Commentary 23rd January 2023Our latest review of public charging network prices continues to be very troubling. Essentially while petrol and diesel pump prices have reduced again since our last update, the cost of EV...
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2022 UK Electric Car Sales Report
Here’s a quick rundown of the highs and lows of the EV transition in 2022, starting with the good news from the amazing numbers from December 2022. Fun facts from December’s EV sales stats 1 Tesla’s...
Michelin Cross Climate 2 for snow on Model 3?
All season tyres for the Tesla Model 3? The brilliant Tesla Model 3 EV comes with a variety of tyres when delivered new. These are approved by Tesla with a focus on reducing noise, maximum efficiency and high...
Fuel versus EV charging cost Market Update
CommentaryOur latest review of public charging networks has been very troubling. Essentially while petrol and diesel pump prices have reduced again since our last update, the cost of EV charging has continued to soar...
Driving past the Channel and the Alps to Italy
One way we can sharply cut our summer holiday carbon footprint is to forget flying and travel by car (especially electric cars) or take a train instead. So, what are biggest the obstacles to reaching Italy in a Tesla...
Best UK Electric cars in every price range in 2022
Define Best? Electric cars are better in almost every way than old combustion engine cars but as in any market there are some lemons to avoid if you want the best experience. Our regularly updated summary of reviews...
MyUrbanCar Top Tesla Model 3 (& Model Y) tips for new UK owners
UpdatedWe think Tesla Model 3/Y are probably the best Teslas and probably the best EV. We’ve got some tips to help you make the most of it and find a way round its quirks General Tips Regenerative breaking Please please...
Why 2023 may be a better year to switch to an electric car
With petrol and diesel prices soaring switching to lower cost EV motoring in 2022 must make more sense than ever right?Unfortunately 2022 hasn’t been shaping up that way. Costs of buying and charging an EV...
Oxford Calling – Clean Air Charges
Forget London’s ULEZ – Oxford has a Zero Emissions Zone Ever since the “dieselgate” scandal when it first became clear that EU emissions regulations were a sham and that diesel vehicles in...
Winter EV Day trip – The Tate and Lunch in St Ives from London & back in a day
EV day trips There are some very common but really inaccurate misconceptions about driving electric cars that are still widely believed. One is that you can’t do high mileages or long trips in an electric car and...