# Hello from a long-term EV owner

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-a-long-term-ev-owner/4662>\
**Category:** Introduce yourself\
**Created:** [November 24, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-a-long-term-ev-owner/4662 "2014-11-24T03:03:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![MichaelBoxwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9d8465/32.png) [@MichaelBoxwell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MichaelBoxwell)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-a-long-term-ev-owner/4662/1 "2014-11-24T03:03:54Z")

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Hello folks, just thought I’d introduce myself. My name is Michael Boxwell and I am a long term EV owner, having first got involved with selling electric bikes in the early 2000s before getting my first electric car - a G-Wiz in 2006.

I used to run the G-Wiz owners’ club and I’ve been involved with the development of EVs for a few years now. I’ve also written a book on electric cars, the latest edition of which appears in the shops next month.

My current EV is a Nissan LEAF, which I use to drive all around the country. I’ve clocked up 28,500-odd miles in the past twenty months. I’m looking forward to contributing to the forums and making friends.

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**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2014, 8:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-a-long-term-ev-owner/4662/2 "2014-11-24T08:41:24Z")

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Welcome and we look forward to your input.

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**Author:** ![EvMan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/evman/32/550_2.png) [@EvMan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvMan)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2014, 10:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-a-long-term-ev-owner/4662/3 "2014-11-24T10:06:34Z")

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A warm welcome to our community Michael! it’s great to have you with us 🙂

If you’re still involved with clubs, PM me and let’s have a chat.

Please make yourself at home meanwhile and I’m looking forward to your participation.

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**Author:** ![EvForum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/evforum/32/322_2.png) [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2014, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-a-long-term-ev-owner/4662/4 "2014-11-24T15:43:18Z")

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Hi Michael

I was in communication with one of your colleagues earlier today - we look forward to having you on the forum.

Regards,

Mark