How to Configure a Myenergi Zappi to Solar Charge Without Emptying Your Home Battery
Details of Zappi setup to not empty your battery.
Survey finds only 1% of EV owners would go back to gas-powered cars
New survey from across 18 countries shows widespread satisfaction with EV purchases. A new survey from the Global EV Alliance, an international non-profit network of 64 national electric vehicle driver’s associations, found that 92 percent of EV owners, if they had to replace their EV tomorrow, would purchase another EV. The survey, which reached more than 23,000
Vauxhall Frontera Electric review
“The Vauxhall Frontera Electric stands out for its price parity with the hybrid, but it's got more going for it too” Good stuff Appealing price tag, looks great on white steel wheels, low (ish) weight Bad stuff Uninspiring cabin, lots of wind noise, can’t combine options packs Overview What is it? It’s the new Vauxhall Frontera,
Auto Trader forecasts ‘seismic shift’ to electric vehicles in Britain
Number of petrol cars on British roads rose to 18.7m this year, but decrease expected amid growth of EVs The number of petrol cars on British roads has peaked this year but is set to tumble by more than 40% over the next decade, according to a report. Auto Trader’s latest motoring forecast estimates
Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think
Rather than having a shorter lifespan than internal combustion engines, EV batteries are lasting way longer than expected, surprising even the automakers themselves. EVs are practically worthless secondhand, because the huge batteries will need expensive replacement after a few years. At least, that’s what some articles or forum discussions in recent years may lead you to believe. However, while
Electric cars make up one in four sold in November
One in four cars sold in the UK last month was electric, according to industry figures, but new registrations were driven by steep discounting. Electric car sales grew in November for the 11th consecutive month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as carmakers raced to meet tough targets. Manufacturers gave "massive"
Latest data shows reality of EV running cost savings compared to petrol
Figures from CrowdCharge show annual cost savings of up to almost £1,000 for fuelling EVs using V2G compared to petrol vehicles The average cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home is around half of the £1,205 yearly cost for fuelling a petrol car, but latest figures show that smart charging can reduce these
All-electric MINI Countryman: why it’s better than ever
Offering more space, and enhanced performance, range and charging, here are all the ways in which MINI’s all-electric SUV is even more amped-up The MINI Countryman has quickly become a cornerstone of the modern MINI range. Defying the convention that all MINIs have to be MINI small to be MINI fun, the MINI Countryman packs
What do new reliability regulations mean for charge point operators?
The UK Government’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 came into effect yesterday (24 November) holding chargepoint operators (CPOs) to a new standard of compliance. The measures are intended to improve customer experience, answering the assertation made by those reluctant to switch to an EV that the charging network is insufficient. To that end, the legislation
Four electric vehicle trends that will help you transition to net zero
Technology and legislation evolves rapidly in the developing electric vehicle sector. We highlight four potential changes which will impact fleets: 1 Battery health 2 Battery chemistry 3 Plug-and-charge 4 Wireless charging 1 Battery health Calls are continuing from the automotive sector to introduce battery health certificates for electric vehicles (EVs), with the aim of