What time of year do the manufacturers have to meet their zev mandate by? Be nice to know so i know the best time to buy my first ev.

Bigger networks 3g,4g,5g still a problem of signal disconnectivity, Speed also a big issue so dumb governments will allow nonsense they don't understand by disconnecting this may have big impact no gonna use when its raining or cloudy because of those networks so only a stupid government will allow such nonsense. It won't work at all

Why are you quoting list prices? There are always massive discounts on the Stelantis cars, so if you are talking "value" on new cars, the OTR price is what matters, not the list.

Did you mention a Brexit benefit?

Nice summary Nick. You did though, at least for the Enyaq, give the price for the smaller battery version and then the range for the more expensive big battery one….

Hi Nick, I am 2yrs into a 3yr pcp for the Nissan leaf ( not a fan). The car will never be in positive equity. Is V. T a bad idea? Next car hopefully a model 3, Nero EV or ID3.

If the it wasn’t for infotainment’s software and unlit HVAC controls, the Enyak would be on top of the list.

You have omitted the BYD Dolphin, it's around £31,000 but most importantly the PCP is fantastic, over four years it's 0.5% APR and £269 deposit with £269 monthly! It beats any PCP out there, I've just bought one, and it's brilliant, full six year warranty too (eight year battery)

Nice one Nick 👍 👌

Charging speed unit is kW - not kWh! Whoops, edit maybe?

For the record, we have an MG ZS EV and a Skoda Enyaq. I'd absolutely recommend the Enyaq but not the MG.

If, like me, you hate software that doesn't work then you should avoid the ID3. I have been driving one for nearly 2 years and the software and app are totally rubbish.

Corsa-e is very tempting at £16.5k for pre-reg 24 plate cars and lease deals starting at £175/month.

wheres Tesla?

wheres the zoes nick?

Another good wee vlog, gives us more ideas to replaces the wifes kona next year

would hardly call any of those new are affordable or good for joe blogs. Smallish ranges , too pricey.

I fully understand, believe in and would do whatever I can to support the need for regulatory bodies covering the installation of equipment such as that controlled by MCS. From what I gather it is especially in need at the moment as, based on comments from consumers and fitters that have spoken to me on this subject, it’s like the wild west out there at the moment! My issue is that it appears that the body (MCS) is most definitely not doing what I would have expected it to do which is to protect consumers? At the moment MCS members are paying a fee and in return are given authority, subject to controls, to certify the work done. This then allows the consumer to satisfy the requirements for joining the SEG scheme. If the consumer is unaware of the need for certification until after the job is done then it would seem the programme is too retrospective in its application? It is not protecting consumers but merely allowing someone to say “I told you so” after the damage is already done? Without wishing to sound too trivial, can I suggest that from a consumers point of view it feels like, “Was the fitter wearing red trousers on the day of fitting? No…….(sharp intake of breath). Well that’s it then, no red trousers no payment for your electricity, there’s nothing more can be done”? I might at this point remind all parties that this is MY electricity. Not MCS's and not the energy suppliers and not the governments. I would have thought that when discussing MY electricity generation that I might have been included somewhere in the conversation? I also do not understand the logic of requiring certification before payment can be made under the SEG scheme? If there is the potential for the electricity fed back into the grid being dangerous in some form then why is it still being taken? Looks to me like the more non registered fittings that are being done, the more “free” energy the grid gets from householders. That cannot be right!! The quieter MCS registration is kept the better off the energy companies are. Hardly the right incentive? Surely it’s not right that energy companies benefit from non registered fittings? Customers are being actively encouraged to do their bit by the Government, pressure groups, the media et al to help protect energy security and help with environmental concerns. We do this at huge cost. My initial return estimate was 6 years but now, as I was unaware of the need for MCS registration, I’m missing out on approx £250.00 per year in energy chargebacks which has added another two years to the payback time. The system guarantee is only 10 years so effectively I’ve lost 20% of my period of 100% savings. I've got better things to do with £12,000 than tuck it away for 8 years!!! I'm not sure how many non MCS registered fitters are out there but anecdotally talking to fitters I would suggest that it is a very sizeable percentage. But 100% of systems that are not registered can't use the SEG scheme!

Do these require surge protection? Or is it built in?

I'm looking for a mower to replace my Flymo 1200R for the lawn in our back garden, Will you be reviewing the less expensive Mammotion Yuka as I think the Luba 2 would be OTT for our needs (and cost!)?

Nobody on the roads use their turn indicators anyway. Who cares.

I also have a dog who likes to leave 💩 on the lawn. It would be great if this robot mower could tidy up as it goes 😂

I am installing 26kw with 1/3 of it on the north side and 2/3 on the south, I am in Canada and on the 45 parallel we get morning and evening sun in the summer for a few hours on the north, this set up means early start and extended evening production. With time of use rates and net metering this should pay off.

The most stupid and unsafe thing anyone had done to a car. I want one but won't buy one with no stalks.

Now theres no such thing as a half press and full press goes the other way until you change lanes. Seems auto cancel was set to default recently. Total confusion for half an hour till I worked out what it was doing.

I see companies buying this instead of getting lawn care contracts

SMART METERS WILL BE USED TO MONITOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY , A GANG COMMITS A ROBBERY LATE AT NIGHT , POLICE ASSUME THEY HAVE WENT TO LOCAL HOUSE HIDEOUT TO DIVVY UP THERE LOOT USING ELECTRICITY LIGHTS ETC,,, BUT THEY DIDNT MM MR NED FLANDERS WAKES UP 3AM MAKES A SANDWHICH TURNS THE LIGHTS ON ,, NEXT DAY POLICE TURN UP AN=D YOU JUST BECAME PRIME SUSPECT IN A ROBBERY CASE ,,,, THANKS SMART METER

Hi, Nicolas. Thanks for this great video and perfect explanation. It helped me to take decision and now I am using Livoltek All-In-One system for couple weeks as backup system (separate circuit with critical loads is connected to EPS), without solar. In general it is perfect, only there are some questions I can't find answers. Livoltek support is not enough developed in Ukraine to help :(. Maybe you can give some suggestions. Beer from me, of course :) 1. What is the reason of difference between Load and Battery when discharging? In my case it is around 200-300 w regardless of power (Battery 0,229 kw => Load 0,04 kw; Battery 0,605 kw => Load 0,291 kw). When charging I see also some difference but much less in % (Grid 1,539 kw => Battery 1,359 kw). I understand about efficiency and losses, but 200-300 w (up to 60% in some cases) look too much. 2. When I use self-define mode, very often invertor doesn't charge battery during set hours for charging. But sometimes it is charing. I can't understand why ann what is happening... Appreciate if you can comment.

I have a similar solar and battery solution pending install. Why would you not dump almost all of your excess battery in the late evening and then recharge your battery to full during the off peak period. My typical usage would leave the battery at 70 - 80% around 9pm so I could dump all but 10% before 11:30pm and therefore make another profit on a further 7kwh per day. In my case with EON, I would make an additional £69.30 per month (6.9p import rate vs 40p export rate x 7kwh per day)

Hi mate , how do I alter slow speed sound ?

Expensive! I am surprised you have issues with the edges where your patio is, it looks like you just need to "mow" the first 6 inches or so as it looks like it is the same level as the lawn? Once you have used it for a year or so the lawn will gradually get higher as you will be returning all the grass cut directly so the patio edges should be no problem. I love my Robot mower, guide wire and all, once the wire is buried your dog will not be able to dig it up!

Ouch! Over £2k. Its cloud connected, if company goes bust, you have an expensive paperweight.

1) it can get nicked by passer-by 2) you have to leave gate into your rear-garden open - hope you lock your patio door...

What will do realy the BMS update on ZOE 50? why give more miles?

The issue with smart water meters is if the system is hacked a thief could monitor usage well enough to predict when someone isn't home or on vacation. It makes a break-in easier for them to time. One couple in Streetsboro Ohio just started a moratorium on city wide installs so all the issues can be looked at. Not everything that can be "smart" is safe for the home owner. It would be great in a perfect world but there are too many people looking at the illegal usage of new technologies.

Don't forget to add in maintenance and repair costs, blades etc???

I refused. I blocked the number where they were phoning me trying to get me to accept. They refused my request to have them put in writing that it wouldn't effect my solar feed in tariff. I'm not playing at all.

Yikes. £179 for the base which looks like my dad's crt TV stand. I wonder what it's actually worth. Get a goat. 😂

I need something to cut 2 acres within 5 acres of ground with plenty of wild 'islands' & paths. This mower is a serious contender for the specs its got. 3 of these (biggest ones) are less than 10k, the similar husqvarna is 4.5k each +vat and cuts less area. Considering the cheapest john deere diesel mower is around 20k nowadays these things are getting cheap! The time these could save is worth it to me alone, this is a future of grass cutting we should all be looking at. The resources wasted in grass cutting are staggering. These robotic mowers on solar is the way to go.

Very impressive Because having a mowed lawn (mown throughout Spring and Summer) is quite frankly assinine for anyone who's biodiversity-collapse aware. Might as well tarmac the entire place and roll out the plastic grass

Nicolas seeing it cost so much, what is stopping someone just picking it up and running away with it?

Sure, Tesla should take note, but maybe this mower will have an OTA update and unsupervised FSD in two weeks?

Mate. Great video. This is exactly the system i am looking to install. If you fancy it, i wouldnt mind a video on the apps you use for all this. I have a myenergi zappi to charge the car and the app looks like it does solar too. But then is there an app for the Alpha battery and the enphase micro inverters? What made you go for the alpha over the tesla or givenergy? Im guessing price was a factor

The problem with smart meters are the greedy companies knowing at what times you use the most electricity and giving you a tariff that charges you more during these times. It's already happening in Europe with companies charging people more at certain times during the day.

Please could I have your thoughts on the following claims against EV 1. Tyres last a lot less on EV due to the weight of vehicle being higher. If so extra pollution from abraded tyres. When temperature is below zero Celsius battery will not take charge.

I had survey told pipework would need replacing. But optopus will not do this. So be careful you have to have somebody else do work. I had no problem paying for this. But they only want easy installs

Quite right petrol cars do catch fire but when did you last hear of a petrol car actually blow up or explode except in a hollywood movie

As always, appreciate your hard work.

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