Real writing about real EV ownership. Charging queues, Ofgem price caps, Chinese rivals, government U-turns — covered with data, British understatement, and a mildly concerning spreadsheet habit.
Written by EV Ian — see how posts are sourced and checked.
A car tax renewal letter with an actual number on it sends EV Ian back to the spreadsheet to check whether VED and BIK changes have dented the case for switching. They haven't.
Read postPetrol and diesel jumped hard in July 2026 while the Ofgem price cap quietly dropped. EV Ian works out what that combination actually does to the EV vs petrol maths — and why public charging is the exception.
Read postNothing prepares you for your first motorway rapid-charging stop. EV Ian recounts a formative Grantham experience, armed with a flask, a spreadsheet, and entirely the wrong expectations.
Read postVolkswagen announced factory closures for the first time in its history. EV Ian investigates whether this should change your decision to buy a VW electric car.
Read postEvery time the Ofgem price cap moves, someone asks whether EVs are still cheaper to run than petrol. EV Ian runs the numbers, properly, with the actual figures.
Read postA ZapMap survey found 21% of public chargers were out of service. EV Ian looks at which networks are worst, what the government is doing about it, and how much it actually matters to your daily life.
Read postThe UK government has reinstated the 2030 petrol and diesel ban. EV Ian explains what this actually means for people who buy cars now, with a notable lack of panic.
Read postEV Ian test-drives the Chinese Tesla rival and discovers an unexpected problem: it is very good. This complicates things.
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