Rapid charging in the UK: my honest experience in 2023 and looking ahead
Social media posts and newspaper articles would have you believe that EV drivers have a miserable time with charging, but is that the reality? Everyone's experience will be different but here are all the rapid charges I did in 2023. There were some ups and downs, but I think there's a lot to be positive about for 2024 and beyond.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Charger 1: MFG Canterbury
01:44 - Charger 2: Shell Dover
03:59 - Charger 3: IONITY Folkestone
05:03 - Charger 4: MFG Canterbury
08:03 - Charger 5: IONITY Cobham
09:57 - Charger 6: Mer Christchurch
11:13 - Charger 7: Osprey Woodman, Ferndown
11:54 - Charger 8: IONITY Cobham
12:18 - Charger 9: IONITY Folkestone
13:33 - Charger 10: Osprey Singleton Barn, Ashford
14:00 - Charger 11: IONITY Folkestone
14:52 - Charger 12: Osprey Paisley Pear, Brackley
19:22 - Charger 13: IONITY Cobham
20:08 - Charger 14: MFG Canterbury
20:23 - Charger 15: MFG Canterbury
20:59 - What about Italy?
21:44 - We need more destination chargers!
24:27 - Will the cost of rapid charging come down?
26:59 - Gridserve Electric Forecourt, Gatwick
29:22 - Tips for a happier life
33:41 - Looking forward…