EV Tuesdays: Week 31

EV Tuesdays: Week 31
14th June 2022

Happy Tuesday EV Owners!

A new week is upon us already and we have a cracking line up for you this week.

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Each week we will bring to you 5 different tools, tutorials, podcasts, pretty much anything we can find to help you with your electric car.

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Until then, grab a drink, click on the links below and enjoy this weeks 5 items.

1. EV News: Electrek

The number of consumers looking to buy electric vehicles has hit 52%, according to the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index (MCI). This is the first time the number has exceeded 50%, and it represents a rise of 22 percentage points in just two years.

2. EV Stats: Twitter

UK drivers are paying nearly £100 to fill up a family car. An EV owner would save more than £63. Simon Evans, an award winning journalist, has been looking at some data regarding EV owners and regular car drivers in the UK. 

3. EV Tip: Use a Smartphone App

Running an EV? There’ll be a car maker app for that, too. Whether it’s checking the level of charge in the battery, locking or unlocking the doors or telling the car when to start charging, a smartphone app will enhance the experience of running an EV.

There are useful third party apps too, including the Zap-Map EV charging app and Google Maps, with the latter including an electric vehicle charging page.

4. EV Stranded: The Verge

Ford surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded Teslas. Ford has been vocal about the new F-150 Lightning’s bi-directional charging capability that enables owners to use the electric truck’s massive battery to charge other EVs. And, now, the company is apparently including a new accessory so these Good Samaritan truck owners can help out stranded Teslas.

5. EV Video: Fully Charged

Each week we will bring to you another episode in the 'Maddie Goes Electric' range. Here's the fourth episode of the Fully Charged Show's 6 part series - Clean Energy for your electric car (A beginner's guide)