# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=6 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [New EV with interchangeable bodies](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-with-interchangeable-bodies/5610)
**Author:** [@Electrified](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Electrified)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 7:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-with-interchangeable-bodies/5610 "2016-06-05T07:53:04Z")
A project I was designing in 2013 was an EV core cockpit power plant that had quick interchange body styles. The optional bodies were to be available at a very low cost, as they were basically just nice shells to change … --- ## [Best 15 Cars of the last Year](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-15-cars-of-the-last-year/5141)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 7:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-15-cars-of-the-last-year/5141 "2016-06-05T07:39:01Z")
The 2014 year has been a very productive year for the car’s sector. There has been a development of new technologies, improving the well-known ones, the emergence of new companies and the return of some forgotten ones. S… --- ## [Should I buy an electric car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-i-buy-an-electric-car/6101)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 7:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-i-buy-an-electric-car/6101 "2016-06-05T07:30:03Z")
The heading of this post is a question which we hear very often, should I buy an electric car? There are a number of reasons why electric cars are now more popular than ever before and why you should consider one in th… --- ## [Could Dyson be the next Tesla Motors?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-dyson-be-the-next-tesla-motors/6059)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-dyson-be-the-next-tesla-motors/6059 "2016-06-03T03:32:20Z")
British engineering firm Dyson is best known for its spoiling tactics and its world beating vacuum technology which has taken the industry by storm. While you may think that a move to electric vehicles is something of a … --- ## [Your questions answered about the UK electric car market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/your-questions-answered-about-the-uk-electric-car-market/6066)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/your-questions-answered-about-the-uk-electric-car-market/6066 "2016-06-03T02:48:16Z")
While the UK electric car market is set to hit record highs during 2016 there are still many questions in the minds of motorists. Please feel free to post your questions about the UK electric car market, and electric car… --- ## [Is the UK government doing enough for the electric car industry?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-uk-government-doing-enough-for-the-electric-car-industry/6065)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-uk-government-doing-enough-for-the-electric-car-industry/6065 "2016-06-03T02:43:18Z")
First quarter 2016 sales for electric cars in the UK have hit record levels which would seem to justify the UK government's stance on electric vehicles. While there has been some recent tinkering with various grants and … --- ## [Is Tesla Motors targeting Hong Kong?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-motors-targeting-hong-kong/6093)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-motors-targeting-hong-kong/6093 "2016-06-01T13:22:38Z")
Elon Musk has been waxing lyrical about the so-called “beacon city” of Hong Kong which he believes will be central to the future of the electric car market. When you bear in mind that journeys in Hong Kong are typically … --- ## [Has Tesla cleared the way for Mercedes-Benz electric cars?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-tesla-cleared-the-way-for-mercedes-benz-electric-cars/6076)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-tesla-cleared-the-way-for-mercedes-benz-electric-cars/6076 "2016-05-24T04:21:45Z")
If we look at the electric car market today there is no doubt that Tesla has been the front-runner breaking down various barriers and investing billions of dollars. This is a company which continues to go from strength t… --- ## [UK electric car sales soar](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-electric-car-sales-soar/6064)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/uk-electric-car-sales-soar/6064 "2016-05-17T15:06:27Z")
The 2016 first-quarter sales of electric cars in the UK are up 23% year-on-year at just under 10,500 units. Experts believe that the annual figure will mushroom with forecasts that total sales could top the previous five… --- ## [Electric Cars Just Got $5,000 Cheaper In Colorado](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-cars-just-got-5-000-cheaper-in-colorado/6063)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-cars-just-got-5-000-cheaper-in-colorado/6063 "2016-05-16T23:52:03Z")
Looks like the Colorado authorities are hot on the idea of EVs - new $5,000 point of sale discount as well as the current $7,500 federal incentive! Full story;- Electric Cars Just Got $5,000 Cheaper In Colorado --- ## [Apple moving one step closer to EV launch?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-moving-one-step-closer-to-ev-launch/6055)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-moving-one-step-closer-to-ev-launch/6055 "2016-05-16T08:10:34Z")
It is an open secret that Apple is working on its own EV which we could see sooner rather than later. Has a $1 billion investment in China's version of Uber brought that dream one step closer? Full story:- https://ww… --- ## [What does Nissan Mitsubishi deal mean for electric cars?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-does-nissan-mitsubishi-deal-mean-for-electric-cars/6047)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-does-nissan-mitsubishi-deal-mean-for-electric-cars/6047 "2016-05-14T22:43:21Z")
The electric car market is buzzing with news that Nissan is to take a 34% stake in troubled competitor Mitsubishi. As the automobile industry moves into the new electric car age, what does this deal mean for the electric… --- ## [How does the cold winter weather affect your electric car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-does-the-cold-winter-weather-affect-your-electric-car/6033)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-does-the-cold-winter-weather-affect-your-electric-car/6033 "2016-05-10T23:23:34Z")
Gavin Shoebridge takes a look at how the cold weather can impact the performance of your electric car in this very informative post:- Winter in an electric car! --- ## [Tesla Road Trip Blog by Gerry Shaw](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-road-trip-blog-by-gerry-shaw/6039)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 6:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-road-trip-blog-by-gerry-shaw/6039 "2016-05-10T06:30:43Z")
There are so many different electric vehicle road trip blogs out there that we thought it would be interesting to highlight some. This Tesla Road Trip blog was written by Gerry Shaw and offers a very personal opinion abo… --- ## [White Car Company raising money for expansion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/white-car-company-raising-money-for-expansion/6031)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/white-car-company-raising-money-for-expansion/6031 "2016-05-09T14:37:15Z")
The White Car Company is looking to raise £250,000 via the crowdfunding platform. White Car aims to redefine the self-drive car hire sector by enabling consumers to rent state-of-the-art 100% electric Tesla cars from c… --- ## [Data and apps for your electric car by Gavin Shoebridge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/data-and-apps-for-your-electric-car-by-gavin-shoebridge/6035)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 7:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/data-and-apps-for-your-electric-car-by-gavin-shoebridge/6035 "2016-05-09T07:20:15Z")
Damage, data and preparing your electric car for winter offers a very interesting look at the ever growing world of electric vehicles:- Damage, data, and preparing the electric car for winter - KiwiEV.com --- ## [Living with an electric vehicle by Gavin Shoebridge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/living-with-an-electric-vehicle-by-gavin-shoebridge/6034)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 7:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/living-with-an-electric-vehicle-by-gavin-shoebridge/6034 "2016-05-09T07:19:35Z")
So, how is like on a daily basis to drive your own electric car? Gavin Shoebridge takes an in-depth look at what you can expect:- Living with an electric car - KiwiEV.com --- ## [EV adventures of Gavin Shoebridge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-adventures-of-gavin-shoebridge/6032)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-adventures-of-gavin-shoebridge/6032 "2016-05-09T07:08:07Z")
Gavin Shoebridge has very kindly given us permission to republish his electric vehicle adventures which certainly make for interesting reading. The first post covers his drive from Bratislava to Vienna in his electric … --- ## [EV Help needed urgently!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-help-needed-urgently/6014)
**Author:** [@TonyB](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TonyB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 2:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-help-needed-urgently/6014 "2016-05-04T02:41:19Z")
Hi Folks, I'm new here and I'm hoping one of you may be able to help. We have acquired an electric vehicle which is used commercially and we are having a problem charging it. Sadly the original designer has died, and… --- ## [Cars vs Gasoline Cars: Which is better?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cars-vs-gasoline-cars-which-is-better/6012)
**Author:** [@HBSkullKing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/HBSkullKing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 10:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cars-vs-gasoline-cars-which-is-better/6012 "2016-05-03T10:07:32Z")
Electric Cars vs Gasoline Cars: Which is better? What’s an Electric Car? The electric car comes in many different forms there's the hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, and all-electric cars. All of this vehicles are either fu… --- ## [Is India an important market for electric cars?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-india-an-important-market-for-electric-cars/6011)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 8:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-india-an-important-market-for-electric-cars/6011 "2016-05-03T08:32:03Z")
The Indian authorities have recently extended incentives for those buying electric vehicles and experts believe that India could be just as important as the Chinese electric vehicle market. All views welcome…. --- ## [What is on your bucket list of things to do?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-on-your-bucket-list-of-things-to-do/6005)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-is-on-your-bucket-list-of-things-to-do/6005 "2016-04-29T23:06:14Z")
I thought it would be interesting to see what was on your bucket list of things to do :slight\_smile: My List:- Float a company on the stock market See England live in a football World Cup final Visit Jamaica More to … --- ## [German government announces $1.1 billion EV subsidies](https://community.electricforum.com/t/german-government-announces-1-1-billion-ev-subsidies/6001)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/german-government-announces-1-1-billion-ev-subsidies/6001 "2016-04-29T22:49:13Z")
It seems that the German government has big plans for the electric vehicle market with the announcement of $1.1 billion of subsidies for the industry. Germany has been well known as a major car manufacturer and the gover… --- ## [Is China key to the future electric vehicle market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-china-key-to-the-future-electric-vehicle-market/5999)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-china-key-to-the-future-electric-vehicle-market/5999 "2016-04-29T22:47:57Z")
As the US authorities continued to battle with Elon Musk many believe that China holds the key to the future of the electric car market. The authorities in China seem more supportive of the industry with cold hard cash m… --- ## [Infographic - Electric v Hydrogen](https://community.electricforum.com/t/infographic-electric-v-hydrogen/5975)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/infographic-electric-v-hydrogen/5975 "2016-04-25T18:37:43Z")
Check out this great infographic sent to us by Myra at www.carleasingmadesimple.com:- \[image\]\[image\] --- ## [If an autonomous car crashes who is liable?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-an-autonomous-car-crashes-who-is-liable/5976)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-an-autonomous-car-crashes-who-is-liable/5976 "2016-04-25T18:29:33Z")
If an autonomous vehicle is involved in a car crash who is liable for damages to the other party involved? Is it the insurance company? Is it the car manufacturer? Is it the "driver"? --- ## [How much is a second-hand Tesla worth?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-is-a-second-hand-tesla-worth/5978)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 8:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-is-a-second-hand-tesla-worth/5978 "2016-04-25T08:34:57Z")
As the popularity of Tesla cars continues to grow how much is a second-hand Tesla worth today? Even the forthcoming "mass market" vehicle will be priced in excess of $30,000 so buyers will want to know what they can expe… --- ## [Is Tesla taking too much on?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-taking-too-much-on/5966)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 8:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-taking-too-much-on/5966 "2016-04-22T08:47:28Z")
Amid rumours that Elon Musk, the main man at Tesla Motors, is planning a revolution in autonomous public transport there are concerns that the company is taking too much on. With over 400,000 \[FONT="\]pre-orders for t… --- ## [Do women drivers hold key to electric car success?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-women-drivers-hold-key-to-electric-car-success/5967)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 8:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-women-drivers-hold-key-to-electric-car-success/5967 "2016-04-22T08:41:08Z")
While many people still hold the stereotypical image of cars being more of a “man thing” the situation is very different when you look under the surface. A number of reports over the last few years have highlighted the f… --- ## [Great EV interview - Are you suited to an EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/great-ev-interview-are-you-suited-to-an-ev/5964)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 6:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/great-ev-interview-are-you-suited-to-an-ev/5964 "2016-04-22T06:11:49Z")
Do you know what to look for in a new car? Confused about Petrol, Diesel or Electric. Alex Baker from CleanPEA came in to talk Alex Iszatt through the differences. //youtu.be/FHdzgCu3xuo [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=5) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=7)