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Buying a new car last year increasingly meant going electric. Around one in four new car buyers made that choice with almost half a million electric cars registered over the year, according to industry figures. That means there are more than 1.8 million fully electric cars driving around the UK, which is still only just over 5 per cent of cars on the road. But in the next few years, more motorists will start navigating the change because by 2030 the UK government is banning the sale of new petrol and diesel, with hybrids allowed until 2035. So how much do electric cars to buy and run, and how easy is it to travel long distances in them?Joining Felicity Hannah are Stuart Masson from the website The Car Expert and Melanie Shufflebotham from Zap Map, which is an app and website showing where public charging points are.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Sarah Rogers Editor: Jess Quayle Senior Editor: Sara Wadeson(This episode was first broadcast on Wednesday the 21st of January 2026)

Melanie Shufflebotham, co-founder and COO of Zap-Map, the UK's leading app for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to locate charging stations and plan trips, shares Zap-Map's journey from a basic Google Map overlay in 2014 to a robust platform with live data, user reviews, and payment options. Zap-Map also supports businesses and local authorities with insights into EV charging trends to prepare for a sustainable, electrified future; Melanie Shufflebotham is the co-founder and COO of Zapmap, the UK's leading EV mapping app.  Having worked in the space for over ten years, Melanie is an EV market expert, with deep knowledge of the charging market and EV data sets. As co-founder she developed the Zapmap app, products and initial revenue streams. Now, as Zapmap scales ready for the mass take-up of electric cars, she continues to be focused on making charging simple for EV drivers as well as providing data and insights to business & fleets to help them develop their electrified services.   Zap-Map I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any comments or suggestions, please write to me at: toby@wickedproblems.fm. Wicked Problems is powered by Adaptavis® Adaptavis is a Business Performance Management and Transformation consultancy aimed at forward-thinking leaders, based in London UK. The company specialises in helping organisations to enhance operational efficiency, drive business growth, and navigate complex transformations. From strategy to execution, they focus on providing insights and practical solutions to improve the overall performance of businesses, ensuring they can adapt to changing market conditions and achieve sustainable success. Toby Corballis is a Partner at Adaptavis. You can find out more about their work by visiting: www.adaptavis.com Enjoy, Toby Corballis

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to be joined by Nigel Pocklington, CEO of Good Energy, to explore the company's progress over the past year.We start by looking at operational progress. The company has moved away from being an energy generator to an end-to-end energy services company. Nigel outlines how this was achieved and what it means for both customers and shareholders.Good Energy has invested in market-leading EV charging app Zap Map – we touch on its progress to date and what the plans are for the future.After releasing 2023 full-year results this week, Nigel outlines the momentum building across Good Energy as we break down the numbers.Nigel finishes by detailing the medium and long-term strategy for the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a short sketch which I put together straight out of my head in an add lib one take without any rehearsal. After trying out a new electric car I can say its one of the most nerve racking experiences I've had recently they're not for the faint hearted you spend your time trying to find charge points where you bump into the most geekish freakish people who seem to all have high powered jobs working for the secret service or brainy buffins in some battery design laboratories syncing complex crypto cars that drive the average human insane. It's going to get to the point where you'll need a robot to just drive you to the nearby shops you'll need a degree in computer engineering just to open your fridge that's if you're allowed to have any more drink after driving these damn stress machines , you need a drink before you drive them doubtless you'll be on a quota an app called AA or the RAC the royal alcoholics club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-richardson41/message

This is a short sketch which I put together straight out of my head in an add lib one take without any rehearsal. After trying out a new electric car I can say its one of the most nerve racking experiences I've had recently they're not for the faint hearted you spend your time trying to find charge points where you bump into the most geekish freakish people who seem to all have high powered jobs working for the secret service or brainy buffins in some battery design laboratories syncing complex crypto cars that drive the average human insane. It's going to get to the point where you'll need a robot to just drive you to the nearby shops you'll need a degree in computer engineering just to open your fridge that's if you're allowed to have any more drink after driving these damn stress machines , you need a drink before you drive them doubtless you'll be on a quota an app called AA or the RAC the royal alcoholics club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-richardson41/message

Some notes on Good Energy #GOOD  VALUATION SUMMARY Market Capitalisation = £29m Net Cash = £19m Enterprise Value = £10m Net Asset Value = £38m WHAT DO THEY DO? Good Energy is a supplier of 100% renewable power and an innovator in energy services.  It has long term power purchase agreements with a community of 1,700 independent UK generators who are independent businesses, non profits and local communities, spread all over Britain.    Since it was founded 20 years ago, the Company has been at the forefront of the charge towards a cleaner, distributed energy system.  Its mission is to power a cleaner, greener world and make it simple to generate, share, store, use and travel by clean power.  Its ambition is to support one million homes and businesses to cut carbon from their energy and transport used by 2025.   Good Energy is recognised as a leader in this market, through green kite accreditation with the London Stock Exchange, Which? Eco Provider status and Gold Standard Uswitch Green Tariff Accreditation for all tariffs. THE CEO In April 2021 Nigel Pocklington was announced as the successor to Juliet Davenport the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Good Energy. This transition is part of the continuing evolution of Good Energy from its roots as a simple green energy provider to a newer world green energy services and 'mobility as a service' provider. Nigel most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of Moneysupermarket.com Group plc. Prior to this, he held a variety of senior roles within Expedia Inc., including President of eBookers and Chief Marketing Officer of Hotels.com. He spent a decade of his early career at Pearson plc, including a period leading the digital operations of the Financial Times.  A DEEPER DIVE INTO THE COMPANY Good Energy have 2 different parts to the business. They supply Renewable energy to domestics & business customers: On 20 January 2022 they announced the disposal of its 47.5MW generation portfolio to Bluefield Solar Income Fund for a total consideration of up to £24.5m.  This generation portfolio of two wind farms & six solar farms supplied 15% of their customers. They now have long term power purchase agreements with a community of 1,700 independent UK generators that supply their 277,000 customers.  This sale of their generation portfolio was part of their strategy to transition to a higher margin energy services provider. Energy Services, this includes Solar Installation & generation, Heat Pumps & Transport Through acquisitions they now have a business that can install solar panels, heat pumps and manage customers generation.  They are the second-largest feed-in-tariff operator in the UK, and has one of the highest profitability/customer in the industry. Transport: They also own 49.9% of Zap-Map, the UK's No.1 EV charging map iOS/Android app.  It allows users to search for EV charging points, plan journeys and pay for charging. It has 600,000 customers and recently raised £9m, £5.3m was from from Fleetcor, (NYSE: FLT) is a leading global business payments company that helps businesses spend less by providing innovative solutions that enable and control expense-related purchasing and payment processes. FORECASTS  Year Revenue Net profit 2023E £267m £1.75m 2024E £258m £4.55m   The net margin is therefore expected to increase from 0.6% in 2023 to 1.7% in 2024, which is more than doubling. They had £38m gross cash at the end of May, which is considerably larger than its market cap. Good Energy rejected a 400p hostile bid in 2021. Canaccord, their brokers, have a target of 475p, current sp 174p. Canaccord: “At our unchanged 475p target, which continues to be based on a sum of-parts, the stock would trade at 13x/8x 2024/25E P/E, and still with a substantial net cash position. We remain Buyers” MY OPINION Good Energy are the original renewable energy company have loyal customers who are of the same ethos, which is to champion green energy decentralisation.  As a company they are profitable, pay a dividend and have a big chunk of cash, around £20m. Some of this will be used to acquire complimentary businesses to enable them to expand further into the green energy, higher margin, services sector. This is a sector that is growing and will continue to grow for decades backed by global regulation to cut carbon emissions. Their revenue generation of £240m+ pa means even a slight improvement in margins, which will happen as they transition from energy supplier to energy service provider, could see a major positive re-rating on their valuation. DYOR https://youtu.be/ws7lO4RJcfA

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/ Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk   Social Media: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings ‘So, you've gone renewable?' (Affiliate link) E-book https://amzn.to/3LXvIck 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X 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 Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460

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/ Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck  

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 Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk   Social Media: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings ‘So, you've gone renewable?' (Affiliate link) E-book https://amzn.to/3LXvIck 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X 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 Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460

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/ Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck  

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/ Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck  

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 Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck    

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/ Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk   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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck  

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? 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 and Facebook http://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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck  

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/ 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

A special podcast from Spotlight, the New Statesman's policy supplement - The New Statesman podcast will return tomorrow. In 2020, the UK announced the end of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. At the time, Boris Johnson's government pledged £1.8bn to support greater uptake of zero emission vehicles, including £1.3bn to rollout more chargepoints for electric vehicles nationwide. Since then, the country has seen the biggest year-on-year growth in electric car registration for years. But there are millions of registered cars on the road in the UK – so how far have we come on the EV journey? In the second episode of a three-part special partnered series with Wejo, the smart mobility tech company, a panel of expert guests discuss what's standing in the way of greater uptake of EVs, in the UK and elsewhere. Alona Ferber, editor of the New Statesman's Spotlight policy channel, is joined by Richard Barlow, founder and chief executive of Wejo, Melanie Shufflebotham, founder and COO of the EV charging app, Zap_Map, Dale Vince, CEO of Ecotricity, and Philipe Vangeel, Secretary General of AVERE, the European Association for Electromobility. The next episode of this special series explores the autonomous vehicles future that is nearly here. Click here for the first episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/ 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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/ 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 and Facebook http://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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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. 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 and Facebook http://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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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:  - You take your car to a professional who has years of experience doing it - 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 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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 Get £100 off a subscription using Simon's Onto Referral code. Click the link and use code 67395:

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 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck  

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/ 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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 Social Media: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings ‘So, you've gone renewable?' (Affiliate link) E-book https://amzn.to/3LXvIck 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X 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 Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460

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 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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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. 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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/ 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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   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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck  

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 Social Media: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings ‘So, you've gone renewable?' (Affiliate link) E-book https://amzn.to/3LXvIck 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X 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 Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460

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: http://https://producerarran.com Social Media: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings ‘So, you've gone renewable?' (Affiliate link) E-book https://amzn.to/3LXvIck 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X 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 Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460

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 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 '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 and Facebook http://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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck    

With any new technology that comes to the market, there will always be criticism – with electric vehicles (EVs) being no exception. From EVs ‘not having enough range' to ‘the battery taking ages to charge', people have a lot of inaccurate perceptions surrounding this particular vehicle genre. In response, the motoring experts at Vanarama have debunked five common myths that stop motorists from switching to an EV. Top five most common EV misconceptions, debunked Myth #1: They cost too much The truth: EV owners can save up to £3,108 per year Often people won't pick an electric vehicle for their next car as ‘it costs too much', however, did you know that you can lease an electric car for £149 per month? And that switching to an electric vehicle could save you up to £3,108 per year? This research was uncovered by Vanarama and is based on the following stats: Low-emissions zones could save EV owners £2,100 per year Low-emissions zones often referred to as LEZs, are there to encourage owners of highly polluting vehicles to stop driving through inner-city areas by charging them a fee if they do so. Vanarama's research found that EV drivers could save £175 a month through LEZ exemption, which equates to £2,100 per year and £8,400 per average total vehicle ownership (four years). Not paying for fuel could save EV owners £858 per year No longer needing to pay for fuel at a petrol station could save EV owners £72 per month, which equals £858 per year and £3,432 per average total vehicle ownership. The fuel savings, from. NimbleFins, include the cost of charging an EV (£342 per year), based on the average British driver's yearly mileage of 7,600 miles. Car tax exemption could save EV owners £150 per year Under the current rules, car tax doesn't apply to all-electric cars. This means EV owners could save £13 per month, £150 per year, and £600 per average total vehicle ownership from not having to pay car tax. These tax calculations are based on the UK's best-selling car of 2021, the sub-40k Vauxhall Corsa. Myth #2: The range on electric cars isn't good The truth: The average EV only needs to be charged every 10 days Whilst this may have been the case 10 years ago or more, the average pure electric vehicle now has a range of 197 miles on a single charge. With the average motorist driving 20 miles per day, this means you only need to charge your car every 10 days. However, if you're still worried about the range, there are some tips and tricks to squeeze more miles out of a single charge: Remove unnecessary items from the car – Naturally, the heavier the vehicle means the range will deplete more than if your car was lighter. Avoid high speeds – Always drive to the speed limit and take it easy when accelerating. Make the most of regenerative braking – Anticipate the road ahead and ease off the brakes to make your battery last longer. Myth #3: There aren't enough charging points The truth: There are 34,000 public electric charging points across the UK – and you can get one for free According to Zap-Map, as of August 2022, there are nearly 34,000 public electric charging points in the UK – which are spread across more than 20,500 locations. This is a 34% increase in the number of charging devices since August 2021. These figures show how many electric charging points in the UK there are that are part of the country's public EV charging infrastructure. However, they do not include the many charge points installed at home or at workplace locations, which are estimated to be more than 400,000. What's more, if you lease with Vanarama, you get a free charging point installed worth £1,049. Or if you're out and about, you can download one of the many charging apps which help you locate the nearest charging points. 15% of public charging points are free too, according to Zap-Map. Myth #4: The battery takes ages to charge The truth: You can fully charge an EV in just 30 minutes with a rapid charger Whilst the charging times depend on the car and whic...

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: 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 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 'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIck

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:

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: 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 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 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/ 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 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

UK GOVERNMENT TO MANDATE SWITCH TO EVSThe UK Government has revealed that it will mandate the transition from ICE to zero emission vehicles. This will start at 22% from 2024 moving up to the full 100% in 2035. The car industry urged caution on this move. To read more, click the Move Electric article here. Additionally, manufacturers have pressed the Government to define what a hybrid is, during the final phase of transitioning to full zero emission vehicles of 2030 to 2035. For more on this story, click here for the Autocar link.PORSCHE INVESTS IN SYNTHETIC FUEL MAKERFurther to the existing support to the e-fuel manufacturing facility in Chile, Porsche is taking a 12.5% stake in the company leading this development, HIF. This will cost the company around $75 million but are not alone in their investment, with a total of around $100 million being raised. More can be found by clicking here, for the Autocar story. GRIDSERVE HAS REPLACED ALL MOTORWAY ECOTRICITY CHARGERSEcotricity was the former name of now Electric Highway, who have the monopoly on motorway charging infrastructure. They were bought out by Grid Serve, who have confirmed that all the former chargers are now replaced. This is good news for all of us who've had to deal with the previous kit. To see more, click the Driving Electric tweet here. SCANIA PARTICIPATES IN HYDROGEN PROJECT Scania, the lorry company, has announced that it will take part in a project focusing on the use of green hydrogen in heavy goods vehicles. There will be 20 fuel cell lorries delivered in 2024, to HyTrucks which is a joint initiative run between Air Liquide and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. You can learn more about the project and what it is hoped will be learned by clicking the Scania press release here. GENIEPOINT JOINS ZAP-PAYGeniePoint, the rapid charging network, is the fourth company to join Zap-Map's Zap-Pay system, that is aiming to be a central point for users to pay for all their charging needs, when on the road. To read more, click the Zap-Map article here. VAUXHALL CORSA DIESEL IS NO MORE Vauxhall will no longer sell a diesel engine option, with their very popular supermini. From now on customers will only be able to buy electrified and petrol versions, in the UK. That brings to an end 35 years of diesel within the Corsa and Nova range. To read the Autocar article, click the link here. THE CARCROWD CAFE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLICThere is a new destination, for petrolheads of the UK, who would like something to eat and drink whilst looking at wonderful machinery. The CarCrowd has opened their cafe to the public, on Thursdays through to Sunday. To go visit, their cafe is The Car Crowd Café at Mansfield Road, Edingley, Notts, NG22 8BG.To listen to the Special Edition with David Spickett, explaining all about The CarCrowd, click this link. ——————————————————————————-If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST——————————————————————————-NEW NEW CAR NEWSSmart #1 - Smart has unveiled their new fully electric car, the #1. This is a brand new vehicle, which is purely electric. Similar in size to the ID.3, with interior space, apparently, comparable to a Mercedes E-Class. There is a 66kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery, which it is estimated gives 273 miles range and has 150kW rapid-charging capability. The expectation is for 268bhp, too. Prices are expected to be around £35,000. To learn more, click the Autocar article here. LUNCHTIME READ: FORD MONDEO IS AT AN ENDWith the news that the last Model has rolled off the production line, we are recommending an article that looks back at the highs and lows of the Mondeo. To read and be reminded of Mondeo, click the Autocar article here. LIST OF THE WEEK: 10 UNEXCEPTIONAL CLASSICSHagerty has compiled a list of 10 unexceptional classics, which you can find here. Agree with Andrew's choice? Let the chaps know if you do and what you would chose. Click here to run through the list. Also, tickets for the Festival of the Unexceptional are now on sale, click this link to find out more! AND FINALLY: ISLE OF WIGHT CHARGERS SHOW MORE THAN EXPECTEDIsle of Wight Council's electric chargers, at Quay Road, Ryde, Cross Street, Cowes and Moa Place, Freshwater, were hacked and ended up showing porn on their screens. The Council responded by saying that as a matter of urgency someone would attend the sites, not they have but would! To have a laugh, click the BBC News article here.

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 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 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 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 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 Octopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460 'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon :

From makeup to a sitcom to sandwiches - we're covering it all this week! Plus, find out about one of Michael's favourite films. Please send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Alverbank Hotel - https://alverbank.co.uk/Chantecaille - https://chantecaille.co.uk/Morgana Robinson - https://www.instagram.com/morgana_robinson/?hl=enNewark, Newark - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16304988/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3Just Watch - https://www.justwatch.com/uk/appsKings Cross - https://www.kingscross.co.uk/Sons and Daughters - https://www.sonsanddaughterslondon.com/Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338013/Zap-Map - https://www.zap-map.com/Stirling Eco - https://stirlingeco.com/Slim Chickens - https://slimchickens.com/Euphoria - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772296/The Drop Out - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/This is Your Brain on Food - https://book.umanaidoomd.com/Katy Pruitt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KZLToJN3I0&ab_channel=KatiePruittVEVOPutin, Russia and the West - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b01b434y/putin-russia-and-the-west See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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/ 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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/   Social Media: 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 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 Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusings