Did I Make a Mistake Buying a Tesla Model 3 Performance?

November is a milestone month for me, as it marks two years since I bought my first electric vehicle – a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance. At the time, it felt like a significant leap forward, not just in terms of the technology I’d be driving, but also in terms of how I viewed the…

ByRhys15 October 20240Comments

My Experience Behind the Wheel of 5 EVs at Everything Electric South 2024

This weekend (11th – 13th October 2024), the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is buzzing with excitement as it hosts the Everything Electric South 2024 event. As an EV owner myself—driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance—I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to check out what’s new and what’s coming to market in 2025. Whether you’re an…

ByRhys12 October 20240Comments

Driving Tips Motoring News

The Changing Landscape of Vehicle Tax for Electric Cars in the UK

Electric vehicle (EV) owners in the UK are facing new challenges as the government introduces changes to the way EVs are taxed. For many years, electric car drivers have enjoyed the benefit of paying no vehicle tax, thanks to their zero emissions. However, as the number of electric cars on UK roads increases, it raises…

ByRhys10 October 20240Comments

Motoring News

Renault 5 Reborn: An Iconic Classic Goes Electric for a New Generation

The now iconic original Renault 5 made its mark in its day by helping millions of families through sweeping changes including oil shocks, evolving lifestyles and the need for a second car. The “R5” has successfully met these challenges thanks to its versatility, its frugality and the impish je-ne-sais-quoi that propelled it to pop stardom. With…

ByRhys7 October 20240Comments

England Shows What's On

Everything Electric 2024: A Preview of the World’s Leading EV & Sustainable Tech Show

Get Behind the Wheel of the Latest Electric Vehicles at the World’s No. 1 Home Energy & Electric Vehicle Show in Farnborough, 11-13 October 2024 The world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) and home energy expo, Everything Electric, is set to make its highly anticipated return to Farnborough, Hampshire, UK from 11th to 13th October 2024. Offering…

ByRhys5 October 20240Comments

Motoring News Wales

Welsh company set to revolutionise electric vehicle charging for residents without driveways

Householders in Wales occupying homes without driveways could soon be able to charge their electric vehicles quickly and conveniently at home thanks to Charge Gully and their innovative vision for an easier EV future. As electric vehicles become more common, millions of people, particularly those living in terraced houses, find themselves faced with impractical and expensive…

ByRhys5 October 20240Comments

Motoring News

Battery Drain: Are EVs losing their charge (and their value)?

Analysis from Carmoola, the digital car finance lender, has revealed that the average electric car owner stands to lose almost half of the car's value over the first three years, working out at an average loss of £11,225[1]. Data from over 40 million car sales from vehicle valuation experts Brego, revealed that EVs retained their value…

ByRhys2 October 20240Comments

Events Wales

Hay on Wye to host EV Rally checkpoint

A fleet of 50 individual electric vehicles are this week competing in the A-Z EV Rally 2024, travelling more than 1,400 miles throughout England and Wales and checking-in at strategic locations in alphabetical order. Y Gelli (Hay on Wye), will be the penultimate stop on the five-day rally with the electric vehicles (EV) making their final…

ByRhys4 July 20240Comments

Motoring News

Tesla reveals Model 3 Upgrade including UK launch date

Six years after the first car rolled off the assembly line and over 2 million units later, Tesla have announced a significant update to Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive. Model 3 played a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of electric cars by offering an accessible, high-performance, and technologically advanced option that…

ByRhys1 September 20230Comments

Reviews

First drive of the Tesla Model Y Long Range 2022

Tesla’s Model Y builds on Model 3’s success, o ff ering SUV styling and proportions for those looking for a sport utility vehicle. From the front, the Model Y doesn’t look too dissimilar from the Model 3. However, as you pan around the vehicle you’ll spot the noticeable higher ride height and large…

ByRhys1 September 20220Comments

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