# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=11 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [How many miles do you get per full charge with you EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-miles-do-you-get-per-full-charge-with-you-ev/3301)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-miles-do-you-get-per-full-charge-with-you-ev/3301 "2015-10-07T12:04:19Z")
Do the published figures for journey capacity relate to actual journey capacity figures for your electric car? --- ## [When should electric vehicle government financial assistance stop?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-should-electric-vehicle-government-financial-assistance-stop/5409)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 2:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-should-electric-vehicle-government-financial-assistance-stop/5409 "2015-10-07T02:09:39Z")
While not necessarily public knowledge, the vast majority of governments around the world have invested heavily into electric vehicles. We often see the various financial incentives targeting consumers but this is just t… --- ## [Will merger activity dominate the electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-merger-activity-dominate-the-electric-vehicle-market/5408)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 2:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-merger-activity-dominate-the-electric-vehicle-market/5408 "2015-10-07T02:08:27Z")
It is sometimes easy to forget how far the electric vehicle market has come in such a short space of time. It was less than a decade ago that many were writing off the industry as yet another “busted flush” amid signs th… --- ## [Is there a shift towards BEVs compared to PHEVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-a-shift-towards-bevs-compared-to-phevs/5398)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 10:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-there-a-shift-towards-bevs-compared-to-phevs/5398 "2015-10-05T10:42:47Z")
While battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) have always been popular, historically many have made strong arguments for the greater emphasis in the short term to be focused on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). … --- ## [Surely KERS should be standard on all EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/surely-kers-should-be-standard-on-all-evs/5399)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 9:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/surely-kers-should-be-standard-on-all-evs/5399 "2015-10-05T09:35:21Z")
Unless KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) is too expensive, or a cheaper version cannot be created, surely it should be standard on all EVs? --- ## [How has Elon Musk managed to remain top dog in the EV market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-has-elon-musk-managed-to-remain-top-dog-in-the-ev-market/5392)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-has-elon-musk-managed-to-remain-top-dog-in-the-ev-market/5392 "2015-10-03T22:24:44Z")
When Tesla was set-up there was much scepticism about the hopes and aspirations of the company. Elon Musk was effectively forced to take on the whole business after a major management shake-up and look at the progress to… --- ## [Elon Musk expects 1000km journey capacity by 2017](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-expects-1000km-journey-capacity-by-2017/5391)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-expects-1000km-journey-capacity-by-2017/5391 "2015-10-03T22:21:06Z")
Elon Musk believes EVs will be able to go 1,000km per charge by 2017 and 1,200 KM by 2020. Is he right? --- ## [Is California really supportive of EVs?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-california-really-supportive-of-evs/5368)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-california-really-supportive-of-evs/5368 "2015-10-03T04:15:47Z")
Check this out:- "California regulators have turned down a $654 million proposal to build 25,100 electric-vehicle charging stations in Pacific Gas & Electric territory, citing the need to hold several hearings before a… --- ## [Elon Musk calls for random emissions testing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-calls-for-random-emissions-testing/5387)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 4:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-calls-for-random-emissions-testing/5387 "2015-10-03T04:11:57Z")
In light of the Volkswagen scandal Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors, has called for random emissions testing for all vehicles in the future. As more rumours continue to circulate about the ever growing scandal perhaps … --- ## [1905 Woods Queen Victoria Brougham EV goes for $95,000](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1905-woods-queen-victoria-brougham-ev-goes-for-95-000/5378)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 4:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1905-woods-queen-victoria-brougham-ev-goes-for-95-000/5378 "2015-09-30T04:30:37Z")
In a throw back to by gone years a 110-Year-Old Queen Victoria Brougham Electric Car was recently sold for $95,000 at auction! 110-Year-Old Queen Victoria Brougham Electric Car Fetches $95,000 At Auction : FUTURE TECH … --- ## [Is VW about to recall 1.2 million UK cars?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-vw-about-to-recall-1-2-million-uk-cars/5377)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-vw-about-to-recall-1-2-million-uk-cars/5377 "2015-09-30T04:19:16Z")
In a worrying development VW has announced that 1.2 million cars in the UK have the suspect emissions software installed. Is the company on the verge of recalling 1.2 million UK vehicles? --- ## [Tesla unveils Model X](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-unveils-model-x/5376)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-unveils-model-x/5376 "2015-09-30T04:09:43Z")
The day is here! Tesla unveils Model X! Check out the details here:- Tesla unveils Model X electric car with Falcon Wing doors - BBC News Does it live up to your expectations? --- ## [Has Volkswagen scandal unearthed government support for diesel/gasoline?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-volkswagen-scandal-unearthed-government-support-for-diesel-gasoline/5369)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-volkswagen-scandal-unearthed-government-support-for-diesel-gasoline/5369 "2015-09-29T04:29:08Z")
While many governments around the world seem to wax lyrical about their support for electric vehicles, has the Volkswagen scandal casts a very different light on this subject? There are rumours that some governments arou… --- ## [POD Point launches Open Charge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pod-point-launches-open-charge/5367)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 2:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pod-point-launches-open-charge/5367 "2015-09-29T02:58:33Z")
POD Point launches Open Charge, transforming the UK’s EV charging infrastructure Introducing the next generation of POD Point’s Public Charging network: more reliable and easier to use POD Point, the leading supplier… --- ## [EV Aftersales Provider Wanted in Midlands](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-aftersales-provider-wanted-in-midlands/5364)
**Author:** [@keithjohnston](https://community.electricforum.com/u/keithjohnston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 6:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-aftersales-provider-wanted-in-midlands/5364 "2015-09-28T06:13:59Z")
Hello, I am a full-time EV Consultant. I have been in the industry since 2004, when as MD of a startup called GoinGreen, we launched the first generation G-Wiz electric car in London, selling 1,000 units between 2004 and… --- ## [New UK Scheme To Encourage EV Use](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-uk-scheme-to-encourage-ev-use/5361)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2015, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-uk-scheme-to-encourage-ev-use/5361 "2015-09-26T15:05:52Z")
The UK authorities have announced a £5 million scheme to look at how the country needs to adapt to accomodate plug-in hybrids and battery powered electric cars:- Multi-million pound project to help drive uptake of EVs --- ## [Dead batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dead-batteries/5360)
**Author:** [@4826](https://community.electricforum.com/u/4826)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2015, 9:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dead-batteries/5360 "2015-09-26T09:39:55Z")
I have a Gem car and all of teh batteries are dead. TO manually recharge do I need to diconnect each battery before chargeing? --- ## [EV Record from Land's End to John O'Groats](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-record-from-lands-end-to-john-ogroats/5359)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-record-from-lands-end-to-john-ogroats/5359 "2015-09-25T22:48:46Z")
Congratulation to Jonathan Porterfield and Chris Ramsey who have completed the journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in an EV in record time. Read more about this story at:- Electric car trip from Land's End to Jo… --- ## [Gem 2011 e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2011-e4/5356)
**Author:** [@mazie1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mazie1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2011-e4/5356 "2015-09-24T15:15:11Z")
Hi I have a GEM and when two first two bars of the battery gauge drop off the turtle starts flashing and it slows down. There are no codes showing up in the LCD. All the batteries are at least 12.4 volts and has 74 volts… --- ## [Debunking EV myths: The success of EVs is linked to the oil price](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-the-success-of-evs-is-linked-to-the-oil-price/5353)
**Author:** [@The\_EV\_Myth\_Debunker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/The_EV_Myth_Debunker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 11:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-the-success-of-evs-is-linked-to-the-oil-price/5353 "2015-09-24T11:16:57Z")
Research shows that EV sales are rising constantly even when graphed against volatile gasoline prices. The cost of gasoline may be a factor for some people but it is not the number one factor. Gasoline cars will never be… --- ## [How to get involved in EV careers?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-get-involved-in-ev-careers/5346)
**Author:** [@uanuhstyattr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/uanuhstyattr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 10:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-get-involved-in-ev-careers/5346 "2015-09-24T10:20:28Z")
Outside of sales, anyone have any ideas? I'm 30 and was just laid off from an office job in a very cyclical energy-related field. A bit bummed about it, but also grateful because it was not a culture-fit, I needed a brea… --- ## [Debunking EV myths: The electric vehicle industry is not here to stay](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-the-electric-vehicle-industry-is-not-here-to-stay/5344)
**Author:** [@The\_EV\_Myth\_Debunker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/The_EV_Myth_Debunker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 10:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-the-electric-vehicle-industry-is-not-here-to-stay/5344 "2015-09-24T10:15:38Z")
The electric vehicle industry has not helped itself in years gone by with a number of “false dawns” seeing the technology fall by the wayside on numerous occasions. However, the amount of money, time and effort invested … --- ## [Debunking EV myths: EV batteries cost more to replace than the value of the car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-ev-batteries-cost-more-to-replace-than-the-value-of-the-car/5343)
**Author:** [@The\_EV\_Myth\_Debunker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/The_EV_Myth_Debunker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 3:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-ev-batteries-cost-more-to-replace-than-the-value-of-the-car/5343 "2015-09-23T03:10:26Z")
Many of those against the electric vehicle market have suggested that EV batteries will need replaced and could potentially cost more than the vehicle itself. While there were certainly issues with older battery technolo… --- ## [Blasting EV myths](https://community.electricforum.com/t/blasting-ev-myths/5345)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 8:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/blasting-ev-myths/5345 "2015-09-22T08:38:21Z")
The electric vehicle market has been prone to attack, rumour and counter rumour over the years. In many ways this has prevented the industry from breaking into the mass market but a new report by the Department of Transp… --- ## [Debunking EV myths: Plug-in cars increase the need for coal and nuclear power plants](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-plug-in-cars-increase-the-need-for-coal-and-nuclear-power-plants/5342)
**Author:** [@The\_EV\_Myth\_Debunker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/The_EV_Myth_Debunker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/debunking-ev-myths-plug-in-cars-increase-the-need-for-coal-and-nuclear-power-plants/5342 "2015-09-22T07:40:02Z")
Even if the vast majority of car owners switched to electric vehicles there would be no need to build additional coal or nuclear power plants. The majority of vehicles would be recharged at night time making use of off-p… --- ## [Will the electric car market benefit from the VW scandal?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-electric-car-market-benefit-from-the-vw-scandal/5341)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 6:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-electric-car-market-benefit-from-the-vw-scandal/5341 "2015-09-22T06:21:57Z")
In real life as well as business there needs to be a level of trust for people to cooperate and work together. The growing scandal surrounding Volkswagen and allegations that emission test results may have been manipulat… --- ## [Is Apple manipulating press leaks about its electric vehicle project?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-apple-manipulating-press-leaks-about-its-electric-vehicle-project/5340)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 5:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-apple-manipulating-press-leaks-about-its-electric-vehicle-project/5340 "2015-09-22T05:52:16Z")
We all know that Apple is able to maintain a level of secrecy which few other companies can even dream of. There have been rumours for some time that the company is in talks about creating an Apple electric vehicle and a… --- ## [Worldwide EV Plugin Infographic](https://community.electricforum.com/t/worldwide-ev-plugin-infographic/5325)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2015, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/worldwide-ev-plugin-infographic/5325 "2015-09-18T14:42:55Z")
This Worldwide EV Plugin infographic comes from the Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI). Very informative indeed! \[image\] --- ## [Audi E-Tron Quattro concept car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-e-tron-quattro-concept-car/5318)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-e-tron-quattro-concept-car/5318 "2015-09-15T10:11:55Z")
The Frankfurt Motor Show is certainly catching the headlines with the release of the Audi E-Tron Quattro concept car into the public domain. While this is unlikely to be the vehicle which Audi will launch in early 2018 i… --- ## [Are you ever tempted to push your EV journey capacity to the limit?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-ever-tempted-to-push-your-ev-journey-capacity-to-the-limit/5310)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-ever-tempted-to-push-your-ev-journey-capacity-to-the-limit/5310 "2015-09-14T06:08:12Z")
We all know the guidelines about electric car journey capacity but are you ever tempted to push your vehicle to the limit? If so, how did this end? Did you manage to squeeze a few miles out of the batteries or did you co… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=10) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=12)