Public charging just got a bit easier in the UK, but did you realise? Join me as I explain the latest of the improvements to our charging experiences.
This is the latest in a series of videos sharing my knowledge and experience with electric cars. EVs have improved immensely over the last few years, and we are at a point where I think the majority of people can make the switch to electric.
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - The chargepoint regulations
01:12 - Why review them now?
01:38 - The 7 requirements
02:40 - Roaming comes of age
03:02 - The personal data grab
03:53 - Making charging easy
04:05 - Problems with contactless
05:15 - Why roaming matters
06:06 - Issues with the legislation
07:12 - Supported providers - Top 15 CPOs
08:40 - Shout outs
09:05 - Other common CPOs
09:34 - Zapmap's Zap-Pay
10:18 - Octopus Electroverse
11:03 - Octopus Energy
11:30 - BP Pulse
12:11 - Electrifying
12:38 - A definitive list?
13:20 - Pod
14:53 - Tesla superchargers
16:33 - Old apps remain
17:04 - Summary
Videos mentioned in this one
EVs - 2024 UK Charging Improvements
https://youtu.be/-sir92tdkFUPublic Chargepoint Regulations 2023
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1168/contents/madehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-public-charge-point-regulations-2023-guidance/public-charge-point-regulations-2023-guidance#legal-obligationsMy thanks go to Zapmap for statistics and other information shared in this video.
https://www.zapmap.com/ev-statsOctopus Electroverse Referral Code
https://electroverse.com/sign-up/magic?referralCode=sunny-heron-19426At the time of recording, we each get £5 charging credit if you sign up to Octopus Electroverse using this code. Credit is applied to your account after your first paid charging session.
Additional charging credit is available for leasing a car through Octopus using this link.
Check the terms and conditions of the referral for details correct at the time of redemption.
Octopus Energy Referral Code
https://share.octopus.energy/frost-sun-823At the time of recording, we each get £50 credit on our energy bills if you sign up as a new Octopus Energy customer using this code.
Check the terms and conditions of the referral for details correct at the time of redemption.
The aim of my channel is to provide knowledge and plain speaking about the transition we all face. I hope you will join me for other videos on the move towards a renewable energy future. I will be covering plenty more about EVs, but will also be sharing my experiences as I look into energy generation and electric heating.