Considering an EV but not sure? This video may help...

[@rayjones9231]

Hi Jim, we have a lot in common. We live near each other, we have the same car, same charger, same electricity supplier and we both lease through our company. Thanks for this video, it assures me that I made the right decision about leasing and not buying. Just been on a long business trip to Scotland. No range anxiety and no queuing at chargers even on a bank holiday weekend. Keep up with these very informative videos.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I bet your hair is better than mine though...👍

[@robbenson4598]

The world record price for Maltesers is held by U.K. cinemas not petrol stations! 😉

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

One petrol station near me charges £1.60 for a crème egg 😂

[@colingoode3702]

Sound & unbiased advice Jim.👍 We have a small Crossover EV & a large petrol estate car. For us it was a no brainer to get an EV & use it for all the local & medium distance round trips up to 250 miles. Biggy for me was being able to charge it from home. I wouldn't have got an EV if we couldn't charge it from home & in 10 months of ownership we've not used a public charger yet. My wife drives the EV in the main although we both use it as the "go to" vehicle if we are out together because it's so much cheaper to run. My petrol estate car gets used for longer trips, dump runs & holidays when we need the extra space & don't want any charging or range issues. Switching one petrol car to an EV has saved us around £1,500pa in fuel cost alone which has paid for the home charger, & some. In fact it's probably saved us even more because my petrol car doesn't get used anywhere near as much as it used to & servicing cost on the EV is much less. We bought the EV (a Kona 64kWh) as a 1 year old used car (22 plate) with 5k on the clock for half of it's price when new & we got a very reasonable trade in on my wife's old petrol Karoq. The cost to change was only a few £k & the Kona still has nearly 3 years of warranty left on it. Although the old Karoq was a great car, my wife prefers the smaller dimensions & faster accelerating Kona. Happy wife, happy life!!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’ve got the new Kona electric in for review next week - the last one is certainly a very good car.

[@s111nps]

Hi Jim. Thanks for a reasoned video. I’m an EV motorist,not an evangelist,and even without home charging, I enjoy my car, and have traveled all over the Uk and Europe. Thanks for mentioning the amount of misinformation especially on KZbin. I will stick with EV,s when due to change. I hope many of your followers will consider an EV,at least when they are correctly informed. Thanks again.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

That’s it really, having information rather than misguided nonsense. Many will still choose not to have one but better to make that choice with facts.

[@pccorner101]

As you say Jim, if you can home charge and your daily drive is less than 200 miles for 99% of the time then an EV is a no brainier……that said would I buy one with my own cash, not a chance but would I get a lease or company car, absolutely. Keep up the great work 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes. Lease new, buy used 👍

[@davidfrffbexton8059]

Very informative and has answered many of the questions I needed answering. I have time to decide which way to go with getting into an EV so will continue to follow your content. Many thanks.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@colinashman4706]

People who criticise EV's, just don't know what they're talking about. We have two. They are easy to drive, cheap to run, and cost little to maintain. The only problem I have, is if you corner them a bit too fast, they tend to fly off the track and often end up under the settee. 😉

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂

[@robsmith1a]

Great video. You mention insurance. When I had a Zoe ZE40 it cost a lot more to insure than the SLK I now own! It pretty much wiped out the benefit of £0 road tax. The Zoe was very cheap to service though (tell the dealer you don't want the pollen filter changed and it saves quite a lot off the service - you can buy and fit one yourself for less than £10 if you feel you really need one). I did 18k miles in the Zoe and didn't need tyres in that time (front were wearing a bit but rear still like new). I also noticed the wheels didn't get dirty because nearly all of my braking was regen and the friction pads were rarely used.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, wheel cleaning no longer requires the drive to stink of amonia for half a day!!!

[@gileshalliwell3591]

Just to add, this channel deserves the widest possible audience and many more subscribers… You’re missing out!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Giles 👍

[@BlertBoy]

Leased an iD4 1st ed. loved it no issues. Been given a cmax petrol so lease car went back. Wife has MG ZS EV standard. She loves it. We mainly commute but also drive to the north west . No range anxiety, 1 charge around the midlands. Public charge cost for the whole weekend was £60. 8% discount from octopus via Electroverse on public charging. Billed straight to electricity bill.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@CarlosFandango1975]

I drive 40 miles per day. I granny charge on a 3 pin plug my Mg5 at night using a weatherproof socket I had fitted. The socket itself is controlled using the Google home app or Alexa because the car doesn’t have a decent stop start app or timer. It works really well. I have an edf ev deal which gives 8p per kWh for 5 hours every night. The whole house can use cheap electricity so we set the dishwasher and washing machine to come on about 4am so they finish before 6am and it’s only 8p/kwh rather than near 30p. A good system for anyone thinking of charging a car who only does about 50 miles per day

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@Gopher31]

For granny charging a camping extension lead is usually 16amp and rain proof.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@no-oneman.4140]

Found this very honest as an EV owner myself for 8 years. I'm a very low user ( 5000 miles a year ) so the savings are not the main reason, they are just great to drive, instant shove when you need it, quiet and relaxing when you don't. Have a Tesla so no servicing every year which is just an earner for the dealers. Not convinced that getting an Octopus deal works for everyone as the electricity may well be cheaper in the middle of the night but dearer during the day though I'm prepared to be put right.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’m paying £18 less per month since I got an EV - no idea how but I am

[@simonreeves2017]

Hi Jim, greetings from Oxford. Just found your channel, you earned a sub from me! I went to EV in September 2019 with a BMW i3, in the time between ordering and receiving the car, I remember the anxiety I felt about my decision. It will be 5 years in September, I still have the same car and I have no regrets making the change. I do charge at home on an overnight tariff, and this is the most significant consideration when making the shift to BEV. In nearly 5 years I used public charging 6 times, even with the modest range of the i3, it is plenty for my needs. When I get in a combustion car now, it feels very strange, noisy, smelly, so unresponsive in both speeding up and slowing down. Unless you really like using a clutch and gear lever, an EV is a sublime driving experience. I am nearly 60 YO, my first car was a 1974 Renault 12TS, I’ve owned lots of cars in my time, I would not chose to go back to combustion.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Welcome aboard Simon 👍

[@ftb2772]

Hi Jim, long time listener, first time caller. Great video! Recently picked up a 2yr old Tesla Model 3 for 25k absolute bargain only 20k miles on the clock. Works out a smige cheaper than my little petrol car i used to run. Im driving 70miles daily, biggest saving is fuel ⛽️/ Electricity ⚡️… now spending £4.50 to brim my tank vs about £30 from the pump. EV tax is starting next year + luxury car tax. Seeing EV’s popping up all over the place now. Is good to see.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Welcome to the comments 👍

[@Alex-Popa]

Been watching your channel for a while but never really got involved in commenting or expressing my opinion. Great video, thank you. The points covered in this video are absolutely spot on.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Welcome aboard to the comments Alex, it gets lovely in here at times 😁👍

[@marvinsamuels1237]

A useful and informative video as usual Jim. As an EV driver myself, I appreciate that you're being an EV advocate, not an EV evangelist. Nice work mate 👍🏾

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Marv, there's a distinct difference there that not too many appreciate 👍

[@marvinsamuels1237]

Absolutely @@DefinitelyNotAGuru ! It makes all the difference.

[@bryanduncan6178]

I ran an Ioniq 5, 58kWh battery, for 11 months with no home wall box! I would say it's definitely doable to run a car with a circa 50kWh battery off a 'granny' if you do around 30 miles a day.... We had a 3 pin plug installed in our garden to allow it to be used as part of having the garden done. You're right about face-lift models, VW have just put the newer, more powerful 282hp motor in the ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz. There are now loads of great deals on the 204hp models that are available at dealers/brokers!!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@lnby]

This came just in time thanks Jim. I have a 2013 Honda Civic petrol at over 90k and while pretty much faultlessly reliable over 7yrs, bits are starting to give up (rear shocks replaced and a front refresh is now due) so I think it's time to move. I have a drive, low miles at 8k a year and the family wagon is a petrol Tucson so I'm an ideal candidate for EV.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Sounds good for you to be fair. I’ll give you a tenner for the civic by the way - I need a little project car.

[@karlhulme8014]

If you think about it…. If you’re only risking buying an EV because you have a reliable backup ICE car, that’s a fairly damning reflection on EVs. You REALLY a need to think long and hard about EV ownership.

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Very balanced and fair overview. One point, there are many two household cars with a low mileage "second car" " local journeys take the kids to school type of thing where a s/h EV around £10-£15k would be a step into EV (should that need replacing) without having to bite the bullet of the fear of long range say 200 mile plus journeys.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@NigelRudyard]

I have a hybrid, and love those quiet moments when just the electric motor kicks in, but a full electric is not suitable for me - I live in a flat.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@MrZaragon62]

Thanks Jim, you've said what the ev drivers already know - if you can charge at home then do so! My own experience means my home charging point has paid for itself in less than 6 months. Rock on Jim and keep up the fab work 👍👍👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@dgo85TV]

Just changed from a Golf R to an E-Golf with a Ohme epod. Not quite the same speed and driving experience but definitely a good financial move. Loving the convenience of charging at home

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gileshalliwell3591]

Just good common sense advice! Before I had a wallbox fitted I spent about £80 on a special extension lead that has an additional circuit breaker. Did me well while the 7kwh box was on order…

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Well worth the extra spend 👍

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, all good points clearly explained. I would re-iterate your first point, you really need home charging or cheap workplace charging, if not then an EV will be an expensive and time consuming option. Also I agree the co ordinated anti EV stuff is annoying, I get fed up with all the usual comments about my EV, Milk float ,golf trolley, how much is a new battery, when will it set fire etc.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Me too!!

[@mikadavies660]

This video is as straightforward and honest as you can get.... Personally we run an EV and a diesel. The family car is a Citroën E-C4. It costs us about £20 to £25/mth in electric (home charging on 🐙). The E-C4 is PERFECT example of massive depreciation but CHEAP Insurance. Definitely a bargain second hand OR an ideal cheap lease new.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers 👍

[@chrishart8548]

I guess you do between 1000 and 1250miles a month.

[@mikadavies660]

@@chrishart8548 1,000/mth is not only our average but is also most people's average. I also rounded UP my electric bill. So that I didn't look to biased towards BEVs. As I appreciate they don't fit everyone.

[@chrishart8548]

@@mikadavies660 it's actually about the same as i do. It was costing £405 a month to do that mileage in a 1.5 diesel. Had to fill up once a week.

[@stephen4518]

Your videos ain't boring, Jim. This was another interesting and useful one. Thanks again for your work. Do you think there's still some downward momentum in used EV prices? Using the price-tracker plug-ins, it certainly looks like they're still falling at a fair rate. There are so many used Corsa E and e-208s on the market and they seem rather slow to be sold.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I hope so, I want to get a Fiat 500e as a second car but they're still well over budget for me

[@glynaspinall8135]

Another sensible video Jim. Good honest appraisal

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Glyn

[@BJ_MBA]

Hi Jim another excellent video and I agree with all of your comments. I would like to add a couple more if that's okay. Nearly all EV's are automatics and generally have more tech in them so, you need to be comfortable with both an auto gearbox and things like regenerative braking. I've mentioned towing before because of the impact on range not an issue for us as we only have a small trailer which is used for local journeys. However, not all EV's especially on the second hand market can have a towbar fitted. Finally, while EV's are kinder to the planet, they also are not affected by disruption to the oil supply- no queuing at garages and, if you have solar panels you are also insulated from increases in electricity prices.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, a lot are pretty rubbish at towing to be fair, if they can tow it has a very negative effect on efficiency and range. I think the good outweighs the bad overall 👍👍

[@BJ_MBA]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru EV's will only get better and more affordable

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

For sure

[@JohnAdams-kc8wx]

Great information Jim. My wife and I have an EV each on pcp and will definitely lease next time. Will use your link. We also have a 2003 Jaguar XJ6 for very long trips !

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍 not a bad second car 😉👍

[@richarddixon6354]

Interesting video as always. Considering an EV and will definitely book a call first with you just to make sure I have considered all aspects. Oh and congrats on the subscriber count.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks for all your support 👍

[@roybrown5505]

Excellent content and advice as ever Jim. I don't currently own an EV and that's only really because it wouldn't be a simple job to install a home charger due to the inconvenient location of my consumer unit. I'm sure I'll bite the bullet at some point though! 👍🏻

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks mate 👍

[@BlueGorilla111]

Great video with straightforward questions and answers about possible EV ownership, no waffling and no BS,just subscribed. I will check your other videos as my biggest concern with possible first Ev ownership is the cost of replacing batteries if they become faulty? Is it true the cost can be £10k or more? How long are battery warranties? If I have these concerns then when I come to sell my EV the buyer will have these concerns also. Also I read that solid state batteries will be the next biggest leap in battery technology, is it imminent? will they be cheaper than lithium batteries? Hope you make a video addressing these if possible. Cheers

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Ask yourself this, if you had a 15 year old car and the engine failed would you replace it for a new one or scrap the car? Possibly even get a second hand engine? None of that is different with an EV. Plenty of 400k Tesla’s out there that have never had a cam belt, oil change, spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter, radiator, exhaust etc replaced - give that some thought 👍

[@rdgodfrey3145]

Definitely so pleasant to hear sensible words rather than a polarised view from one “corner”. Many people who cannot home charge find that - especially as infrastructure is there….over 60,000 public chargers, by the way - because we *like* the tech, the drive, the environmental benefits, the relaxation of a multi-hundred mile drive without headache and fatigue… well EV still works very, very well. I know because I have driven 22,000 EV miles in last 9 months alone….👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

60,000 now, wow! 👍

[@rob5944]

Hi, if we visit our daughter who lives 200 miles away and need to run around when we're there how would we manage, take the 3 pin adapter to plug it in? Thanks.

[@Hell-Hound1]

@@rob5944 How about using a public charger? Our Niro would get you to your destination and still have 50-80 miles of range left. 30 minutes on a charger would give you another 250 miles plus.

[@rob5944]

@@Hell-Hound1 OK, I understand that cold weather and the use of lights, heater and wipers etc impacts that range though? However I like to take a least a 15 minute break, probably a couple, in a journey of that length. I'm trying to get a flavour of how convenient EVs are, as I'm sure you, and every sensible person does. Convenience is key, if anything is hard, complicated or difficult to use then it won't catch on. Fair enough, we rarely do long trips, but if called upon obviously we want our car to be ready and waiting to do it, otherwise what's the point. Cars have offered the masses the independenceto go wherever and whenever, as I'm sure you can appreciate. So if you've a diesel or petrol then a five minute stop and your good, I don't want to be messing about trying to charge my car. As I mentioned I take a break on longer trips that could be used to charge, as long as it's sensible and not two minutes down the road. Thanks.

[@Hell-Hound1]

@@rob5944 OK for your short notice long journey, just keep your EV charged at 50 or 60%. Even in colder temp. 3-5 degrees at motorway speeds that's a range of 140+ miles. As you've stated you need to take a break on longer journeys. So you've driven for 2 hours +, you stop and charge for 10-20 mins. while having a pee and or a drink. That will add 100-150+ miles of range. You could of course charge higher, drive longer and go even further if needed.

[@kingwong5996]

I love my both my EVs I charge at work most of the time on a 3pin charger for my daily use is fine. I get the tax advantage of using my work electricity, as it will all be deducted from my expenditure unlike petrol or diesel in my case. Also getting in the car swith on and go is fantastic. No need to wait for the engine turning over. Love your channel 😊

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Sounds good 👍

[@isackville]

I totally agree we have a Kona we do on average one thousand four miles a month in the 18 months we have had it we have only used public charges four times our monthly cost is about £35 to £38 we are with British Gas. But if petrol or diesel was cheaper I would use them it all boils down to cost as it is a motorbility it's a no brainer.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, whatever makes sense to you is pretty much always the best option and the only one you need worry about. People need to stop throwing rocks at one another, wind their necks in and just be happy with their own choices eh! Thanks for watching 👍

[@YepYep74]

Thanks so much . So useful this video. Always watch your videos when I started considering leasing and electric. Just true honest advice and content. Having so much mixed thoughts if I have done the right thing. I have committed to a 2 year lease on a Lexus rz450 because of a fantastic deal. Too good to miss. Like you say 2 years later give back and get into a more improved model. As you stated, all during the week we dont do a lot of miles maybe at weekend we might branch out. Getting a home charger fitted and will use the cheap evening ev tariff.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍thanks for watching

[@YepYep74]

Jim I’m so up in the air about the Lexus rz450. I just need to be honest. I don’t know what to do. 😢.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

You can book a call if you want or save yourself the time and money and go with your heart over your head, or your head over your heart. Good luck!

[@YepYep74]

Thank you . 🙏

[@pmac6584]

Totally agree with everything you said. I have an i3 and love it, much better than my leaf and I liked that one too but wanted more range. I have a home charger and have only public charged twice in two years so I don’t think I will ever be getting a combustion car again as I am allergic to wasting money on fuel. If you are the kind of person that looks at the mpg of a car when choosing it then you will love having an EV with home charging. I have solar, home battery, ripple shares and intelligent GO octopus tariff, my house/car running costs are now so low it is almost free! Cheers

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’d love an i3, they’ve actually hold their value reasonably well compared to the vast majority too.

[@markdrummond7]

Facts - EVs work brilliantly in the right circumstances. Love it, great video.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes! Thank you!

[@itsharvey1112]

Good unbiased content as always Jim. Good to see subscriber numbers growing!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Harvey 👍

[@alanmachin3054]

I purchased a six month old Volvo C40 with less than 200 miles recorded for £44,950 against a list price just under £60,000. This is my 4th E V and they cost me nothing to charge because I do a small annual mileage and just charge it using a 13 amp plug when the sun is on my solar panels. In some ways I like it more than the BMW i4 m50 I sold because the entertainment is user friendly and I don't have to cancel the lane changing warning each time I set off. It has a better turning circle, it is not as tall as an SUV and the only thing missing for me is a rear wash wipe.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@volt8684]

I’m bought a Citroen Berlingo for £2200 8 years ago. Still going strong zero breakdowns. That is satisfying motoring. Safety aside

[@alanmachin3054]

@@volt8684 I bought a Saab 9-3 convertible more than six years ago for £1500 and it is worth at least what I paid for it.

[@OldCodeMonkey]

As always Jim, balanced reasoning on the pros and cons of EV ownership, that concentrates on what is best for your pocket not which corner of the playground you hang out in 😉 Keep up the great work.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thats a great analogy, actually, I may steal it and claim it as my own. 😁

[@OldCodeMonkey]

😅 Remember in life you just need an original idea to be successful…. It doesn’t necessarily have to be your original idea 😂

[@Hp2003ta]

Excellent video.I'm hopefully to be offered a company car and really like the tax benefits of the ev, I'm a standard rep in a 2 litre diesel so I do have that worry about occasional journeys up north

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Get yourself the ZapMap app as it’ll come in handy from time to time. As a rep it’ll likely be a bit tougher for you at times but you’ll soon get used to it and I’m sure you’ll like the performance and the quiet!

[@ipsmith123]

Thanks for the non biased information Jim.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@JohnJones-ri7pi]

Hi pal, looking to get a Polestar 2 for my next car and the lease deals blow the socks off hire purchase and PCP… I’ve never leased before, is it possible to spec up a lease car the same as if you were buying one on PCP / Hire Purchase? Cheers

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It is but all options will just be spread across your monthly payments so the fewer boxes you tick the better the price will be. Options are worthless when it comes to sale and trade in which is why it works that way.

[@JohnJones-ri7pi]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru cheers 🫡

[@williameveritt3464]

Jim! You speak so much sense.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

My wife disagrees 😉👍

[@williameveritt3464]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru something else we have in common 🤣

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂

[@KetoNaturalJukesTheGreat]

Top notch video as always. Appreciated

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Much appreciated

[@Acemeistre]

61k chargers in UK as of April '24

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@UpsideDownFork]

Any advice for a family with 3 kids? We've had a look around a few cars but the rear seat in all the ones we've viewed is clearly designed to be a proper 4 seater with the middle rear one being an occasional seat.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

ID Buzz or a 7 seater maybe but 7 seater options are cornice to buy right now, some decent lease deals around however. An Enyaq might be worth a look too. Depends on the age of the kids really 👍

[@DavidHorsell]

We started off leasing ev’s, but back in March did a new lease on a very cheap ORA, and have now purchased a 21 plate ID4 first edition through Volkswagen approved on cheap finance, gone for the 77kw edition rather than a newer smaller battery model because felt the range of the bigger battery would be nearer to the minimum range accepted in about 4 years time when the finance ends. Just trying to future proof the car but feel that I have the best balance now and it looks like used ev’s will just keep on going and it will be bodywork and chassis that will fail first rather than the battery, and the cheapest used ev will always be worth more than an equivalent ice car as the value and application of the battery will hold some residual value.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@andrewjones5570]

Cheers Jim, great advice for anyone considering an EV

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks pal

[@charliemorris]

It would be interesting to do one of your Excel comparison of running costs of fuel v charging and installing a home charger unit. I'd love to know how long it would take to pay off the £1000 charger investment.

[@Hell-Hound1]

What milage do you do? What's your average trip distance? and what do you drive? I get a full 250 mile + for approximately £5. So 300mpg equivalent.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Good idea, I will!

[@sabeehb9514]

Great video as always. This is very helpful as I had been looking for a hybrid as not feeling ready for the move to EV, but friends and family said go for EV, particularly me as I dont drive long distances much at all, just generally daily school runs and shopping and once a month or so around 60 miles in a day. I am almost convinced especially with your advice ! A stupid question if I may - leaving an electric cable charging overnight just concerns me a little from two angles 1 - we know the general electrical appliances advice eg from Fire brigade etc is dont leave large electrical items plugged in all night or unattended for long periods. So does this not apply to cars too ? Especially given that a standard cable (though is advised never to use) can melt, can there be electrical fault / surges issues with leaving a car charger running all night ? 2 - probably unlikely but in theory is it possible for someone to unplug your charger given it is out in the open, while overnight and charge their own car with your cable, while you sleep ? Or is there some security feature to stop this eventuality?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Your cable gets locked to your car when you charge. I’m personally not phased by the tiny fire risk.

[@expatbiker6598]

You're definitely a Guru. I bet you just free styled this video. Very informative.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Haha, I wish it wasn’t that obvious 😂

[@expatbiker6598]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru you literally covered everything. You know your stuff. Thank you

[@EarnshawUK]

I have a home charger. I have no problem with that but it took many months to get the mains electricity supply upgraded. Now I can run the dishwasher and charge the car together overnight at the cheaper rate.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

oh really? glad to hear its sorted

[@Number1HeadlightRestoration]

As always...very informative 👏🏼 Unfortunately there is no danger of me stepping into any new (or new to me) vehicle anytime soon, but this video has told me everything I need to know if I was in the market for an EV👌🏼 And..."the world's most expensive bag of Maltesers" 😆👍🏼

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂😂👍

[@sunnyd6291]

Great video straight to the point everyones situation is different if it suits you get ev

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@trouble1871]

You’ve hit the nail on the head, I had exactly the same conversation with someone last week regarding the anti EV nonsense being repeated by people who don’t really know what they’re talking about. A guy I know was after a new car, he discounted an EV because he might drive 250+ on his UK holiday this year. I tried to explain in reality this wouldn’t be a problem and think of the other 99% of journeys where you will massively benefit but it fell on deaf ears, his mind was made up!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It’s not for everyone but many of those like your friend are against EVs due to similar non-issues

[@Joe-lb8qn]

I have a friend like this. He has not driven more than 200 miles in a single journey in the last ten years. Yet he was worried about charging away from home. (also he could easily charge on his drive).

[@rob5944]

What if I can't home charge? Or I get invited somewhere and the car is flat? Regards.

[@rob5944]

@@Joe-lb8qn to be fair, nobody likes the feeling of being caught out. I had a 320 mile trip last year. It was unusual and required a refuel, five minutes at the petrol station and the job was done. I was obviously away from home and the thought of having to find chargers would of been disconcerting. It's alien to us I suppose. It'll take time for everyone to get comfortable with it, I didn't want to be stuck with no facilities, like the guy with the Tesla I met at the pub after he was told that the chargers weren't working!

[@trouble1871]

@@rob5944 If I didn’t have access to cheap home charging then I wouldn’t have an EV. As to your second point.. seriously??

[@craiggibson2062]

Still on the fence……thanks for the thoughts though…

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers Craig

[@chrisduffill5248]

Thanks for the honest approach and good advice

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks 🙏

[@leonmorley9091]

If there is enough time to charge your car, Octopus will charge at 7.5p at any time of the day. So, for example if I plug in at 10.30 in the morning but tell the charger I want to add 30% by 5 in the evening, it will find those points during the day to charge at 7.5p. It will charge full price if you tell it to charge on demand.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yep the overnight rate is generally only overnight, they have other tariffs that can give you cheap rates during the day (at times they even pay you - yes!) but they become a bit of a part time job to keep on top of. The overnight charging is most simple and convenient.

[@redvalley9]

I have a question regarding used electric cars and the life span of their batteries. As a new battery is so expensive won’t that affect the second hand value of an electric car?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Let me ask you this, how expensive would a new engine and gearbox be on a 12-15 year old petrol or diesel car. It’d probably be enough to make you scrap it. Would you expect to get a lot for an old petrol or diesel with 150-200k on it? There are good and bad out there and some of the really old tech hasn’t aged so well but I knew of a local taxi driver with a Tesla on over 400k. Lots my work going into refurbishing rather than replacing now too but of course that is rarely the subject of a click bait video or headline 👍

[@redvalley9]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru next question please. Does it make sense to sell my used diesel Kuga for £10k and using the cash to lease an electric say Kia Niro monthly?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

that’s one for you to answer really mate

[@jcflippen1552]

I agree with your thoughts entirely. PCP this time but pretty sure to lease in the future. 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@michaelgreen5515]

Great content. Keep at it land & 50k will happen.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thank you 👍👍

[@clewis5220]

Agreed Jim Lease EV new but what puts me off is no gap insurance around? And high insurance ( I can’t get salary sacrifice which includes it). What puts me off used is depreciation ( exacerbated by only 8 yr battery warranty) insurance . What am I to do? I know I will keep my v40 for now (20 tax) lol

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Take a look in the video description, it is available and with 10% off.

[@crm114.]

Exellent, balanced review. Thanks.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardjohnson7900]

Great informative and balanced video on owning an EV

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Much appreciated!

[@DavidBoreham-kk9dx]

Cheers Jimbo 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers Dave, have a good Bank Holiday

[@tonyrobinson362]

Question Why? Do you have to service yearly every EV except Teslas whos getting ripped off? I would like to know if i buy a kona yearly service, My sons tesla none in 3 yr.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Ask Hyundai or check their website maybe

[@christinerobottom9444]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I have done Hyundai service reqd yearly, Tesla not reqd yearly why they are both evs, Do you need yearly services or not as in the case of Tesla.

[@kennethhiggins9513]

Great video and information. Plenty to think about.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Glad you think so!

[@peterfinch3548]

Thanks Jim, a well considered and informative video.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Very welcome

[@prjackson7802]

Great video

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks for the visit 👍

[@PeterMarlborough-gg6to]

Hi Jim, On another note ref EVs, I called a well know car superstore same initials as a well know German car maker. They have quite a few VW ID4s for sale some which I am only interested in that are under three years old, some on 23 plates, they were unable/ Wouldn’t confirm if they still had the remainder of the manufactures warranty even on the 23 plate. The said I would have to contact VW to establish if it still had the remaining warranty. I declined to take it any further, What do you make of this strange response and selling scenario.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

How odd

[@pkvids23]

We bought an original Nissan leaf and got a type 1 wall charger installed. Is it possible to get someone to change the cable to a type 2?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

You may need a new wall box depending on what you have. Have a chat with an installer.

[@Tobore]

Thanks for the upload! Really appreciated the info you shared. 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peterwainwright576]

Jim, very interesting and informative and unbiased. Driven lots of EVs and most were excellent. One question the government seem to ignore is if many more EVs are sold is the National Grid capable of supplying all of the extra power needed? Not heard of any new power stations being built and if demand is much higher in the future so the price will significantly increase even for night time charging?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

There’s huge investment going into renewables, battery storage and V2G technology right now, and has been for a long time. Look at how Octopus sources their energy. In short I don’t foresee an issue as the EV switch is happening pretty slowly whilst the grid is expanding rapidly.

[@s111nps]

We consume less power from the grid now, than we did in the 90,s. Due to LED lighting and more efficient appliances. The grid is also being helped massively by green energy sources,like the huge wind farm off the east coast. If you’re not consuming huge amounts of power to refine and distribute oil products, that helps too. There’s several informative videos from the national grid,explaining clearly how, they are adapting for the country’s future energy needs.

[@urbansandscript]

Great vid, 100% accurate 👌

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Glad you think so! 👍

[@paulscott1759]

If you are considering an ev please lease or buy a car with a good over 300 miles range to not suffer range anxiety and have plenty of scope to pick where if ever you need to charge enroute on a journey . The new Renault Scenic has a range of 378 miles and at less than 40k it seems to be a good long range vehicle for extended trips if you do that sort of mileage or consider leasing for the next couple of years to see how the future cars are being progressively improved and car prices are determined

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

For a lot a large battery car is overkill that you’ll be paying for. If range anxiety is something you suffer with then it’s great advice but when you get used to plugging in when you stop for a pee the range anxiety generally goes away pretty quickly.

[@tonyfrewin4822]

Really helpful video, thanks.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LokiDeablo]

If I use a "granny charger" would I be allowed to run the cable to my van along the edge of our communal car park do you think.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Maybe with some kind of cover over it but you’d be liable for anyone tripping over it.

[@LokiDeablo]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru thanks

[@thepeoplespal5]

That's where we need more info on the chargers, I'd want a small post beside charging point of car that has the cable concealed underground, not just a wallbox with a trailing cable the postman is going to trip over.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

connected kerb and others are doing those now, just many councils are not interested at the moment.

[@SimonWright-fv3lk]

Hi Can I ask what the Octopus Referal code is please?

[@SimonWright-fv3lk]

Jim got that bit just trying to find the Referal email address,personal link or code?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

tinyurl.com/4wm7xsb9 👍

[@SimonWright-fv3lk]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuruJim I have filled out the switch to Octopus without your link and is asking for email,personal link or code. Sorry to be a pain/numpty but can’t use the link you sent and seems a shame to miss out on the £50 for both of us 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@SimonWright-fv3lk I promise you that the link is all you need, I’ve just tested it. Maybe try a different browser.

[@SimonWright-fv3lk]

Jim You are 100% correct if I apply via that link. I have gone direct to Octopus myself opened the account and even put in my Gas Meter number but the last thing it asks is “email address,personal link or code” I have tried to find any of these on the link you have sent but there is nothing. Your link you have works perfectly but only to start an application not to link you and I if you have already applied. In that case the last thing it asks for is an email/personal link or code to get the referral benefit. Happy to send you a

[@rusty911s2]

You might make silly boring videos about cars Jim, but they are absolutely the best silly boring videos about cars! 😁 Excellent well balanced summary. I've often thought we need a completely neutral EV site / app where you input all your own variables (home charge, daily miles, occasional miles, budget, attitude to car maintenance, DIY'er / garage only, environmental attitudes etc etc etc). You could then be given a green / amber / red to help weigh things up. Really good point on leasing, keeping your principal capital in the bank (ISA?) to help offset some of the leasing cost. Tbh if I didn't have to have trade insurance (car restorer), I'd probably lease.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Rusty, what cars are you working on the the mo?

[@rusty911s2]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I've just finished an XK120 Coupe resto-mod, currently on a '65 911 (so very early) then it'll be a '67 912. I also do Austin 7 racing bodies when the resto works allows (which isn't often).

[@Omi2cool4ya]

Brilliant 👌🏾

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@richfixescars]

Thanks Jim thats a good guide. £4 for 200 miles is excellent, If ICE drivers want to keep paying Oil companies £1000s a year they are mad.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Choice is a great thing, I’m happy with mine 👍

[@Walkswithmarley]

Is it worth spending £1k on a charger if you do 8k miles a year ?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

You’d probably pay for it in just over a year I would guess.

[@Burz69]

Possibly not. I don’t have a charger, just an EV 13A socket. I keep the car at 70+% easily charging between 12.30-4.30am on Octopus Go.

[@PeterMarlborough-gg6to]

Concerning tyre rotation on EVs , this is ok but some EVs have different tyre sizes. Why is this?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

No idea

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 There may very well be a huge much needed improvement in the infrastructure. However for those who don't have the benefit of off road parking it is still nowhere near adequate. Consider a row of terraced houses one hundred homes down one side of the road and another on the other side. Front doors open straight out onto a narrow pavement. Assuming each owner is able to park outside their own home and each home has a cable from the house to the car, the insurance claims from trips and falls would be unsustainable, those homes would be unlikely to be able to insure against the hazards. So the investment in infrastructure needs massive investment. Thanks Jim

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, that’s the single biggest problem in my view, home or workplace charging availability for the masses. Companies like connected kerb and the like have solutions out there and there already but councils need to invest and many simply are not. Council could also look at installing some not for profit public charging if they really wanted cleaner air.

[@pauloshea5069]

Hi, there.I'm a private hire driver in London.I live in a flat, I would like to get a Tesla model.Y But the mirror is stating that he wants to charge electric car 5 to 6 pence per mile instead of the standard car tax.It's gonna cost private hire.Drivers are fortune to run the car.What do you think of this.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I think that when the time comes they’ll screw petrol and diesel cars even further. Trying to second guess the politicians is a mugs game really as they’ll go back on every word and do the opposite at the drop of a hat (or drop of a vote).

[@redwick00]

What is going to be the impact of Tesla firing the whole Supercharger team? How are we going to increase the number of fast chargers in the UK?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

No idea, crazy goings on at Tesla

[@redwick00]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I was contemplating an Tesla until recently. Tesla have the best charging network but future investment has been thrown into doubt. So even buying an EV is a wait and see game for me. I really don't understand why the owner has done this. It was his ace card.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Lease new, buy used 👍

[@stevewest131]

If you're considering getting an EV talk to friends who have one, don't listen to anti-EV clickbait youtubers or the media. The money-makers make too much money from oil and are trying to slow the EV transition down. If you can't charge at home or work I wouldn't consider an EV yet. Public charging is too expensive, it works out to cost the same as an ICE car. I have never used a public charger, not once. There are circumstances where an EV won't suite....towing a caravan or if you regularly do high daily mileage. I wouldn't bother with a hybrid. Owners seem to focus on the EV capabilities of them. They have a battery range of about 30 miles. Hybrids will soon become a forgotten idea as EVs become more common. Driving an EV is much nicer than an ICE car. They have instant torque available and generally accelerate like sporty ICE cars. They are cheaper to run. I do 300 miles at a cost of about £5.50... and of course EVs are much cleaner. If you can charge at home....get an EV!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@ricardo-iw9sq]

The biggest problem is the fact we are being forced into evs and the tec is still new so when people say they need to burst the myths of owning and running evs that alot of news out there is false that it's self raises alarm bells, I think in principle ev is simple but doesn't fit everyone's life style, hybrid is the middle ground but with these mechanics I've spoken to say you have two lots of tec on one car and these are still new and could have high repair bills, the government should have had cross party agreements to push full steam for the infrastructure regardless of the 5 year parliament plan. The price of the cars are still way to expensive for a family car and yes the range is crap because we are used to fuelling a car that can give even a small city car 300 miles and not 100 at a push, the tec on the cars is more than we need as in like a normal ice with a radio and buttons nice and simple, I'm still on the fence but rep's I speak to say they only have the ev for tax purposes otherwise they would be in a petrol or diesel in a flash due to the infrastructure and time lost.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

If you’re serious about having an EV it’s just a rethink compared to having a petrol or diesel. It’s no big deal for many. I was a rep for many years doing 30k per year, I wouldn’t want an EV in that boat as I often did 300+ miles per day. But I’m a normal human now and range has never been an issue of inconvenience for me.

[@ricardo-iw9sq]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru that's the bigie, the change in mind. As everyone now adays wants instant and have got used to it. My wife is a community nurse and I've asked her to work out her daily miles and it only looks like a hybrid works as she has no way to charge in the day, for me an ev is boarder line because of evening kid training 4 nights a week and matches anywhere in the country at weekends. If I had the spare cash then a skoda enyac or a Y long range would be on the radar. I watch many car channels and take them all with a pinch of salt and take notes, thanks for your views and videos 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍

[@h.google]

For me Jim, you've highlighted so many good things for the Ev but, I'm still not sold on them. The whole Ev market for me is a scam. It's Ok to say you'll save money running the vehicle but, it's costing a small fortune to save a few pounds. Tax per mile is only just around the corner and as I see it, the equation is now so bad for the consumer. Ev's are so expensive and second hand values have dropped so much for so many reasons. I could go on and on but, I'm sure you see where I'm coming from. The plusses and minuses may be a long video to make but, it'll be a good one to watch ? Keep up the good work and hope you get to 50k soon !

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks 👍 not for everyone I’m sure but I’m delighted with mine.

[@juliandavies1974]

What about deprecation? The MacMaster has lost over half the value of his porche, and they don't want it back.😊

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Some people were daft enough to BUY a brand new £100-£150k EV rather than lease it; it's a fact that most cars lose >40% of their value within the first 2 years and cars which are so susceptible to improving technology are even more likely to do so. I dare say he'd have lost 50% less if he'd leased the car rather than buying it but also would guess he's made more than the entire value of the car with videos slating what is his second EV (from what I'm told). I've seen a few clips of things that people have sent me from one or two channels where they're plain untruthful or spun in a certain to make a video get clicks. Question why. I may not choose to watch some of that content personally but fair play to all of them, they're no doubt doing far better than me as a result of it. Now you could flip the whole thing on it's head and think what a great time it is to get yourself into a 3 year old Porsche for £40k I've said since day one that you should lease new EVs and buy used ones - here's a video I made about it 2 years ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmewXoKNmdxnga8

[@juliandavies1974]

@DefinitelyNotAGuru maybe Macmaster, Geoff buys Cars, and yourself should do a video discussing EV's. Be an interesting video, in my opinion.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I don’t care what anyone wants to drive so it would be very boring. Just those too saying that “EVs are rubbish” and me saying “don’t drive one then” I suspect.

[@juliandavies1974]

@DefinitelyNotAGuru you don't know till you approach them. It would be good for your channel to. As you pointed out, there success rate with the negatives of EVs... you can show the other side of the story.

[@rob5944]

The society of motor manufacturers and engineers say that 700 chargers per day need to be installed. That's 2.3 million by 2030, moreover one estimate put electricity demand up by at least a quarter, 40% if one includes commercials. Furthermore we need to be able to distribute it and cater for people who cannot charge at home. So what, I've already got one? Well this may well affect you because if EVs fall out of favour then it's Betamax VCR time.

[@mikeypc3592]

EV's aint falling out of favour mate no matter how many comments you post😅

[@rob5944]

@@mikeypc3592 hey I'm just quoting what being reported, have you any constructive comment to make as these are genuine concerns. If they are addressed then I'd consider an EV as I'll be looking for a new car in the next couple of years. With respect putting emoji symbols up doesn't answer them.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Of course they do, they're the industry's lobby to government, an industry that is undergoing collosal change against it's will as its costing them huge amounts of cash. I'm sure horse breeders were upset when Henry Ford turned up.

[@rob5944]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru yes, I don't disagree it's sure to upset the oil companies, but it's a mammoth undertaking that cannot be ignored. There's 40 million cars and light vans on the road, by any measure we're talking a lot of chargers and a lot of power.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Home chargers are not big in terms of investment or draw and lots are being run on solar. The need for public chargers will be far more for 7/22kw in the long run with fast chargers only really needed on major roads. Infrastructure has never been an issue for me to date but I am lucky to have a home charger; it’s those folks without those that need solutions (lamppost chargers seem like a halfway decent solution but councils have to get onboard).

[@Spursdal]

Great video as always Jim. I’m switching to a EV in the next few weeks, currently own a EV van. I test drive a 21 plate Tesla LR, which was amazing and then a 23 plate MG4 yesterday, which I was totally underwhelmed with, but it only had 4% charge on it so this may of limited it’s performance. My price range leaves me torn between a 19/20 plate Tesla LR or a 21 plate facelift Tesla SR, which will at least have some warranty left. Keep up the good work mate, it’s much appreciated.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Difficult choice eh, I might be tempted by the SR facelift to be honest.

[@Spursdal]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru cheers Jim. I’m leaning towards that as well, I think the warranty will swing it for me, I don’t need the extra mileage, the slightly quicker acceleration would be nice but not a deal breaker. Would the warranty company you mentioned on your previous videos cover Tesla’s ?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

They do, link is somewhere in the decsription of this video too

[@Richard_Barnes]

@12:15, where's ya proof? Am interested in that video. I can easily say that a certain person I'll call 'Q' is paid to spout EV stuff only and to hate ICE and yet have no proof there either. It's a no brainer for a business, however it's nothing like for me who can't home charge and yet will still be forced into buying one as the years roll on. And don't be naive about electricity costs and tax soaring once EV's take over. They'll hammer them the same as always. Also, people do have different experiences you know. That is allowed! Just because one person has a superb journey, doesn't mean someone else wont' have a charging or queueing nightmare on their run. I am sick of this EV vs ICE bollox. Just buy what you want and enjoy it. But right now, there is no impetus whatsoever to get me into an EV and I actually want the Model Y. 👍🏻

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Obviously I have no proof but the PR campaign is obvious to anyone I would have thought, I think Quentin and one or two others are trying to fight the other corner to balance things a bit. I personally don't have a dog in the fight, I like CARS, there's some great electric stuff out there and some dross - just like there has always been with any car. I just hate all the BS and wish people would live and let live - which I think is a point I made in this video (and plenty of others). I wrote this 2 years ago...nobody read it. www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/when-did-fuel-become-so-sexy

[@Richard_Barnes]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru not sure on that yet as I've not watched enough of yours to form that opinion, however you are showing your business side of ownership which is far different than a personal side in terms of cost and tax benefits so it's bound to be better. But there is a lot to be said about having EV's rammed down our throats by the Gov when there is no incentive to own one and a shit, expensive infrastructure with no set connectors; costs; app's and all of them working against each other. It's about time if the Gov was serious about it they'd work with the elec companies and adopt the same standards across all charges. One charging connector, be that CCS or the UK equivalent of NACS; one app that will cover multiple charges; cards if required for when the phone signal is no good so you can't load up the apps. There is so much the Gov should be doing if they really thing EV's are the way to go, however like usual the UK is shit as moving forward and just plays at it for a bit, leaving the rest of us to deal with their inability to sort things out.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Email me via the website mate and we’ll sort it out. Someone has signed up this morning without it so seems odd but I’ll log into my account when I get your email and see if I can find a code or something. Thanks.

[@charlieboyvespa8610]

May do a lease on a funky cat.....

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍 just get an insurance quote first

[@charlieboyvespa8610]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru good plan!!

[@glengosling5636]

😊

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@nickyboy.]

183rd

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂😂😂👍👍

[@nickyboy.]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru competition was intense today

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Look Nicky…winners make it happen, losers let it happen. You’re a Premier League player but that was League One form today mate.