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August 10, 2025

From Waste to Watts: How Recycling Is Powering the EV Future

For years, we’ve been told that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation. They’re cleaner, quieter, and help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly, battery ranges are increasing, and prices are gradually coming down.

But there’s always been a big question lurking in the background: What happens to all those massive EV batteries when they reach the end of their life?

February 24, 2024

Less Range Anxiety or Faster Fill-Ups? My EV Ownership Experience

I’ve been driving an EV for the past three years and absolutely love it.

The quiet ride, the instant torque, and knowing that I’m not polluting the places I visit are just a few of the perks.

However, it’s time to start thinking about my next EV, and once again, I’m facing that familiar question: Do I prioritize maximum range or the fastest possible charging speeds?

July 12, 2023

Solid State vs. Lithium Ion: The Future of EV Batteries

Electric cars are rising in popularity as more people seek out eco-friendly vehicles that don’t guzzle gas.

Most electric vehicles (EVs) today rely on lithium ion batteries to power them. But emerging solid state battery technology could provide a safer, more powerful replacement.

Let’s take a look under the hood and compare these two battery types vying to be at the heart of the EV revolution.

March 24, 2023

A Ride Through the History of EVs: From the 19th Century to Today

Thomas Parker Electric Carriage

Welcome to an engaging exploration of the history of electric vehicles (EVs), packed with statistics and trends.

From their modest roots in the 19th century to their recent surge in popularity, we’ll delve into the fascinating story of these eco-friendly machines.

So, buckle up — and let’s embark on an inspiring ride through time!

January 10, 2023

Leading the EV Charge: Callum Russell and Charging At Home

I was pleased to chat this week with Callum Russell, who is an electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast and the proud owner of the Charging At Home website.

As you’ll see from his responses to my questions, Callum is super knowledgeable and passionate about EVs and their potential to revolutionise the transport industry.

September 25, 2022

Owner Review Site Reveals the Pros and Cons of All EVs

Let me cut straight to the chase… I’m come across what I believe is the best EV review site on the planet.

Titled myEVreview, this fantastic website shares owner reviews of all EV makes and models.

EV owners describe the pros and cons of their vehicle, as well as writing a detailed review including photos and sometimes YouTube videos.

June 12, 2022

The 7 Best EV Websites in 2022

With the EV industry growing rapidly, it’s helpful to have reliable, up-to-date information on this exciting trend.

That’s why we’ve put together this list of the 7 best EV websites in 2022.

Whether you already drive an EV or are thinking of getting one, these websites will provide you with a wide range of information on EVs – including news, resources and events.

April 28, 2022

My EV Experience: 10,000 Miles With No Home Charger

As regular readers of this site will know, I’ve been super interested in electric cars for a long time, so I was excited to find last year that I could lease one through the Salary Sacrifice Scheme . This scheme makes it easy and affordable to lease a new car — including electric cars.

In my case, I arranged to lease a fully-electric Kia Soul just over a year ago. The car has a 280-mile range, which is more than sufficient for the vast majority of my journeys.

May 2, 2021

13 Things I’ve Learned From Using Public EV Charging Stations

Electric cars are amazing vehicles, but if you need to use public EV charging stations then you could find the fun and enjoyment of driving electric can be quickly tainted.

As someone who drives a pure electric car and relies 100% on public charging points, I’ve had to learn the hard way on how to make the most of a still evolving public charging network.

However, rather than you going through the same pain points as me, I thought I’d share some of my tips on how to make your charging experience as pleasant and stress-free as possible.

Let’s dive straight in…

July 14, 2018

Do You Remember When Cars Had Combustion Engines?

I do.

And it still shocks me when I look back on that time.

Let me explain.

In those days, it was taken for granted that motorbikes, cars and trucks were all noisy and highly polluting vehicles.

Everywhere these vehicles went, they left a trail of dangerous pollutants that filled our town and cities. Even schools were caught up in this onslaught, with parents regularly idling their cars while waiting or dropping off their kids.