Ctrl Alt Refuel

In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we catch up on the latest EV news, including the new Nissan Leaf, a new £142/month Leapmotor T03 lease deal, the electric Ferrari Luce, and loads more. We discuss: The new smaller Nissan Leaf (52kWh) and bigger 77kWh version Why I leased a Leapmotor T03 as a work car (and how it compares) The Ferrari Luce electric – impressive or disappointing? Renault 4 vs Lego...

What happens when one of Europe’s biggest car groups turns to China for EV technology? ⚡ In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we take a first look at the stunning new Cupra Raval and dive into the growing relationship between Stellantis and Chinese EV tech. Are Chinese manufacturers now leading the EV race? Is Europe falling behind? And could partnerships like this completely reshape the future of...

Three Nissan nerds and me! Join Paul, Newt and Hannah (our supply northerner) as we dive deep into the latest Nissan news in this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel. We kick things off with some positive financial updates: Nissan's small operating profit, cash in the business, and why new CEO Ivan Espinosa's cost-cutting moves seem to be working. Then we geek out over the bold new Juke design (love it or...

What happens when a major UK home battery and energy company goes into administration? ⚡ In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we break down the latest GivEnergy news, what it could mean for EV owners, solar customers and home battery users across the UK, plus whether the UK energy market is heading for more disruption. We also take a look at the brand-new Renault Twingo EV — the affordable electri...

Honda just cancelled the Honda 0… Tesla’s Full Self Driving is in another crash… and Nissan’s app has completely gone down. What is actually going on with EVs right now? In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, Chris, Newt & Paul break down: * 🚫 Honda pulling the plug on its EV future (Honda 0 cancelled) * 🚗 Tesla FSD crash – how safe is it really? * 📱 Nissan app outage – when your EV won’t conn...

In episode 22 of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we dive into the latest EV and PHEV news with our signature unfiltered takes. No corporate echo chamber chat here! We roast (and eventually warm up to) the new BMW i3 – from its controversial "Clingon sword" steering wheel and weird rear camera to the elongated kidneys, massive range potential, and hopes for an estate version. Is this the grown-up Neue Klasse EV t...

⚡ 3 Minute Battery Swap?! Is this the future of EV charging? In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we dive into one of the most controversial innovations in the electric vehicle world — battery swapping. Forget waiting 30–60 minutes at a charger… 👉 What if your EV could be “refuelled” in just 3 minutes? We take a look at how companies like NIO are rolling out battery swap stations across China and...

The BYD Shark 6 is making serious waves… but why is everyone so shocked? 🤯⚡ In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we break down the brand new Chinese pickup that’s turning heads across the UK and beyond. 🇨🇳🚗 Is this the moment China takes the lead in the EV truck market? From performance and tech to what it means for UK drivers, we dive into everything you need to know about the BYD Shark 6 — and...

Can your electric car really power your house? ⚡🏠 In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we break down whether an electric vehicle can power your home using Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology. With rising UK energy costs and new EV charger grants, could your car become the biggest battery you own? We explain: ⚡ What Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) actually is ⚡ How electric cars can power your home ⚡ Which...

🚨 Are car companies really ditching electric after investing £44.5 billion? Major manufacturers have poured £44.5 BILLION into EV development — but now we’re seeing delays, petrol extensions, hybrid pivots and production slowdowns. So what’s really happening in the UK car market? In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we break down: ⚡ Why some car makers are scaling back EV targets ⚡ The truth abo...

🔥 Volvo EX30 fire recall? Ferrari EX2 electric rumours? And your biggest EV questions answered! In this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel, we tackle the latest headlines and dive into your viewer questions. ⚡ We break down: • The Volvo EX30 fire recall — what actually happened and what it means for owners • The rumours surrounding the Ferrari EX2 and Ferrari’s electric future • Real-world EV charging c...

China has reportedly moved to ban certain electric / pop-out car door handles — and the move is sending shockwaves through the global automotive industry. In this episode of CTRL ALT Refuel, we break down: • Why China is targeting electric door handles • The safety and reliability concerns behind the decision • What this means for EV manufacturers worldwide • How this impacts UK and European car b...

No expense was spent to secure a chat with James Gee of Be. EV. And what a smashing chap he is. Be-EV have acquired the UK arm of European charging behemoth Mer. In a stroke, Be-EV have tripled their charging network with a particular focus on the south of England, a region previously not well served by Be-EV. Paul gets a bit giddy and turns the conversation to CHAdeMO, Chris asks very long questi...

Viewer ‪@REV-EV‬ asks us to talk about very long range EVs. And we do for a while. Like an ongoing soap opera where everybody misunderstands everyone else to further the weak plot, the Petchellis are keeping their salary sacrifice Genesis GV60 until the summer, when its lease ends. As we find out, not much coherent planning has gone into finding its replacement. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...

Like an unexpected special forces unit taking your palace and stuffing you into a Blackhawk, Episode 13 of Ctrl Alt Refuel lands on the roof of your timeline, shrouded in acrid smoke. Apparently immune to jet lag, Paul marshals his trusted lieutenants and rewards their loyalty with pictures of a new Honda that looks nice from the side, but mings when seen from the rear. We discover that while Gare...

Episode 12 is a feature-length offering because one of our team members is going away. Yes! Gareth is going as far as the Hampshire border! We mourn the end of the F-150 Lightning and discuss EV pickups that will survive it: the Silverado and some Rivians. Dodge Ram? We forgot about it! Waymoo is coming to London, and we hatch a plan to meet up and try them, though Gareth notes their I-PACE cars h...

Hannah deputises for Chris, who is unavoidably detained until his long-suffering partner pays the bond. Gareth, Hannah and Paul press on regardless, discussing solar panels, home batteries and Octopus Energy's EV tariffs. Chris' children shout poo poo.

Ctrl Alt Refuel Episode 10 Despite planning to ingest, digest and "expel" the week's news, Chris, Gareth and Paul discuss why Chris loves both Nick Clegg and Andy Burnham. Sadly, we correctly predicted the pay-per-mile EV tax would be implemented in 2028 and we argue about it some more. In Ford news, Puma EV sells out and Chris says the successor to the Focus should be called the Ford Elbow. We al...

The ultimate old school confectionery, Wagon Wheels make their debut on Ctrl Alt Refuel. We discuss fuels that might replace diesel with a lean towards heavy vehicles. Gareth’s cat steals the limelight again and we answer, in our own inimitable style, our first viewer question. Mostly. We get our first viewer complaint from the Channel Islands. • Episodes (Video versions) Contact us: mailto:ctrlal...

In Episode 8, the Ctrl Alt Refuel team bring you another slice of carrot cake that nobody asked for. Gareth and Paul flex by drinking beer while Chris is at work - he pretends not to notice. Gareth arrives late, while Chris applauds the US justice system nibbling at Toyota before his attention is drawn to an EV coach. The Ctrl Alt Refuel swear jar gets its first public outing (don't say the T word...

I know. I KNOW! Caramel or Curly Wurly, right? Confused? You won't be after this episode of @CtrlAltRefuel . Chris, Gareth and Paul attempt to dissect the rumours of EV-specific road pricing coming out of the UK's crappiest newspaper. They discuss how HM Treasury has arrived at this position and how much worse it's going to get. Our new sponsor is in full, erm, flow and we play the first and last...

Ctrl Alt Refuel: Episode 6. Back, despite unpopular demand, Chris, Gareth, and Paul peer into the murky world of used car dealers with a slant towards EVs. Paul babbles on about Nissans again and Chris can't decide whether he wants a new house, new car or both. Or even which car he wants. https://x.com/ctrlaltrefuel https://x.com/Go_eVUK • Genesis GV60 Pure 2026 Review | The Best, ... https://x.co...

Ctrl Alt Refuel Episode 5 is born. Just gas and air, none of that epidural nonsense here! Guest Graeme Cobb takes us into Tesla World to see the new Standard Trim 3 and X and then delights us with his SEXY knobs, buttons and stalks. To bring us back down, he uses a terrible 90's taxi ride in a Vauxhall Astra as support/justification for Robotaxis. • Episodes https://x.com/ctrlaltrefuel https://x.c...

Welcome to Ctrl Alt Refuel Episode 4! The script said "We'll talk about Charging Hubs", but Gareth shoehorns his middle-class credentials into the episode by banging on about sourdough and Chris wants to discuss the finer points of Starbucks' toilet policies. If you've been affected by anything in this program..... welcome to Paul's world. @ctrlaltrefuel On X: https://x.com/ctrlaltrefuel https://x...

Ctrl Alt Refuel Episode 3. Watch in disbelief as Chris, Gareth and Paul turn their inattention to EV Buyers, Tesla design and the Genesis Chav Ball.