for EV drivers?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
EVA England Website :https://www.evaengland.org.uk/
Volunteer with EVA England : https://www.evaengland.org.uk/partner-with-us/volunteer/
Cool thing: Recyclable Wind Turbine blades :https://electrek.co/2023/02/08/wind-turbine-recycle-blades/
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Gary highlights some of the key things first-time EV owners need to know.
Don’t wait until you’re down to your last 5% of charge to get out and do your first public rapid charge. Try it when there’s no pressure.
These and other tips will form part of this Noobs episode for those who’ve just got their EV and are standing, staring at the charger, wondering ’Why are there two different cables on there and my car won’t accept any of them?’
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
36 - The basics: Charging Cables https://evmusings.libsyn.com/36-the-basics-charging-cables
Cool thing: Octopus Energy customers provide 108MW of flexibility during first Saving Session: https://t.co/OAxrYoEHbn?
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This is episode 160 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll doing another Round Table Episode and we're joined by Melanie Shufflebotham from Zap-Map and John Curtis from The EV Cafe.
Topics under discussion include How much is too much for a kWh of charging, do we need an EV Ombudsman, and why isn’t there more and better destination charging.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Zap-Map Statistics pages : https://www.zap-map.com/charging-price-index/
Melanie Shufflebotham on Twitter : https://twitter.com/melshuff
John Curtis: Linked-In : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjwcurtis
The EV Cafe Website : www.evcafe.org & Linked-In page : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theevcafe/
Round Table Series 5 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/100-the-round-table-v-episode
Round Table series 4 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/80-the-round-table-iii
Round Table Series 3 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/56-the-round-table
Round Table Series 1 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/20-the-round-table
Cool thing: The HOLON people mover https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/pininfarina-benteler-holon-autonomous-shuttle/
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This is episode 159 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at our best and worst charging experiences.
I wanted to thank some new Patreon members who have joined recently.
A big hello to Ed Green, Peter Lawrence, Gary Day, “Kevin”, and Michael Edwards who have all joined the other patron members of the podcast. Many thanks for your support.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
LINKS
Cool thing: 3D printed wooden house : https://singularityhub.com/2022/12/15/this-3d-printed-house-is-100-recyclable-because-its-made-of-sawdust/
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This is episode 158 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at one of the poor relations of the EV charging world: Northern Ireland. For many years they had a really limited number of Rapid chargers - many of which were not maintained. The situation was dire for NI EV owners.
But that is finally starting to change.
We chat with Mark McCall from EVANI for an update.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Funding for NI rollout improvements: https://evani.uk/esb-to-transform-ev-charging-network-in-northern-ireland-with-3-27m-funding/ Grid connection Challenges in NI: https://evani.uk/grid-connection-challenges-underlying-network-regulation-in-ni/ Multiple projects now underway in NI: https://evani.uk/northern-irelands-public-ev-charging-projects-a-summary/
Cool thing: Two-Bit Davinci sells his Model 3 https://insideevs.com/news/628600/tesla-model3-real-costs-3-years-60k-miles/
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This is episode 157 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at broken chargers, a topic that is, no doubt, very close to many listeners hearts. Especially if they’ve tried public charging recently and had issues. Reading my social media timeline would seem to indicate that this is a major problem - although I’m sure the charge point operators look at it differently.
Today we chat about good charging networks, a little history, what issues we’re having, and what the solutions are.
LINKS
Episode 143 - The AA Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/143-the-aa-episode
Cool thing: Recycle your electricals: https://www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
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This is episode 156 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at converting your current car to electric.
There are two ways to do this:
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You take your car to a professional who has years of experience doing it
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You get yourself some old batteries and stuff like that and have a bash yourself
We speak to people who've done it both ways.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Electric Classic Cars www.electricclassiccars.co.uk Tom’s Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/ev_diy
Cool thing: Printing 3D houses from recycled plastic: https://singularityhub.com/2022/11/04/these-sleek-houses-are-3d-printed-from-recycled-plastic-prices-start-at-26900/
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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This is episode 155 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking again at charging solutions for those who can’t charge at home, and in particular if you have a lot of vehicles that need guaranteed charging overnight but no home chargers to do this.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Just Park website: https://www.justpark.com/ev Just Park on Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/563069/
Cool thing: The 600 mile battery https://www.fastcompany.com/90813979/he-worked-on-apples-secretive-ev-project-now-hes-designing-a-battery-with-600-miles-of-range
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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This is episode 154 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we’ll be talking about the change in the weather (typical Brit, eh?)
Your EV isn't going as far and things aren't working the same as they were in the summer? Why is that and what can we do about it?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing: BMW using fishing nets for interior plastics: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/09/16/bmw-to-recycle-fishing-nets-in-new-electric-cars/
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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This is episode 153 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at centralised payment processes for charging.
Before you yawn and scream BORING!, bear with me a moment
The UK has 80 different charge point operators. Germany has many more. Ideally payment should be via a contactless payment card. But there are companies (usually those with large fleets) who need access to all the chargers without the hassle of dealing with individual expense claims for charging.
Today we talk to Paua who have a solution for this.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Paua web site: https://www.pauatech.com Moove and Paua partner up: https://transportandenergy.com/2022/11/24/moove-partners-with-paua/ XKCD - Standards https://xkcd.com/927/
Cool thing: Tom Swaffield-Bray’s 5-step plan (Youtube). https://youtu.be/5Sis6osA97w
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This is episode 152 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
Today we’re speaking to different people about EV leasing, subscriptions and salary sacrifice as we look at how you can get a new electric car on your driveway.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
ElectriX: https://www.lvelectrix.co.uk/ ElectriX leasing pages: https://leasing.lvelectrix.co.uk/ To enquire about electric car leasing: Email electrixteam@cbvc.co.uk or call 0330 818 7555
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This is episode 151 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at some of the darker aspects of EV charging. What happens when there are queues, somebody’s blocking a charger unnecessarily and you’re running late?
It’s time for charger rage!
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
LINKS
Episode 119 - The Charger Safety Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/119-the-charger-safety-episode
Cool thing:
Puerto Rico’s virtual power plant. https://www.fastcompany.com/90802552/7000-puerto-rico-homes-will-soon-be-part-of-a-virtual-power-plant
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This is episode 150 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Kia’s EV6.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing:
Doctor performs vasectomy using Rivian power.https://insideevs.com/news/608228/doctor-rivian-r1t-vasectomy/
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This is episode 149 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt when it comes to Climate Change in discussion with a proper mechanical engineer, Tom Swaffield-Bray
Before we start I wanted to apologise for a small technical hitch in episode 147. The recording didn’t include the favourite part at the end that those who listen past the boilerplate credits look forward to. I apologise for that. The responsible person has been taken out and slapped hard with a pickled herring.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
LINKS
Big Oil vs the World Part 1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0cgqlv1/big-oil-v-the-world-series-1-1-denial
Big Oil vs the World Part 2 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0cgqlv7/big-oil-v-the-world-series-1-2-doubt
Big Oil vs the World Part 3 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0cgqlvk/big-oil-v-the-world-series-1-3-delay
Tom’s Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TomBray-LowCarbonLifestyle
Institution of Civil engineers' campaign on Shaping Zero https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/shaping-zero-watch-the-film
Ecologi - the organisation Tom uses to 'offset' his life - https://ecologi.com/individuals
Climate Stewards - the organisation he used to 'offset' his flights earlier this year - https://www.climatestewards.org/
The low carbon depot project we discussed - https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/25318/Our-largest-depot-to-make-switch-to-solar-power
Concept of the Green New Deal and the kind of plan for the future of fossil fuel industries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9uTH0iprVQ
Institution of mechanical engineers - https://www.imeche.org/
Cool thing:
World’s first car-powered hotel: https://www.londonworld.com/lifestyle/worlds-first-car-powered-hotel-opens-just-a-stones-throw-from-london-3887763
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This is episode 148 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at one of the latest tech initiatives when it comes to destination charging - a containerised solar-powered charger that can be set up in a car park in a matter of hours. This will be a discussion with Tim Evans, CEO of 3ti.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
3ti Web site: https://3ti.co.uk
Cool thing:
Transparent solar panels: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/transparent-solar-panels-replace-windows-in-the-future-heres-how
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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This is episode 147 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we’re doing some educating and talking about what happens when you stay on a rapid charger when it’s gone beyond 80% state of charge.
Charging above this rate usually involves throttling which slows down the charge. So what are the circumstances under which you should stay on a charger when it's charging slowly, and when should you consider getting off and freeing the unit up for others?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
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This is episode 146 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at some of the best chargers on the market in a discussion with Kempower.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free-to-download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Website: https://kempower.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kempower-corporation/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KempowerOyj
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkl7YweVwO-u5TR0a5_8Qg/featured
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kempower_oyj/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kempowerfi/
Cool thing:
Tertill the weeding robot: https://tertill.com/
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This is episode 146 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at some of the best chargers on the market in a discussion with Kempower.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free-to-download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Website: https://kempower.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kempower-corporation/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KempowerOyj
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkl7YweVwO-u5TR0a5_8Qg/featured
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kempower_oyj/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kempowerfi/
Cool thing:
Tertill the weeding robot: https://tertill.com/
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This is episode 145 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at carbon taxing. What is it and how does it work?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing:
Pure electric cars heading northwards. https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2022/08/21/accelerating-european-electric-car-sales-expected-but-doubts-persist/?sh=16507e232ae0
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This is episode 145 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at carbon taxing. What is it and how does it work?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Cool thing:
Pure electric cars heading northwards. https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2022/08/21/accelerating-european-electric-car-sales-expected-but-doubts-persist/?sh=16507e232ae0
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This is episode 144 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at different ways to get a used EV on your drive.
ERRATUM: I’d like to correct an error from a previous episode. In episode 142 - The Private Jet Episode I said that it would be better to take the 36 flights that depart London for New York every day and put those passengers on a ship instead. Listener Lewis Standing pointed out to me that the carbon footprint for cruise ships is, actually, higher per passenger km than flying - which means that statement about sending them on a ship is nonsense.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Reflex Orkney: https://www.reflexorkney.co.uk
Jonathan Porterfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecocars1
Jonathan's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanPorterfield
Find My Electric: https://www.findmyelectric.com/
Find My Electric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findmyelectric/
Cool thing:
Hydrogen electrolysed from thin air https://reneweconomy.com.au/researchers-pluck-green-hydrogen-from-the-air-without-any-need-for-liquid-water/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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This is episode 144 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at different ways to get a used EV on your drive.
ERRATUM: I’d like to correct an error from a previous episode. In episode 142 - The Private Jet Episode I said that it would be better to take the 36 flights that depart London for New York every day and put those passengers on a ship instead. Listener Lewis Standing pointed out to me that the carbon footprint for cruise ships is, actually, higher per passenger km than flying - which means that statement about sending them on a ship is nonsense.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Reflex Orkney: https://www.reflexorkney.co.uk
Jonathan Porterfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecocars1
Jonathan's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonathanPorterfield
Find My Electric: https://www.findmyelectric.com/
Find My Electric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findmyelectric/
Cool thing:
Hydrogen electrolysed from thin air https://reneweconomy.com.au/researchers-pluck-green-hydrogen-from-the-air-without-any-need-for-liquid-water/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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This is episode 143 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at the UK’s Automobile Association (The AA) and how it is adapting to electric vehicles.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
AA Electric Car Breakdown Cover https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/electric-cars
Cool thing:
Google puts EV-friendly options on their maps app. https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/google-adds-electric-car-friendly-route-options-to-maps-app?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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This is episode 143 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at the UK’s Automobile Association (The AA) and how it is adapting to electric vehicles.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
AA Electric Car Breakdown Cover https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/electric-cars
Cool thing:
Google puts EV-friendly options on their maps app. https://www.electrifying.com/blog/article/google-adds-electric-car-friendly-route-options-to-maps-app?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
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‘So, you’ve gone renewable?’ (Affiliate link) E-book https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
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This is episode 142 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at private jets in the age of climate change.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Flight Free UK https://flightfree.co.uk
Cool thing:
The Bakfiets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mflgfR2UKfk
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
Social Media:
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This is episode 142 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at private jets in the age of climate change.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
LINKS
Flight Free UK https://flightfree.co.uk
Cool thing:
The Bakfiets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mflgfR2UKfk
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
Social Media:
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Since I recorded the episode with Ian Johnston from Osprey Charging they announced a mind-boggling 50% price hike to their charging tariffs.
I learned of this at the same time as everyone else. But the signs were there in the discussion we had.
I've recorded this small coda episode to let people know my thoughts on it.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode 141 - The Osprey Charging Episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/141-the-osprey-charging-episode
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Since I recorded the episode with Ian Johnston from Osprey Charging they announced a mind-boggling 50% price hike to their charging tariffs.
I learned of this at the same time as everyone else. But the signs were there in the discussion we had.
I've recorded this small coda episode to let people know my thoughts on it.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
Episode 141 - The Osprey Charging Episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/141-the-osprey-charging-episode
Social Media:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
This is episode 141 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
Welcome to season 8 of the podcast.
On the show today we'll be talking with Ian Johnston from Osprey Charging.
NOTE: This interview took place before the eye-watering price hike to £1/kWh announced by Osprey Charging on Wednesday of last week. That's why it's not mentioned in this discussion. There is an additional episode called 141 - CODA The Osprey Charging Episode which details my thoughts on this.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
For the rest of September, Zap-Map are offering users the chance to win a month's free charging - you'll be entered into a prize draw just by using Zap-Pay.
Over 3,000 chargers up and down the country take Zap-Pay, and counting! From ultra-rapid chargers for longer journeys to lamppost chargers on residential streets, Zap-Pay covers all types of chargers and uses. Nationwide charging networks GeniePoint and Mer, alongside ultra-rapid provider MFG EV Power, are now live on Zap-Pay. They join Osprey, ESB Energy and char.gy, with plenty more networks on the way.
Entry to the prize draw is simple: use Zap-Pay to charge your car before October 9th 2022.
Oh, and let Zap-Map know you'd like to be part of the prize draw with a quick email.
LINKS
Episode 69 - The Chargepoint Operators https://evmusings.libsyn.com/69-charge-point-operators
Zap-Pay promotion link: https://www.zap-map.com/zap-pay-prize-draw/#more-161939
Cool thing:
How Bad Are Bananas (Amazon affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3FwUTzu
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
This is episode 141 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
Welcome to season 8 of the podcast.
On the show today we'll be talking with Ian Johnston from Osprey Charging.
NOTE: This interview took place before the eye-watering price hike to £1/kWh announced by Osprey Charging on Wednesday of last week. That's why it's not mentioned in this discussion. There is an additional episode called 141 - CODA The Osprey Charging Episode which details my thoughts on this.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.
For the rest of September, Zap-Map are offering users the chance to win a month's free charging - you'll be entered into a prize draw just by using Zap-Pay.
Over 3,000 chargers up and down the country take Zap-Pay, and counting! From ultra-rapid chargers for longer journeys to lamppost chargers on residential streets, Zap-Pay covers all types of chargers and uses. Nationwide charging networks GeniePoint and Mer, alongside ultra-rapid provider MFG EV Power, are now live on Zap-Pay. They join Osprey, ESB Energy and char.gy, with plenty more networks on the way.
Entry to the prize draw is simple: use Zap-Pay to charge your car before October 9th 2022.
Oh, and let Zap-Map know you'd like to be part of the prize draw with a quick email.
LINKS
Episode 69 - The Chargepoint Operators https://evmusings.libsyn.com/69-charge-point-operators
Zap-Pay promotion link: https://www.zap-map.com/zap-pay-prize-draw/#more-161939
Cool thing:
How Bad Are Bananas (Amazon affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3FwUTzu
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard: https://producerarran.com
Social Media:
Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
Ko-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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This is episode 140 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Charge Point Operators.
I wanted to apologise to anyone expecting this to be the round Table Episode at the end of the season. For various timing and logistical reasons, I wasn’t able to get this organised in time to be a part of this current batch of 20 episodes. So I now need to sit and work out whether I want to do an additional one-off episode to present the round table or leave it until the next season and we bookend the season with a round table to start and a different one to end.
Or do I just skip it for this season?
Let me know by mailing me at evmusings@gmail.com
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
GENIEPOINT: Website: https://drivers.geniepoint.co.uk/ & web-app: www.geniepoint.co.uk
The socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeniePointEV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geniepointev/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeniePoint/
FASTNED: Click here to find out more about Energy Superhub Oxford and Fastned’s latest station openings in London and Scotland. You can also follow Fastned on Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
PODPOINT:
https://pod-point.com
https://www.facebook.com/PodPoint
https://twitter.com/Pod_Point
https://www.instagram.com/pod_point/
Tesco, Volkswagen EV charging national roll out page: https://pod-point.com/rollout/tesco-ev-charging
Pod Point rapid charging network: https://pod-point.com/solutions/driver/network/rapid-charging
https://twitter.com/James_McKemey
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mckemey-8bbb8423/?originalSubdomain=uk
For full recordings go to EV Musings Redux https://anchor.fm/gary-c
Cool thing:
Land’s End to John ‘O’ Groats in a Tesla with the shortest charging time? https://youtu.be/bM5hYkEXOVM
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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This is episode 139 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at a new way of helping people with no off-street parking charge their car.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Co-Charger home page https://co-charger.com
Cool thing:
Tegel Airport being used for eco housing. https://www.fastcompany.com/90769791/an-abandoned-berlin-airport-is-being-transformed-into-climate-neutral-car-free-neighborhood
Social Media:
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This is EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at the local councils and their differing levels of interest and involvement in EV charger rollout.
We’re heading towards the end of the season with some hard-hitting investigative reporting - or the closest we can get to that from a small room in South-East England.
This is a bit of a long one, I’m afraid, so you might want to take it in smaller chunks.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Local government association report on a meeting to discuss EV take-up https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/scoping-role-local-authorities-EV
Electric vehicle charging devices by local authority http://maps.dft.gov.uk/ev-charging-map/ Herts County Council EV information https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/news/news-archive/information-on-electric-vehicle-charging-in-hertfordshire
Cool thing:
The Difference between CCS and AC https://www.tiktok.com/@peteonwheels/video/6989616226901232901
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
This is episode 137 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at charge speeds and how fast do you need a charger actually to be to charge your car.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Is Biggest best For Charging? https://ospreycharging.co.uk/is-biggest-best-for-ev-charging/
Episode 97 The Charge Speed Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/97-the-charge-speed-episode
Cool thing:
Network Rail putting charge points at railway stations. https://railuk.com/industry-news/new-ev-charging-points-at-network-rail-stations/
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
This is episode 136 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at what happens when you move from a car with a small battery to one with a larger battery.
We'll also be hearing from podcast co-founder Simon as he tells us about his move from a 120-mile BMW I3 to a 220-mile Renault Zoe.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Simon on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheEVside
Cool thing:
UK’s Magical Mushroom Company uses Mycelium to replace plastic packaging https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/27/uks-magical-mushroom-company-uses-mycelium-to-replace-plastic-packaging/
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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This is episode 135 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at why journalists seem to have such a problem making EVs work for them, and why this results in clickbait articles.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Become an EV Musings patron: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings
One of ‘those’ newspaper articles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/i-rented-an-electric-car-for-a-four-day-road-trip-i-spent-more-time-charging-it-than-i-did-sleeping-11654268401
Cool thing:
North Yorkshire CC makes £2m EV charging bid https://t.co/Nc9J7nZbl3
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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This is episode 134 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at energy, the national grid and how it’s working to help decarbonise energy and promote the use of EVs.
We talk with Grame Cooper who is the Head of Future Markets at the National Grid about decarbonising the grid and how EVs can help play ito that.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Graeme Cooper (Twitter) https://twitter.com/bartlettsboy
National Grid https://www.nationalgrid.com
National Grid ESO https://www.nationalgrideso.com
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report https://www.ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar6/
Cool thing:
Paul Smith Mini Special edition. https://insideevs.com/news/590898/mini-recharged-paul-smith-is-ev-conversion-perfection/
Social Media:
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This is episode 133 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles, and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at a solar powered electric car from Sono Motors. We're joined by Thomas Hausch who is the Chief Operating Officer.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Sono Motors Website: https://twitter.com/SonoMotors
Thomas Hausch on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hausch-76948940/
Cool thing:
The Skoda Enyaq is the most up cycled EV you can buy https://electriccarsreport.com/?p=48616
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
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This is episode 132 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Ford’s Mach E. We chat with Peter Plisner, a Mach E owner who has been a transport journalist for more than 40 years including as a BBC correspondent.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Peter’s website: https://t.co/1vLchLYrFx
Peter Plisner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterPlisner
Cool thing:
New Zealand granny builds her own EV to own Big Oil https://cleantechnica.com/2022/05/30/new-zealand-grandma-builds-her-own-ev-to-own-big-oil/
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This is episode 130 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking solar panels, batteries and air source heat pumps.
I’ll warn you in advance that this is a long one with me doing a lot of talking, so either chunk this one up into smaller bits or sit down with a good strong drink of your choice and run it all through at once.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
H T M L L I N K A G E S
LINKS
UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme: https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/energy_saving/uk-boiler-upgrade-scheme-now-open-for-20220523/
‘So, you’ve gone renewable?’ (Affiliate link) E-book: https://amzn.to/3LXvIck
Cool thing:
Royal Mail extracts gold from old electronics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-60796417
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 130 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at messaging around EVs, renewables and whether clickbait headlines are harming the uptake of zero-emission vehicles.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Gideon Richards on Twitter https://twitter.com/gideonthediver
Steven Denning: The Springboard https://t.co/t7AgX5qvem
Cool thing:
Hydrovolt recycling batteries in Norway: https://electrek.co/2022/05/16/largest-eu-battery-recycling-plant-comes-online-enough-for-all-of-norways-batteries/
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 129 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be speaking with Dr Ben Lane from Zap-Map. What's changed since we last had Zap-Map on the programme?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Cool thing:
A portable wind turbine that fits in your backpack: https://www.fastcompany.com/90749933/a-portable-wind-turbine-that-fits-in-your-backpack-yes-please
Social Media:
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 128 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at one of the key figures in the roll-out of charging hubs in the UK, Maz Shar.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Maz Shar On Twitter https://twitter.com/EpicWinningMaz
EVA England https://www.evaengland.org.uk
Cool thing:
World’s lightest 4x4 for people with mobility issues https://outriderusa.com/products/coyote-quad-compact-electric-atv
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 127 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at electric aviation. Flying is a big polluter and - with rapidly decreasing flight costs - more choice and many, many airlines flying across the world is there a way to reduce the pollution and emissions that come as a by-product? We’ll look at where battery technology is, what the alternatives are and why 500 miles is a much smaller barrier with a much bigger benefit than you might think for a plane.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Eviation Alice https://www.eviation.co
Cool thing:
Berlin is planning a car free area larger than Manhattan https://www.fastcompany.com/90711961/berlin-is-planning-a-car-free-area-larger-than-manhattan
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 126 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Electric Vans. We're chatting with Simon Brace who runs the Lakes Electric Delivery Service
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
Links:
L.E.D.S. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lakes_eco_van
Cool thing:
Carbon Neutral ID.3s https://electriccarsreport.com/2019/11/how-volkswagen-makes-the-id-3-carbon-neutral/
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'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 125 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
Ever read a post about EVs and thought ‘Nah, not for me’?
Ever listened to people wax lyrical about their Tesla and thought ‘Too expensive. Real people can’t afford them’?
Ever seen pictures of people charging at home and thought ‘I live in a flat. What am I going to do, hang an extension out the window?’?
If so, this is the episode for you.
There are lots of people who just aren’t right for EVs. We’ll look at who they are and why an EV might not be right for them just now.
Plus: If you’re waiting for hydrogen I have great news - it’s already here!
This episode of the podcast was produced by Arran Sheppard. We'll hear Arran's work in a few more episodes before the end of the season. Let me know what you did and didn't like about this one, please and I'll make sure to feed it back to him.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Dr Euan McTurk does the maths on a cheap EV: https://youtu.be/we-u82Z2icY
Cool thing:
https://reneweconomy.com.au/us-now-has-20-states-with-a-100-per-cent-renewables-target/
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This is episode 124 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at the myth of the five minute fill up at a petrol station. Is it really that short and is recharging quicker or slower?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Dwell time survey from Geotab https://www.geotab.com/blog/fleet-refueling/
Living with a hydrogen car https://youtu.be/M0_RsqR37-E
Cool thing:
Brompton Hire https://bromptonhire.com
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This is episode 123 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at what people do when they get their first EV. The initial few days of ownership. What was the first thing they did?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map.
LINKS
The Basics https://evmusings.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=-+The+Basics%3A
Michael French’s Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/108-the-new-car-update-episode
Matthew Thompson’s episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/117-the-polestar-episode
Kate Tyrell’s Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/119-the-charger-safety-episode
Quentin Willson’s Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/121-the-quentin-willson-episode
Cool thing:
National Savings Green bond https://www.nsandi.com/green-saving
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This is episode 122 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at the basics of EV ownership for newbies. This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Charging https://evmusings.libsyn.com/31-charging-networks
Charger Pricing https://evmusings.libsyn.com/104-the-charger-pricing-episode
Charging hubs 1 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/91-the-charging-hub-episode
Charging hubs 2 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/115-the-hubdate-episode
Model S acceleration reactions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smqc8wqrlN4
Cool thing:
Polestar O2 concept car: https://electriccarsreport.com/2022/03/polestar-o2-concept-envisions-new-age-for-electric-roadsters/
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This is episode 121 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at, amongst other things, Britishvolt - a company in the UK making EV batteries. We’re doing that through a discussion with Quentin Willson. This season of the podcast is once again sponsored by our friends at Zap-Map. LINKS
Quentin Willson On Twitter https://twitter.com/QuentinWillson
Faircharge UK https://www.faircharge.co.uk
BritishVolt https://www.britishvolt.com
Cool thing:
Haliade-X Wind Turbine.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9OGeiAu1g4
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This is episode 120 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be doing another Round Table Episode. My two guests are Sara Sloman from Elmtronics and Pam Barbato from Action Net Zero CIC.
We'll be discussing lead times in procuring EVs, the role of public charging in the EV world and charger hogging: should we stop chargers at 80% charge?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Sara Sloman on social media https://twitter.com/SaraSloman1 Pam Barbato on social media https://twitter.com/pamelabarbato
Round Table Series 5 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/100-the-round-table-v-episode
Round Table series 4 PUT https://evmusings.libsyn.com/80-the-round-table-iii
Round Table Series 3 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/56-the-round-table
Round Table Series 1 https://evmusings.libsyn.com/20-the-round-table
Cool thing:
Fusion Solar Systems https://solar.huawei.com/eu/
Cruise Self Driving: https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/01/cruise-loaded-with-another-1-35b-from-softbank-opens-up-driverless-ride-hailing-to-the-public/
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This is episode 119 of EV Musings, a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at an important topic that gets little coverage: Charger safety. Nobody really wants to have to charge in the far corner of a dark, scary, car park at night. So why are so many chargers placed there?
We talk with Kate Tyrell from ChargeSafe about what she's doing about this.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
The Chargesafe website https://www.chargesafe.uk
Kate on social media https://twitter.com/kate_tyrrell
Cool thing:
https://reneweconomy.com.au/scientists-find-way-to-turn-used-face-masks-into-low-cost-batteries/
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This is episode 118 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at excuses people give for why they don’t get an EV and why most of them boil down to ‘I just like petrol cars’.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map.
LINKS
107 - The EV Servicing Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/107-the-ev-servicing-episode
The EV Toolkit https://ev-toolkit.co.uk
EVA England https://www.eva.scot
EVA Scotland https://www.eva.scot
EVA Northern Ireland https://evani.uk
Cool thing:
Seaweed wave thingy https://www.fastcompany.com/90693066/these-seaweed-inspired-generators-create-underwater-wave-power
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This is episode 117 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at the Polestar 2.
We're chatting with Matthew Thompson, a Polestar owner of 17 months who bought his vehicle while living in Canada and had it delivered to the UK
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Matthew’s Twitter account https://twitter.com/M_at
Eniro episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/63-the-kia-eniro
IPace episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/episode-14-the-ipace
I3 episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/9-the-i3
E2008 episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/76-the-e-2008-episode-0
Polestar Web Site https://www.polestar.com/uk/
Cool thing:
How Bad Are Bananas? https://amzn.to/3nxBibW
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This is episode 116 of EV Musings. A podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at batteries.
There have been reports of batteries that have died or need changing at great expense. Plus we hear a lot about degredation of batteries
What are the myths, and what is true and accurate?
This season is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
The Battery Degradation Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/78-the-battery-degradation-episode
Cool thing:
Vertical Aerospace https://vertical-aerospace.com
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This is episode 115 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at an update on an episode we did last season where we talked about charging hubs.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Episode 91 - The Charging Hub Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/91-the-charging-hub-episode
Shell Hub visit - Fulham https://youtu.be/nz8YmWk2_4I
MFG Hub visit - Putney https://youtu.be/dLELq3Q0enQ
Cool thing:
Ken Block Electric Audi https://insideevs.com/news/554955/audi-s1-hoonitron-ken-block/
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This is episode 114 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at plug and charge technology - What is it, how does it work and why do we want it?.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
ISO 15118 protocol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_15118
Cool thing:
Ceiba electric sailing ship https://www.autoevolution.com/news/worlds-largest-clean-energy-cargo-ship-combines-sailing-with-electric-propulsion-174172.html
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This is episode 113 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at finding chargers. How do you know where they are?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
Email me at evmusings@gmail.com with a one line reason why you think you should get a free subscription to Zap-Map Premium - this will give you access to more filters, allow you to save unlimited user filters and route plans and give you in-car support for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Melanie Shufflebotham from Zap-Map will choose the top 5 responses from those received and they'll each win a 3-month free subscription.
Make sure you put the words “Zap Map Competition” in the title of your email and let me know whether you are iOS or Android, please.
LINKS
Episode 110 - The Checking In Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/110-the-checking-in-episode
Cool thing:
EV charging survey results https://www.zap-map.com/drivers-rate-electric-vehicle-charging-networks-uk/
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This is episode 112 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at living with a car that has a relatively short range.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Neil Roberts’ 30kWh trip to Yorkshire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwe_z0BCmgE
Cool thing:
NYC to buy £12m of Teslas https://cleantechnica.com/2021/12/10/nyc-is-planning-to-buy-over-12-million-worth-of-tesla-model-3s/
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This is episode 111 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking specifically at workplace charging.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Zap-Map Partners with Allstar Business Solutions https://www.zap-map.com/zap-map-partners-allstar-business-solutions-fleet-payments/
Destination Charging Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/103-the-destination-charing-episode
No Home Charging Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/18-no-home-charger
OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme https://www.gov.uk/guidance/workplace-charging-scheme-guidance-for-applicants
Cool thing:
Mining nickel from plants is possible https://cleantechnica.com/2021/11/25/mining-nickel-from-plants-is-possible-could-cut-co2-emissions/
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This is episode 110 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking back with a couple of EV owners to check in on their EV owning experience and how much it has changed since they got their cars.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map.
LINKS
Take It EV Podcast https://takeitev.transistor.fm
iPace Owner’s You tube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/iPaceOwner
The Digital Lifestyle Podcast https://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/
Cool thing:
Musswellbrook Coal project https://cleantechnica.com/2021/10/29/new-life-from-the-void-another-coal-hub-repurposed/
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This is episode 109 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at running an electric vehicle if you are disabled. What’s out there, what problems are there and what happens if you get to a charger where you can’t use it with your wheelchair?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Jon Brooks on Twitter https://twitter.com/B_McBeardface
Cool thing:
Tesla opening their superchargers to other manufacturers https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/nov/02/tesla-opens-superchargers-to-other-electric-cars-for-first-time
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This is episode 108 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today I’ll be updating you on where I am with the new EV.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap-Map.
LINKS
The New Car Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/95-the-new-ev-episode
I discuss the ID.3 with Rob Shaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6KvquxtlXI
Cool thing:
e-Pipistrel crosses the Cook Straight https://evsandbeyond.co.nz/e-aircraft-costs-2-to-cross-cook-strait/
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This is episode 107 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at getting your electric vehicle serviced.
We talk with James Coates (from James and Kate) of Cleevely EV about the mobile EV servicing offering he has pioneered.
This season of EV Musings is sponsored by Zap-Map
LINKS
Zoe Electric van as a mobile service vehicle https://youtu.be/4J0ZdG7rWk8
MG5 refit as a mobile service van https://youtu.be/ohCgTFMFwsI
James on Twitter https://twitter.com/KateFantom
Cleevely Mobile https://twitter.com/Cleevely_Mobile
Email for a servicing appointment mobile@cleevelyev.co.uk
Cool thing:
E-Jet fuel for the US army https://newatlas.com/aircraft/us-air-force-produce-jet-fuel-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide/
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This is episode 106 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at charging etiquette. Now that EVs are becoming more anymore ubiquitous we need to make sure that chargers are being used in the best - and most equitable - way
LINKS
This season is sponsored by Zap Map https://www.zap-map.com/apps/
Need To Charge https://www.needtocharge.com
Cool thing:
The Stella Vita https://jalopnik.com/i-want-to-spend-my-summers-chasing-the-sun-in-this-sola-1847892463
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This is episode 105 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at DNOs. Who are they, what do they do and why are they important to the roll-out of electric vehicles.
Our special guest is Stewart Reid from SSEN.
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Stewart’s Linked in account https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-reid-95a07436/
Connecting to the networks – Energy Networks Association (ENA) https://www.energynetworks.org/operating-the-networks/connecting-to-the-networks
Investing in innovation – Energy Networks Association (ENA)https://www.energynetworks.org/creating-tomorrows-networks/network-innovation/
Flexible Connections (ssen.co.uk) https://www.ssen.co.uk/connections/generationandstorage/flexibleconnections/
Home - SSENFuture (SSEN’s Business Plan for 2023-2028) https://ssenfuture.co.uk/
Cool thing:
Coldplay to power stadium tour with I3 batteries https://jalopnik.com/coldplays-new-tour-is-powered-by-recycled-bmw-batteries-1847891115
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This is episode 104 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Charger Pricing. It’s going up - always up - but is it really such a big issue? Can we really have reliable, available charging without the price increase?
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Zap Map https://www.zap-map.com
Cool thing:
Soaps uniting to raise climate awareness https://www.futurenetzero.com/2021/10/13/british-soap-operas-cross-over-for-the-first-time-to-raise-awareness-for-climate-change/
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This is episode 103 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at destination charging. What it is, where it is, and why it's possibly more important than rapid charging
This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zap Map.
LINKS
Zap Map https://www.zap-map.com/apps
Wireless charging episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/68-wireless-charging
Wireless charging pilot https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/uk-firm-begins-public-trial-wireless-ev-chargers
Cool thing:
Low Tech Magazine https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com
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This is episode 102 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be taking an electric car on a 1000km road trip in a single day. 600 miles across The Charging Wastelands of the UK
This season of the EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zap Map
LINKS
RSthinks Road trip video https://t.co/COwWR3eskR?amp=1
Rob Shaw Twitter https://twitter.com/r5haw
The Road Trip Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/22-the-road-trip
EV Musings visits the MFG hub at Putney https://youtu.be/dLELq3Q0enQ
Cool thing:
Rolls Royce Electric Plane https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/press-releases/2021/15-09-2021-rr-all-electric-spirit-of-innovation-takes-to-the-skies-for-the-first-time.aspx
Social Media:
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This is episode 101 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
This season of EV Musings is sponsored by Zap-Map
On the show today we'll be looking at Ying and Yang. EVs aren’t perfect (no car is) So what are the downsides and what are the upsides?
LINKS
Visit our Sponsors: Zap Map https://www.zap-map.com
Zap Map Episode of the podcast https://evmusings.libsyn.com/88-the-zap-pay-episode
The Charging Mindset https://evmusings.libsyn.com/73-the-charging-mindset-episode
EV Toolkit https://ev-toolkit.co.uk
Myths and legends https://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
The Charging Hub Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/91-the-charging-hub-episode
Plug Life Television episode on ICE car vs second-hand EV https://youtu.be/we-u82Z2icY?t=1877
Cool thing:
Islington Council Parking charges https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking/where-to-park/pay-for-short-stay-parking
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This is episode 100 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we’re chatting with several EV and renewables enthusiasts about a number of topics as today is the last episode of this season and it’s another round table!
Today we’re discussing the following items:
- Should Tesla open their Supercharging network to other marques?
- Flexibility on public chargepoints.
- Slow charging cars on fast chargers
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LINKS
Jack Scarlett on Twitter https://twitter.com/jackscarlett17 Stewart Reid on Linked in. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-reid-95a07436/
Cool thing:
Formula E safety video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiOc62rRqjw&t=815s
Festival of Speed: Microlino : https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/explore-festival-of-speed/fos-future-lab/exhibitors/
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This is episode 99 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at electric motorbikes and mopeds. We'll be chatting with an owner and a company that markets and sells them in the UK..
LINKS
Episode 67 - Rideables https://evmusings.libsyn.com/xx-rideables
Super Soco TC Max https://www.supersoco.co.uk/bike/tc-max/
Green mopeds: https://www.green-mopeds.com
Cool thing:
Universal Hydrogen developing airline pods https://newatlas.com/aircraft/universal-hydrogen-airliners-pods/
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This is episode 98 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at carbon. More importantly topics such as Carbon offset, carbon capture and storage, and decarbonisation.
LINKS
Guardian article on carbon offsetting https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/08/business-and-finance-group-reveals-plans-for-carbon-offset-regulator
Emissions calculator: https://flightfree.org/flight-emissions-calculator
The Fermi Paradox and The Great Filter: https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/05/fermi-paradox.html
Cool thing:
JOGLE Hypermile record https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-57777588
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This is episode 97 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be getting philosophical about charging speeds. Is there a right charging speed? Why do we care how fast our EV charges? And doesn’t it all depend on the chargers anyway?
LINKS
Cadence Charging https://evmusings.libsyn.com/83-the-cadence-charging-episode
A Better Route Planner https://abetterrouteplanner.com/
Cool thing:
Instavolt Referral code: VI7UM
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This is episode 96 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at EV Confusion. (Stick with me). Why are Chademo connectors being reduced across the country? More to the point why do we have different connector standards? (And have we chosen the right one?) LINKS
XKCD: Standards. https://xkcd.com/927/
36 - The Basics: Charging cables. https://evmusings.libsyn.com/36-the-basics-charging-cables
CHAdeMO charging on the Electric Highway https://www.gridserve.com/2021/06/20/chademo-charging-on-the-electric-highway/
Cool thing:
Huge $30 billion offshore wind project launches in North Atlantic: https://electrek.co/2021/05/24/huge-30-billion-offshore-wind-project-launches-in-north-atlantic/
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This is episode 95 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be doing something a little different. I’m looking at getting a new EV. We’ll go through the thought process and the things to consider when getting one. Plus you’ll get to know what options I’m considering for something to replace my Kia Soul.
LINKS
James and Kate mobile EV servicing video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ44dUiYZz0
Drive Electric https://www.drive-electric.co.uk
Episode 83 The Cadence Charging Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/83-the-cadence-charging-episode
Cool thing:
The boat powered by plastic waste: https://www.fastcompany.com/90642871/this-boat-powers-itself-with-the-ocean-plastic-it-collects-as-it-sails
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This is episode 94 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at all the other electric vehicles that aren’t cars.
Planes, boats, trains, trucks, bin lorries. The world's your oyster when it comes to electrifying vehicles.
We also get an update from Melanie Shufflebotham from Zap-Map on the latest release of the software.
LINKS
Episode 82 - The Electric Boat Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/82-the-electric-boat-episode
Episode 67 - Rideableshttps://evmusings.libsyn.com/xx-rideables
Auke Hoekstra on why eTrucks will corner most of the 40 tonnes heavy semi-trucking market and outcompete diesel https://twitter.com/AukeHoekstra/status/1253989067823480832
Plug Life Television (rail)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ld6jBiu25o&list=PLtrHEP-GdXDOz74CwgrPwbLcS-GDgktpS&index=2
Cool thing:
America has eight parking spaces for every car. Here’s how cities are rethinking that land https://www.fastcompany.com/90645900/america-has-eight-parking-spaces-for-every-car-heres-how-cities-are-rethinking-that-land
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This is episode 93 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be doing something a little different. It’s all about ‘Conversations I’ve had with people who don’t want EVs’
LINKS
Episode 1 - Myths and Legends https://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Episode 89 - The Education Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/89-the-education-episode
Episode 18 - No Home Charger https://evmusings.libsyn.com/18-no-home-charger
Electric Vehicle Experience Centrehttps://evexperiencecentre.co.uk
Cool thing:
How To Make Sure Climate Change Never Gets Addressed: An Oil-Funded Troll’s Guide https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/04/how-to-make-sure-climate-change-never-gets-addressed-an-oil-funded-trolls-guide/
Social Media:
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This is episode 92 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at why there are still huge chunks of the country which are a bit of a charging wasteland.
Why do some areas seem to have plenty of fast chargers but others might as well have never heard of the phrase high voltage?
LINKS
Cool thing:
Cleantech and renewables stories: https://twitter.com/UntoldEVStories/status/1390935296544444417
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This is episode 91 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at the state of multi-unit rapid charging in the UK.
That's right, today we're talking hubs!
LINKS
The Gridserve Episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/81-the-gridserve-episode
Cool thing:
Polestar test drive hub: https://theenergyst.com/polestar-opens-test-drive-hub-in-milton-keynes/
Social Media:
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This is episode 90 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at the first car to come out of VWs ID range of electric vehicles, the ID.3.
In today’s episode, we have a post-credits sequence for premium Patreon subscribers at the All-Access and VIP level where I have a little moan about something that happened when I was charging at a well known CPO's unit in Luton recently.
LINKS
RS Thinks on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFkb6BINCWgRqN2PtnbayQ
Cool thing:
AA and Instavolt team up : https://instavolt.co.uk/instavolt-teams-up-with-the-aa-to-offer-class-leading-customer-support/
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This is episode 89 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at educating EV owners. More importantly, we’ll be looking at who else needs educating on EVs, why they need educating and how we can educate them
LINKS
Episode 1 Myths and Legends : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
EV Groups Nexus on Twitter :
Fully charged.show : https://fullycharged.show
Fully Charged Live : https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-2021/
Euan Mcturk Plug life TV : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg
Garry Whittaker https://twitter.com/garrywma
Andrew Till Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5ITWgwaUsdwcFEEnh2WTw
Auke Hoekstra https://twitter.com/AukeHoekstra
Michael Liebreich https://twitter.com/MLiebreich
Cool thing:
EV sales: https://electriccarsreport.com/2021/05/uk-plug-in-sales-up-1913-5-year-on-year/
Social Media:
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This is episode 88 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be talking with Melanie Shufflebotham from Zap-Map about her company, the products it makes and where she sees EVs and renewables heading
LINKS
Zap Map: https://www.zap-map.com
The Charge Point Operators episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/69-charge-point-operators
Cool thing:
Electric Highway Opens Largest Motorway Fast-Charging Site : https://insideevs.com/news/505052/uk-electric-highway-largest-site/
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This is episode 87 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be getting to know EVA England. What is it about? Who’s involved and what can it do for you?
LINKS
Episode 56: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/56-the-round-table
EVA England: https://www.evaengland.org.uk
Episode 3: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/mainstream-dealers-and-evs
RS Thinks Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUFkb6BINCWgRqN2PtnbayQ
Cool thing:
Europe’s largest charging station. https://electrek.co/2021/04/27/enbw-developing-europes-largest-ev-fast-charging-station/
Social Media:
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this is episode 86 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at electric flying cars.
That's right. Cars. That are Electric. That fly.
We're talking with Airspeeder who are running a race series for electric-powered flying cars.
Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads!
LINKS
Airspeeder : https://airspeeder.com
Airspeeder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AirspeederHQ
Cool thing:
Klima: https://klima.com
Social Media:
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This is episode 85 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at the iPhone and how that technological evolution is very relevant to electric cars.
It sounds like a bit of a weird topic to talk about, but I hope it'll make sense in the end.
Join our Patreon for early access, post-credit sequences and Patreon only episode:
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LINKS
Drax data: https://www.electricinsights.co.uk/#/dashboard?start=2021-04-12&&_k=j9loe7
Octopus Energy (use this link to get £50 when you switch) : https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
Myenergi: https://myenergi.com
Cool thing:
Airless tyres: https://www.fastcompany.com/90617436/this-company-wants-to-bring-nasas-airless-tires-to-your-bike
Social Media:
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This is episode 84 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at what happens when you take your car on a European road trip from the UK!
LINKS
Episode 2 - Charging : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/charging
Andrew Till Europe road trip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSg5EYFk1I8&list=PLp8YzZVs16m0hv-b4PnMBYVX1iqWQnXBt
A Better Route Planner: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/
Cool thing:
https://www.fastcompany.com/90616993/how-starbucks-plans-to-make-its-coffee-carbon-neutral
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This is episode 83 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Cadence Charging. What is it and why should you be using it?
LINKS
The Mindset episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/73-the-charging-mindset-episode
Ev-database: https://ev-database.uk/
Andrew Till running out of charge in his Eniro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62nNXVO-ZFk
Cool thing:
New bp Pulse Ultra fast charging hubs: https://bpchargemaster.com/new-bp-pulse-ultra-fast-charging-hubs-to-roll-out-across-the-uk/
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This is episode 82 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at electric boats. Specifically, we’ll be talking to Vita Yachts - a company specialising in high-end electric yachts while also trying to put together a global Charge Point network for marine vessels.
LINKS
LINKS
Web:
Vita Power www.vita-power.com
Aqua Power www.aqua-superpower.com
Instagram
@vita.yachts
@aqua.superpower
Cool thing:
Fully Charged Live events: https://fullycharged.show/events/
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This is episode 81 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
Welcome to a new season of the podcast!
Over the next 20 episodes, we’ll be covering numerous topics - both old and new - and in today’s episode we have an EV Musings patron post-credits sequence where we’ll be talking about the recent announcement that the government is looking to break the Ecotricity monopoly at MSAs
The main subject of today’s episode is a discussion with Gridserve.
Note that this discussion took place several weeks prior to the recent announcement that Gridserve is buying 25% of the Electric Highway and will be helping to substantially upgrade the Electric Highway offering at motorway service areas. Please bear that in mind.
LINKS
Sam Clarke: https://twitter.com/Sam_e_v
Gridserve: https://www.gridserve.com
Episode 69 - The Charge Point Operators https://evmusings.libsyn.com/69-charge-point-operators
Cool thing:
Rolls Royce Electric jet: https://cleantechnica.com/2021/03/09/rolls-royce-gets-one-step-closer-to-the-fastest-electric-plane/
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This is episode 80 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. Today’s show is the last in of season three and - as is becoming something of a tradition - we’re holding a Round Table.
LINKS
Round table 1 : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/20-the-round-table
Round table 2 : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/56-the-round-table
Charging an EV will cost as much as fueling an ICE car: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/charging-an-ev-will-cost-as-much-as-fueling-an-ice-car
Jordan Brompton (Twitter) https://twitter.com/JordeeBrompton
Dan Caesar (Twitter)https://twitter.com/fullychargeddan
Fully Charged www.youtube.com/fullychargedshow, www.youtube.com/fullychargedplus
Cool thing:
Zappi: https://Myenergi.com
Electric Ferrari: https://fullycharged.show/episodes/electric-ferrari-conversion-bonus-interview-in-full/
Airport for flying cars in Coventry: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-9193457/Worlds-pop-airport-electric-flying-cars-launch-Coventry-year.html
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This is episode 79 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at how to pay for your charge.
I wanted to remind you that next week is the season finale for season three. I have a round table set up with a couple of names that will be familiar to those of you in the EV scene. Look out for that next week.
* Unfortunately the audio quality on this episode is not to the normal standard. This is due to a change in the way I record podcasts and will be rectified in future episodes. My apologies ***
LINKS
The road trip episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/22-the-road-trip
Polar/ bp Pulse rates: https://network.bppulse.co.uk/pricing/
Osprey Charging Subscription: https://ospreycharging.co.uk/subscription/
Zap Pay: https://www.zap-map.com/zap-pay/
Octopus Electric Juice : https://octopus.energy/electric-juice-network/
Cool thing:
The Salzgitter battery recycling plant. https://electriccarsreport.com/2021/02/volkswagen-group-components-commences-battery-recycling-at-salzgitter-plant/
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This is episode 78 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at battery degradation. What is it and what causes it?
I wanted to remind Patreon subscribers that we have a post-credits sequence on this episode. This week we’re having a quick discussion about the new Osprey Charging subscription service. If you’re subscribed at the All-Access or VIP level stay on after the music and listen to that.
LINKS
Is the doctor in episode: 61 - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/61-is-the-doctor-in
Plug life TV: charging your car in Lockdown : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfE3bTRe3v8
Cool thing:
Freewire’s Boost Charger: https://freewiretech.com/products/dc-boost-charger/
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This is episode 77 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking vehicle efficiency. What is it, how is it measured, and how can we improve it?
LINKS
Episode 42- Man Made Moon : 42 - Man Made Moon
Cool thing:
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/01/02/31-countries-states-and-cities-have-ice-bans-in-place/
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This is episode 76 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be continuing our occasional series on EVs you can buy today and we’ll be looking at the Peugeot e-2008.
LINKS
EV-database page on the e-2008: https://ev-database.uk/car/1206/Peugeot-e-2008-SUV
Cool thing:
Rivian delivery vans spotted in the wild: https://insideevs.com/news/465961/video-rivian-amazon-electric-delivery-van-spotted/
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This is episode 75 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at what needs to be in place in the Uk before the ban on new fossil fuel vehicle sales comes into place in 2030
This is the second of a couple of episodes in which we discuss the different issues (and concerns) that will arise and what needs to be done to ensure the ban can go in on time.
LINKS
Fueling an EV will soon cost as much as an ICE car. https://www.patreon.com/posts/45476082
Episode 74 - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/74-the-2030-episode-part-i
Cool thing:
Nuclear fusion: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/12/29/nuclear-fusion-coming-soon-to-an-electrical-grid-near-you/
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This is episode 74 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at what needs to be in place in the UK before the ban on new fossil fuel vehicle sales comes into place in 2030.
This is the first of a two-part episode. Part II next week
LINKS
Clevely EV : https://www.cleevelyev.co.uk/electric-vehicle-servicing/
No home Charger episode : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/18-no-home-charger
Cool thing:
EV drivers never going back to ICE: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/12/30/91-ev-drivers-uk-never-go-back-ice-vehicle/
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One of the good things about being an EV owner is knowing that regardless of where I charge I’m not going to be paying the outlandish prices fossil fuel car drivers pay to fill up. In addition, being someone with off-street parking (i.e. a driveway of my own) I can take advantage of home charging at cheap domestic rates. In fact as I sit writing this my electricity provider has emailed me to say that due to high winds expected this evening there will be a surfeit of power and they will actually pay me to charge my car. For EV owners with solar panels on their house the prospect of ‘free’ fuel is a regular occurrence and nothing to be remarked upon. But once you leave the comfort of your own home - or you’re one of the significant minority of the car-driving population who can’t charge at home - you fall into the realm of public charging. At the moment this is a little like the wild, wild, West. There are numerous charge point operators out there providing numerous charging options at numerous charging tariffs. We’ve already discussed several times on the podcast how companies such as bp Pulse have 8 different tariffs for a single kWh of electricity depending on the speed of the charger and the method of payment. However, regardless of the supplier you use the price you pay will usually be less than the equivalent fossil fuel price. The exception to this is if you’re using the Ionity network and you don’t have a subscription via one of their automative founding partners. But - as Ian Johnston from Osprey Charging told us on the podcast recently - the pricing model for public charging has been kept artificially low and doesn’t reflect the true cost of charging. Drivers are demanding more and more high speed chargers but are complaining when Charge Point Operators (CPOs) charge higher tariffs to use them. A 150kW High Powered Charger (HPC) can cost upwards of £50,000 to buy and will need more money spending on ground works etc. before it can go live. At the prices being levied by CPOs today the return on that investment is projected over a long time frame. Once the infrastructure catches up with the volume of EVs on the market you’re going to end up with a number of CPOs carrying large amounts of capital expenditure with a relatively small amount of income to pay that down. Remember CPOs have to pay for the electricity they deliver and - despite the fact that I can get paid for using electricity on my tariff - CPOs don’t get a huge discount on the average price per kWh available to the public. An average price might be 12p/kWh to the public. Let’s assume the CPOs get it at 10p/kWh. With CPOs like bp Pulse charging 15p/kWh for 50kW charging on their Polar Plus subscription model, 5p/kWh income doesn’t go far when it has to pay for maintenance, wages, a call centre, and other centralised company overheads before it can go towards paying down the cost of the install itself. Even at 35p/ kWh - the tariff Osprey levies for its charging - the number of kWhs that need to be dispensed just to cover the cost of a £50,000 charger alone (after removing the VAT element and the 10p/ kWh electricity cost) is a little shy of 270,000. To put that into perspective that’s filling a Jaguar iPace from 10% to 80% state-of-charge 4,500 times. Only after that many charges is the cost of the unit covered. Nobody has been paid for their work, no maintenance contracts have been paid, no call centres and customer support paid for. That's just covering the cost of the unit itself. As anyone who has studied economics will tell you this must change. Free market forces mean that sooner or later the cost of public charging will increase. With the huge Capex costs CPOs will need to bear to service the government’s 2030 new fossil fuel vehicle sale ban, it will have to change. But how expensive will charging be? The short answer is ‘as expensive as the market can support’ At the moment government initiatives and a growing EV base mean CPOs are ‘happy’ to keep prices relatively low. The know that they are building their customer base and encouraging the uptake of EVs. Many of them are backed by venture capital funding or Big Oil money. Making a short term profit is not their priority right now. Even so:
* bp Pulse recently increased their HPC tariff from 40p/kWh to 42p/kWh - the second such rise in 15 months.
* Charge Place Scotland - which had provided free charging on all its chargers - recently introduced a tariff for charging.
* Ionity - which used to have an £8/8 Euro fixed price tariff - moved to a high price per kWh tariff last year.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg. I can envision a time when it costs as much to charge an EV at a HPC as it does to fill a similar car with fossil fuel now. £60? £70? £90? The market will push and the consumers will pay. Once EV ownership hits a critical level the market will cease to be price elastic in the same way the fossil fuel market ceased to be price elastic. By that I mean that everyone will price their charging at or around a base set tariff. Nobody will radically undercut that price to gain customers as they know they’ll lose money. Even today the price differential between the most expensive litre of petrol and the cheapest litre is no more than a few pence (ignoring the higher prices charged for the captive markets at motorway service stations). When was the last time anyone reduced petrol by 20p a litre lower than a competitor? It doesn’t happen. Any small price differentials are usually temporary. The same will happen for EV charging. Much has been made of the fact that once fossil fuel sales dwindle the government will lose a substantial proportion of income from fuel duty. They will need to find ways to recoup that lost income elsewhere. Many have speculated that home charging through smart meters will be a target. Road pricing per mile is another option (and quite a fair one) But targeting Rapid and High Powered Chargers and levying a duty per kWh is a sure-fire way of bringing in additional income. The beauty of this is that it doesn’t penalise those users without home charging as they can use fast chargers (7kW or 22 kW as appropriate) which won’t have the duty applied, but it does target those who use high powered charging a lot. Tom Callow from bp Pulse told me recently on the podcast that they have chargers in Central London that are used 30 times per day. Imagine if each of these just adds 10 kWh of charge and the government levies a 10p/kWh duty. That’s £10,950 per year just from that single charger. Calculate the duty on ALL rapid and high powered chargers currently being used in the UK (3867 as at Dec 27 2020) and that can start to add up. Remember, also, that the number of actual rapid and HPCs in the UK will ramp up dramatically as the UK prepares for the 2030 ban to kick in. A government which doesn’t consider this as a potential source of revenue is certainly one that is missing a trick. At the moment EV charging is still relatively cheap for public charging. But we need to reconcile ourselves to the fact that this will ultimately change. Market forces and government duties will conspire to push the price of charging inexorably upwards in the same way as it did for fossil fuels. And we’ll accept it in just the same way.
This is episode 73 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at why we people think they need so much range in their cars when, in reality, they don’t. They really don’t.
It's about looking at charging with a different mindset and combating the narrative of 'Drive 500 miles and charge in 5 minutes'
LINKS
Graph showing German distance and range discrepancies: https://twitter.com/electrodocs/status/1337645311024635904
Episode 33 : The Narrative· https://evmusings.libsyn.com/33-the-narrative
Cool thing:
Second hand EV sales booming: https://insideevs.com/news/460466/15-percent-used-cars-uk-are-evs/
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This is episode 72 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be continuing our series on EVs on the market today and we’ll be looking at the Audi eTron.
We’ve had episodes before in this podcast where we discuss the different EVs available on the market. The whole idea is to try and speak to listeners who have actually got these cars and have driven them for more than a couple of days. That way you get to understand what’s good about them as well as what’s bad.
So far in the series we’ve covered. The i3, the Nissan Leaf, the iPace, the Kia Soul, the Model S, Model 3, the Kia eNiro and the Renault Zoe.
This week we’re looking at Audi’s first entry into the EV market: the eTron.
LINKS
Steve Forster on Twitter : https://twitter.com/cllrstevef
THEEVSIDE video on the eTron : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l_kFoX2jlE
EV MUSINGS Episode on dealers selling EVs : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/mainstream-dealers-and-evs
Cool thing:
Zoox: https://electrek.co/2020/12/14/amazons-zoox-unveils-autonomous-electric-vehicle-battery-pack/
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This is episode 71 of EV Musings - a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll seeing if we can determine the causes behind poorly maintained charging infrastructure. It's certainly out there. But is it as bad as it can seem at some times?
Nobody likes it when a charger doesn’t work. But why do they stop working, how can you fix them and how do we stop this happening in the first place?
LINKS
The CPO Episode : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/69-charge-point-operators
Cool thing:
Alstrom trains: https://electrek.co/2020/12/01/egeb-alstom-hydrogen-fuel-cell-train-austria-giving-tuesday/
Plug Life Manifesto - trains: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtrHEP-GdXDOz74CwgrPwbLcS-GDgktpS
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This is episode 70 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at wireless charging of your car. More specifically we’ll be looking at different methods of getting electricity into electric vehicles.
What are they? How do they work? How can we pay for them?
LINKS
Auke Hoekstra twitter thread on electrifying trucks : https://twitter.com/AukeHoekstra/status/1253989067823480832
Wikipedia article on Induction charging
Plugless: https://www.pluglesspower.com
https://www.fleetcarma.com/soon-wireless-electric-vehicle-charging-coming/
Cool thing:
Asambe: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/11/18/asambe-launches-electric-bicycle-scooter-sharing-service-in-zimbabwe/
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This is episode 69 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles, and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be talking to charge point operators about the charging networks in the UK.
We'll be asking them about their various tariffs, their charger location strategy and what the SLAs are for fixing broken chargers. Also how many kWhs of energy do you think bp Chargemaster deliver in a year? The answer will shock you.
A fascinating discussion with Ian Johnston of Osprey Charging and Tom Callow from bp Chargemaster.
LINKS
Myths and Legends: the sequel article on the blog. https://evmusings.libsyn.com/the-2030-fossil-fuel-new-sale-ban
Ian Johnston on Twitter : Twitter https://twitter.com/osprey_ian
Tom Callow on Twitter : Twitter https://twitter.com/au_tom_otive
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Muxan batteries: https://muxsan.com
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The very first episode that was ever released on this podcast was called 'Myths and Legends'. It covered some of the main topics of ‘conversation’ that were trotted out whenever people were arguing against electric cars. You know the old chestnuts ‘The batteries will last three years then need replacing at huge cost’ and ‘you can’t drive them in the rain’ That sort of thing. If you want to go back and listen to that episode the link is here.
But since the announcement last week of the ban of new car sales with fossil fuel engines from 2030 there have been a whole list of different arguments that the sceptics have put up on social media.
I wanted to address these now and highlight those that are valid and those that are not.
You can be 100% certain that there are people in the fossil fuel segment that have a vested interest in making sure this doesn’t happen and they will be pushing forward a narrative which will include a number of the points I want to cover today. This is how you fight against that misinformation.
Remember: We are talking about banning the sale of NEW fossil fuel cars here. Not the sale of any fossil fuel car. So this is mainly aimed at fleets, companies and those people who like to buy a brand new car every couple of years. If you only buy second-hand cars, or you intend to run your current diesel Nissan Qashqai into the ground and take another 10 years to do it, that’s fine. This doesn’t apply to you.
So what’s the first argument that will be made?
1) The infrastructure isn’t ready. No. The infrastructure is not ready NOW to accommodate the large number of new electric vehicles that will be on the road in 2030. But we have 9 years to make it ready. There are currently (Nov 2020) 20,197 public charging points in the UK, in 12,724 locations, according to ZapMap. Companies like Podpoint, Osprey Charging and bp Chargemaster have ambitious plans to roll out literally thousands of new chargers over the next ten years. Osprey has funding to put 2000 rapid chargers in and bp Chargemaster will look to add somewhere in the region of 4000. That’s just two of the main players in this area.
The government has also committed to spending £1.3 billion in implementing new charge points: presumably a mix of rapid chargers for quick boosts and some of the slower chargers for ‘grazing’. We’ll come back to grazing in a little while.
2) If everybody plugs in the grid will collapse. No. It won’t. For several reasons: Firstly not everybody will plug in at the same time. As we’ve already established in previous episodes 40% of houses don’t have off-street parking so plugging in for them is not an option. This means that in reality we will be expecting 60% of those people buying new EVs to be plugging in at some point to charge. But - in much the same way as all 30-odd million cars in the UK don’t head to the petrol station at the same time - these EVs won’t charge at the same time. In our episode on the Kia eNiro owner Andrew Till told us he only charges about every couple of weeks to do his regular commute. This is generally all done from his home charger. This is not unusual. Personally I can go about a week without charging and I’ve only got a car with about 105 miles of range. For newer cars with longer ranges the length of time between charges becomes greater. Remember for the vast majority of people their daily travel is something less than 20 miles.
Secondly the National Grid have said they’re happy the grid can cope: I mean the Coronation Street mid-episode tea break causes a huge surge and that doesn’t seem to be an issue as hundreds and thousands people pop the kettle on. Yes, there might be some local infrastructure that needs upgrading. But the government will help fund that and the power companies have nine years to put that in place.
The corollary to this argument is “We’ll need to build 10 new power stations to cope with the increased power that’s needed”. No, we won’t because there will be a drop in the amount of energy needed to refine oil into petrol. At the moment we already have regular underutilisation of the grid at night where companies like Octopus Energy will actually pay you to use the power they can’t get rid of. If the grid is overstretched, how can this happen?
Finally on this subject the addition of new cars to the grid will also bring on the ability of vehicle to grid charging to play to help level the load on the grid. At the moment this is only available with the Nissan Leaf but there are companies looking at doing this with Type 2 charging and the CCS standard can support V2G charging although it still needs work.
3) Disposing of old batteries is not green: Yes. It is. In fact recycling of batteries is super important for the whole EV life cycle. The whole canard of 'batteries last three years then need to be replaced' is such abject nonsense that it is actually causing a problem for the recycling industry. There are companies out there that can recycle batteries and turn well over 90% of the recycled components back into new batteries. But there are so few batteries available for recycling that they’re having to use ones from old hybrids and crashed vehicles to test their process. Remember, too that batteries do not go from the car to the dump or recycler. They go from a car to a second life usage to a recycler. Second life usage is putting batteries into things like home storage solutions or using them to store power from a portable generator. This extends the life of batteries and reduces the amount that get recycled.
Obviously as more EVs come onto the road and more accidents happen we’ll see more batteries available for recycling so the cycle will continue.
4) People with no off-street parking won’t be able to charge: Yes. That’s right. But why’s that an issue? Nobody can fill their car at home now with petrol or diesel but that doesn’t seem to be a problem. So why is not having a home charger an issue? Co-founder of the podcast Simon has just finished his third year of living with an electric car in a flat that has no ability to charge. He has no problem getting his car charged.
There are numerous options available for helping with this.
With EVs - as we’ve said numerous times - grazing is the way of charging. For example: put your car on charge when you go shopping - Tesco has charge points at hundreds of its larger stores. Morrisons are served by Geniepoint rapids, Aldi and Lidl have teamed up with Podpoint to provide charging at their stores. Many big shopping centers have added EV charging to their car parks. Charge while you are at the gym: Bannantynes have Instavolt chargers. Charge while you are watching a movie. Go to somewhere like Oxford and charge in their Park and Ride car park while you spend the day in the city.
Tesla destination chargers are also pretty widespread and available for ALL EVs (with the type 2 connector). Then - if you absolutely must charge overnight - find a local fast charger and spend 15 minutes there.
Petrol stations will also be places you can stop and charge. Bp Chargemaster is already rolling out high speed chargers at the petrol stations it owns and operates. Shell has chargers at many of its forecourts and it wouldn’t surprise me if one of the other top four charge point operators moves into that arena shortly,
There are many, many options. It’s just they require people to think a little more than they do at the moment.
However, the majority of charging for those without off-street parking is going to be at work. As the roll-out continues companies will start to put fast chargers (7 kW) in their car parks. You arrive at work, plug in and when you leave at the end of the day your car will be charged. The government will help with this and - as a large proportion of new car purchases are company cars - it makes sense that this would happen.
5) Electric cars are too expensive, nobody can afford them. Not strictly true. We’ve done an episode on this before. They might cost more than a second-hand car (although you can get lots of second-hand EVs). But the basic logic is that a £30,000 electric car costs exactly the same as a £30,000 petrol car.
The majority of the vehicles that this applies to are going to be company cars or fleet vehicles. Bulk purchasing of vehicles will bring the price down (I worked in the taxi trade for a while and know for a fact that if you’re ordering 200 Nissan leaf 40kWhs you can get them for a lot less than the retail price for the public!).
Remember we’re talking brand new cars here not a second hand car or a runaround. I did the maths and realised that the lease in my Kia Soul is way less per month than the loan I would need to take out to buy a similarly specced brand new Honda CRV.
As Robert Llewellyn mentioned in his recent E-2008 review video, the one thing that people tend to forget is that if a company produces a car that has an EV variant AND an ICE variant the EV is always more expensive than the ICE variant. However the EV is always a much higher specced car than the ICE version. Comparing the base price petrol version with the electric is apples and oranges. Having said that the electric mini is already cheaper than the Cooper S it is based on and you’re comparing like-for-like in that case.
Absolute price parity, in general, for EVs is expected within the next couple of years when battery prices drop below $100/kWh. But to encourage more EV uptake the UK government is going to provide grants of £580M for people to buy electric cars. As we discussed with Heather Kennedy in our Round Table at the end of last season they already do this in progressive countries like Scotland! By the time the new fossil fuel vehicle ban comes into place the price issue will have completely disappeared.
The final argument you’ll likely hear is this one:
6) ‘I need to carry two cords of wood and a snowmobile 600 miles without stopping. There isn’t an electric car that can let me do that.’ (A cord is, roughly speaking, enough wood to put into a 6’ x 4’ trailer and stack about 4’ high). This is an example I found on Canadian Twitter as an argument about why electric cars won’t work. It basically means there’s always an edge case being put forward for where an EV is the wrong car. The logic is that if I can show one example of where an EV won't work for somebody I can write off the whole EV movement as being nonsense.
Yes, there will be people for whom an electric car will not work at the moment: People wanting to tow heavy trailers. Or seat more than about 6 people with luggage. Or reps who might do 500 miles driving in a day and not have time to stop and charge (although I think that’s unlikely and, quite possibly dangerous)
But in ten years time - with the rate of change of technology - the number, and variety, of EVs on the road will be much, much greater than it is today. The variety today is much, much, greater than it was even five years ago. Back then you had Tesla, Nissan and Renault making EVs. The Nissan and Zoe were small with relatively limited range.
This year alone we’ve had new cars announced or released from Peugeot, Honda, MG, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Mazda, Mini, Polestar, Porsche and Skoda. These range from small city cars to supercars to SUVs to family cars to estate vehicles. The market will start to open up and manufacturers have ten years to start to meet that market and produce the cars that are needed. The technology is there, it just needs to be put into place.
It must be said, however, that there are going to be challenges with this goal.The timeline is tight and there are obstacles that will need to be overcome.
One obstacle is political lethargy. The targets and policies put in place by this government could quite easily be rolled back, altered or delayed by a subsequent government. That’s the price to pay for democracy but hopefully people will see the benefit and future prime ministers will keep pushing forward with this.
Another obstacle is Brexit. As we have limited EV manufacturing capability in the UK at the moment any future trade deals will need to ensure that foreign cars can be imported into the country without massive tariffs which will make them uneconomical. Mind you that’s not just an EV issue. ALL vehicles manufactured abroad will be subject to tariffs without a trade deal.
The vast majority of cars that UK buyers are buying today, and will be buying up until 2030 and beyond, will be manufactured in countries such as Germany, Korea, America and China rather than the UK. Of course those EVs currently manufactured here (notably the Nissan leaf) should continue to be manufactured here.
A key factor in making all this work is implementing renewable sources of energy. The government has committed to funding lots of offshore wind to provide the power for these vehicles. But making sure these projects are approved, commissioned and implemented on time can be a challenge. Likewise solar panels and onshore wind often find opposition from NIMBYs who don’t want things like this being built near where they live. On the other hand you have companies like Ripple Energy who are crowdsourcing funding for a wind farm to be built in which you get cheap electricity as part of your investment. There are solutions. They just need the government to put them in place.
On a day-to-day basis one main issue is charger reliability. Many of us have got horror stories about chargers that weren’t working. Green Car review recently drove 400 miles in a Honda e, which has a real-world range of around 100 miles. This provided yet further evidence for them that the rapid charge point provision at motorway service stations is simply not fit for purpose. Out of four motorway service stations that were visited, the rapid charging points at two weren’t working, and in all of the charging locations, various non-battery electric cars were parked – ie. blocking charging – in some of the bays. James Coates from James and Kate recently visited the Instavolt charger at Banbury. Eight chargers, none of which would accept any of the methods of payment he presented. Plus he spent 40 minutes trying to get through to their help line without success. Stories like these need to get fewer and farther between to make the general public more comfortable with an EV roll out.
But - as you’ll hear in the next week’s episode where I chat with the charge point operators themselves - it is not in their best interests to have non working chargers. Newer units, better software and more remote reset abilities will reduce this issue in future.
In closing I hope I have managed to go through and shatter a number of the 'myths' that are going to be put forward by those with a vested interest in maintaining the fossil fuel status quo. These myths will also apply to those who don't have a vested interest but are working on outdated information (I'm looking at you, Daily Mail reader...).
Will it be easy and straightforward? No. Absolutely not. There will be challenges every step of the way.
Will it be worth it?
Absolutely.
This is episode 68 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
Today’s show is a change to the scheduled events. We were going to be talking about wireless charging in this week’s episode. But the government’s announcement of the ban of fossil fuel cars in the UK from 2030 has prompted a different discussion.
Yes, it’s Myths and Legends : The Sequel!
Today we'll be discussing those 'arguments' the fossil fuel lobby (and certain Right Wing media outlets) are going to put forward for why the move to EVs for new car sales in 2030 won't work.
LINKS
Myths And Legends - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Government announcement on ban of new fossil fuel sales in 2030 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54981425
Cool thing:
Pay As You Go Solar TV: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/11/16/new-pay-as-you-go-solar-tv-in-kenya-love-it/
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This is episode 67 of EV Musings, a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On our show today we'll be recognising the fact that not all electric vehicles are things you can sit in and 'drive'. Sometimes there are EVs that you can stand on or ride on.
This whole sector is called rideables and today we're discussing this with former host of the show Simon Roe, and Eskater Tim Wood.
LINKS
Tim Wood -
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimWoodVlog/
Youtube: https://t.co/xtfP597sw9
Simon Roe -
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theevside
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theevside
Website for legalisation of rideables: https://t.co/fVP8Ntrp5z
Cool thing:
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods :https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/nov/01/car-free-neighbourhoods-the-unlikely-new-frontline-in-the-culture-wars
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This is episode 66 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking particulate matter and why something so microscopic is such a big problem.
LINKS
Hydrogen episode : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/59-the-hydrogen-episode
Cool thing:
Two part article on hydrogen :
Part 1: The supply side - https://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-separating-hype-from-hydrogen-part-one-the-supply-side/
Part 2 : The demand side - https://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-separating-hype-from-hydrogen-part-two-the-demand-side/
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This is episode 65 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be continuing our series of episodes on the current EVs on the market and we’ll be looking at the MG ZS EV.
LINKS
Previous episodes:
I3 - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/9-the-i3
Nissan Leaf - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/11-the-leaf
Kia Soul - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/10-the-kia-soul
Renault Zoe - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/12-the-renault-zoe-0
IPace - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/episode-14-the-ipace
Neil On Twitter: https://twitter.com/neileroberts
EVNexus: https://twitter.com/evgroupsnexus
Neil in the gazebo at FCL : https://twitter.com/EVEC_MK/status/1136994794981548032
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Trapping Light in solar panels: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/10/27/trapping-light-inside-solar-cells-can-boost-solar-panel-output-by-125/
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In the current environment there are very few jobs where you get to own a vehicle and get paid to refuel it. There are jobs where you get reimbursed for fuel. There are jobs where the company provides a card to pay for your fuel. But in all circumstances a payment takes place to the fuel provider.
Recently I got paid to fill my car. I didn't pay anything. I didn't use a card. I didn't have to be reimbursed. My car was at 3/4 of a tank last night and this morning it was full. I have an app showing that I was paid real money to do this.
How?
How is it possible to be paid to fill up your car?
Is it some kind of magic? Is it sponsorship? How is it done!!?
The simple answer is economics. It made more financial sense for my fuel supplier to pay me to fill than to not have me fill up. Not only could I fill my car but I also got paid to do some clothes washing, run a dishwasher cycle, and recharge my phone, iPod, Kindle and battery bank.
How so?
Electricity.
All the items mentioned above use electricity - even the car.
What I was able to do was take advantage of time of day pricing to get the best rates.
The concept is simple. Very simple. My energy suppler only uses renewable energy. This is wind, solar, hydro etc. My tariff for electricity is not fixed. Every 30 minutes it changes. I am charged according to the wholesale price of energy. Luckily the rates are posted 24 hours in advance so I know what they are.
This provides two little quirks when it comes to pricing. The first quirk is that at peak times the price of electricity jumps quite severely. I can pay anything up to 35p per kWh. If I was on a fixed tariff with this supplier I would be paying 11p/ kWh. The reason the peak rate is so high is supply and demand; Between 4pm and 7pm is when the country tends to experience the peak demand for electricity. That's when wholesale rates are so high. But leave it a few hours later - usually after midnight - and demand plummets.
The second quirk is that when demand for electricity is low and the supply is so high, the price of electricity becomes negative. That's right the power companies will pay you to use electricity. Generally this happens at odd times such as 2 o’clock in the morning. But in some circumstances it can happen at 3 in the afternoon.
It’s all down to renewables.
One criticism that is often leveled at renewables is their transient nature . If the sun isn't shining or the wind isn’t blowing then solar and wind power stops. Whilst this isn't 100% accurate across all renewables it is, broadly speaking, true. To combat this power companies have what's called a base load provision. This is a power source which is usually working 24/7 to keep the lights on.
Ten years ago this would have been a coal-powered power station. Nowadays it's a nuclear or gas-powered one. At times of low renewables this system works fine. The problem arises when wind and solar are strong. We have a base load being produced and we have lots of renewables also being produced. So there is too much energy and lots of it will be wasted.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) you cannot turn off the sun or the wind so - in order to avoid wasting all that energy the power companies have two choices. Either they turn off some of the base load generation to reduce supply or they lower the price to increase demand. If they switch off the base load there is a large cost associated with starting it up again (Not to mention a time element) so it is often cheaper for the power companies to reduce the price of electricity to below zero rather turn off the base load generation and restart it.
That's how negative pricing happens. Up until quite recently this was a very opaque process. Consumers were usually on a fixed price tariff for their electricity. Some suppliers had an overnight tariff which was slightly cheaper (Economy 7) but nobody passed on the negative wholesale price to the end consumer.
Until now.
My supplier is Octopus Energy. They provide fully renewable energy that they have either generated themselves or bought in. However they charge according to the wholesale energy price set by the National Grid. Like many suppliers they have a range of tariffs. One of them in particular is useful for electric car owners.
It's called Agile Octopus and it tracks the wholesale price of electricity on a thirty minute basis. Luckily the price is set 24 hours in advance so there are no surprises. The downside of this tariff is that when demand is high - such as the evening peak between 4pm and 7pm - prices are much higher than normal. As high as 35p/kWh. This is over three times what I used to pay on a fixed tariff.
But the upside is that when demand is low such as in the middle of the night l can pay as little as 1p/kWh. This is a 90% discount on my old fixed tariff. Furthermore, when supply is high and demand is low the wholesale price goes negative and I get paid to use electricity.
Generally - as already stated - this happens in the middle of the night which is perfect for charging an EV. But it can happen during the day. Earlier on in the summer it happened. In the middle of lockdown were a couple of days that were very sunny and quite windy. This increased the amount of renewable energy in the system. At the same time electricity demand was low. With people staying at home there was a reduced need for power in many shops and businesses. This created a perfect storm for low demand and high supply. As a result the Agile Octopus price for electricity dropped to almost -10p / kWh. That meant I would have been paid anything up to £3 to recharge my 30 kWh Kia Soul.
Try going down to Esso and getting them to pay you to take their petrol.
Tariffs like this are great if you have a need for cheap electricity at a time where you can shift your usage. The examples I gave earlier are typical: Charging a car or a phone, or running a load of washing. They are also useful of you have battery storage at your home. You can get paid to fill these batteries then use that stored energy to power your home at the peak 16:00-14:00 time slot.
All you need to get onto a tariff such as this is a smart meter in your home and a quick call to the guys at Octopus Energy.
One of the other advantages to this sort of electricity tariff is that it helps with load balancing the grid. I've already mentioned several times that there is a distinct demand peak for electricity at tea time. This is due to people getting home from work and cooking their evening meals, switching on their TVs, computers and games consoles etc.
This peak demand can put quite a strain on the electricity grid. By using a time of day tariff such as Agile Octopus you are incentivizing people to move their electricity usage to other times of the day when demand is lower. Because peak demand needs to be met by fossil fuel usage (natural gas in the UK, coal in many other countries) flattening the demand curve and spreading the load across the day reduces the reliance on fossil fuels. In turn this reduces the levels of harmful CO2 and particulate matter in the air. The result is lower energy bills, cleaner air, less pollution and improved public health.
Why aren’t you on a time-of-day tariff?
This is episode 64 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at hybrids. They generally get a bad rap. Is it justified?
LINKS
The EV Musings Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EVMusingsredux
Cool thing:
Plastic recycling to produce carbon and hydrogen: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/10/16/new-process-turns-plastic-waste-into-hydrogen-and-carbon-nanotubes/
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This is episode 63 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll returning to our occasional series on the EVs that are currently on the market and we’ll be looking at the Kia eNiro.
LINKS
Previous episodes:
I3 - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/9-the-i3
Nissan Leaf - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/11-the-leaf
Kia Soul - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/10-the-kia-soul
Renault Zoe - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/12-the-renault-zoe-0
IPace - https://evmusings.libsyn.com/episode-14-the-ipace
Andrew’s Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5ITWgwaUsdwcFEEnh2WTw
Andrew’s Italian job - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp8YzZVs16m0hv-b4PnMBYVX1iqWQnXBt
EV Musings redux podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary-c/
Cool thing:
Arrival beta version of their truck: https://insideevs.com/news/447083/arrival-new-van-design/
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This is episode 62 of EV Musings - a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we're talking about Tesla. What they did right with EVs and what they did wrong.
I’d like to give a big shout out to my first Patreon subscriber Marcel Ward. He was an early follower of the channel and one of the first to back the idea of a Patreon when it was announced. Thank you for signing up, Marcel. Very much appreciated
LINKS
Nebbenes Supercharger timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OE4BnTh69c
Cool thing:
SMMT data for new registrations in September 2020: https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/
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This is episode 61 of EV Musings - a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking talking to battery expert (and long time EV driver) Dr Euan McTurk.
We'll talk about his background, what he thinks about hydrogen as a renewable energy source, what myths about batteries he would like exploded and why we won't get a battery that recharges in just 5 minutes.
He'll also tell us why he thinks CCS is the wrong standard to adopt for charging.
LINKS
Dr Euan McTurk on Twitter : https://twitter.com/106euan
Plug Life television : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg
Fairphone: https://www.fairphone.com/en/
Cool thing:
Energy Saving Trust Scotland 5 year interest free loan: https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/expanding-access-to-ultra-low-emission-vehicles/
AA to start supporting EVs in business: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/electric-fleet-news/2020/09/14/aa-to-roll-out-electric-vehicle-support-service
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The EV world was buoyed recently when 3 guys driving a Model3 went the length of the country in under 16 hours. Nothing special about that you might say.
What made this different is that they did it with just four charging stops which lasted a total of 91 minutes.
Just let that sink in for a moment. The full length of the UK in a single day with just 91 minutes of stops. There are many fossil fuel cars that couldn't do that.
91 minutes is the time at takes you to grab a coffee, a sit down lunch stop and a couple of quick loo breaks. This is pretty much what an ICE car would do.
Just to make it more interesting 2 of the four charges were not with the Tesla Supercharger network . They were done with Ionity chargers.
What this shows is two key things.
- Range is not an issue for EVs anymore.
- The charging infrastructure is getting better and better
Even a couple of years ago this would have been a difficult task to accomplish. The Ionity network wasn’t mature enough to deal with this then.
But with EVs now having ranges up to 300 miles and high powered chargers (HPCs) being rolled out in more and more places it became a question not of 'Can we beat the old record' but 'By how much can we beat the old record?'.
But we're not quite there yet. At least not as far as 'the public perception' goes.
I tweeted about this achievement on Sunday morning. Within 3 hours it had over 30,000 views and had been retweeted 30 times.
There were several comments on the Tweet but one of them said "Now do it with a non Tesla EV under £30k."
My immediate response was 'Why?'
The discussion - which didn't include the original commenter indicated that unless this could be repeated with a 'normal EV ‘it would invalidate the results’. I had to stop and think about this for a moment.
Of course the person was partially correct:
With an expensive car and super-fast chargers it is quite straightforward to do this now. But with a vehicle with a smaller battery and slower charging the result would be much different.
I went to A Better Route planner and replanned the route using an MG ZS EV (an EV costing less than £30,000) and the charge times leapt up to about 4 1/2 hours. Still not bad for a journey like that be less impressive than with the Model 3.
But then it struck me that I was on a fool’s errand. It reminded me of the range wars around EVs. People said they'd ‘Only get an EV when it would do 150 miles'. Then 'when it would do 200 miles'. Then 250. Then 300. These barriers have already been broken by current models but still people want more.
So I replied: "It's a slippery slope. When it gets done for £25,000 they’ll want it for £20,000. Then it'll be wanted £15,000." Where does it end?
It's not the battle we want to fight.
For now we want to take a step back congratulate the guys who did the journey and let time and progress play their role.
More cars will take the challenge. The infrastructure will keep improving. The cars will keep getting cheaper. Electric cars will just become... cars..
This is episode 60 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we're looking at how much it costs to rapid charge your vehicle. The prices vary dramatically and it's not a level playing field
This episode marks the end of season three of the podcast. As is usual between seasons we will be taking a few weeks off to relax and work on the next 20 episodes.
I'll still be active on Twitter as well as highlighting a few earlier episodes that you might want to revisit to get your weekly EV Musings 'fix'
LINKS
38 - The Basics: Charging costs
Polar Network pricing
Audi MSP details
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Pease Pottage Plans:
Tritium PK350 charger
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This is episode 59 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we'll be looking at Hydrogen and its role in transport.
Explosive disaster in waiting, or a fuel with genuine potential? We'll see.
LINKS
Episode 17 - Allsorts:
Episode 48 - The Futurist:
Norway hydrogen fuel station explosion:
Auke Hoekstra thread on battery electric trucks:
Hydrogen Embrittlement:
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New Tritium charger:
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This is episode 58 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today I'm going to be touching on a couple of item's that we've talked about in earlier episodes but, perhaps going into a little more depth and detail about them.
Become a trip planning ninja!
Links:
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54 - Flattening the curve:
Cool thing:
UK Gov statistics on vehicle chargers
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This is episode 57 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we're looking at the ability that EV owners (and others) have of generating their own electricity using the current technology available.
It's the Home Energy Episode!
LINKS:
Jonathan Porterfield. EcoCars
Sunamp (Heat Batteries)
Vehicle to Grid
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Here is the transcript for the Round Table episode (no. 56)
Note that the majority of this was created using an automated transcription service. Grammar, punctuation and sentence structure may not be totally accurate.
Gary C 0:35
I'm Gary and this is episode 56 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. Yes, it's the second EV Musings Roundtable. Before we start I just wanted to ask listeners to this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts reviews are great for the show as they help our rankings in search engines, and I can then invite more and more great guests on the show to talk about things that matter to you. And, as if this was a pre written segue, that brings us on to our main topic of today, the roundtable.
Our feature topic today isn't a single feature topic we're going to be discussing several items of interest to EV drivers in much the same way that we did back in Episode 20, where four of us sat in my Kia Soul at Kent EVs meet and talked about things like free charging and the like, links to that episode, are in the show notes. To help me in this endeavour I have a number of very special guests so I like to introduce them to you now. Firstly, a returning guest and someone who was in that Kia Soul with me in Kent, Leanne Roberts. Leanne is co founder of Sussex EVs, and part of the steering committee of the EVgroups Nexus. Hello Leanne.
Leanne 1:48
Hello, there.
Gary C 1:49
Next we have Gill Nowell, passionate about electric vehicles since 2012, Gill is the founder of EV clicks and a founding director of Electric Vehicle Association England, she also has a day job hi Gill.
Gill 2:01
Hi Gary.
Gary C 2:03
Hi. Now another returning guests from our secondhand EVs Episode a few weeks ago. Welcome back, Jonathan Porterfield, owner of ecocars.net and the man who has sold 300 of Orkney's 350 EVs. Jonathan Welcome back,
Jonathan 2:17
Hello Gary Thanks for having me.
Gary C 2:19
My pleasure. Staying in Scotland we have Heather Kennedy EV driver for five years, founder of the Scottish EV drivers club and the sustainable transport coordinator for Home Energy Scotland managed by the energy saving trust. Hello and welcome Heather.
Heather 2:32
Hi Gary thanks for having me on.
Gary C 2:35
It's an absolute pleasure. And finally, but by no means least, we have Dan Caesar Dan is an EV and clean energy fan and managing director of a little enterprise you may have heard of called Fully Charged welcome Dan
Dan 2:47
Hi Gary.
Gary C 2:48
Welcome everyone, we're looking forward. I'm looking forward to an interesting discussion so let's get right to it. We have a number of topics to discuss today, each member of our roundtable is going to lead a part of the discussion, and the topics we're going to talk about our EV infrastructure, encouraging EV take up in the general population. What EV models should mainstream dealers be producing EV a England and how it can help EV drivers loans and grant funding for sustainable transport and the future of charging, because we like to think of ourselves as chivalrous on the show we are of course going to start with Ladies first. So can I ask Gill to open the discussion, please,
Gill 3:25
Thanks so much Gary. So, my topic for discussion is Electric Vehicle Association, England, or EVA England, EVA England was set up as a community interest company in June this year. It is committed to providing a voice for electric vehicle drivers, and also prospective electric vehicle drivers in England, and it's run by EV drivers, myself included, I'm one of the founding directors. The aims and objectives of EVA England are to promote electric vehicle use in England. Also to promote environmental and health benefits of electric vehicles to the public, to represent the interests of current and prospective electric vehicle drivers and to provide services to EV drivers in England. We really wanted to be effective, from the very outset. So, one of our first actions, was to issue a survey to invite views on the phaseout date of new petrol and diesel cars and vans. There they will feed into the government consultation on whether the phase out date should be brought forward from 2040 to 2035, or even perhaps sooner than 2035. Really encouragingly we had over 1100 responses to that survey. I'll be able to reveal some of the results in the course of the discussion I hope that I'd like to know what the roundtable thinks: Should phase out date of new sales of petrol and diesel cars and vans be brought forward. And if so, to wen? If that phase out date is brought forward could the automotive industry, facilitate a phase out data say 2030, or even earlier?
Gary C 5:21
Well, let me start by saying I don't, I could be wrong. but I don't think there's anyone on this call who thinks that the phase out date should be where it is at the moment I think we should be bringing it forward and correct me if I'm wrong.
Jonathan 5:34
Yes. Yeah, I think it was fought for by Scotland,
trying to get the head start on UK or England rather.
Gary C 5:44
So, I mean, me personally, the sooner the better. There are obviously there are going to be things that need to be in place for that to happen. We've got to make sure that we've got the infrastructure there and that's hopefully something that Jonathan is going to talk about in a short while, but I think if we can get all the ducks in a row, I don't see any reason why we can't bring it forward to, you know, whatever they're talking about- 2032.
Gill 6:07
Yeah, yeah. Scotland isn't it, I think?
Gary C 6:11
Leanne.
Leanne 6:11
I personally agree that there definitely needs to be more pressure and bringing that date forward. As far as I'm concerned, I mean, how long does a person in the automotive industry stay in the same job. Surely if we bring that date sooner, then you're going to get more people that need to actually work with that manufacturer to get them producing more EVs as well as bringing, you know, the phase out date forward.
Jonathan 6:36
I also think the market will push this or bring this forward as well I think market forces new and used people are finally waking up to the fact that EVs are a viable alternative. And I think the day will come sooner for a lot of manufacturers. And once we get to that price parity where, you know, a mid sized hatchback is more or less the same price as diesel equivalent. I think people will just vote with their wallets, and will hasten that switch quicker
because of market forces.
Gary C 7:10
Now, D an obviously you're with the work that you do you're sort of closer to some of the people who have more of a say in this. What's the general feeling that you're getting from the people that you're in contact with.
Dan 7:23
Well I think most people except it's going to be moot. The 2035 date, I think, for me, 2032 is still not soon enough. I mean, we're pretty bullish and prone to upsetting people. But we think this could happen, a fair bit quicker. You just got to balance that against how quickly you know industry could deliver it. We have enough infrastructure, etc. But right now without wishing to kind of mention the, the COVID word is almost an opportunity is there not I'm slightly surprised that there hasn't been a Scrappage scheme or something like that it was mooted but I think it was considered to be too difficult. And so that hasn't happened but I think there was an opportunity and that opportunity still exists because I think the consumer think their opinions on on what car they drive if they drive a car at all, has just changed, and is in the process of changing very rapidly.
Gary C 8:18
Does that indicate that what's underlying this is more of a political decision rather than a logistical or a physical decision?
Dan 8:26
I think, it's really really difficult I do have quite a lot of sympathy for the car companies on one hand, but, but on the other hand, they have to be kind of pushed forward you know this is an industry that that had to be kind of proded on seatbelts, for example, you know they're not necessarily going to want to move in this direction you can completely understand that they've got to get a lot of ducks in a row, and it is very very difficult but at the same time, you know, if you want to be a leader you want to seize the moment I think there's an opportunity for UK to kind of really kind of go for it and as ever. The Scottish are a bit ahead of the English.
Gary C 9:05
Is there a danger that we're going to have a lack of joined up thinking?
Dan 9:07
Definitely.
Yeah, I think, I think there is for sure, I think, you know, with any kind of political decision and I've been fortunate to do some lobbying over the years you know tends to be who shouts loudest and I think in the UK, particularly in England at the moment, car companies will will be in a lot of pain, and no one, no one underestimates, how bad that is, but at the same time, there is, there is a great opportunity to push back and say look, you know, there's a there's a chance here for the UK to be a leader in some of these things, whether it's batteries or, or vehicle manufacturer, componentry etc. So I think it is, is a time to be brave and I think sometimes you know you could, you know, again I'm really trying to stay away from politics but you might argue that quite often what you see from the London based government is, is the kind of classic, you know, decision by committee, you know, and a horse, designed by committee as a camel. I think that's what we see love and I think just being bold and leading is really really important I think UK has quite good opportunity still I don't think it's too late for us to play a leading role in this sort of thing. And there was some rumours wasn't there flying around about bringing forward the date and plus a Scrappage scheme and mostly there was the green number plates story as well and then the number plates story came out before anything else and then that kind of sounded like there wasn't a lot of joined up thinking going on straight, straight away.
Leanne 10:36
That story keeps returning the one about the green number plates keeps returning.
Dan 10:40
It's easy to have a photograph next to a green number plate
I can be cynical yeah that's the kind of, that's the kind of thing that it is easy to kind of show you know show pro progress. I actually think that there's some pros and cons to that I'm sure you know I'm talking to fellow people who are passionate about EVs and we can all see the pros and the cons of of that particular approach but it's actually relatively superficial compared to some of the other things that we could be doing right now.
Gary C 11:09
Totally agree. Gill?
Gill 11:10
Yeah, I just want to pick up on on a word that Dan used a few moments ago and that is the word bold, because one of the respondents to EVAs, EVA England's survey phase out date was, be bold and everyone will ben- will benefit, and I think that's really really nice, and pick out another couple of other quotes actually one of the other participants wrote sorry, respondents said, you know, we cannot wait any longer for clean air in our towns and cities. And I think that's you know that's so true as well isn't it when we consider that poor air quality, which is largely attributable to road transport emissions is responsible for about 40,000 premature deaths every year in the UK. So, no that is significant. Clearly, and it's a real imperative as to why we need to make this transition as soon as possible. If I could just go on to some of the really headline findings from the survey that we put out. So, 96% of respondents who MVA in the survey believe that an earlier phase out date would have a positive impact on public health. So that's 96% of respondents. And then, 64% of all survey participants believe that phase out date should be moved to 2030. So again, really quite know interesting to found out through this survey and that's something, of course that will be feeding back into government,
Gary C 12:46
is there a case to say that the message that the government should be giving as a sort of an impetus for this is the health message rather than, for example, the environmental message because you know when people hear electric cars they think, you know, there's an environmental impact on that - a positive one, whereas if we, if we were to say, well actually one of the main issues is air quality, and by going to electric cars, that's going to improve air quality is there a case to say that, you know, the government using that as the focus would have more impact than the environmental focus?
Gill 13:23
I think I think it can only help, Gary, in that of course the pandemic has really raised the issue of improved the benefits of improved air quality it's been visible for us all to see. However, I think one of the core messages in terms of encouraging people to switch to electric cars, is that actually they're a better car to drive, you know, and I feel that still, it's that the message is well that is going to encourage more and more people to make the switch their you know their superior vehicles to drive. You know almost in every way I'd say.
Gary C 13:57
Okay,. Is there anything else you'd like to bring up on this particular topic?
Gill 14:03
I just like to say that, you know, look out for the summary report of the survey and, and we'll be releasing more results in the coming days and weeks.
Gary C 14:12
Fantastic. Leanne, can you lead us through your topic, then please.
Leanne 14:18
Yes, Gary. So when the increase in EV uptake is most certainly going in the right direction. But as owners we all know there's still a long way to go before we see a significant decrease of fossil fuel vehicles being used for personal transport, how can we encourage more car drivers to switch to electric, should the government be doing more to increase EV uptake in private and commercial vehicles, should they be putting pressure on manufacturers to phase out diesel and petrol models, I shall pass it out to the table.
Gary C 14:49
There is a large overlap obviously between that and the discussion that we've, we've just had but from an actual logistical point of view, we've always said on the podcast, the easiest way to get people into an electric car is to physically get somebody to sit in and drive an electric car. And I don't think there's enough of that going on, I think, you know, places like the EV Experience Centre in Milton Keynes are fantastic because you can get in there. You can, you know, do a 20 minute drive, you can borrow one for a couple of days but there just aren't enough places like that around the country where people who are curious can actually physically sit in there and try one because as Gill quite rightly says one of the best ways to sell these is on the fact that they're a superior car to just about anything else that's on the road. So, the more we can get people into them, the better it's going to be.
Jonathan 15:40
I find as well that people that do become EV drivers they become real advocates themselves, and they'll talk to family members and neighbours and the neighbours will will look at their new leaf or whatever seen on the drive and sneer and say 'how long is the extension lead?' you know, and 12 months later, to chat with the neighbour, the neighbour says is absolutely brilliant. And the neighbour realises that he's never actually run out. And I think word of mouth is such a powerful thing to get people over that mental block of the fact that I'm going to drive down the road and run out and it can take 26 hours to recharge and that's still something that I hear regularly, but word of mouth means such a powerful incentive for people, rather than the government waving a big financial incentive.
Gary C 16:31
Heather, you've been a bit quiet on this Do you have anything?
Heather 16:34
I was going to actually see, emm, as actually, I ended up getting into EV driving about five years ago, and my dad was, he was like, you know, and my brother took him for a test drive and think within a few weeks he bought a Renault Zoe the same as me. And then, so from there I ended up, obviously getting into the energy saving trust and running the Scottish EV drivers club to try and encourage more uptake of EVs, but what Jonathan's actually had a few events organised as well to try and get bums on seats, so to speak, in just to encourage the uptake of it, because everybody says the only way really to alleviate people's fears of these vehicles is actually to get them to have a shot of them once they set in that car they are going to change their mind about them so.
Leanne 17:30
It very much links into our own story where the first we knew of the Nissan leaf was when my brother actually got a 24 kilowatt hour Acenta And he, he was raving about it so we went up to, we went up to visit him up in Yorkshire. And he let Neil set in one, and took him out for a drive. And after that Neil was sold, pretty much as simple as that it's just getting into the car and driving it as you say, makes all that difference. And then when we looked at the financials. It was perfectly affordable, and also my brother was doing trips from Yorkshire down to Sussex despite it taking a long time,
and proving it could be done.
Gary C 18:16
Now that you've touched on a topic which a lot of people are going to use as a stick to beat EV drivers which is the cost. Now there is a perception rightly or wrongly that they are way too expensive. Now, I think, in the episode of the podcast that was released today, as we're, which is the Monday the, whatever it is 28. I do go through a number of calculations to say, Well, no, they are more expensive if you're comparing an EV in a particular range like the mini with the bottom of the range mini but it's not a like for like comparison. So, is there a case to say we need some sort of education to go to people and say no if you're looking at the electric version of a similar petrol model, then the price differential isn't actually as big as you think it is?
Leanne 19:08
Yes. So, I would certainly agree with that and I think there's a lot of mindset that people think that they've got to buy their cars outright when they get them as well. And wouldn't necessarily look at PCP or leasing or anything like that and I think that's certainly where there does need to be a change of mindset,
Gary C 19:27
Dan. One of the other things that I think plays into this is the mainstream dealers and how they deal with it, you know, trying to sell when you know when you're going to a mainstream dealer, would they necessarily focus on selling the electric version of a Kona, for example because I believe there's the non electric version the hybrid version or not. What's your feeling from the discussions that you're having with manufacturers about how their mindset is changing on that sort of thing.
Dan 19:58
I think it is changing but I don't think it's reached the dealerships yet at all on this panel you've got i mean i'm gonna be the one upsets everyone I can see the show I'm going to be the shock jock on this on this particular podcast Gary but you know you've got on one hand on this panel you've got Jonathan, who is like the kind of hero person who will absolutely advocate for ev. And then you've got the opposite of that going on in pretty much every kind of main dealership around the country with a few, you know, shiny exceptions there's a guy we know who runs the MG dealership in Chorley and he's really kind of pro pro EV some of you might even even know him but those are people that kind of, you know, the glitter amongst the chicken feed really they don't want to sell electric vehicle particularly and so there's some better talk coming from headquarters of the car companies but not really seeing that kind of translate in the dealerships but I think your panels hit a lot on the two things that are the most important which is getting people in them, and familiar with them and the other thing is to m ake them realise that it isn't necessarily extortionate, but the one other thing I would say to court further controversy is that on that adoption curve there are plenty of people googling environmentally friendly cars right now, and some of them are being confronted with adverts for self charging hybrids,
as well. Take them straight. A pure electric vehicle which I don't think is impossible. Then that will have a huge impact,
at the moment there is some real mealy mouthed marketing going on.
Jonathan 21:31
Can I just back up what Dan said, I've sold listened leave today. there's physically with me here on Orkney to a lady who lives in Rotherham, and over the weekend she went to a local Nissen dealer to test drive the old shape, Nissan LEAF, and she said her word she waited half an hour to be seen. Then when they finally bought the car round the sales person, new absolutely nothing about electric vehicles, she says, I knew more than they did. And she had to go in it but there was no way I was going to give them my business because they just didn't know what we were talking about. And that was just today. So, yeah, ignorance within dealerships franchise dealers, but most of which are independently owned is jaw droppingly ignorant, or they're just more bothered. And that's still relevant sadly,
Gary C 22:23
Gill.
Gill 22:23
Yeah, I was just, again, wanting to echo what what Dan and Jonathan and others have said my own experience, and I needed to find a, I was in the market for a secondhand electric car about 18 months ago, looking. Had I not known who to speak with. I think I had a chat with you, Jonathan if I remember but then Matt Clevely at Clevely EV, you know, and clearly such knowledgeable people. So genuinely passionate about electric cars, and they found, you know what I needed a secondhand Nissan LEAF, had I not known who to engage with, and I would have been in real difficulty, you know, and then I speak to people - and this is purely anecdotal- but somebody I spoke to recently said oh yeah but I had a drive an electric car and it was rubbish. And I said, well what was that? And they said I was a Toyota Auris
I had to say that that wasn't actually an electric car. oh well they told me it was one. It just goes to show Doesn't it?
Leanne 23:26
They didn't tell them how much co2 it puts out compared to a one litre petrol
Heather 23:30
So part of the job this year, erm, is going to be to - have you heard of the electric vehicle approval scheme? The Energy saving trust or the Office of low emission vehicles are running
So.. no?
I don't know whether it is just Scotland thing at the moment. So it was launched in May 2019. So, basically, there's 50 dealerships that's been approved at the moment and they get a badge, they go through training and things like that, and then have to be approved basically to say they've learned everything about selling on these vehicles so that is going to be a good thing I think this year, certainly Scotland is obviously but I'll be dealing with and audited by the energy saving trust so definitely think that they're good thing to help dealerships try and sale these vehicles, you know, without with a knowledge. Knowing it happend myself when I bought my first car. They don't have a clue. And that's what we're finding a lot when people join our club as well, they don't actually know what chargers that were made to have they don't, are not told us that we have to charge how to charge, that sort of thing so hopefully that will come in and that will will help and save us in the future.
Gary C 24:51
I mean there is anecdotal stories of, you know, iPace drivers who pull up to a rapid charger and then plug in on the AC because nobody's actually told them that no you can actually use the CCS on this and it will give you a much faster charge and that's that's purely down to education at the dealership level. I'm just thinking, Heather is it... no. Let me go back to Leanne. Are you comfortable we've covered the topic? What do you wants to do? Do we want to hand over to Heather?
Leanne 25:19
And I think so, yes so when Heather would be very interested to hear what you're bringing to the table today.
Heather 25:25
So, basically, what I've got to talk about today is grants and loans that's available through a ScotHome Energy Scotland, and we're a network of local advise centres who cover the whole of Scotland, we have Expert Advisors We offer free impartial advice on energies even keeping warm at home renewable energy cleaner travel and cutting waste and water and things like that as well, we're funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the energy saving trust, and the mission, we have is to help people in Scotland keep warm at homes, reduce their bills and help tackle climate change. So I deal with the business sustainable transport side of things, but we have a number of grants and loans available through Scotland to help the uptake of electric vehicles, ebikes and things like that as well. The domestic customers, the loan funding and grants are via the Home Energy Scotland number and I can get that if anybody's interested in that later on on. We have an interest free electric vehicle loan that's funded by transport Scotland. They offer drivers in Scotland loans of up to 35,000 and that's to cover the cost of purchasing a new pure electric vehicle. We also have up to ten thousand pounds to cover the cost of purchasing a new electric motorcycle or scooter. And that's over six years as well. The vehicles must be eligible for the plugin grant. So that's just a new thing this year, they saw that means that cars with the purchase value over 50,000, and plug in hybrids are not eligible anymore for it. So, we have also the domestic charge point grant I know down in England, you have the one for the Office of low emission vehicles and up in Scotland, we have an extra 300 pounds funding on top of that through the energy saving trust. So it's good same amount towards putting a charge point in in your home. We have, egh we don't, obviously just encourage customers to change to EVs, we want to try and get customers, into more sustainable transport. So we have ebike loans as well. We have an ebike loan up to 6000 pounds. That's over four years, interest free. We also offer ebike trials, but at the moment, those are because of Covid those have been put on hold, but that's certainly something if anybody in Scotland's interested in to give Home Energy Scotland a call that's a free trial. So, the business side of things is what I deal with. We have sustainable transport reviews that we can do fleet reviewed for somebody that's got one vehicle in their fleet to somebody that's got 500. We can work out the best solutions for them as to whether to downsize their fleet, whether to change to electric vehicles, and that sort of thing as well. We've got a funding sources to help them with that as well. We've got the low carbon transport business loan. That's very similar to the domestic debate one, but you can borrow up to 120,000 pounds per business as well. And that can also be used for things like telematics systems and video teleconferencing facilities. We have ebike business loans as well, so you get a we bit more for businesses up to 30,000 available. And low carbon Hackney cab loan with interest free loans up to 120,000 pounds to help customers change from an old Euro5 diesel to a Euro6 and that's just to help with our low emissions zones that's going to be happening here in Scotland. So, there's other things as well. We've got business charge point grant charge point grant funding because at the moment there's businesses are eligible eligible for up to 50% funding that's capped 25,000, and public sector organisations are eligible for full funding up to 100,000 so I've got lots and lots of grants and funding available up here. So I'd love to see that down in England as well at some point,
Jonathan 29:50
Scotland leading the way.
Leanne 29:55
I have just had a look on the English side actually and it's nowhere near, and no, it's it's very disappointing. And to think that we are supposed to be in inverted commas, the United Kingdom, and yet. Some, some countries seem to be able to do it so much better than others within the UK. And I must say I'm very disappointed, because I called it encouraging people on low incomes, to spend money to make these changes to their home energy to their transport, and, and, and to businesses as well the fact that you're offering it to businesses I mean businesses in England would seriously, take up an offer like that, especially when it comes to things like charge points in their premises.
Gary C 0:24
There were two things that came up when you talked about it, you've already addressed one which is, you know, Scotland to do it while the rest of the UK.
But the other question that came up in my mind is, you know, how many people know about the loans and the grants that are available because here in the UK. sorry here in England, as you say we've got the Office of the low emission vehicles and they will give you the plug in car grant and the amount of money for the chargers but the number of people actually know about that before they go and buy a car is minimal. So, you know, what sort of uptake are you getting on these kind of loans in Scotland?
Heather 1:05
I don't have figures off the top of my head. Since the beginning of lockdown then we're really quiet with EV loans, but the ebike loan has more than tripled's with, it's just overtaken everything.
I think so so far that a lot of the eBike shops have sold out.
But yet, they're certainly picking up maybe with the electric vehicle loan. And I think with the benefit in kind changes in April as well has certainly encouraged a lot more businesses to change as well,
Jonathan 1:38
if, if I could just ask her a question I know Scottish energy saving trust were talking about this interest free loan over six years being extended to used vehicles now. New or ex demo up to six months old or 6000 miles. But they did actually get in touch with me oh best part of a year ago, asking my thoughts and I think, for those on lower incomes, that don't want to borrow up to 35,000 perhaps want to borrow ten an interest free loan for them on a used EV will be absolutely brilliant Have you heard any more news, Heather about that possibly happening?
Heather 2:14
Haven't heard a thing Jonathan at all. It certainly was talked last before the beginning of the last financial year, but there's been absolutely nothing about it and I really do thank it would help a lot of people, it's as expensive for, you know some people some of the vehicles are still you know 30 or 40,000. And it's just, yeah, I think it would be good to actually get that and but at the moment I haven't heard anything about it at all so,
Jonathan 2:41
So it's great in Scotland, but it's not absolutely perfect yet so we've got a lot of work to do.
Heather 2:46
I do actually have some of the customers who, when they phone in, they actually have said that the dealership, have put them on to us and told them about the lawn so that's really good to hear some of the dealerships are, you know, taken on board and, and not just plugging in loans and things so
Jonathan 3:03
I've had people from the north, like, Berwick and just the other side of the border in England, asking me whether they qualify for the Scottish energy saving trust. And I've just unless you actually physically live in Scotland that no you can't so even people in England have about this interest free loan basically.
Gary C 3:21
Interesting.
Leanne 3:27
Gill?Are you ready for that?
Gill 3:29
I was sort of virtually putting my hand up there to say I think we've already learned a lot in England from EVA Scotland, because you know they're doing so, so much good work on behalf of EV drives in Scotland, and we'd love to, you know, to kind of replicate and build on that in England, and I think an awful lot of learn a lot that we can learn from you hetaher and others in Scotland and actually other nations as well so so EV A England were really really keen to sort of, you know, those good words around collaboration and partnership, you know, very very keen to do that. Yeah.
Gary C 4:10
So Heather just one final question on this, where is that funding actually coming from I mean obviously it's the government, but is he got it from Scottish taxes or what?
Heather 4:21
It's the Scottish Government, and so it's not, it's Transport Scotland, emm is the transport side of things for the ebikes, but as they they a part the Scottish Government that's offering the money there so. Yep.
Gary C 4:35
Okay, fantastic, Jonathan.
Jonathan 4:38
Yes.
Gary C 4:39
Where are we with EV infrastructure?
Jonathan 4:42
EV infrastructure. It's a little bit like a chicken and egg scenario. Ones got to keep up with the other. I used to hear people saying well when there's a rapid charge on every street corner then I'll think about getting an EV, but we all know the reality is that that's just not viable and it's just not needed, either. So, I think, EV's infrastructure is keeping up with regard to physical machines, tech going physically in the ground I think that's progressing well particularly in Scotland.
The things we need to do with regard to infrastructure is how you pay for it. Having a raft of RFID cars or apps, or tags, or lifting your left leg up at 45 degrees in order to activate a charge has got to stop and I think leaders such as Instvolt, where it's just go with your debit or credit card and waft in front of the machine. And, and use it is the way forward and I know the government have said any new rapids going in from the beginning of this year have to be contactless payment. So that's great but obviously we're still got all the infrastructure that's got years left life left in it. That could do with being converted to contactless payment. So that's one thing. I think the other thing is the, at the moment the CCS debacle with certain makes of rapids, not working on certain vehicles with CCS think the manufacturers need to talk to the people that make these machines and the manufacturers really ought to test every type of machine for every manufacturer before they release the car to the public.
And the other big thing is, hats off to Ecotricity years ago, when there was no comms. By that I mean, communication between the rapids and the operator communication or comms with Ecotricity when there was no comms through no fault of their own, you know, O2 or the Wi Fi gone down. Then machines would default to free vend, which was brilliant. Now, sadly, with ChargePlace Scotland, if there's no comms in the back of beyond the Highlands, then it will sit, with no comms and won't give out any electricity, until some chap turns open in a van and fixes it. That is really frustrating. So I'm constantly badgering ChargePlace Scotland through various channels, just to make this whole default to free vend being the norm.
So that's where we are on infrastructure from my point of view.
Gary C 7:22
One of the things that comes out of what you've just said particularly that last point is the whole area of maintenance of units because, you know, if you go on to, particularly zap map, and have a look you can see instantly which units are out of service and you, you can look and see some of them have been unable to be used for two weeks, three weeks, four weeks, six months. And there has to be from my point of view, there has to be some sort of minimum service level which says that if once a faulty charger has been reported it has to be back up and running within, I mean, pick a figure 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours. The figure is immaterial as long as that service level agreement is is maintained and it has to be consistent across all chargers and all charging networks.
Jonathan 8:12
In the early days when I went down to from John o'Groats to Land's End and back to John o'Groats with Chris Ramsey back in 2015. Goodness me that's five years ago. and it's 24 kilowatt hour leaf I shall never forget we went to place called Pitlochry on the A9 in the Cairngorms, and the previous person that had used it had tripped the charger, so it just wasn't working, and it had tripped the main fuse if you like in with a box that's at the side of the wall next to the charger. So we do the usual thing, rang ChargePlace Scotland, they got on to the local council, and they said "Well we can send a chap out, a week on Tuesday and he'll reset it. So we remonstrated politely. And sure enough there was a chap about an hour and a half away, who works with the council as a Sparky. So they sent him out. So we twiddling our thumbs for an hour and a half. And this chap from the council came opened up these big cabinets with what's called an electronic electricians panel key, which is just a key with a fancy triangle in the middle you can buy them from any hardware shop, opened up the cupboard and turned it back on.
I shut the cupboard and shook her head as we waited for this, it was gonna be a week on Tuesday before some other technical bloke came. So needless to say, this is going on the record, I've got myself a little panel key.
And I've used it countless times where turned up to a charger with no power I've opened the box I've flicked the switch and it works. Now when you talk to ChargePlace Scotland: Oooo you better not do that, you know, you're going to trip yourself electrocuted. We'll send a specialist team out a week on Tuesday to do exactly the same thing.
Gary C 10:06
In a few minutes I'm going to talk about the future of charging but one of the things that personally bugs me more than anything else is turning up at a charger and there's one unit. And it's in use. Yeah, whereas, you know, you go to our good friends at Tesla, and you turn up at the superchargers, and I think the minimum they have any location is four, and the maximum, I forget the exact figure Is it 42 or 44 they've got at Nebbenes in Norway?
You know, I understand the technical limitations of why they would only put one charger in at any location but Instavolt always put two in. And as I said, Tesla always put four plus in. Why can't the others?
Jonathan 10:54
I think here in Scotland if it's in the middle of nowhere, there is the aspect of getting enough power to that particular site in order to power it, that can be a huge problem Helmsdale in particular, took ages to come alive cos they needed to physically put extra poles in the ground and carry electricity, five miles off the beaten track just to supply this rapid. So there is that. What has also been the benefit in Scotland, is the various councils who look after ChargePlace Scotland's public charges. Various councils have started introducing a fee, a charge for charging. Now, that particular here on Orkney has been absolutely brilliant because it's very rare now to see an EV on a rapid charger.
Because when he was free. And let's be honest, we all do it if there's something free, we're going to grab it, so you'd have people who had had a drive, had solar panels have the means to charge their own electric vehicle on Orkney. But if it's free, then they will go out of their way to plug in to a free because they're getting it for nothing. And that made them feel really smug. Introduce a fee and I can't remember the last time I saw a car on a charger Theya re being used, but the amount of use has just dropped off. So, you think, charging for charging does help people to realise it's cheaper to charge at home or to sleep. And then for those occasional trips, put into the motorway services, Ecotricity, or Instavolt. And to date, have not had to queue for a rapid when I've done one on my crazy drives from Leicester to Orkney. So, it tends to be locals that will hog rapids, if they're free.
Gary C 12:46
Dan you've been quiet so far. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Dan 12:50
No.
I've been very blessed because I've been driving EVs for five years I've had very, very few problems but I think I suspect Jonathan's done a fair few more miles than I.
I've been, I've been very lucky. And I think a lots made out of it. And I think that i think the infrastructure is is problematic but I actually think it's a bit better than we sometimes talk about you know bad bad news always travels further, it seems, other than I did send my wife to Tesla place the other day, first time she'd ever sort of ventured long distance on her own and I sent her to one with two stalls.
Both were busy. So that was a rarity I think but I always think charging been okay and I think it is getting better. But, you know, if you have a, I haven't always had a Tesla I've had other cars and I've actually found it relatively easy. I found it pretty easy.
I think we've made a bit of a hodgepodge of it in the UK, and I do think it is, it's getting sorted when you think about it, Jonathan will know better than me but know all the Instavolts springing up. Engenie or as they're now know, Osprey . Ionity, you know, Fastned where there's a lot more isn't there now there was a couple of years ago a lot lot more.
Jonathan 14:13
Yeah
Gary C 14:15
I think the one thing that we said several times on this podcast is the charging infrastructure will never be as bad as it is today. it will always get better From today onwards.
Dan 14:23
And I think that's just reflects exactly what you said. I think my, my point I always make is because we talk about residential charging quite a lot on on streets without easy, you know, easy to get into with infrastructure. I always think we'll end up probably with more infrastructure and we need at some point. I think that's a few years away, but I think that's where we could end up and I think that's probably what has to happen but you're going to see this just extraordinary investment into EV infrastructure that's already started but you know you can see the lights are going on now with the finance houses with investments organisations with governments, with charging companies we're seeing the opportunity. So I actually think we'll end up with more but it's still a bit still a bit frustrating isn't it but I don't think it's quite as bad as, as people would have you believe I think a TV presenter Alex Beer. Last night was was on on Twitter kind of problem with our iPce I think she ran out and then she had some some trouble charging and then these stories always seem to make it straight on page seven of the same reaction right right wing. Whereas if someone runs a petrol doesn't make the press does it? on the other hand.
Gary C 15:36
It's the same as the Tesla battery fires, isn't it, you know, whenever those happens it's sort of front page news
Dan 15:41
Yeah,
Gary C 15:42
Dan, I read lots about the fact that all EV's are big elitist and expensive. Is that right? ( that's your cue to go into your little bit by the way.)
Dan 15:54
So yeah, my kind of question really was, how do we kind of get manufacturers to to mainstream EVs, what should they do things, so I kind of was thinking back and I was thinking back to sort of three years ago when I was planning the first ever Fully Charged Live at that point there were only around 10 EVs that we could construct a show around. It was the leaf and it was the obviously three Tesla's it was the. It was Zoe, there wasn't there wasn't a lot to choose from. And at that point, there were some considerable gaps in what was available. Many of those gaps are now catered for, but some segments remain unaddressed so really my question really was for the panel, what were the remaining opportunities? When will they be taken? And by who?
Leanne 16:38
I can sort of interject with that. So, there's one particular story of someone that actually quite a few people in the EV world know who lives up inHull and he actually had to give up his eNV200, which he actually required seven seats for due to their occupation I do believe one of them's a child minder. And he had to give it up because of all the issues he had surrounding rapidgate. And from what we're seeing bar the Tesla Model X, we are sincerely lacking in a people carrier style vehicle that can hold more than five passengers.
Gary C 17:19
Although I was just reading literally about an hour ago about the, is it the Mercedes eVito the new version of that which is now, an Eight seater, but obviously that's going to have a Mercedes price tag on it. So, I mean, who, who is in who produces an eight seater that's not an EV that we would like to make into an electric version, which which manufacturers are in that market space at the moment
Leanne 17:47
so I would say Volkswagen and Ford. You've got the S max with Ford, and Volkswagen that have the, the torque. It's not the tour and it's the Sharan isn't it well they had the Sharan that had seven seats and then of course they've got, the more van type vehicles that are very popular amongst taxi drivers in the diesel form.
So I do think Ford and Volkswagen could pluck that gap.
And probably other Volkswagen Group, who also provide those vehicles so Seat. I'm not sure if Skoda have one yet.
Jonathan 18:24
I do feel have a certain amount of sympathy for manufacturers because they're going to use to produce movies but they're going to hit the most popular segment first, which has always been small family sized hatchbacks. And then when you look at people carriers and two seater sports cars they're sort of lower on their ranking of popularity so they're not going to push them, they're going to push the ones that are going to sell in volume, first to try and get some of their r&d costs back. So, it is a bit of a predicament for them.
Leanne 18:57
And it is a shame that a lot of these vehicles have diesel as well but it's the pulling power, I guess for when you do have a fully loaded car with seven people and luggage. You need that torque which would be ideal from the electric vehicle because it's there.
Gary C 19:11
The other sort of aspect of that when we talk about pulling power is literally the ability to be able to tell something. I mean if you've ever been down the A30 in Cornwall and Devon about this time of year you'll see there's quite a lot of cars towing caravans. And you know what, I don't think if you know if you take away the Model X, there aren't that many vehicle many electric vehicles that have the ability to tow something like a caravan without a serious impact on the range. Is that right?
Heather 19:45
I think the Nissan eNV200, he can. I think it's more legally, i think the insurance you're not able to like probably some of them could tow but it's just because of the insurance, but yeah yeah definitely more more vehicles that you can pull with
Jonathan 20:01
personally interesting one has also cost, a few eNv200 vans to farmers here on Orkney, and they've said 'Can I fit a towbar?' And I said, well you can because it's exactly the same chassis as the diesel NV200, but it's not been type approved, and it could invalidate your your insurance, and I say all of them have gone I'm not nothered just fit it with a tow bar, and that's okay no problem at all.
Gary C 20:25
So what are the other market segments. Don't let me, let me rephrase that I was reading something earlier on today that one of the constraints in EVs is actually the supply because they can basically the demand is there they can basically sell as many as they can make and it's the supply that's the bottleneck so if that's the case, should they be should manufacturers be looking at upping the supply for the models that they currently have or should they be saying right well you know, we've got the iPaces and the Honda Es and the MG ZS EVs. Should we now be looking at expanding the range and diverting our supply towards a seven seater an eight seater something that's got a large towing capacity, something that's not an SUV something that's, you know, a little two seater sports car is there a case to say that that's possibly what manufacturers should be looking at?
Jonathan 21:22
Obviously they're gonna say I've got such a legacy of internal combustion engines around their necks, that they can't just make that switch, because overnight their income stream would, would drop I think Robert made the point quite well. A few times, because they're a little bit like drug addicts, they've got to wean themselves off fossil burning engines. And they're finding that tough you only if you look at the likes of Tesla, they've got none of that legacy holding them back, and they can't make Model 3s fast enough. In order in a different way differently, but it just illustrates the point that as much as manufacturers might say they want to go down the route, financially, they just can't make the switch, overnight, because it's just not viable for them financially.
Dan 22:10
It's certainly seeing a lot of SUVs now. I mean, not that that has changed because that was levelled at the sort of EV sector a couple of years ago where the SUVs and now there's a plethora of them It started with a very very good compact SUVs like the Kona, and then the e-Nero, and Robert, on Fully Charged talking about the Nissen Ariya only, only last week and you can see a lot of those coming through, but of course that is dictated by the fact that SUVs is is generally the biggest segment because they they push that very hard because it's more metal more fuel, you know, and so that's been very successful. The one we constantly get asked about as estate cars, constantly get asked about about that. And then there are signs, but actually when you've got an electric vehicle and you've got an efficiency to think of I think the estate car shape is fantastic. So I think we'll see some really good estate cars come through, but it feels like it feels like slow going. It does feel like by 2022 2023 2024. We'll have most of these little pockets, different segments, sort of still full but I totally agree with Jonathan, they're in a no win situation the car manufacturer it is incredibly difficult to do this given the baggage they've got. And the fact that they're facing looking backwards saying, well, you know, I'll be just cannibalising our core business here
Gary C 23:28
but at the end of the day if, if, for example, the UK Government moved to 2030 or 2032 is a date for banning the sale of new fossil fuels, they're going to have to bite that bullet, and take that hit aren't they?
Jonathan 23:43
We think bite the bullet early that's, that's the kind of thing it's about being being bold we started off this podcast about being bold and I think really, if you're at the front end you know it's going to be painful. But if you're at the back it's going to be much much worse and I think we always praise manufacturers when they really go for it. You know, I mean I had an 3 I was my first car, I absolutely loved it. And, you know, BMW haven't really come to the car with anything new since that and I think that Jonathan corect me if I'm wrong I think that's 2013, the first I3 something like that?
Dan 24:17
Seven long years so you know we'd be the first ones to say, bravo but you've got to be single minded Haven't you we've seen quite a lot of schizophrenia from the car companies where one minute they're there, you know, we're really pro electric and the next minute there seem to be pulling away there's tensions that VW can see it there's apparently tension that Volvo between Geely the parent company and Volvo and you can see that in, in most of them it's really really difficult but I would just say, if anyone ever listens to any of us: be bold. But obviously, when it's one man making a decision which seemingly is often the case over at Tesla or maybe to pick up on our there that Rivian you know it is easier I think to force these decisions through when it's a committee making these decisions much much more complex.
Gary C 25:06
Gill,
Gill 25:06
yeah. Again that word Bold I was just thinking of rivian, actually there, and thinking that Rivian is bold and beautiful and their pickup truck, of course, which is going into production next year will be very exciting I think but is there an opportunity for perhaps a European manufacturer to bring something onto the market that is affordable in terms of, you know,a Backie, a pickup truck that's fully electric because I think that could be quite interesting.
Dan 25:37
Definitely we may or may not be doing an episode on arrival soon so then they are akin to akin to rivian, in terms of building their own kind of their own kind of platform, and they'll be working with, with other parties. And then there's Israeli company called Ree R-Double-E who are also doing you know fantastic stuff with kind of platforms and they'll be building vehicles for for others and if you look at what's happened with with Polstar recently obviously that's part of the Volvo family.Part of the Geely family. And actually, it's interesting to see what what they're doing, but we need more of that at that affordable level again. When people say to me, when's the 10,000 pound or a 15,000 pound electric vehicle coming along. I have to say I'm quite embarrassed to say I can't really offer them much comfort option to send them to ecocars
Jonathan 26:29
I'll have to bring your wadge to Fully Charged
Gary C 26:37
What I do find. Well I was gonna say fascinating but a little disturbing is you've got companies like VW and they've obviously made a decision that they're going to manufacture a range of electric vehicles you've got the, you know, the usual suspects that we've talked about already the Nissans and the Renaults but you know one of the largest car manufacturers in the world Ford has been strangely silent when it comes to that
Heather 27:02
It is a bit strange.
Gary C 27:04
It is. I have a friend, colleague should I say who was quite high up in Ford he's now moved over to General Motors and I sort of asked him about this and he said, You know, I'm much more comfortable with what General Motors are doing than I ever was with the strategic direction that Ford have taken and I can see a point in the not too distant future where a company like Ford will start to become irrelevant.
Dan 27:33
When I'm... sorry.
Leanne 27:36
I was gonna say when the best they've been offering on the MEB platform is, you know, a self charging hybrid. It's, and the cost as well I mean I've seen the Mondeo hybrid as well and the cost of those things is just astronomical, it's, it's just going to put people off and Ford is Ford along with Volkswagen and probably one of the most popular brands out there in the UK, you know, in terms of Fleet cars as well as personal transport so it's very much going to be a case of, they may fall out of favour. For VW instead where VW we're making the progress.
Gary C 28:17
Yeah,totally agree totally agree.
Jonathan 28:20
I think one of
the good signs is the new Volkswagen Group so Skoda Volkswagen and Seat with the new eUP on their different versions, I think the cheapest is the Seat coming in at £10000, huh. I think that's the cheapest brand new EV on the market, and I believe they're all sold. Okay, it's sort of basic and it's not got all the toys on but it's got a fantastic range. And again, I think that's just another good sign that the prices are dropping for new TVs that are proper four door cars,
Leanne 29:00
and we could see that being a very popular in the secondhand market a few years down the line and hopefully more people will be able to afford that type of vehicle through yourself.
Jonathan 29:07
Yeah,
Gary C 29:08
right. I want to talk about the future of EV charging. Now, having an accessible working charging setup is absolutely crucial to EV uptake coming if we look as an example, as I said earlier, the success of the Tesla supercharger network that there still isn't any other network remotely close to it, in terms of coverage cost and ease of use. But what will this look like as more and more EV's hit our roads at the moment for example you've got rapid charges in locations such as pub car parks Park and rides Starbucks. Charging companies are getting in with countrywide chains such as mastodons McDonald's Miller and Carter and up in the Lake District, Booths, people like that. And they're installing at their locations but you then look at companies such as BP Chargemaster and shell and they're adding them to their petrol stations Gridserve is looking at hubs, as their business model. How do we see the rollout of charging in the next few years will fast and destination charging dominate, or are we going to be looking at more and more high power charges. What's the general though on that?
Leanne 30:19
I think there's a, an option for both depending on the area you live in my big example would be the, maybe not so green city of Brighton, very much Victorian streets, you know, parking it premium You're lucky if you can get car park on the road you live in, you know, you may have one electric blue charger on each road which admittedly has been a massive increase in chargers in the past year. But if you're looking for everyone to move to EV, you're probably going to need some faster charging spots just outside the city to encourage the EV uptake because people know they're not going to be able to get on the charger when they want to such as overnight when they're, you know not using their vehicle.
Gary C 31:04
Is that not indicating that potentially. We need fewer if we in places like Brighton you can't put in as many destination charges or, you know, the seven kilowatts so we therefore need more 50 kilowatts 65 kilowatts hundred and 20 kilowatts hundred and 50 kilowatts.
Leanne 31:23
Yes, I think. Certainly, the sort of the charge hub model that grid server looking at would would be ideal for somewhere like that maybe obviously Brighton's right at the end of a major trunk road and motorway So somewhere close to the end of that motorway would be perfect for people that actually live in the city. And as you say with 50 kilowatt plus chargers.
Jonathan 31:45
If I can just mention Norway, it's good to look at other countries that are much further ahead than the UK. I know my good friend Ewan McTurk who does a brilliant YouTube channel called Plug Life TV. He went over to Oslo. And he one of his videos, he's in his apartment window counting the number of TVs going past his hotel window. It was oh eight out of 10 cars were electric. And as he drove around, yes, there were some rapid charging hubs with a dozen rapids, none of them were being used, and he saw countless small sized battery EVs parked on the side of the street, not plugged in. And it was a real eye opener to him and me when I watched his video. The fact that people with small range electric vehicles, don't always want to be plugged in. And it's just interesting to see how human behaviour does work, where there is great EV uptake such as in Norway. It doesn't seem to be an issue about having a charger. You know connected to the lamppost and on every street, whether the Norwegians think differently to most British, I don't know, but it was interesting to watch.
Leanne 33:01
I'd be interested to know what their public transports like as well outside of the cities like like Oslo so if they wanted to go on a trip to another city elsewhere in the country. Are they going to take their short range EV or are they going to jump on a train?
Jonathan 33:15
Yeah, good point. Yeah, the whole way we get around has to be looked at. And we have to get away from this fact that we need to have our own set of wheels.
Leanne 33:24
I think that's come from years and years of sort of overpriced public transport and unreliable public transport and, of course, now not very green public transport in a lot of cases.
Jonathan 33:33
Yeah,
Gary C 33:35
just sort of wrapping this background to charging itself, many, many years ago when I was a slip of a lad. I used to work in an attended service petrol station. And at that point, and we're talking for 240 odd years ago, the profit on a gallon of petrol cars we sell them in gallons at that point not not litres was miniscule, and the, the profit that the petrol station made was on the other things that were sold, and that's still the case today. But if we then look at charging the profit on the charging is on the actual price of the electricity. Whereas if we go to something like the Gridserve model where you've got lots and lots of charges and you've got people who are going to be there for 15, 20, 30, 45 plus minutes. Is there a case to say, the price of charging might be reduced. But we've then also got data and he's looking at putting in a Marks and Spencers type thing at each or Costa Coffee at each thing, is there a case to say that the profit will then be made outside the actual charging itself. And that could be used to reduce the price of charge at a hub?
Heather 34:51
That's a great idea, I am certainly a lot of the charge points in Scotland but quite normal. And if you've not got any facilities same toilets food or anything so, yeah, I do think it's a really good idea what what good surfer AM. So. Yep, definitely should follow one another charge points,
Leanne 35:13
It's a bit like the service centre model. So for example if you go to services. You know that all at the major trunk road there's going to be demand for those items. So, you know, They obviously add a markup on that. Knowing that people will pay that money for those other items, and you know people
Gary C 30:46
There were two things that came up when you talked about it, you've already addressed one which is, you know, Scotland to do it while the rest of the UK.
But the other question that came up in my mind is.
Leanne 0:06
Their home energy to their transports, and, and, and to businesses as well the fact that you're offering it to businesses I mean businesses in England would seriously, take up an offer like that, especially when it comes to things like charge points in their premises.
still do go and fill up at service stations, but I imagine not as much because they don't need to but then they probably make a lot more profit from their overpriced Burger King or other slogan inserted here.
Gary C 35:42
Gary C 30:46
There were two things that came up when you talked about it, you've already addressed one which is, you know, Scotland to do it while the rest of the UK.
But the other question that came up in my mind is.
Leanne 0:06
Their home energy to their transports, and, and, and to businesses as well the fact that you're offering it to businesses I mean businesses in England would seriously, take up an offer like that, especially when it comes to things like charge points in their premises.
Indeed, indeed, any further thoughts on the future of charging is it, you know, where would we like to see it in five years 10 years time,
Leanne 35:53
I would certainly like the contactless model to have made progress. I think you said it before, Gary a very good example of where that would be very useful would be in a taxi rank. So where you've got the conductive charging and where taxis waiting at the taxi rank, then can charge contactlessly, without having to plug in,
Gary C 36:13
I believe there's a fully charged episode about that I could be wrong I think it was on the podcast or they were interviewing somebody on that
Heather 36:21
I quite like the Dundee's they've put charge points in multi storey car parks that seems quite a good idea. So, basically, you know, people can charge up during the day and then the people that live nearby can be plugged in overnight if they don't have a drive we so
Jonathan 36:40
I cann see charging homes for those who have got a drive, becoming more popular. We're starting to see business models from various electric companies offering to pay you to charge at certain time so I think There's an exciting project about to start on Orkney called reflex. Basically, we're getting up to 1000 EVs on the island that will help in a massive way to balance the grid, because we often have too much electricity. It can't go anywhere so we end up having to turn turbines off. So thinking five years time we'll see people see in a vehicle, not as a means to get from A to B, but a battery storage unit will actually earn your money, so I can get exciting things happening in the EV world and home energy. Yeah.
Gill 37:28
I think it will be a little bit like the energy mix you know we need a mix of energy, don't we, we, we will need, and we're seeing, more and more and mix of charging solutions to suit people's needs, so it'd be even you can park at home overnight, then probably home charging is going to be most suitable for you. And as you say with certain energy suppliers now and smart charging providers, then you can actually get paid to charge in effect. But then there's also lots of new technologies that are really exciting like wireless charging, you know vehicle to grid and there's a lot of work done in those areas as well, though. Yeah, it's, it's definitely one to watch I think the innovation opportunities are pretty great.
Jonathan 38:16
I think it's great for people to get away from the thinking of, I go to a place to sit always feel like a petrol station. They automatically think well I need to go somewhere to fill up my electric car, but when you start to tactfully explain to them that you can do it whilst you sleep. We can do it off your solar panels or wind turbine. And it's getting people to think differently in a big way. And think different to what we've been doing for the last hundred years when it comes to fuel in our vehicles. I think that's, that's quite it's quite interesting challenge to make people think differently.
Gary C 38:51
And I think if we were to sort of pick up the key word that's come through on this podcast more than once it's, you know, that's the bold thing to do, isn't it, you know to to re educate a large amount of the, of the population to say, this is how you've done it for as long as you've been driving. Yeah. And this is how it needs to happen in the future.
Jonathan 39:10
Yes. Yeah,
Gary C 39:12
it's time to share a cool renewable or EV thing with the listeners Did anybody bring a cool thing I believe you've got something Heather
Heather 39:19
Yeah. So, I thought it was pretty cool, but Renault has, i think in fact they've actually delivered over 1100 electrics Zoes from subscription service onto. They were formerly known as is it EVEZY, not sure how you pronounce it
Leanne 39:37
EV Easy, Yeah.
Heather 39:39
So it's the biggest order I think for Zoes in the UK. So EV Easy (or Onto as It's called now) offer all inclusive Electric Car subscriptions with no long term commitment. So it's actually quite an ideal way for people to try and electric vehicle before they make the long term decision to purchase from. So yeah, that's pretty cool that that the bike is what
So yeah, that's pretty cool but they're the biggest order of the week
Gary C 0:59
Am I right in thinking that that subscription model also includes sort of insurance and servicing and it's all in here?.
Heather 1:06
Yeah.
Gary C 1:07
That's not bad, not bad. Leanne, your cool thing, please.
Leanne 1:11
Well it would seem that Nissan have seen the light. So with the Nissan Ariya albeit the top spec model coming with not just 130 kilowatt CCS, but also 22 kilowatt AC towing capacity. And also, liquid cooled batteries Rapidgate will be a thing of the past.
Gary C 1:37
Has anybody else come up with a cool thing?
Jonathan 1:41
Mine's not car related, it's hit- well, I found it this morning and put it on Twitter, this electric ferry in Sweden. It's been - there's been lots of talk of ships and you know this is coming out, that's coming out this has been running for 12 months. And it's been absolutely brilliant, no issues I think it was a 22 mile trip, one way and 22 miles back. They've never run out of electricity is working great. And they're projecting payback or waiting to be the same price as it would have been a diesel. So price parity if you like was between year five and year, eight. And these areas like the ferries appear on all these are big one in 35 3035 years, that's the average lifespan. So, for this passenger ferry that carries I think it was up to 30 vehicles, which is similar to ours we have appeal in the northern Isles. It will be cost efficient by year five or year eight. I think that is brilliant.
Gary C 2:44
That's the reason it is spectacular impressive. Yeah, Jill
Gill 2:50
If I can just grab another result on EVA England survey on the phase out date of sales of new petrol and diesel cars So, 82% all the participants believe that the phase out date should be moved to a date earlier than 2035. So that's quite exciting to hear.
Gary C 3:14
Fantastic, Dan Do you have anything?
Dan 3:16
I do fully charge is doing something new called Fully Charged Cities. And we're actually trying to inspire cities and towns around the world to a) show off progress that they're making in clean energy electric vehicles, but also to encourage others to follow suit. So, we had a great time in Dundee around this time last year and we talked about electric taxis and electric car charging on the top of car parks and they've got a visionary group of leaders up in up in Dundee. And we thought it'd be fantastic to know share that story around the world and I know from speaking to Fraser up there actually opened a lot of doors for them, and from our perspective, talking about Norway as Jonathan just was and the progress they've had there talking about all the electric buses in Shenzhen in China or the electric bikes in Utrecht in the Netherlands, that actually gets other cities and other towns to say it is possible, and they're actually surprisingly competitive with each other so we're really excited about, hopefully in addition to the episodes that we run, inspiring some some meaningful change in that level as well.
Jonathan 4:24
Brilliant,
Leanne 4:24
Is Milton Keynes on your list?
Dan 4:26
Of course.
Gary C 4:27
Cool.
Dan 4:28
People got to nominate themselves but yeah I mean, in the UK. We've had
Leanne 4:33
That's a city I've been to
Dan 4:34
Milton Keynes is a great example there's some pretty good ones in the UK I'll get killed if I don't mention everyone but Nottingham's another another leader in England, and then we've had it, we've had interest so far from, from California from New Zealand from from Australia, we're kind of reaching around the world to get other cities to show what they're doing because I don't think there's ever been a better time to actually look at how cities and towns operate. And so actually let's have that road back and let's put in the cycle path or let's improve our public transport to encourage active transport running and walking and we're hugely passionate about electric vehicles, but it's electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
Gary C 5:14
And what I particularly like about that is, there are a lot of towns and cities around the world that are probably thinking, Well, you know, it's not for us, but when they look and see some of the other the other towns and cities that are making a success of it. That changes their mindset, and suddenly you've got a bit of a groundswell. And it sort of snowballs from there
Dan 5:34
we're going for a kind of a Eurovision kind of thing. It'll be the biggest event on the planet one day, I mean, back in backing from hopefully Robert can keep up
Gary C 5:46
My cool thing is a car cover with solar PV cells built in that can recharge your batteries, while parked. The idea of using solar to charge your vehicles isn't new I mean Jonathan's been doing it for quite some time up in Orkney but this new car cover developed by a French company Armor has a very lightweight solar panels built into it, making it more practical than rooftop solar, albeit with a much reduced capacity, the panel's themselves weigh only about six times the weight of the equivalent area of paper and a four square metre total PV coverage can add about 9.3 miles per day, with an aim to double that within three years based on eight hours of outside exposure. For many people using this while the car is parked in the office will completely cover their commute at zero cost for the provided power, especially if they live in high sun regions such as, Arizona, California Dubai or pretty much anywhere in Australia unfortunately we have no indication of price at the moment.
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Thanks as always my co founder Simon. You know his parents live on a farm and they tend to try and celebrate Christmas in quite a novel way. I asked him what's the one thing they have that's so different from a normal Christmas. He told me:
Dan 7:47
glitter amongst the chicken feed really
Gary C 7:48
Thank you everybody for participating and thanks to everybody here for listening. Bye.
This is episode 56 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we have a number of very special guests and we'll be conducting a discussion with them about some key topics in the EV space.
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I don’t know about you but I tend to get into quite a lot of conversations with people who don’t own EVs. As a general rule they are ALL interested in EVs as a concept but a large proportion of them seem to think that an EV won’t work for them.
There are ALWAYS three statements or questions that come up whenever you’re discussing EVs with someone who doesn’t have one. These three are
1) What’s the range?
2) What about charging?
3) Oh, but they’re too expensive.
Those of us who are familiar with these comments know that they are part of the fossil fuel narrative to keep people buying petrol and diesel cars as long as possible. So today i want to go through how you might address these comments the next time you engage in such a discussion with people.
Remember, however, the goal is not to convince sceptics that they should buy an EV and that it’ll always be the right choice for them (Sometimes it won’t be). The key is to identify where their thinking is guided by inaccurate or outdated information or a narrative that is not correct.
How Far Does It Go? If we look at the first comment it’s usually ‘How far does it go?’. What they mean is ‘Can it go as far on a charge as my current vehicle can go on a tank of fuel because if it can’t I’m not even going to consider it’.
In the past I’ve tried to answer this question by saying ‘mine goes about 120 miles but there are models that can do 400 miles’. The problem with this answer is that it forces you to try and disprove the Fossil Fuel narrative about having a large tank of quickly refillable petrol or diesel. An EV is never going to disprove that narrative. Plus whatever figure you give them will always be compared against what their current vehicle can do and - if they have something like a diesel Vauxhall - it’ll never be able to beat that ‘Oh. 400 miles? I get 600 miles on my tank. Not sure an EV would work for me’
I find the best way to answer this question or address this sort of comment in the first place is to open the conversation by addressing the use case rather than getting specific with range.
My usual answer is something along the lines of ‘My car will go as far as any other car on the road. I regularly do trips up to Yorkshire from Hampshire. But let me ask you a question: on a day to day basis what sort of travel do you do in your car?’ if you get them to think about the distance requirement in these terms it reframes the discussion from being ‘How far will an EV go’ to ‘Can an EV do the sort of travel I need?’
Most people have a regular commute (either from home to their place of work or from home to the railway station). For the vast majority of people this will be fewer than 20 miles. On a weekend they may go a little further afield - 50 or 60 miles? Make sure you narrow down the actual distance travelled in a single stint behind the wheel NOT the overall distance travelled from A to B. (I mean if you’re doing a trip from London to the South of France you break it down into chunks. You don’t say 'I need a car that can do 900 miles in a single journey.' Nobody drives that sort of distance safely/legally without a break.)
Once you get people to understand that the distance they need to be able to travel in a single stint is much less than they imagine, you can then start to have a more sensible conversation about range. At that point you can highlight cars such as the new e-Niro, the Kona, the iPace and the eSoul with ranges of 250+ miles.
Of course there’s always going to be someone who needs to be able to travel long distances each day as part of their work (reps are an example of this) and sometimes it’s the right thing to say ‘You know, you’re an edge case when it comes to driving and you’re not ready for an EV just yet’ and leave it at that.
Basically the conversation needs to focus on ‘Need’ when it comes to range rather than ‘desire’.
What about Charging? The next topic will then come to charging. People will usually say ‘Well where can I charge them? There aren’t any chargers.’ This is because they don’t realise what a charger looks like. They may already have seen one at their local petrol station but mistaken it for some sort of fancy vacuum cleaner over on the edge of the forecourt. The fact is that there are more charger locations in the UK than petrol stations. They’re just not marked as prominently as places like your local Shell or Esso garage.
Which will bring them onto charging at home. The next comment will be along the lines of ‘I can’t charge at home. I don’t have a charger.’ Well, obviously everybody has a charger at their house. They use it to charge their laptop, their phones and to provide power to their microwaves, wifi routers and TVs. it’s called a wall socket. Every single EV on the road will charge from a wall socket. Sure it’ll take some time but.. what’s that? You can’t park near your house so you’ll need a long extension cable to charge?
Ah. Right. you’re one of the 40% of people with no off-street parking. That’s a bit of a deal breaker when it comes to EVs right? Actually no. The thing you need to let people know about is that even though 40% of UK home owners cannot charge from home, 100% of fossil fuel car owners cannot refill at home because they don’t have a petrol station at their house. So we’re actually improving the situation by 60%!
There are numerous examples of people who own an EV but live in a place where they cannot charge at home. Co founder of the podcast Simon is a prime example. But - as mentioned earlier - there are literally thousands of public chargers around the country - a lot of which are free to use. Tesco and PodPoint have just installed their 200th charger at Tesco stores and they’re all completely free. So instead of going shopping then stopping at the petrol station on the way home to refill why not plug in while you shop and go home with free electrons in your battery? You don’t need a charger at home for that.
If you work somewhere that has installed workplace charging that can solve your anxiety issues right there. Public parking, shopping centres, cinemas, restaurants, hotels. These are all places where you can charge your vehicle while doing something else and come back to a charged battery. In fact there are several park-and-ride facilities around the country now that have chargers where you leave your car plugged in while you head into town and it’s all full and ready for you when you come back at the end of the day.
They're Too Expensive So now you’ve covered their issues of range, you’ve convinced them that they can charge at home and/OR use public charging so having off-street parking isn’t a problem. The next issue they’ll always bring up is cost. ‘They’re very expensive aren’t they?’ To which my answer is ‘sometimes’ But remember a £30,000 EV costs the same as a £30,000 ICE vehicle. The actual purchase price is not the issue. What people are doing is comparing the base model of a range with the EV version and realising that the price is different.
We’ve talked before on this podcast about the cost of EV’s. I said at the time that the new electric Mini is priced slightly lower than the Cooper S version on which it’s based. But if you’re comparing it with the base model mini you’ll be shocked at the price difference. But an EV isn’t a basic model in the range. It’s usually based on a higher spec model and the price should reflect that.
But here’s where the narrative comes back in. In the Fossil Fuel model you purchase the car and the price is relatively low. But then every time you use it you’re accumulating a cost per mile. This is a cost to own and run the car. It includes servicing, road tax, fuel etc. In the EV these costs are either not applicable or much, much lower. But with the fossil fuel narrative these two figures - the purchase price and the running costs - are divorced from each other. One is high and relatively hidden (the running costs) so that the other can be as low as possible (the purchase price).
With an EV there’s no need to do that. When your friend starts to tell you about how much more expensive it is to buy an EV you need to ask them if they’ve looked at it from a cost per month rather than just a purchase price perspective.
I pay £290 per month for the lease on my vehicle. Road tax is zero. Servicing (fixed price) works out at around £7 per month. Electricity to charge works out at £26/ month for 1000 miles. Total = £323. This was a 36 month lease with no deposit.
Now do the same for the petrol version of my car (or, in this case the base model of the Kia Ceed which is quoted at £20,800 and is a similar sort of vehicle). Servicing will be the same at £7 per month. Road Tax is £250 per year. If I was to lease it through Kia the payments would be £326/ month and fuel for 12,000 miles per year would be £1435 at the combined economy of 45.6 MPG (£120/month). Grand total: £460+/ month
For the cheapest car Kia do (The Picanto 1.0l) the monthly repayments are £195 on a lease, road tax is £215 (£18 per month). Petrol is £100 per month Total = £313
This means the base model Kia Picanto is more expensive to lease on a like-for-like basis than the Soul EV I am leasing. Now obviously the rates I am paying are for an 18 month old vehicle but the difference is quite staggering.
Let’s take a look at a vehicle that HAS a direct Fossil fuel equivalent: The Peugot 208 GT Line
We'll use the same basic criteria for the lease: £1000 deposit, 37 months, 12000 per annum. The quoted figures are from the Peugot ‘Just add fuel’ finance offer and include insurance, servicing and tax.
208 GT Line 1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8 S&S £417/month (including insurance). Petrol is £110 per month. Tax and servicing is included. This gives £527/ month
e-208 GT Line Electric 50 kWh 136 is £475 per month. Electricity for the same 1000 miles will be approximately what I pay at the moment for mine = £30. Total = £502. This means the Peugeot ‘Just add fuel’ finance option for the 208 and the e-208 results in the e208 being less expensive.
Sure if you want the base version 208 with a smaller engine and lower spec the monthly payments are £315 plus petrol (£100?). But you’re not comparing like for like.
Let’s have a look at the e-Mini
(Again figures are from the mini finance website.This is just the lease option and does not include fuel, insurance or road tax)
MINI 3-DOOR HATCH COOPER S SPORT : £404/ month. Tax = £45 Fuel = £126 Total = £570 plus service costs MINI ELECTRIC LEVEL 1: £482/ month Tax = 0 Fuel = £30 Total = £510 plus service costs (£60/ month cheaper)
If you want to go second hand the price differential really starts to work in your favour. As we've mentioned before Euan McTurk has done calculations where he proves that an old Ford Fiesta - which he provided for free in his example - is actually more expensive to run than an EV with a financed purchase of £6000. It’s all down to the fossil fuel purchase being included in the monthly cost rather than being excluded.
Remember traditionally people look at the monthly repayments on their car to calculate how much it’s going to cost them and don’t include the regular running costs. With EVs you look at the total cost of ownership and see that in many cases it’s cheaper.
Finally it’s also worth remembering when chatting with your friends about this that any household which has 2 vehicles or more has almost zero excuse for one of those vehicles NOT being an electric one. The range issue disappears when a second car is available, charging doesn’t play into this and - I would suggest - if you have 2 cars then ‘the price’ of a car is not that much of an issue. If they were too expensive you would settle for having just 1, especially now that I’ve shown that an EV can easily be cheaper than the similar fossil fuel version.
Next time you’re having these conversations with your friends about why you’re driving an EV these are the sorts of facts and figures you can introduce into the conversation to let them know that they might be someone who should also consider an EV.
If all else fails and they’re still one of the ‘I need 1000 miles, the ability to tow a caravan and run a car 24 hours a day with no time to stop for a charge!’ types then they’re probably not the sort of people you want as friends anyway.
This is episode 55 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we’re going to be addressing the three main issues people bring up when you tell them you've got an electric car and they claim it won't work for them.
We're talking about the EV heretics today!
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This is episode 54 of EV Musings
In this week's show we're looking at charging speeds. Why don't they match what the vehicle's specs say? What factors affect charge speed and how can you maximise your charge speed?
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On the show today we’ll be talking range. How far do you really need to drive on a charge?
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On today's episode we'll be looking at the problems that can arise trying to get younger people into EVs. It's just a cost issue, right?
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Here's the complete transcript for Episode 50 where I chat with Jonathan Porterfield about second hand EVs:
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Gary C 0:07
Hello, I'm Gary and this is episode 50 of EV Musings, a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we're looking at buying a secondhand EV. Before we start, I just wanted to see if you've seen that Tesla have now produced a car that will do 402 miles on a single charge. That is the WLTP range so the actual distance may differ. But this is still a milestone as this now means that the Model S can travel further on a charge than my previous fossil fuel car. A Honda Civic two litre could drive on a full tank of fossil fuel.
Gary C 0:50
Our feature topic today concerns secondhand EVs. Much as we'd like to think that everyone will be able to buy a brand new Eevee and the benefit in kind change for company car scheme will help this for employees who can choose their company cars. The reality is that the secondhand market is something that most people with an Eevee are going to have to look at. As with buying anything with this large a stick price, there will always be issues around ensuring you get the best deal, and that the product you buy is going to be right for you and will work as advertised. In previous episodes, we've talked about the myths surrounding EVs see episode one, for example. And these will always play into the minds of anyone who has concerns about buying an electric car. We all remember the episode of Top Gear where an old Nissan LEAF was shown that had a range of 30 miles before it died. It was implied that this was the rule, not an exception. And the result planted a seed of mistrust into the minds of many people. Nobody explained that it was an early model, had early battery technology and probably been rapid charge so much that it degraded much quicker than was expected. So if you're looking for an EV an excellent place to go would be to visit a mainstream dealer that sells DVDs, right?
Gary C 1:57
Wrong.
Gary C 1:59
Your mainstream dealers usually try to push a fossil fuel car.Why is that?
Jonathan P. 2:03
I think they get more commission of the sale of fossil fuel vehicles
Gary C 2:07
that's Jonathan Porterfield,
Jonathan P. 2:09
I run a business called eco cars. Originally from Leicestershire now based on Orkney,
Gary C 2:15
he understands the issues with going to mainstream dealers,
Jonathan P. 2:17
your traditional franchise dealer, they have sales targets to meet. And they'll have so many units and a manufacturer - Nissan - for instance, just as an example, not picking on Nissan, you know, if they've got several diesel Quashquais, or big four wheel drive nevarez or whatever they called, that month so Nissan say can you shift 50 of these we'll give you x amount to the dealership, and that filters down to the sales manager and he says to his sales to look we've got to shift these because we're gonna get a massive bonus.
Gary C 2:48
This is something that has been reflected anecdotally online with a number of tweets, EV and Retro Roth, who is @GilderandRahl on Twitter, mentioned that he went to a Renault main dealer to buy a Zoe and was told Point Blank that the Zoey - a car that will do almost 200 miles on a charge - wouldn't manage a 60 mile commute in summer as the dealer tried to get him to buy a diesel instead. In fact, this was a prevalent attitude up until quite recently.
Jonathan P. 3:13
So the market particularly in the trade, most dealers would curl the lip at anything with a plug on it was a plug in hybrid like the Outlander which they saw as popular for their customers, but anything, that was a fully EV the trade leasing companies, auction houses would undervalue them because they didn't think you know, anybody would want something that could only do say 70 to 100 miles. So I'd say sort of four or five years ago, I was buying some ridiculously cheap Nissan LEAF 24 kilowatt hour, four years ago onwards. So from 2014/15 onwards, I've seen a steady increase in popularity and that has been reflected in used EV prices just strengthening. And the last 18 months has just seen values increasing, I would just give a brief illustration. So two years ago, I was buying 2012 Peugeot Ion which is the same as a Mitsubishi I-Miec or Citroen c zero for 12 plates with 25/ 30,000 miles, you know in silver in a boring colour, I was paying around about 4000 pounds for those. Two years later for 2012 plate. So 2012 is now two years older. The last one I bought direct from the leasing company, not via auction, I had to pay 5000 pounds. So it's just I've never known it in the motor trade that a bread and butter vehicle if you like a humble I-Miev actually increased in value.
Gary C 4:52
A lot of this is down to education, especially education of the mainstream dealers
Jonathan P. 4:57
I spoketo a very well respected Mainstream Jaguar dealer in the Leicestershire area, by Royal appointment, everyone else can join up the dots. He lent me an iPace over Christmas and I sat with him several times when I was in Leicestershire visiting my parents, very well respected, massive dealership, franchise dealership. And he basically said, right, this whole EV thing. He said, You know what's what's the crack? So I just told him all the usual benefits. So he said, right, if you're in my shoes, and we're sat here as a CEO of a massive dealership, what what can I look to do with regard to servicing and aftercare,which is where dealers make their money?
Jonathan P. 5:37
And I said, Well, you can sell them some tires, you can sell them some screen wash and wiper blades. I said that's about it And he went, well I've got to sell an awful lot of screen wash haven't I? This is said from his beautifully glitzy showroom. So that transition again, is just difficult for these big dealerships to get their head around because their income stream is going to be very quickly reduced.
Gary C 6:02
I asked Jonathan, what sort of people actually buy EVs? He told me that it tends to be the older generation or retired people at the moment. So I asked why not younger people?
Jonathan P. 6:12
Young, I feel for younger people because they desperately want to get into EVs. But there's not really much in the way of cheaper newer electric cars, very often insurance on say, a 15,000 pound decent modern EV. The insurance for an 18 year old is astronomical, depending on where they live. So often, I often hear that that rules about getting on because the shorts cost is just prohibitive for them to buy an Eevee.
Gary C 6:41
So what is the demographic?
Jonathan P. 6:43
people that have sat down and done the maths, or math if you're in the States, they work out that even with a bank loan or repayments or a PCP, they're actually going to save money in the long term. The main type of People that that I have come into contact with. And then you'll get some that are totally into it. Real easy nerds like myself and just want one, whatever the cost.
Gary C 7:13
If you're buying an EV, especially if it's your first TV, you're going to have concerns. What are the main concerns potential purchases have?
Jonathan P. 7:20
it's still the old chestnut is range. You know, when the leaf first came out the 24 kilowatt hour Well, when when it does a genuine hundred miles, I'll think about getting more. And then I heard when it was a genuine 200 miles, I think about one. I think Tesla just to Dave announce the New Model S as a W LTP of 402. There will be some people saying well, when he does 500 miles, I'll think about getting one. So range is still the biggest thing that people get anxious about. And the only way I can get around that reasoning with them politely, is I say go and talk to somebody who you might know is got Navy usually helps. Or if the local to me or if I'll just took him a disbelief keys and so look, just just go and use it for a weekend.
Gary C 8:11
Incidentally, I asked Jonathan, how many EV's there were on Orkney - a place with around 10,000 cars - he told me 350. How many had he sold?
Jonathan P. 8:20
About 300 of them.
Gary C 8:22
That's pretty impressive, right?
Jonathan P. 8:23
Those things it gives me great pleasure to hear here on Orkney because everyone, it's like a big community. There's 22,000 people in Orkney and I can be walking down the high street - when you could walk down the high street - and a customer, a recent customer will come up and they would almost grab me by the shoulders, shake me and stare me in the face and say 'Jonathan it's absolutely brilliant!'
Jonathan P. 8:46
And I go I know and they shake their head. 'No, no, you don't understand. It is absolutely fantastic'. I know. And they then become huge advocates. So that always makes me smile. We do some local shows here in the summer (they've been cancelled this year) but I'll have me stand there with a variety of EVs just chatting with people. And previous customers will stand on the stand with me and engage people in conversation.
Jonathan P. 9:12
And I'll just step back and just let them have a good natter
Gary C 9:16
But back to new purchases of secondhand cars, followers of battery expert Euan McTurk will have seen in his latest Plug Life T elevision episode that he's proved that a secondhand Evie at 6000 pounds is actually cheaper to run than a Ford Focus that was free. What was Jonathan's take on this?
Jonathan P. 9:33
It is, people they very much live in the moment. And they don't they don't look at the long term cost and that is just a constant conversation with people as humans we live for now. So you know people are speak to the they put 60 pounds worth of fossil fuel into a car, particularly appear on all day and a week later they put another 60 pounds worth it. And that's the live from week to week like that and they don't realise Spending 240 pounds a month on fuel when you sit down with him so we're spending that a month, which is that a year and then you throw in tax and service and and then suddenly frown and stare at each other and go, are we really spending that amount? So that is part of the battle is is getting people sat down and with a pen and paper and work it out because most people just don't they just live in the moment for that week.
Gary C 10:25
I asked Jonathan to tell me what his business model was with eco cars
Jonathan P. 10:29
cut through all the smoke and mirrors that everybody perceives the traditional car dealer to be. Someone says to me, look, Jonathan, I've got 11,000 pounds will that give me a 30 kilowatt hour centre leaf when I say yes, I then copy paste all the 30 kilowatt centre leaf I believe will be in their price range at future trade auctions. email them and condition reports where the car is transport costs. The cost for the indemnity fee from the auction house to me I just put 300 pounds on top of the whole deal. That's that's my profit margin, whether it's a 5000 pound twizy or an 80,000 pound Tesla, I charge 300 pounds, just no smoke and mirrors and the customer gets to see my invoices.
Jonathan P. 11:15
I've said I'll buy an 11,000 pound car, and it comes in eight and I've pocketed the rest. No, because you get to see the invoice. This is important that we get people driving Evs and out of fossil fuel cars. Me making nice, you know, thousand/ 1500 pound margin that most dealers would want to make to cover their costs. To me, it's more important to get bums on seats as cheap as possible. And that's what people like.
Gary C 11:39
Obviously, this isn't the same model that mainstream dealers used to sell cars they rely on after sale servicing as a source of income, alongside incentives from the manufacturer. Things are changing and will continue to change and one of the things that will probably need to change is the massive overhead that mainstream dealers tend to keep in their showrooms. People like Jonathan just don't have that problem.
Jonathan P. 11:59
Dealerships certainly have an act just leads me on to the whole buying car by experience. I think he's shifted so quickly because of the likes of Tesla, of course, you know, the traditional car showroom. So I think more and moredealers will move to the online, do a video in fact, as a really well respected dealer now in Stoke Demesh, Specialist Cars Stoke. He's started doing videos, for his petrol and diesel stock.
Jonathan P. 12:28
So that is the way I think the industry is going.
Gary C 12:31
I'll let Jonathan have the last word in this section.
Jonathan P. 12:34
But the thing is, we go through time, I think the population the way we buy anything be it groceries or washing machines. You know, the Amazons of this world are making people realise you can just click a button and have it delivered.
Gary C 12:47
It's time to share a cool renewable or EV thing with your listeners. We're all fans of Formula E on the podcast and we watch the races whenever we can. So we were delighted to see that someone has put together a documentary about the inside story of formula II. The documentary is directed by Academy Award winner Fischer Stevens, who you may remember from movies such as short circuit, and Mark conville. And it's produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. It's well worth a look. It's called 'And we go green', and you can watch it for free on YouTube. And that's the show for today. Hope you enjoyed listening to it. If you want to contact me, use the EV Musings Twitter account @MusingsEV. If you're wanting a quick reference a book to read on your Kindle, I wrote a little something called so you've got an electric it's available on Amazon worldwide for the measly sum of 99p or equivalent. And it's a great little introduction to living with an electric car. At the moment. It's free on Kindle unlimited or if you're in the Kindle lending library. Check it out. Links for everything I've talked about in the podcast today are in the description. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe. It's available on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave a review it helps us raise our visibility and extend our reach in search engines.
Gary C 13:59
Thanks As always to my co founder Simon. You know, he's been doing the Sunday car boot sale thing recently focusing on people who own an EV. I asked him if it's working out for him and he said, No, why not?
Jonathan P. 14:10
You could sell them some tires. You can sell them some screen wash and wiper blades. But that's about it.
Gary C 14:17
Thanks for listening.
This is episode 50 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we’re looking at buying a second hand EV. We talk with Jonathan Porterfield who runs one of the countries most well respected outlets for second hand electric vehicles.
Links to Articles etc.
If you want to support the podcast financially we have a Paypal tip link: https://www.paypal.me/gaz4695. Any donation is very welcome
Eco Cars: https://eco-cars.net
The Myths and Legends episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Cool things
'And We Go Green' The Formula E documentary : https://youtu.be/BmKqc_7WUTQ
Social media
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This is episode 49 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners.
On the show today we’ll be discussing what happens if you need to go back to driving an ICE vehicle. What are the problems and pitfalls and are they really as bad as everyone makes out?
Links to Articles etc.
The Road trip Episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/22-the-road-trip
Cool things
Fully Charged Show episode with The National Grid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONp8dismI-Q
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
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In this episode we talk with Theo Priestley - a futurist - about his thoughts on renewables, big oil, paying for EV charging and Elon Musk.
Theo worked alongside big Oil for a while and has some inside knowledge about how green they really are.
Links to Articles etc.
Theo Priestley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tprstly
We Didn't Start The Fire podcast: https://anchor.fm/theo
Cool things
Solar farm in Faverhsam: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/faversham/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-kents-900-acre-solar-farm-227991/
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv
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This is a rebroadcast of episode 24 'ICE, ICE, baby0.
During this week friend of the podcast Andrew Till posted an excellent video doing a Top gear style review of a Fiat 500 petrol vehicle in the same style as Top gear tended to review electric cars. This reminded me of an episode we posted last year entitled ICE, ICE, baby where I did a similar thing in written form. These two make good companion articles.
(EV Musings has had techncial and timing issue this week which meant the episode scheduled for release has had to be delayed until next week. Tune in to hear what a futurist has to say about EVs.)
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Ice, Ice Baby: http://musings-cafe.blogspot.com/2018/07/trying-out-new-ice.html
The article in question: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/electric-car-volkswagen-e-golf-london-cornwall-drive-a9056226.html
Andrew Till : https://twitter.com/tillathenun
His Youtube review of the Fiat 500 : https://t.co/BHc9raQMe7
Cool things
Metal Amorphous Nanocomposite Materials : https://insideevs.com/news/365482/soft-magnets-lighter-electric-motors/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 46 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners.
On today’s show we’ll be talking about EV groups. What are they, should you join one, and what do they do for you.
Links to Articles etc.
The Myths and Legends Episode https://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
EV Nexus: htttp://evgroups.co.uk
Neil Roberts: https://twitter.com/neileroberts
Cool things
Million Mile Batteries at GM https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-batteries-idUSKBN22V2FS
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
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“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 45 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On today’s show we’ll be talking to people who’ve bought the first mass-market industry leading EV, the Model 3.
We’ll be talking to Gary Wales and John Hast, two gents who’s first tesla was the Model 3.
Links to Articles etc.
Gary Wales https://twitter.com/GaryLWales
John Hast https://twitter.com/ElectricTempus
EV Musings Model S episode: https://evmusings.libsyn.com/episode-26-the-model-s
Cool things
Plasma jets for aircraft https://www.greencarcongress.com/2020/05/20200506-plasma.html
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
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“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 44 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On today’s show we’re looking at what happens if you run out of charge with your EV. Nobody likes doing it but it’s going to happen, statistically to one or two of you.
The good news is it’s not the end of the world.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 00:48
Cool things: 10:41
Outro : 11:51
Links to Articles etc.
Sales figures for motor vehicles in the UK : https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/vehicle-licensing-statistics-2019
Andrew Till on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tillathenun
Cool things
Fully Charged episode on recycling batteries : https://youtu.be/Bpe8HalVXFU
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) : https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 43 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On today’s show we’ll be talking about how you’re dealing with lockdown and your EV. We’ll look at what you need to do to preserve battery life and consider one or two benefits of which you might not have thought.
Timestamps
Intro : 00:08
Feature topic : 01:03
Cool Things : 09:34
Outro : 10:26
Links to Articles etc.
Ketan Joshi article on Planet Of The Humans: https://ketanjoshi.co/2020/04/24/planet-of-the-humans-a-reheated-mess-of-lazy-old-myths
Darren from the Yorkshire EV group: https://twitter.com/Hull_EV_Guy
Yorkshire EV Group: https://twitter.com/EvYorkshire
Cool things
National grid app: https://www.nationalgrid.com/app-helps-you-work-out-how-green-your-power
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
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“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On today’s show we’ll be talking with Duncan Jones, Writer, director and producer as well as EV champion and environmental supporter.
This is a change of plan as this episode was originally going to be The lockdown Episode. But Duncan became available at fairly short notice to record this discussion and I didn’t want it sitting in a queue for several weeks so I made the decision to move it up a week.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 01:13
Cool things: 43:15
Outro : 44:21
Links to Articles etc.
Duncan Jones: https://twitter.com/ManMadeMoon
Previous episodes:
The Website for the podcast: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/
Apps for finding chargers : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/30-the-apps
The different charging networks : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/31-charging-networks
How much do EVs really cost? : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/35-how-much-do-they-cost
Myths and Legends around EVs : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Fusion Energy on Fully Charged: https://fullycharged.show/episodes/first-light-fusion/
Dan Caesar From Fully Charged https://twitter.com/FullyChargedDan
Cool things
Airspeeders: https://airspeeder.com/
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
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“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
We couldn't bring you the moon but we brought you the next best thing. Duncan Jones (Director of Moon, Warcraft and Source Code) will be on the show to talk EVs and renewables.
A fascinating discussion, not to be missed.
On today’s show I’ll be talking about zealotry in the EV world. What it is and why it’s not good.
Twitter is full of people who hate EVs. Lots of their hatred is based on inaccurate and outdated information.
Also lots is based on pure unwillingness to consider something different.
But whatever the reason there’s always someone in the EV community who will dive into the comments and ‘dog-pile’ whoever doesn’t lie or support EV’s. Usually it’s easy to do because we can all knock down the arguments they put up
But is this the right way to go?
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 01:56
Cool things: 14:39
Outro : 16:01
Links to Articles etc.
Myths and Legends around EVs : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Gary Wales (new branding) https://twitter.com/Garylwales
Euan McTurk: https://twitter.com/106euan
Plug Life Television : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPvqu6vqv03MmTjQZOlfg
The Plug Seeker https://twitter.com/The_PlugSeeker
Synchronicity34 https://twitter.com/synchronicity34
EVMANUK - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigsK5EITQdgrY6f5qwRxkw
Cool things
Keeping your EV healthy during the coronavirus lockdown | Plug Life Television Episode 15. https://youtu.be/SfE3bTRe3v8
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) : https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
No episode this week due to the hiatus.
Next week, however, the podcast is back with a vengeance as we start season three with episode 41.
We're looking at zealotry in the EV world and we're also announcing something of a major change to the look of the channel.
We're also keeping our fingers crossed that this season is the one where Duncan Jones (@manmademoon) comes on to our podcast to chat EVs and renewables.
All will be revealed then!
On today’s show we’ll be asking the question ‘Is the charging infrastructure really there?’
The answer might surprise you.
We also make a big announcement about the future of the podcast.
(Don't worry it's not going away any time soon!)
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 01:32
Cool things: 15:47
Outro : 16:52
Links to Articles etc.
Cool things
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/mar/16/electric-scooters-get-green-light-to-go-on-britains-public-roads
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) : https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
In this week’s episode I’m addressing the newbie question which goes along the lines of “How far can I ACTUALLY go in my EV?” It’s a completely understandable question from someone who has never driven an EV or who has recently bought one and is concerned that they’ll run out of charge.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 00:40
Cool things: 12:19
Outro : 13:03
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 11 - the Leaf http://evmusings.libsyn.com/11-the-leaf
Neil Roberts : https://twitter.com/neileroberts
Leanne Roberts : https://twitter.com/leanne_bicker
Cool things
Gloucester Constabulary : https://www.automotiveev.com/news/18929/15/Gloucestershire-Police-adds-75-new-Nissan-EVs-to-its-fleet
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
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“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
Today we’re asking ‘How much does it cost to charge my EV?
It’s a natural enough question when looking at getting an EV. Everyone says they’re cheaper than ICE cars so, naturally, you want to find out how much it’s going to cost you.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 02:11
Cool things: 06:47
Outro : 08:06
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 15 - The Cost Of Charging : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/15-The-Cost-of-Charging
Octopus referral code: https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460 (£50 for you and £50 for me when you sign up).
Cool things
Polestar: Concept car: https://www.designboom.com/technology/polestar-precept-concept-ev-sustainability-recycled-materials-02-26-2020/
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 37 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
Today’s show is another mini pod where we’ll be looking at newbie questions and providing an idiot’s guide.
This week it’s the different types of chargers. Slow, fast, Rapid, Ultra Rapid - what are the differences?
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 00:28
Cool things: 08:23
Outro : 09:37
Links to Articles etc.
Yorks EV Meet photo with fast chargers: https://twitter.com/MusingsEv/status/1229502298742718464?s=20
Cool things
https://www.electrive.com/2020/02/13/dpd-expands-uk-delivery-fleet-by-100-man-etge/
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 36 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
Something slightly different today. This is the first in a series of ‘quick pods’ looking at some basic concepts around EVs.
Our feature topic today concerns cables.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 00:48
Cool things: 09:15
Outro : 10:17
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 30 - The Apps : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/30-the-apps
Episode 07 - Always be Charging : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/7-always-be-charging
Maddie Goes Electric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceZJE7zSYHs
Cool things
Sweden to equip airports for electric aviation: https://www.electrive.com/2020/02/17/sweden-to-equip-airports-for-domestic-electric-flights/
Social media
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode X of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners.
On today’s show we’ll be answering that major question that seems to get levelled at EV drivers whenever all the arguments about range, battery life and CO2 emissions have failed: ‘But they’re just so expensive’.
So how much do EVs really cost?
Timestamps
Intro: 0:08
Feature topic: 00:34
Cool things: 10:24
Outro : 11:42
Links to Articles etc.
Toyota Quote https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/c-hr/features-and-specs/grade=89f08773-e00e-44b6-8206-1769d3398526%7Cbodytype=30b0ef55-504f-4ce5-8f54-6856b2e8aa20#/box-iframe/http%3A%2F%2Fforms.toyota.co.uk%2Fquick-finance-quote/size=fullscreen
Kia Soul on EV Database: https://ev-database.org/car/1122/Kia-Soul-EV
Peuguot 208 price List: https://indd.adobe.com/view/960819d9-c4a4-41f0-808a-0fd2bfd2e2cd?lcdv16=1PP2A5TMT1XXXXXX
The New Mini https://www.group1auto.co.uk/mini/new-cars/3-door-hatch-electric
Leasing a Kia eNiro; https://leasecar.uk/car-leasing/kia/e-niro-estate/e-niro-electric-estate-150kw-4-64kwh-5dr-auto-2020/?ll=36&mi=12.5=1
Cool things
Zap Map Statistics: https://www.zap-map.com/statistics/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 34 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
Today’s show is called ‘The FUD Episode’ (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt), subtitled ‘They’re banning Fossil Fuel cars in the UK from 2035!’
The UK government announced recently that they are bringing forward the deadline at which new fossil fuel cars will be banned from sale, from 2040 to 2035.
There have been commentors throwing out lots and lots of positive and negative (but mostly negative) comments everywhere about this.
But here’s the thing. The vast majority of the negative comments are based on Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt rather than anything concrete.
What I want to do in today’s episode is address a number of this comments and give you some facts about the actual situation.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:07
Feature topic: 02:19
Cool things: 14:45
Outro : 16:18
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 1 - Myths and Legends : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Episode 30 - The Apps : http://evmusings.libsyn.com/30-the-apps
Episode 3 - Mainstream dealers ; http://evmusings.libsyn.com/mainstream-dealers-and-evs
Tom Callow tweet re chargers/ infrastructure : https://twitter.com/au_tom_otive/status/1224628237470519298?s=20
Cool things
Falkirk Stadium Hub: https://www.localenergy.scot/media/110292/falkirk-low-carbon-hub-steve-revell.pdf
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is episode 33 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On today’s show we’ll be talking about ‘The Narrative’ - the fossil fuel-created story that governs many people’s views of EV’s versus Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:07
Feature topic: 00:49
Cool things: 16:17
Outro : 17:32
Links to Articles etc.
Vehicle range and efficiency numbers: https://motoreu.com/
Cool things
Audi e-tron “Let It Go’ Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvEAklsAAts
Porsche ‘The Heist’ Superbowl ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJNmHwBgV4M
The Hummer Superbowl ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJNmHwBgV4M
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 32 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about the Hyundai Kona
TIMESTAMPS
Intro: 00:07
Feature topic: 01:55
Cool things: 12:46
Outro : 16:42
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 20 The Round Table: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/20-the-round-table
Episode 24 Your first day with an EV: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/24-your-first-day-with-an-ev
Episode 28 2019 -The Year in review: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/28-2019-the-year-in-review
Danny Lewis: https://twitter.com/dannycrm
Peter Hoare: https://twitter.com/hoarp001
Cool things
Rivian price drop: https://t.co/NL9OdPtA1C?ssr=true
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 31 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners.
On our podcast today we’ll be looking in a little more depth about public charging networks.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro. 00:07
Feature topic. 01:36
Ionity Discussion/Rant. 14:30
Cool things. 18:29
Outro. 25:05
Links to Articles etc.
UK Charging Networks: https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/public-charging-point-networks/
Ionity announcement: https://ionity.eu/en/news-and-media.html
Neil Roberts (Sussex EVs): https://twitter.com/neileroberts & https://twitter.com/SussexEVs
Cool things
Harbour Air: https://ww.electrek.co/2019/03/26/harbour-seaplanes-electric-airline/
Shell forecourts
https://m.forecourttrader.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/17611/Shell_plans_to_replace_forecourt_with__EV-only_charging_hub.html
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 30 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be looking at the major apps you can use to help you identify, locate and track charge points.
Not charging apps but Charger apps.
A subtle difference.
There are lots of apps out there that help you start a charge. Just about every charge provider has one. They usually have maps and options to initiate and stop a charge.
We’re not looking at those today.
We’re looking at non-specific apps that let an EV owner or driver see where ANY charger is and navigate there to use it.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro:00:07
Feature topic: 03:49
Cool things: 26:24
Outro : 30:25
Links to Articles etc.
Plugshare: https://www.plugshare.com/
Zap-Map: https://www.zap-map.com/
WhatThreeWords: https://what3words.com/
A Better Route Planner: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/
WattsUp: https://www.wattsup.app/
Cool things
IONITY/ABB
https://m.forecourttrader.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/17937/
All new US homes EV ready: https://qz.com/1781774/new-us-building-codes-require-plugs-for-electric-cars/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 29 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be talking facts and figures. Just how widespread is EV take-up and what sort of data is out there regarding topics such as renewable power, energy efficiency and chargers?
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro:00:07
Feature topic: 01:40
Cool things: 18:18
Outro : 23:05
Links to Articles etc.
https://insideevs.com/news/332584/efficiency-compared-battery-electric-73-hydrogen-22-ice-13/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/377006/nmber-of-us-highway-vehicle-fires/
https://www.zap-map.com/zap-map-review-2019/
Cool things
Segway motorbike https://youtu.be/yafbkP6Qvpg
An electric coach : https://insideevs.com/news/379524/motor-coach-industries-electric-coach/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 28 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be taking a look back over the last 12 months and picking our highlights from the EV and Renewable world.
We'll also be releasing 'The Audio Outtakes' from an earlier episode. Stay tuned for that.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro: 00:07
Feature topic: 02:08
The Audio Outtakes: 29:47
Cool things: 39:21
Outro : 42:28
Links to Articles etc.
The Round Table Episode: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/20-the-round-table
Your first day with an EV: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/24-your-first-day-with-an-ev
Range Anxiety episode: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/6-range-anxiety
The Round Table episode: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/20-the-round-table
Myths and Legends episode: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Cool things
The Rolls-Royc Electric Plane: https://www.businessinsider.com/rolls-royce-designing-fastest-all-electric-airplane-300-mph-2019-12
EVs outnumber Manual transmission sales in the US: https://www.motor1.com/news/379922/electric-cars-outsell-manual-transmissions/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 27 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about Electricity. More specifically how can we best get charge into our EVs at home.
When looking at an EV the main advantage you have over an ICE vehicle is the ease with which you can charge your car. Nobody has a petrol station at home. Almost everybody has an electricity supply at home. (Even if they can’t actually use it to charge their car for off-street parking reasons)
But with this comes issues of how much can it cost to put that electricity into the car?
In today’s episode we’re going to talk through some of the options you have for charging - providing you can charge at home. If you can’t charge at home - like Simon - then maybe look at this as an example of how you can mitigate or reduce your electricity costs overall.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:07
Car Updates (The Kia Soul) : 00:27
Feature topic: 02:06
Bjorn Again : 13:23
Cool things: 17:52
Outro : 23:17
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 17 - All sorts: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/17-allsorts
Bjorn Nyland Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bjornnyland
Bjorn Nyland (Thai) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwCaBI16SRFASgow9zWuIA
Cool things
Grenfell garage saved from closure by electric car deal
http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-garage-saved-from-closure-by-electric-car-deal-11877559
Citroen electrifying their trucks/vans line up: https://insideevs.com/news/380098/citroen-electrify-van-lineup/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
In the last season of episodes we looked at the various EVs available to buy in the UK (Or, generally across the world). We covered the Leaf, i3, the iPace, the Soul and the Zoe.
This season we’re going to do some of the larger battery models including the Kona, the eNiro and the Tesla range.
Today we’re looking at the Tesla Model S.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Fully Charged Live update: 00:33
Feature topic: 02:51
Cool things: 16:07
Outro : 22:22
Links to Articles etc.
Fully Charged Live 2020: https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-2020/
Electricpetrolhead: https://twitter.com/electricpetrol and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfWwzVsOITJiVkgu6Y4aOg
Cool things
Cybertruck in action: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ftvseFJPI/?igshid=xmi74pw4jrcf
VW iD3 is carbon neutral. Here’s how: https://electriccarsreport.com/2019/11/how-volkswagen-makes-the-id-3-carbon-neutral/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 26 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today I’ll be talking about batteries. In particular we'll be looking at the trade off you need to make with EV batteries by putting a larger battery in which will go further but take longer to recharge vs a smaller battery that means you'll need to stop more often but probably for not quite as long.
Timestamps
Intro: 00:07
Feature topic: 00:38
Cool things: 12:47
Outro : 14:24
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 7 - Charging http://evmusings.libsyn.com/7-always-be-charging
Cool things
James May’s new cars.
The Model S : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzDzv4NVlfE&t=394s
The Mirai : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2Ovn4REO2w&t=329s
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 24 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about preparing for the arrival of your recently purchased Electric Vehicle,
So you’ve made your decision to purchase an EV, you’ve done the test drives, borrowed whatever car you actually want and made sure it works for your lifestyle and - after sorting out the finance and other monetary decisions (Insurance etc.) - you’re due to take delivery of your car. What now?
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 03:03
Cool things: 21:33
Outro : 24:45
Links to Articles etc.
Previous episode:
Always be charging: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/7-always-be-charging
ZapMap : https://www.zap-map.com/
iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/zap-map/id964082746?mt=8
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zapmap.zapmap
Plugshare : https://www.plugshare.com/
iTunes : https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id421788217?pt=420148&ct=Directory&mt=8
Google Play store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xatori.Plugshare&referrer=utm_source%3DDirectory
Cool things
The Lister SUV- E
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/lister-suv-e-concept-jaguar/
The Tron-style hubless motorcycle: https://electrek.co/2019/11/05/rmk-e2-verge-ts-electric-motorcycle/ -
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about charginq etiquette, a topic that is close to many EV driver’s hearts and one which will become more and more important as EV uptake increases and more cars are on the road.
What are the dos and don'ts associated with charging a car: Can you unplug somebody else's vehicle? What about plugging in but not initiating a charge? Should you leave your details if you don't stay with your car while charging?
All these things are discussed in this week's episode.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro: 00:07
Feature topic: 02:09
Cool things: 12:14
Outro : 14:44
Links to Articles etc.
Cool things
EV Bikes - https://youtu.be/yYI6B1h9Lg8
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 22 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners.
On our podcast today we’ll be taking a long range road trip in a short range EV.
It’s all well and good with EV Vloggers doing these 1000km road trips in a Model 3 or a large capacity battery vehicle with fast, high powered Ionity or Tesla Superchargers along the route. Under ideal circumstances you can do a trip like that in fewer than 12 hours.
But what if you want to do it in a ‘normal’ everyday EV with just the charging network we have in the UK?
Today we find out what's possible.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro: 00:08
Feature topic: 02:21
Cool things: 24:18
Outro : 28:48
Some Statistics from the run
(NOTE: Timings are approximate and do not indicate exact time spent charging rather they indicate the overall length of the stop).
Leg1 Hitchin to Ponton
Arrived at 08.50 with 10% charge.
Left at 09.25 with 90% charge
Cost £5.90 for 23.61kWh Alfa Power
Leg2 Ponton to Doncaster
Arrived at 10.39 with 23% charge.
Left at 11.15 with 85% charge.
Cost £7.89 for 22.96kWh Geniepoint
Leg3 Doncaster to Gristhwaite
Arrived at 12.27 with 35% charge.
Left at 13.00 with 91% charge
Cost £7.99 for 20.5kWh. Shell
Leg4 Gristhwaite to Sunderland
Arrived at 14.00 with 36% charge.
Left at 14.43 with 98% charge
Cost £7.75 for 19.87kWh. Not-So-FastNed
Leg5 Sunderland to Kendal
Arrived at 17.15 with 19% charge.
Left at 17.57 with 98% charge
Cost £8.41 for 24.02kWh. Instavolt
Leg6 Kendal to Haydock Park
Arrived at 19.11 with 34% charge.
Left at 19.43 with 82% charge
Cost £2.28 for 15.2kWh. Polar
Leg7 Haydock Park to Cannock
Arrived at 21.30 with 8% charge.
Left at 22.00 with 92% charge
Cost £7.98 for 22.8kWh. Instavolt
Leg8 Cannock to Milton Keynes
Arrived at 00.35 with 15% charge.
Left at 00.54 with 52% charge
Cost £2.50 for 16.61kWh. Polar
Links to Articles etc.
A Better Route Planner com: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/
Simon’s video of this trip:
Part1: https://youtu.be/XISJoBFQlCU
Part2: https://youtu.be/8J586GVmOho
Cool things
Cambridge students build an EV - https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/cambridge-students-build-electric-car-17198047
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 21 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about The Elephant in the Room. The company whose presence lurks over any discussion of electric vehicles.
That’s it. Not a specific vehicle or a specific aspect. Just the elephant.
I’m talking, of course, about Tesla.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps
Intro:00:10
Season 2: 00:35
Charging 02:11
Our feature topic: 03:51
Are Teslas worth the money? 07:34
The purchasing experience: 09:14
The Tesla app 11:29
The Supercharger network 12:42
Performance 15:36
The unique features 17:00
The bad and the ugly 20:07
Cool things: 25:28
Outro : 27:45
Links to Articles etc.
If you want to buy one: https://tesla.com
Tesla Summon videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tesla+smart+summon
Tesla reaction videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tesla+reaction+videos
“He’s gone Plaid” (Spaceballs) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAWL8ejf2nM
Gary Wales: https://twitter.com/GaryLWales
Cool things
Mum makes frame for kit to skateboard with cerebral palsy- https://twitter.com/_sjpeace_/status/1186654340087533569?s=21
US Electric Vehicle sales by month: https://youtu.be/dpsd0yRYk8c
Social media
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 20 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners. Today's podcast is our 20th and it marks the end of season 1 of EV Musings.
As a special feature our podcast today will be a round table talking about numerous topics.
In our roundtable today we have Neil and Leanne Roberts - founder members of the Sussex EV group. Neil has also taken on the mantle of being a point man for all the local EV groups around the country.
We also have Jon Brooks - also known as Beardy McBeardface on Twitter. He’s the man behind the Kent EVs group and he has just taken delivery of his very own EV - a BMW i3 in sporty red.
There’s James Hastings who has been a long time EV driver having bought an early version Tesla Model S 60kWh and had it upgraded to the 75 kWh model.
Finally Simon Roe - my co-presenter - who has had his I3 for well over a year and has no home charging.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Timestamps:
Intro: 00.08
Feature section: Round table 01:43
Cool things 42.28
Outro: 45:50
Links to Articles etc.
Leanne Roberts: https://twitter.com/leanne_bicker
Neil Roberts:https://twitter.com/NealeRoberts
Jon Brooks https://twitter.com/B_McBeardface
James Hastings (Unfortunately James doesn't do social media....)
Cool things
Space X Star ship update - https://youtu.be/sOpMrVnjYeY
Gary Wales https://twitter.com/GaryLWales
Duncan Jones https://twitter.com/ManMadeMoon
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On our podcast today we’ll be updating our most popular podcast episode ‘Myths and Legends’ with some continuing myths that either persist or have sprung up since our first episode.
Timestamps
Feature topic 03:10
Cool Stuff : 14:27
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 1 Myths and legends: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends
Euan McTurk’s Youtube channel. Plug Life TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg
Cool things
Electric penny farthing - https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/cyclopic-penny-farthing-lsbu/
Autocar article on 800 miles in an EV: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/advice/800-miles-week-electric-car-12-things-i-learned
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On our podcast today Simon is running solo and he's going to be talking about living without a home charger.
Today he will be taking you through a typical week of living without a home charger. You’ll hear about where he charges, what sort of mileage he does, and how much it costs.
Although this is a specific week out of his scheduled and any random week will be slightly different, overall it will even out to around the same process and the same figure every week.
Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Day 1 : 01:99
Outro : 08:54
Links to Articles etc.
BMW i3 VLOG | Week in the life of public EV charging https://youtu.be/NPuUdgxogfI
Elinor Chambers: Living without a home charger.
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about a couple of different topics in the EV world.
Usually we just focus on one item in particular and talk in detail about that.
But today we wanted to talk about three major topics in the EV space and these are:
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Last mile deliveries
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Vehicle to Grid
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Hydrogen power
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Cargo bikes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2019/08/30/study-finds-cargobikes-beat-vans-in-cities-so-u-k-government-backs-flying-urban-taxis/
We Drive Solar (AC Vehicle To Grid) in Utrecht: https://www.wedrivesolar.nl/
Cool things
Refabricated House - http://bit.ly/1EP27cW
Polestar 2: https://www.polestar.com/uk/cars/polestar-2
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
In this special episode we’re going to be following up on something we talked about back in episode 4. The mainstream media.
We talked in that podcast about the fact that mainstream media tends to not be too serious about EVs at the moment.
They regularly send one of their journalists out with an EV and ask him or her to do a really long journey to see if EVs can do it.
More often than not the resulting article ‘proves’ that EVs aren’t ready for the mainstream. But when you look at the detail you find one or two things that don’t quite add up.
See to balance the situation here's the article I wrote about 'Driving an ICE vehicle' to show how one-sided media coverage can be.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Ice, Ice Baby: http://musings-cafe.blogspot.com/2018/07/trying-out-new-ice.html
The article in question: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/electric-car-volkswagen-e-golf-london-cornwall-drive-a9056226.html
Cool things
Metal Amorphous Nanocomposite Materials : https://insideevs.com/news/365482/soft-magnets-lighter-electric-motors/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
Our feature topic today is charging. Again.
We’ve covered various aspects of charging since we started this podcast including chargers & cables and the whole process surrounding charging itself (costs/ Apps/ RFID cards etc). Links to these episodes are included below.
Since we published those episodes things have moved on quite a lot with regard to charging so we wanted to go back to the topic and discuss - in a bit more detail - exactly what charging options you have ‘generically’ and what you need to be looking at with regard to what sort of car you have.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Ep 2 - Charging http://evmusings.libsyn.com/charging
Ep 7 - Always be Charging - http://evmusings.libsyn.com/7-always-be-charging
@KonaElectric’s video about the MG ZS EV: https://twitter.com/KonaElectric/status/1162446616810479616?s=20
BP Chargemaster announcing their 150kW chargers at Cranford: https://twitter.com/BPChargemaster/status/1161271495580164096?s=20
Cool things
Tweet from @rodread about a kite-based wind turbine: https://twitter.com/rodread/status/1088725284763983872?s=20
Windswept and interesting: http://windswept-and-interesting.co.uk
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
Our feature topic today continues our series on EVs on the market today.
On recent episodes we’ve discussed the i3, the Kia Soul, The Nissan leaf, and the Renault Zoe.
This week we’re looking at the first UK designed and built EV: The Jaguar iPace.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Garry Whittaker’s iPace Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYIwYgUqqsXw_0xkLJjLmNg
The Two Gar(r)ys in an iPace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vck2ZgVGcIY&t=11s
The Porsche Taycan review (Fully Charged) : https://fullycharged.show/episodes/porsche-taycan/
Cool things
Instavolt installing 125kW chargers: https://instavolt.co.uk/instavolt-deploys-next-generation-chargepoint-inc-ultra-rapid-electric-car-charging/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
Monday's episode of the podcast continues our series on the EVs currently available on the market where we look at Jaguar's iPace.
Hear our thoughts on it as well as hearing from an actual iPace owner, Garry Whittaker, who will provide insight and wisdom following his time with the iPace (Clue: he loves it!).
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On our podcast today we’re taking a quick break from our series on individual EVs to put ourselves back in the position of someone who hasn’t, yet, bought their EV and is not sure about whether it’s a good idea.
We’ll be asking the newbie questions we hear from people who are undecided about whether to buy an electric car.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Cool things
BMW i3 sales
https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/08/01/in-the-first-half-of-the-year-bmw-i3-sales-climbed-21-percent-worldwide/
Engenie to double rapid chargers in the UK: https://engenie.co.uk/engenie-to-double-uks-number-of-rapid-electric-vehicle-charging-points-following-record-35m-investment/
Instavolt installs 72 chargers in one month: https://www.zap-map.com/instavolt-installs-record-number-of-rapid-chargers-in-march/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
This is Episode 12 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about the Renault Zoe. This is the next in our series on EVs available to buy today.
We’ve already covered the i3, the Soul and the Leaf in earlier episodes and links to these are in the description.
Links to Articles etc.
Emma Jackman on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/emmajackman
Episode 7 -Always be Charging: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/7-always-be-charging
Cool things
Record breaking wind production in the Uk: https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/204363/uk-wind-power-hit-record-generation-in-2018-new-beis-figures-find/
Wind power in Scotland: https://www.nationofchange.org/2019/07/20/scotland-generates-enough-wind-energy-to-power-itself-twice/
Wind power in Texas: https://t.co/chX5CjWmlZ?amp=1
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On our podcast today we’ll be continuing our series on specific EVs that are on the market at the moment. We’ve already covered the BMW i3, and the Kia Soul. Today we’re looking at the Nissan Leaf 40kWh.
Range? Efficiency? Specs? What's it like to drive?
We also look at Rapidgate and see if it's as big a problem as everybody thinks.
We have input today from Dean Snelling and Mike Stanton (Who you will know from our episode on Charging (episode 2). Thanks to them for their thoughts and comments.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Episode 2 - Charging - http://evmusings.libsyn.com/charging
Episode 9 - The i3 - http://evmusings.libsyn.com/9-the-i3
Episode 10 - The Kia Soul - http://evmusings.libsyn.com/10-the-kia-soul
Dean Snelling https://twitter.com/SnellingDean
Mike Stanton https://twitter.com/MrMikeStanton
The Roborace https://driveev.net/2018/07/02/11520/#.XTLOtbPTUlQ
Cool things
Fully Charged Podcast on Particulate Matter. https://fullycharged.show/podcasts/podcast-24/
Space X
https://news.sky.com/story/amp/elon-musk-says-spacex-could-beat-nasa-and-land-on-moon-within-two-years-11766521
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On our podcast today we’ll be continuing our new series on specific motor vehicles. Over the next few weeks we’ll take time to focus on one electric car per episode. We’ll talk about the history of the car, the specs, the price, performance etc. We’ll also talk about the pros and cons of each car and who we think the starter audience is for that.
This week we talk about the 2018 Kia Soul EV
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
BP Chargemaster Polar price changes: https://bpchargemaster.com/polar-network-pricing-and-access-changes-from-5th-august-2019/
Instavolt pricing: https://instavolt.co.uk/rates/
Engenie pricing : https://engenie.co.uk/help-with-charging/
Cool things
Formula E London 2020 https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2019/february/london-e-prix
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
Imagine you haven’t yet bought your new EV. You’re still looking at buying but you’ve made your mind up that an EV will be your next car. How do you decide which to buy?
Well each choice is different and, obviously, personal. But what we want to do over the next few weeks is look at the major EVs currently for sale on the market and talk about each one individually.
This week we’re talking about the BMW i3.
Links to Articles etc.
Cool things
Simon's trip in the Model 3 :https://youtu.be/Ezw8obgT15U
The Alice electric plane: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48630656
Social media
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
On our podcast today we’re discussing why people made the choice to move to an electric vehicle. We’ve spoken to a few people and asked them their reasons for buying an EV, what they bought and why, and we’ll also be talking about our own experiences in the world of getting an Electric Vehicle.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
Fully Charged episode for the Honda E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEKq8jmckz0
Fully Charged episode on the e-Golf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah4lrqWx8E0
Simon’s ride in a model 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezw8obgT15U
Bjorn Nyland’s Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1QcV31eoSaX4rE8avQL4A
Sussex EVs: https://twitter.com/evsussex
Leanne Roberts: https://twitter.com/leanne_bicker
RZOC: https://twitter.com/rzoc
Cool things
Etron sales in the US: https://insideevs.com/news/357881/june-2019-e-tron-sales-us/
Extreme Sports organiser. https://www.extreme-e.com/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
“So, you’ve gone electric?” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about physically charging your EV.
We’ll discuss the cables, the chargers, AC vs DC charging, destination chargers and Rapids. Everything you need to know.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
New Renault Zoe: http://fr.zone-secure.net/-/Renault/PresskitRenaultZOE/-/#page=1
Zappi Charger: https://myenergi.com/product/zappi/
C & C Taxis on Twitter https://twitter.com/candctaxis
Cool things
Tesla Model 3 truck : https://youtu.be/jKv_N0IDS2A
Ludicrous mode reaction videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tesla+ludicrous+mode
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
This is Episode 6 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On today’s podcast we’ll be talking about Range Anxiety: What it is, how to remove or reduce it and whether it’s something we actually need to be worried about at all.
We also briefly discuss the new Ionity chargers at the Milton Keynes hub and try to work out exactly what the long term pricing model is going to be for them.
LINKS 'N' STUFF
Links to Articles etc.
The AA looking at portable chargers: http://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/news/aa-gears-up-for-electric-car-breakdowns.html
Cool things
EVEZY - single month EV leasing: https://www.evezy.co.uk/
Falcon Heavy rocket photo: https://twitter.com/coffeetabletsla/status/1139587435506085890?s=21
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
“So, you’ve gone electric?’ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/So-Youve-gone-electric-Electric-ebook/dp/B07Q5JVF1X/
This is Episode 5 of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners.
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about Fully Charged Live. This is a smaller bonus episode covering things we saw and liked in Silverstone when we visited the Fully Charged Live Show.
Showlinks:
Fully Charged Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fullychargedshow
Robert Llewellyn: https://twitter.com/bobbyllew
Cows on Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYB4rokqmfM
E-golf on Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah4lrqWx8E0
Engenie site: https://engenie.co.uk/
BP Chargemaster Site: https://bpchargemaster.com/
Gridserve: https://www.gridserve.com/post/breaking-news-1
Razor scooters https://www.razor.com/
Micro Scooter : https://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/adults
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
“So, you’ve gone electric?’ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/So-Youve-gone-electric-Electric-ebook/dp/B07Q5JVF1X/
This is Episode 4 of EV Musings a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our podcast today we’ll be talking about the mainstream media and how they tend to portray electric vehicles in a negative light.
We'll cover topics such as the type of articles that get written, who reads and comments on them, the influence of Big Oil and how we can help move the conversation forward constructively.
Showlinks:
Evolt charged me £60 to charge my car! https://youtu.be/rLv3zZjPLQ8
Daily Mail article search phrase: inurl:dailymail.co.uk renault electric car
Living with an EV didn’t go well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fThI2bCFqxQ&t=3s
Electric cars will lead to National grid collapse: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/854502/electric-cars-UK-2017-National-Grid-collapse
Electric vehicles at risk by charging from home mains supply. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/may/30/electric-vehicle-drivers-at-risk-by-charging-from-home-mains-supply
EVs use more Co2 than ICE cars in their manufacture: https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-21/new-study-shocks-electric-cars-considerably-worse-climate-diesel-cars
New York times article on Big Oil pushing back: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/13/climate/cafe-emissions-rollback-oil-industry.html
Cool things
Charging sites outnumber petrol stations: https://www.zap-map.com/ev-charging-sites-outnumber-petrol-stations-for-first-time/
Tesla Gigafactory: https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/09/elon-musk-confirms-that-construction-of-teslas-new-gigafactory-in-china-is-on-track/
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
“So, you’ve gone electric?’ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/So-Youve-gone-electric-Electric-ebook/dp/B07Q5JVF1X/
The Model 3 Bonus Episode
This is a bonus episode of ‘EV Musings’ a podcast about Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to Electric Vehicle owners
On our shortened bonus podcast we’ll be talking briefly about the Tesla Model 3
UK-based customers have just started taking delivery of the Model 3. But back in March Simon and Gary went to Tesla in Brent Cross and were one of the first to spend time in a Model 3 in the UK.
Simon made a video for his Youtube channel (link below) and after drooling over the car for a while we went back and sat in my car to share our thoughts.
This is that discussion.
Links to Articles etc.
Simon’s Model 3 video: https://youtu.be/Ig9DgvK_ow0
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEv and Facebook www.facebook.com/The-EV-Musings-Podcast-2271582289776763
On Episode 3 of our podcast we’ll be talking about Mainstream Car Dealers and how they fail at selling EVs.
Is this intentional? Do they have a hidden agenda? Or are they just, plain, bad at it?
Obviously we’re not talking about companies such as Tesla who seem to have perfected the EV sales model.
We’re talking about the established Fossil Fuel vehicle dealers and how they’ve managed to alienate pretty much anyone wanting to buy electric cars.
We'll also have a quick discussion about the new CorsaE.
Enjoy!
Showlinks:.
The new CorsaE
Cool things
The boring company racing a Tesla under LA
Ionity Rapid chargers have arrived in the UK
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
“So, you’ve gone electric?’ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/So-Youve-gone-electric-Electric-ebook/dp/B07Q5JVF1X/
This is Episode 2 and on our podcast today we’ll be talking about Charging and the future for companies like Polar, Ecotricity and Gridserve. Something of a hot topic just at the moment.
Many thanks to the people we interviewed for this podcast: Emma Jackman, Neil Roberts, John Launder, Dean Snelling and Mike Stanton.
Showlinks:
Emma Jackman’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjwrlri5bMy9XfCulIA_MFA
Neil Roberts (Sussex EVs): https://www.sussexevs.co.uk/
Dean Snelling : https://twitter.com/SnellingDean
Mike Stanton: https://twitter.com/MrMikeStanton
Cool things
Electrek debunking of BrusselsTimes article: https://electrek.co/2019/04/22/study-electric-cars-dirtier-diesel-debunked/
Social media
Simon Roe : Twitter: https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWjTTQM5s3W3J9sXL0KMcw
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC
Welcome to episode one of EV Musings. A podcast about EVs and things that are interesting to EV owners (and potential owners)
The podcast is created by Gary Comerford and Simon Roe, two UK-based EV owners (but most of what they talk about applies everywhere EVs are currently being driven.)
In this show we discuss those annoying myths that always seem to get banded about when people try to persuade you that an EV is not the right thing to buy. We'll be covering things such as :
- Where does the energy come from to fuel them?
- The batteries need replacing regularly and cost a fortune, right?
- The batteries need precious minerals to be mined to create them don't they?
- You can't drive them in the rain!
.. plus others that always seem to be thrown around on comment section and Twitter/Facebook posts.
Links to Articles etc.
Article about EVs being less environmentally friendly than petrol and diesel: http://brusselstimes.com/business/technology/15050/electric-vehicles-emit-more-co2-than-diesel-ones,-german-study-shows
Euan McTurk Youtube channel: Plug Life Television.
Bjorn Nyland Youtube: Tesla Bjorn
Cool things
Electric Insights. https://www.electricinsights.co.uk/#/?_k=l8vxou
Social media
Simon Roe : https://twitter.com/theevside and Youtube
Gary Comerford: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaryC