DriveElectric March Newsletter

Ready to get up to speed with all the latest EV news, reviews and insights? Let’s drive.

Vehicle review: Volkswagen ID.7

A WLTP range approaching 400 miles? (so around 300 miles real world range) Check. Extra spacious interior? Check. Luxury cruising experience? Check, check, check. We get behind the wheel of the premium ID.7 saloon.

Check out the review

Keeping your EV tip-top and ready for spring

Since most of us are partaking in the annual spring clean (Marigold’s at the ready), it’s also a good time to see if your EV is running as safely as it should be. Carrying out a few safety checks can save you time, money, and stress about any potential red flags.

Read our simple tips for ensuring a smooth journey, every day

Decarbonising the Grid

We know that switching from combustion to electric vehicles is a key element for reaching net zero. But if we're burning stuff to generate electricity then we'll never get all the way... so how can we keep continue to decarbonise electricity generation?

From modernisation the infrastructure to carbon taxes, here’s the key actions needed to decarbonise the grid, for good.

Easter weekend: Everything Electric LONDON

We’re excited to be sponsoring the Electric Alley at Everything Electric London for the next three days! As the world’s number one Home Energy & EV show, this festival is a fun-filled knowledge hub for all things electrification.

Fancy coming along? There’s still time to grab your tickets!

Positive moves this month

With climate change persisting to impact our planet, it’s no wonder eco-anxiety is a feeling many of us are facing. But why let it win?

Here’s some good climate news from around the world to plant a seed of hope in our future…

• Ever wondered what life will look like in 10 year’s time? Travel to Utrecht, and you could get a (very accurate) glimpse of the future. The Netherlands city has transformed a six-lane road for cars into a canal for boating and nature where both wildlife and residents can flourish. Green living never looked so good! Check it out here.?
• The French parliament is cracking down on fast fashion with its bill to see all adverts banned in France and penalties on low-cost clothing to cover its environmental impact. Considering throwaway fashion accounts for a whopping 8-10% of global CO2 emissions, this measure proves that following trends = out, and shopping sustainably = in.?
• Meanwhile, thanks to the (solar, wind, and nuclear) power of clean tech, the use of fossil fuels continues to slow down. According to the IEA, our global emissions in the last five years would have been three times higher without clean energy technology. The research found that growth in cleaner sources has allowed for a ‘’structural slowdown’’ in energy-related emissions.

Ready to switch to electric?

You’re just one stop away. Get in touch with our friendly team of experts to get the wheels spinning on your EV journey.

See you next month.