by Ric Boullemier | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog
September really snuck up on our family. One minute you’re in the middle of summer holidays, the next you’re hunting down lost PE kits, filling lunch boxes, and trying to get everyone out of the door on time. The return to routine can feel like a whirlwind, and for...
by Ric Boullemier | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog, REVIEWS
In a world full of sleek, serious (some might say boring) cars, the all-electric Renault 5 dares to be different. It’s cheeky, charming, and confidently retro – with just the right dose of modern EV tech. But could this be the coolest compact EV of the year?...
by Ric Boullemier | Aug 27, 2025 | Blog
Going off grid and becoming energy independent doesn’t need to feel complicated. It’s about making smart choices that reduce our carbon emissions, save us money and enrich our community along the way. I’m a firm believer that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” but I...
by Ric Boullemier | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog, REVIEWS
The 2024 Peugeot e-2008 has had more than just a new badge and a fancy light upgrade – it’s had a performance boost, a bigger battery, and a range that’s seriously competitive for its size. Oh, and it can be fully charged for less than a Tesco Meal Deal. We took it...
by Ric Boullemier | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog
Because driving electric shouldn’t mean charging in chaos. If you’ve ever pulled up to a public charger and instantly felt like you were entering a passive-aggressive episode of Survivor, you’re not alone. EV charging is evolving quickly but, as more people plug...
by Ric Boullemier | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog
Let’s take a minute to imagine your EV is not just a car, but as a power-packed home battery. That’s the promise of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology where your EV can give back to your home or grid when you’re not driving. It’s not sci-fi: it’s edging into reality,...
