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Just musing following reading another thread on here re Sodium batteries. The word battery conjures up images in my mind of torches being stuffed with Ever Ready D batteries (is it D ?), remote controls that last a year, buying rechargeable AA batteries that last 10 minutes when used with...

Looking for sage advice from those that know the best/nicest/interesting things to do in Malta. We are finally making the holiday we promised ourselves a while back later this month. Timing not ideal would have preferred the Autumn months for the temperature but hey ho as they say. We're staying...

As we are no longer subjected to all the noise from thousands of explosions and rapidly fleeing gasses the sound of the wind and road have become the more noticeable source of external noise in our nice smooth cars. I have a Kona and like its predecessor MGs on good roads surfaces it almost...

Quite an amusing video describing how little difference going really fast (70+) compared to say 60 makes when travelling. Possibly quite relevant to an EV which gets decidedly less efficient at higher speeds. Play at full size if possible for better viewing

With Instavolt and Be.EV reducing prices to 65p/kWh and also doing off-peak rates is this the start of a trend ? It would be nice to think so. Will others follow suit ? Instavolt 65p/kWh (and 54p off-peak 8pm-7am via app or Instavolt RFID only) Be.EV 65p/kWh (and off-peak 55p 9pm-7am via app...

I know that there are members here that have Ripple accounts. Looks like terrible news as Ripple have entered administration. I hope anyone with an account fares well and it is sold successfully.

I have just become aware of an app that gives 20% discount at some of the most popular charge operators for a monthly fee. The app is Plugsurfing and covers - Connected Kerb, Fuuse Ltd., Mer UK, Instavolt, Ionity, and Osprey Charging Network Ltd. Cost is £6.90 / month. Without subscription usual...

I have noticed quite a few folks on here seem wary of divulging their location on their visible profile. Just curious as to the reasons. A general idea may occasionally help answers if needed. I promise I wont come stalking and as you can all see (hopefully) mine is set Leeds, others have set as...

Well of course they are....aren't they ? Yes EVs are expensive, mostly, but I have been astounded by the price of new cars in general for some time. One of the many reasons I bought my first EV in 2020 was down to price. It was cheaper to my new ZS EV than to buy a Ford Focus, or any other...

Using their app only.. on the 20th 20% discount on the 21st 21% discount on the 22nd 22% discount on the 23rd 23% discount on the 24th 24% discount on the 25th 100% discount

In theory the speedo should show on Google maps after a recentish (1 year ?) update. I for the life of me cannot get it to appear. Has anyone else had any success ? Speedo works fine on Waze.

Instavolt is now being supplied by Octopus and will be part of their price plunging when it happens :)

Anyone else notice a price increase on the Tesla open to all chargers since last weekend ? I did recent charges while away at Banbury and Portsmouth both were 34p off peak, now 51p and 52p off peak.

According to this article which seems fairly authoritative so have 50% of everyone else. Tyre rotation completely the wrong way round. Now I have learned something. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/364252/half-drivers-think-new-pair-tyres-should-go-cars-front-wheels-theyre-wrong

Octopus have introduced Octoplus, the new name for the Savings sessions has appeared on my home screen of my account on the website Opt in provided you are on Octopus and have half hourly readings In addition to saving electricity sessions it looks like there will be free electricity, or at...

Just seen this. I don't have a Zappi so can't tell how valid or relevant this is. https://support.myenergi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/18470101583377-Zappi-Intelligent-Octopus

On a trip soon and looking at my route a Mer charging stop with 8 rapids looks a possibility. Stop in question is Blue Diamond Worcester Garden Centre, WRS 7SW. Has anyone any experience of Mer, or even this location. I've never used Mer berfore but an opportunity to use my Electroverse card. :)

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/tesla-superchargers-free-use-all-electric-cars-today

Received an email the other day from them informing me that they're raising their pre-auth charge from £8 to £35 for PAYG customers. For those with an account a mere £25. Not seen this reported on here so apologies if it has. I will continue my avoidance of anything that bears their name, but if...

For anybody planning trips over this summer, or anytime really, if you like using Ionity don't forget their passport subscription. I've used Ionity a few times and once you get the charger started they work well, however relatively few locations. For £10.99 a month (cancellable anytime with a...