THE NC500 ROAD TRIP BEGINS

This week Steve embarks on an epic solo adventure to Scotland. His challenge is to drive the North Coast 500 in our fully electric ID Buzz Campervan. Will the doubters be right? What is the true range in a freezing Scottish winter? What is the true state of the UK charging infrastructure, are we really ready for a fully electric world?
Although our electric camper is well insulated, we didn’t install any additional heating in The Buzz when building it, so see how Steve copes with keeping warm whilst sleeping inside as temperatures drop to below freezing.
He discovers a fantastic pub stop for his first night, but things so take a change on the second day as roads are closed, diversions around country roads take many more hours putting a strain on the vehicles battery and just as he needs to charge the van he comes across electric car charging stations that simply won’t work!
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[@KAYAKMATT]

Wow - this is so stressful! Glad I've gone for an old-fashioned diesel VW!

[@wilker1978]

Me too! Its seems nice car! But too much headache! But nice content as always Steve! Just the EV side of if does not seems tk be ready yet. Good luck with your trip.

[@catwalk1958]

Sorry Steve your on a jolly there was an accident on the A9 and I believe 5here was a fatality and those trucks were going about there business . And before you say it I’m not a Karen I just feel life is more important than a Jolly. And have a thought for the family’s. Other than that like your videos.

[@stefan2796]

The short range is one of the reason the ID Buzz doesn't sell well.

[@demo9108]

What lovely people to offer you their drive and to give you a key so that you can use their facilities, hope there's lot's more out there. Looking forward to the next video, thanks Steve 😊

[@deltafit]

I will NEVER get an electric vehicle. Life's stressful enough without battery anxiety on top making a long journey super stressful. But makes for a very compelling video looking forward to the rest Steve to see how you get on!

[@AndyWilliamsUK]

It’s not actually so bad these days. If the app doesn’t work, a debit/credit card will usually get it going.

[@rhysstatham7407]

I can’t see me buying electric car any time soon but to say never we’ll only time will tell as I say never say never.

[@richardheath8246]

Can you repeat that please?​@rhysstatham7407

[@kentish_karl8598]

I was similar initially when my kids were at Uni I had 450 mile round trips. Now they finished it made it easier, I initially had a Hybrid for a year or so and when I looked it I would have only needed to have charged away once. Took the plunge last October and I've only had to charge away from home once and that was when I went up to the NEC.

[@FredFox-m9v]

​@saintuk70 you can carry a bag of horse feed but you can't carry a bag of electrons. What is the similarity of an EV owner and a person with diarrhoea ? They both hurry home before it runs out.

[@tonyflanagan5682]

Thanks for your honest vlog on the van Steve. Sums up the electric car perfectly and the stress it potentially has on journeys further afield. One percent charge is mad and you are lucky not to have broken down. Hope the rest of the trip goes well 👍

[@SteveSmithRailways]

How nice of that family to offer you their house for showering, fair play to them.

[@rickhurstyoutube]

Love it! Sitting in the back of a warm, cozy campervan eating nachos and drinking coffee while it charges is the perfect way to do it!

[@Phil.O.Sophical]

Morning Steve, as an ev sceptic, it is good to see an honest review of the realities of ev ownership when travelling beyond normal everyday use. Can’t help but think the charger companies aren’t helping the case, with out of order issues and what appears to be a loyalty card requirement at some. Would be interesting to see time lost to charging, money spent while waiting for charging factored into the final cost per mile. Looking forward to following the rest of your adventure with an open mind to ev practicality.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Blimey, the stick I used to get when I first filmed toilets. Never done that though...😂

[@petearnold8020]

you can just never beat a diesel heater and diesel engine in something like a t5... i think we all thank you for filming this for your journey. stay safe. ive just driven from rutland to penzance and back in my 2006 2.2ltr diesel honda for £80 its a no brainer and no stress

[@videoplus789]

We did the NC500 in April this year. Weather was super kind to us. Used Charge Scotland Chargers, only had one fail us. We did charge more regularly with our Niro EV than you are and never at any stage did we suffer range issues. Wonderful trip using hotels or bed and breakfast locations. The cost of electricity was comparable with petrol cost and that was travelling from Devon over a 2 week period. The main saving is charging at home prior to the start but of course that only covers the first 300 miles, which cost us about £5.

[@leslieaylett5375]

Of course you suffered "range" issues🤦‍♂️🙈🤷‍♂️ That is why you chose to charge "frequently"🤔🤔

[@LITTLEMANADVENTURSES]

It was really nice of that family to let you stay on the drive all that traffic looked a nightmare safe and happy travels Steve 😊👍

[@robertalan3214]

Some lovely warm friendly people there Steve welcoming you to their beautiful home, looking forward to this adventure in the stunning Highlands 👍

[@aileenl7227]

Thankyou for showing the reality of electric vehicles. I love you're van. It's stunning but I think I'll give electric a wide berth. Great content though. Enjoy the trip and stay warm 😊

[@garybarton3622]

Have actually been considering going to a EV but 5 mins into this and decision made. I will never buy an EV having seen the cost and the stress of doing so on this video. Thanks Steve! Also didn’t see the need to have to watch you taking a piss! Seriously😮

[@David-bl1bt]

He made it stressfull by still having the ICE driver mentality of letting the tank get as low as he thinks he can get away with. I. Sure he wouldnt run a diesel camper till there was only 10 miles range remaining ....crazy. He could have stopped at the charger before, no more time taken, no anxiety and left at 80% charge thus co siderably less time waiting for a full charge. As he mentioned in the video, charging from 80% to full takes longer than charging to 80%, so bonkers waiting for a full charge, not necessary. Badly planned and implemented causing him a lot of unnecessary wasted time and cost. He could have saved a lot of cost by choosing the cheaper rates (such as Tesla)rather than just stopping at the nearest one because he had to. A bad strategy to adopt.

[@dwatercraft]

With a EV it’s more like a visit to all charge stations than a visit to Scotland for a stress free getaway😂 wishing you all the best 👍

[@Damion-m2e]

I have been saving for another campervan always lovee the thought of owing this particular one.Glad I watched it it's put me right of with the stress of always looking at the battery percentage being cautious on heating through the night.All charging points seems stressful to get there then they don't work.Then on top one taken the money but never worked.Such a lovely looking van

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Everything is possible with the right mindset as you are showing. Stressful but fun to watch. We look forward to seeing how you get on. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@David-bl1bt]

He didnt have the right mindset, still in ICE vehicle mode running the tank as low as he can get away with. Bonkers!

[@judebutler535]

Thanks for the great video. My range anxiety is through the roof…..nope sorry not for me, the stress of it not working, I could not enjoy the drive and that’s part of the fun. 198 miles for sitting there for 50 minutes….i prefer 400 miles in less than 10 minutes including a toilet stop. Nice video though, look forward to the rest. Thanks.

[@kabukidreamboy]

More like 90 minutes charging wasn't it?

[@abaird1234]

Hey Steve, thank you for sharing. NC 500 is on our bucket list - our MoHo fits between the Buzz and your Kontiki at 7.9m longo so am watching carefully to see where I think the NC500 might be a chalenge for our outfit. Taking loads of notes while I watch your vlog and looking forward to following the rest of your adventure !!. Keep safe, have fun !!

[@ohhhmygoshhh69]

Charging anxiety sort of takes the pleasure of the journey away me thinks

[@samm4265]

I was thinking the same, I would hate to spend my entire trip having to google where the next power point maybe [if it even works upon arrival]

[@James-gf9jl]

Poeple who like being told what to do don't have any problem.

[@FredFox-m9v]

yes nearly 9 year EV owner. Every long distance journey is filled with anxiety and stress. I won't be buying another one.

[@David-bl1bt]

​@FredFox-m9v so, if its that bad why did you kerp it for 9 years What EV do you have?

[@FredFox-m9v]

@David-bl1bt I was so impressed with our EV, i gave it to the wife as a local shopping trolley, tied to it's octopus go, cheap overnight 7kw home charger range, which like a milk float, as they were originally designed for, they are good at. Our EV has lost 42% battery storage capacity through degradation and 5 battery bars out of 12 in only slightly more than 40 k miles. It is 30 kwhr, you can guess the rest. We couldn't have kept it without having several other ice vehicles in the house for longer journeys, two of them have ranges of 650 miles. One of our cars is 17 years old and another 20 years old, still with the range they were bought with at around twice the age of the EV. We also have a lwb diesel campervan and two high power petrol motorbikes all working perfectly as designed.

[@JohnHorner34]

Your channel popped up on my timeline this morning and as happy campers ourselves, decided to sit back and watch. Fascinating is all I can say. Your insight into life as an electric camper man pulls no punches and I can imagine how stressful the journey was from the Metal Bridge Inn to Inverness was for you. I know that route well and I’m now looking forward to the next part. Subscribed as well. Many thanks for sharing this. It answers so many questions on how you would plan a trip of this ‘magnitude’ in an electric vehicle and the many pitfalls you’ve had to endure along the way.

[@nr5494]

Did that 50 years ago on a Honda 400 Four, before they named it. 1500 miles in 4 days, and best memories were the rugged north coast, and Fort William. In May though. Good luck with the rest of the trip.

[@wendyholmes8862]

Really enjoyed this, moved from Buckinghamshire to Scotland a few months ago. The scenery takes my breath away. I think the ev vehicles are great if you’re just popping around town but the range anxiety on longer trips would be awful, you can literally go an hour or two parts of Scotland and not see a fuel station. It’s not like someone can give you a lift with a jerry can to get petrol! It’s a shame there aren’t power bank type things you can pre charge up as emergency back up

[@Vandaloo-Adventures]

Interesting first video on your trip, my initial thoughts are still that we are not ready for EV's for this sort of purpose yet. Ok for daily commute, but distance and camping, no way. The fun of the trip, which I like as much as the destination, is taken away with the mileage anxiety and time taken for charging and the inconvenience of it. Second thing is the Buzz seems just doable for you as a single user, but for both of you to share that space in the winter would be too tight in my opinion. Also extra weight of second person, clothes and bits and bobs would diminish the mileage yet more. It would be difficult to pre book sites to as we seen with the hold ups you are not guaranteed to get to your planned destination when you want to. But great that you are doing an honest review to show us these flaws.

[@ricknick74]

I’m never getting a electric vehicle 😂 good luck with the trip Steve

[@onefrazzer]

Same

[@deeliscouspie]

Just been using an electric courtesy car while mine was in the garage. Was supposed to do 200 miles on full charge, but on motorways and in cold weather that was greatly reduced. Spent all evening in 2 different carparks just so I could get home again. Until they make all chargers a) comparable and b) super fast I will be keeping my diesel car

[@melcragg7814]

Sadly eventually you might have to as the petrol stations will close due to lack of business, or drive 25 miles to find one.

[@thomasstaniforth8053]

@@onefrazzermissing out, i wouldnt go back to petrol now

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

why are you doing the nc500 in buzz...why not! it will be brilliant viewing for the channel and a cracking adventure for you Steve. Have fun. I'm going to have fun watching your adventures. Much respect🙏- Kenny

[@jeantucker4988]

Patience is essential on the journey. Well done

[@lilleel5484]

This is going to be nostalgic for me. My husband & I rode 🏍 this May 2024 anti-clockwise on a trip of a lifetime. Loved it!! Looking forward to reminiscing ☺️.

[@johnb307]

I was lucky the day you got stuck in that horrendous traffic, I passed there earlier in the morning before the incident on my way to Thurso, sadly a lad was killed. I have never been a fan of EVs and watching your great wee blog I can say without a shadow od a doubt, if that was my vehicle it would be up for sale on my return. Stay safe and enjoy your trip 👌❤

[@althomas7952]

Really enjoyed this Steve and a good insight into the all electric world. Looking forward to your NC 500 trip.

[@davekitchener9092]

You are very talented and hard working. Well done 👏

[@sustainablematje]

We did the NC500 with our Tesla Model 3 and caravan in summer '22. Amazing trip, more than enough charging on the route so we had no worries whatsoever. We did have some problems with the Chargeplace Scotland chargers as a lot of the chargers were not connected to the app, so we had to ring the service to activate the charger. Having the physical card solves this problem completely. Our complete trip of about 3500km's cost us around 60 euros for charging the car, a lot of the Chargeplace chargers were free at that time, and we also charged at camp sites.

[@malt-monk4342]

All good except for the scene of you taking a leak in a services Steve. 🤷‍♂️.The Full bog experience 😂. Dont go for the sequel Steve 👍

[@juliabirch1600]

Couldn’t believe he filmed that 😂 he surely can’t be that short for content 😅

[@davidwilliams7369]

Enjoyed your vid as always not keen on electric, but very interesting info you are giving. Onwards to next chapter!

[@michaelthompson1819]

We stayed at the metal bridge on our way down from the western isles to my mums in Cheshire,had a lovely meal and a peaceful night,will be stopping there again when we go down to Cheshire for Xmas Look forward to seeing the rest of the trip

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you for sharing. Everything on the adventure doesn’t go well. You still do the adventure.

[@craigroberts5542]

£58! And the stress of worrying if the charger port is actually going to work. Decision made for me just on the first 5 mins of your video.

[@bobmckayfreedom]

And a 50 min wait But whatever rocks your boat

[@davidmbell]

I must admit I was thinking that too. If you’re fortunate to have the funds for one I’d have one maybe as a second car for the once a week commute and shopping trips. But I’ll keep the diesel X1 for towing and much longer trips. Can’t imagine every petrol pump ever being out of order?

[@brumsgrub8633]

100% dinosaur juice still by a million miles the best, cheapest, and convenient. I really don't care about the technology, its about having a lovely time

[@johniooi3954]

@@bobmckayfreedom Steve is not making it easy. He stopped for a brew, should have charged, even if not required. Needs to stop going for 100%. 80% is fine unless you know you are going to be stopping for food etc.

[@johniooi3954]

@@davidmbell Not often a pump is out of order, but not that many petrol stations in many parts of Scotland.

[@chrisdervin5420]

Looking forward to seeing the rest, great video. I use s Citroen Berlingo MPV, only insulation I have is thick window blinds I made which work pretty well. I have a really thick sleeping bag and use an additional blanket when its below freezing works well. I have just bought a heated throw which uses only 28 watts on lowest setting which hopefully will be a good addition over winter trips. Take care, Chris

[@EddieHulme]

Lovely video . Squeezing past those Lorry’s reminded me of my trip in my Kontiki 784 back in Feb to the highlands , Glencoe and Aviemore . Going back again this winter . Fabulous meeting such kind subscribers letting you stay and use their showers . We have been thinking of buying an electric or hybrid . Don’t think the wife and I could cope with the anxiety or hassle . Though son has an all electric MG and loves his . Can’t wait to o watch the rest of your journey .

[@simonbutler3261]

Thank you for the very entertaining video and advice - the NC500 is top of my list, so given your guidance it will be a lot easier for me. I sold my hybrid Land Rover to buy the Diesel Transporter Camper. Before I had a BMW i3, so I agree with the comment below regarding charger anxiety and public charging costs. Although I love your van, it's probably worth us with anxieties to wait for the T7 hybrid. It's nice to know that there are such lovely, generous-hearted people out there.

[@helenreasbeck1348]

Just watched your journey and I'm sorry to say I couldn't deal with the anxiety of running out of juice in a remote part of Scotland or anywhere else tbh. Working in the industry I can honestly say the majority of people don't want to move to fully electric for this reason, our weather in winter saps the charge much faster when you have the heater and other stuff running, and getting stuck in a traffic jam only adds to the anxiety.

[@David-bl1bt]

He was foolish enough to run down to 15 mile range... Wrong mindset!

[@Un-Apologetic]

I'm glad you were honest about range. Claims of 300 miles plus now seem ridiculous. That's why iD Bus sales are pitiful and VAG are on the verge of bankruptcy. In 2018 in my Citroën Relay L4 H2 3.5 ton camper I did Derby to Duncansby Head across to Durness, down to Scourie then to Ullapool then to Fort William and to oban then back home on 3 tanks of diesel. Total distance around 1600 miles. Around £80 each tank. It cost around 15p per mile. £58 first charge for 193 miles is 30p. Ps May I suggest if you're going to use the iD Bus in winter get yourself a cheap Chinese diesel heater. Mine uses around 6 litres of red diesel per 12 hours at full blast 28 degrees. Drop it down to 18 degrees and it uses around 2 litres per 12 hours. No drain on your range and you can quite happily sit in just your pants in -10 temperature.

[@leslieaylett5375]

😂 So spend 80 grand on a piece of crap with no "real world" range, even less with the extra weight of more than one occupant and or any luggage or shopping etc, wait at least 50 mins to get recharged (if your lucky)pay MORE for recharging than filling up an ICE and then have to make sure you have a DIESEL heater with you to keep warm. 😂😂😂🙈🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️.That just about sums up how RIDICULOUS these milk floats are....

[@bmm0424]

I had thought about an ID buzz, so I’m really looking forward to your videos. Have to say after this first one, I’m not so sure, my lovely T6 does 500 miles on a tank of diesel, with time to enjoy the trip rather than panic about charging. But looking forward to rest of your trip! Love the nomad coffee cup, just ordered one 😊

[@David-bl1bt]

A badly planned and implemented trip that cost him dearly in time, anxiety and cost. A clued-up ev owner wouldnt do this trip the way he did.

[@heleenwiegand1650]

Wasn't too sure when I started watching, but actually a very nice, honest video. Good to tag along. Have fun!

[@liverpool1660]

Great video right up to the point you filmed yourself going to the toilet so unnecessary Steve don’t know what you was thinking? Keep the good work going .

[@bobmckayfreedom]

I thought why too

[@liverpool1660]

What would happen if a man walked in and saw you filming yourself he would have his lights punched out

[@EricaPearson-gg1yf]

😂😂just fast forward

[@EricaPearson-gg1yf]

Great video Steve , keep up the good work x

[@David-bl1bt]

Spooky setting up a camera in a public toilet...very worrying.

[@farndek]

Love the video, thank you and looking forward to your next one along the 500. The Labour Govmnt are living in cloud cuckoo land if they think after 2035 we will all be driving electric vehicles. You have proved the point that 1) Not enough charging points especially when only half of them work and 2) You think you can make it to the next one when you get in horrendous traffic queues. Cracking campervan though. We are a few decades away from non fossil fuel vehicles. Wish you good luck and looks like you will need it!

[@les.6343]

Like your video Steve but the massive range anxiety you suffered was horrendous I could simply not cope with it unless it had at least a range of 400 miles I think at this stage I would have decided to go back home in the morning.😊

[@jamesbarker7145]

What anxiety?

[@ntilbrook]

£58 for 190 miles. £38 for 170 miles ish….diesel seems to be cheaper!

[@garythomson5039]

Be looking at double that mileage in my car!

[@gourdarchibald6588]

Didn't think your comment was true so I did the Math - apologies you are correct. My 3.0l V6 running on Premium Diesel is ULEZ compliant and on average over the last 6 months has returned 38mpg. 170 mile journey @38mpg x £1.60/ litre = £ 32.48. At 38mpg I have a range of 550 miles before the red light comes on too, so no range anxiety either. 🤣

[@mattycrane1]

I have a Tesla and I don't understand why anyone would use anything but a Tesla Supercharger. In my experience non tesla chargers are can be 30-40% more expensive and often don't work! So I agree with you, if I had to use non tesla chargers I won't go electric at those costs.

[@FredFox-m9v]

chademo can't be used at Tesla. One reason.

[@Nic5705]

I reckon it works out equivalent to about 30mpg. Seems pretty similar to diesel vw t6 mpg. Also I suppose I would also have to factor in the 180 min miles range it had charged cheap as chips at home for around £6.80. Depends how far you go I suppose but doing a 360 mile round trip then would cost around £65. Not bad going and great torque and quiet; dunno, I think I’d find it tempting compared to a diesel version personally. I understand that Tesla charging is about a third less also, which would positively increase to mpg comparison. They’ll be great value used though! Hmmm

[@jamesdavidson3713]

£58 for 160 odd miles, that is crazy!!

[@petehall9827]

Great video Steve,really enjoyed it and looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip.

[@redbanana9166]

Well done for showing the ups and downs, shows it's' not always plain sailing! I'm looking forward to the next one 😊

[@glasgowmedia7421]

This is superb. Thanks for sharing 👏

[@disco535]

Wondered when we'll see the I'd buzz on Ebay lol

[@bobmckayfreedom]

So round about £80k for vehicle and £58 for 200 mile !

[@scotiajinker8392]

200 miles is a 1/3 of a tank of diesel for me.

[@richiebainbridge2608]

I’ve just done 900+ miles in 5 days around parts of the NC500 on my own without the dogs and I too wondered why 😂 . I had a great time but found loads of campsites closed for the season. I got a call from my wife to tell me about the snow at home so I did sensible thing and drove home. The only concern I had was loosing radio signal whilst driving 😂. Good luck and enjoy your adventure.

[@AlisonLombard-lk2lf]

Well done Steve, a very honest vlog about your journey, we love it up there. Don’t think electric is for me, my IBS would be in overdrive worrying about Electric Charging Stations or rather lack of working ones. Can’t wait for the next one. Take Care Steve and good luck 😊

[@iandow]

Really enjoying your video and look forward to the next one. Hope it goes well from here on. We stayed at the Metal Bridge Inn a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. Very well organised and good food.

[@simoningram]

Most interesting, and the Buzz is a cool vehicle. The journey while great fun often revolves around planning a stopping point to charge limiting the options to explore or change direction if you feel like it. When I travelled Scotland and the Outer Hebrides a couple of years ago with a caravan in tow, refuelling was an afterthought. I'm travelling from my house near Brighton to Inverness next week (without the caravan) 630 miles without stopping for fuel, as much as I appreciate the positives of EV's, I'd miss that.

[@leslietingey3873]

love your video's just worked out how much per mile your charge cost against my 1 litre Skoda karoq and it cost you just over double and I can fill up in 2 mins under cover and not have the worries . looking forward to the next video

[@Kevinkent7]

Not been a big fan of ⚡ electric and this video has just made it clear that this country is still not geared up for electric, I couldn't be doing with the constant fear of running out or if the charger is going to be working when you get there 🤔 lost count how many times you had to charge just from Milton Keynes and didn't get to Inverness, think I'll be sticking to my nice sounding BMW M3 V8 🤣👍

[@jsouto77]

Great content as usual. It really is a pain about them chargers and time of the year doesn't help, albeit some aspects of this concept are priceless. Wouldn't deter me for how often I would actually do this sort of trip but them tight roads would be enough to put me off! All the best!

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

We stayed at the Metal Bridge Inn a few weeks ago (and parked exactly where you parked) and it was great. Excellent facilities for a pub stop over and the food available varies with day of the week (e.g. I think Tuesday night is curry night).

[@appleyardgardenwoodencraft8736]

My next door has electric car and uses is wifes diesel car so which is cheaper and don't take long to filling, good looking camper 😊

[@David-bl1bt]

Stupidity at its finest😂

[@JosephineClatworthy]

Electric cars are a hassle when you have to look for charging points that are working and having to keep working out mileage and how much electric your using no wonder electric cars are not selling but injoying the video

[@adrianoakes152]

We will be doing the NC500 in a Hybrid Lexus thank you.... Can't be dealing with range anxiety. I will fill the tank at the start and do the whole trip with no top up... Why pollute your enjoyment of this amazing road consumed with looking for your next charge point.

[@Garry-k2c]

Well done Steve you seem to overcome any problems with ease.

[@marklorna7513]

Im sorry Steve, but £58 to do 193 miles, its ridiculously expensive, all you have done is reinforced my decision not to go all electric , almost an hour wait and the stress of chargers working, etc, etc. Will stick to my hybrid . Great informative vlog as always though, 👍

[@ashleybauermeister1860]

Great idea for a video, good luck but please no more shots of Steve shaking it off in the gents 😂

[@stevereed5776]

Interesting trip Steve, looking forward to seeing the rest of it. I have the ID 4 and the app is the worst I’ve seen, always fails when you need it most. Good luck

[@lynmoore8355]

great start to the nc500 well done....

[@JeremyDugmore]

This shows very well why EV's are not the way forward. I would be so stressed driving one I wouldn't go out. Good luck for trying though👍

[@ram1n135]

Thank you🙏

[@stephenroberts668]

Good luck Steve, what your vlog demonstrates so far is that this country (UK) is not ready for EV,s, charging points not working etc and the reliance on tech and apps etc, how will the older generation cope. I’ll stick to my diesel and maybe invest in some shares in the AA and RAC 😀

[@lulumiller1104]

🇬🇧🦋we are looking forward to adventure …. Charging points are the main worry … hopefully see more of the lovely scenic views , not just charge ports , what a lovely family making your adventure start well .. keep warm. Stay safe . Lulu and Paul 🦋🇬🇧💕

[@Wildnwelsh]

Crumbs I was feeling the stress of you charging vehicle,down to 2% cutting it close.looking forward to seeing NC500 we did this in September loved it.😊

[@David-bl1bt]

Yes, utter stupidity....would you let a diesel camper drop to 15 milr range and then hurredly have to look for somewhere to fill up? No. A badly planned and implemented trip.

[@trevorthet5]

Patiently waiting for the next episode lol! Great work 🙂

[@markbrowne8447]

I did 800km in my Buzz over the weekend. Fully loaded - 4 adults and 1 child, dog and luggage. 8 degrees and some rain. Cost €80 to charge with Ionity. 3 charges in total. No real difference to the cost of diesel. I charge at home 99% of the time (average 8c). EVs can work if you schedule stops with meal/break. Not for everyone but choice is great 👍

[@geoffreyruncieman9503]

Last year loved it 4 of us in camper so many lovely parts of Scotland iam lucky as in my job I go Scotland in my truck

[@Counsellingtutor1]

Thank you for the interesting content. Personally, I could not handle the stress that comes with driving an eclectic vehicle. By the described costs, it would be cheaper to drive my Jeep Wrangler around Scotland.

[@VINCENTOCONNOR]

Hi Steve, great fun video, thank you. Keep the videos Buzzzzzing...⚡🚎

[@mikaruonala2297]

I’ve been pondering about getting a camper and buzz seemed as an interesting option. Thanks for this great video - I’m going to get a T6…

[@IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE]

Driving is stressful enough without having to worry about batteries and charging.

[@dariusjanavicius299]

You need to add/ change your logo roaming radfords FANTASTIC!!! I like your positive, brilliant

[@chrisirving7]

Range anxiety, chargers not working, having to download aps, sitting around for 50 minutes in the cold and losing range because of the cold, not for me! Whatever floats you boat.😮

[@micksparrow8214]

This proves how we are being ripped off by organisations taking advantage of the EV hype. The price of charge is equivalent to about £1.90 per litre. EV’s will never take off while they are this high. I understand it maybe a one off but with a smaller range than most IC cars more chargers are needed and be a lot cheaper. Enjoyed the video Steve looking forward to seeing your park ups and how you coped with the weather.

[@RichacEl]

Great video, we watched yesterday, and set off today😂 . Chose stay at the Metal Bridge Inn too. Quick, I need video #2 😂😂

[@gaynorprior9864]

Wonderful Steve👍👍😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Wetthewhistle]

Please be mindful of the really low drink drive limit in Scotland. One drink will put you over the limit, if you have a couple the night before there’s a chance you’ll still be over the limit.

[@David-bl1bt]

Just one drink csn affect your reaction tome in the event of an emergency. Very foolhardy drinking at all when driving. Im guessing that the glass of whisky he had was in excess of one unit judging by the amount poured into the glass.

[@alanchandler254]

This has decided for me not to buy an electric vehicle, ok if all the charging points are working, but on this sort of trip my 2.0l diesel estate does around 60mpg, will be a lot cheaper. Still interesting to see how it progresses.

[@paulj372]

So around 3 hours of your journey was sitting on charging stations? Maybe consider it in about 20 years.

[@sasvanach]

I'll consider it when it's the only choice 😂😂

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Hi Steve, ICE every time. EV= Max. anxiety, Safe journey.

[@kw8147]

Oh to live your dream trip by the location of chargers.!.EV are a good option if your within 50 miles of were you live but for a big trip like this I don’t think so. Now the Buzz what a good looking vehicle for the NC500 especially if it was petrol or diesel with 4WD - have a great trip.

[@christinespiers3947]

How kind people are. Looking forward to the next x

[@griffogriff9532]

Steve, you must be crazy in those temperatures 😂 really nice of those subscribers, there’s always a driveway in Swansea if you ever need it

[@ALWResearchTeam]

The rfid card chargers look a little stressful. I’m glad the second one worked for you! Closing the A9 oh my! It is looking like a real good fun in the Vw buzz :)

[@kgeddes7356]

Great video. Worth considering: 1. First 180 miles of the trip, by charging at home at £0.07 per kWh, would cost around £5.00 - how many ICE vehicles can achieve that? 2. Range in very cold weather is reduced by 10% - 20% 3. Using Tesla Superchargers only will greatly reduce charging costs AND THEY USUALLY WORK! 4. Best to plan recharges around 20% to allow for unforeseen delays 5. Using the vehicle battery for night heating, cooking etc. obviously affects range Charge place Scotland is the worst imaginable EV charging network and should be avoided as much as possible! 💣

[@David-bl1bt]

Yes, a badly planned and implemented trip...still in the ICE mindset🙄

[@BobHoskins-m2q]

25 degrees in Almeria today. Had to put the air con on.

[@driftingintoretirement]

Just found your channel. I am one of those climate change doubters. However, as an engineer I love technology and support less pollution to the environment. I have been watching the green energy being forced on people with ridiculous time lines. Always thought 2050 was a better target than the 2030 being enforced. Great campsite at the metal bridge. I would be interested in an electric camper in the future as long as it can be charged by solar off grid. Love the design of your camper and Knights did an amazing job. Safe travels and looking forward to the next video.

[@keithhack]

Great vid. I have a cargo with two single seats up front I think it would transform your van with swivels.I use mine for work but hoping to tow the caravan with it next year and use it as day van.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes we do want to swap the double seat for a single so we can swivel the seats. Happy to discuss a swap?

[@monami5201]

£59 to do 188 miles, crazy, that will fill my tank up and give me a range of just over 500 miles. It’s a crazy system. Was just thinking, wait until they start charging road tax and pay per mile for EV vehicles, it is going to be SO expensive.