Category Archives: Battery Storage

Octopus gives free electricity for motoring; is it too good to be true?

Octopus Energy has announced an all-in-one electric car leasing package that includes the electricity required to run the car. For £299 per month, you receive a BYD Dolphin hatchback, a bi-directional Zaptec Pro charger, and access to a smart tariff … Continue reading

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: A New Way to Power Your Home and the Grid

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is a two-way power flow system that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to store and discharge electricity back to the grid. This technology can potentially deliver several benefits, including improving grid reliability, reducing peak demand, and providing backup … Continue reading

How much does it cost to run an electric car in the UK?

Having logged the electricity usage for two years and over twenty thousand miles, we can confirm that the savings from EV ownership are substantial when compared to petrol or diesel fuelled cars. Our home charger was installed as part of … Continue reading