Can I charge my electric car at home using a UK 3-pin plug?
Electricity seems to be all around us these days. From the mobile phone in your pocket, to the smart watch on your wrist, and the dozens of electrical devices in your home. Charging a device is usually as simple as grabbing the charger, and plugging it into the nearest wall socket – but can you […]
How to use Tesla Supercharger with other cars in 2024
Tesla’s Supercharger network has long been one of the biggest perks for Tesla owners. With over 45,000 Supercharger stations worldwide (and counting!), it’s one of the fastest and biggest charging networks out there. But until recently, this exclusive network was only available to Tesla drivers – if you drove another EV, you had to use […]
UK EV sales 2024 – is the electric car dead?
If you’ve been scrolling through headlines in 2024, you might have seen a lot of bold statements about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. With the cost-of-living crisis, price hikes in raw materials, and debates around charging infrastructure, some are wondering if the UK’s love for EVs is slipping. But the reality […]
AC vs DC electric car chargers – what is the difference?
AC/DC aren’t just one of the greatest rock bands of all time – they also take their name from the two most common types of power transmission. Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) are different ways of transmitting power to different devices. Up until now there has been no need for the average person […]
Explained: 7kW vs 22kw EV charger – what is the difference?
When buying a home electric car charger you will sometimes be given a choice between 7kW (or sometimes 7.4kW) and 22kW power outputs. The difference between the two is simple: the bigger the power output, the faster it will charge your car! Unfortunately, it is not as simple as just installing the biggest charger that […]
Electric car salary sacrifice – how an electric company car could save you money
The UK tax income tax regime is ever-changing – as Government priorities change over time, so too do our payslips. Often it seems as though taxes only move in one direction (up!) however, there are still a few ways to reduce your tax bill – leasing an electric vehicle through a salary sacrifice scheme is […]
EV running costs: could switching to an EV combat the cost of living crisis?
Given that inflation in the UK is surging (largely driven by the price of oil and gas) we felt it would be interesting to take a look at EV running costs. More and more people are purchasing electric vehicles in the UK every month… but how do the numbers stack up? Fuel sources First, […]
Tesla Model Y tops the March 2022 car sales tables
We like to take a look at the SMMT new car registration tables on a regular basis as these provide an interesting overview of the state of the new car industry. Taking a look at the March 2022 car sale figures was particularly interesting – we found that during this month the Tesla Model Y […]
EV sales figures December 2021 – which EV is most popular?
In the UK, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) releases data for all new car sales made in the UK every month. These figures provide a great overview of the impact of the impact of the various issues within the industry. Today, we’re going to have a quick look at the sales data […]
Electricity 101: Power, energy, and charging
This post is a continuation of our short series going over the basics of electricity. If you haven’t seen it yet, been sure to check out out first post on current, voltage, and resistance. This latest post will run through the basics of power and its relevance to EV charging. What is power? Power is the rate […]