267 - The EV101 Episode Part 1
About this episode
Gary breaks down the basics of electric vehicles in this first part of a three-episode series aimed at beginners. Topics include who should consider going electric, the importance of off-street parking and local charging infrastructure, and various ways to acquire an EV such as hiring, leasing, buying new or used, and salary sacrifice schemes. Special guest Cheryl Clements from Tusker explains how salary sacrifice works and its benefits. The episode also highlights the importance of extended test drives and choosing the right EV for your lifestyle rather than just the longest trip. Practical advice and real-world insights make this a great starting point for potential EV buyers.
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary introduces a series focused on the basics of electric vehicles for beginners. He discusses who should consider going electric, the various ways to acquire an EV, and the importance of test driving before making a purchase.
The episode aims to simplify the transition to electric vehicles by addressing common concerns and providing practical advice.
This is Episode 1 of a 3-part series focused on teaching the basics of EV ownership to newbies.
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
Links in the show notes:
- Vodafone UK to electrify entire car fleet by 2026 - electrive.com - Cool Thing
- The New EV Episode - The EV Musings Podcast
- Taking an EV Test drive - The EV Musings Podcast
- All electric vehicles in Europe - EV Database
- Plug Life Television
- Living in an Apartment with an Electric Vehicle: Challenges and Solutions - The EV Musings Podcast
- Pavement charging options - The EV Musings Podcast
- Living with no Home Charger - The EV Musings Podcast
Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk
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Mentioned in this episode:
Tusker Salary Sacrifice
The Tusker Car Benefit Scheme is a salary sacrifice car scheme where employees are provided with an affordable way to drive electric. It means an employee can drive a new car, complete with insurance, replacement tyres, MOTs, routine servicing and maintenance, as well as RAC breakdown cover – for a simple, fixed monthly amount. Because this amount is taken directly from gross salary via a salary...
Dodge Charger
"...on their app as well, not just locating the right charger for your car, but some other information as well."
Volkswagen Id3
"...tal of 290 pounds per month. My second lease, the ID3, was 1,200 pounds down, 36 months and 10,000 mile..."
Tesla Model
"... an ID3 over a BYD Dolphin or a Polestar 2 over a Tesla Model 3. But if you've never driven an electric car bef..."
Tesla Model 3
"...3 over a BYD Dolphin or a Polestar 2 over a Tesla Model 3. But if you've never driven an electric car befor..."
Polestar 2
"...n't like about say an ID3 over a BYD Dolphin or a Polestar 2 over a Tesla Model 3. But if you've never driven ..."
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