Electric Car Chat

Send us Fan Mail Electric car buyers keep getting stung by costs and risks that only appear after the excitement of the test drive. I explain why the industry’s flood of specs and discounts fails, and what practical, safety-led information actually moves people from doubt to confident action.  • real-world EV insurance shocks and why dealers rarely warn you early enough  • how information gap theo...

Send us Fan Mail First of all, I'd like to thank you for subscribing to my podcast and sharing with others. I'd also like to wish you a very successful, happy and healthy New Year. Forget tidy charts that “prove” the obvious. We open with a stork-baby correlation that looks convincing on a blackboard and use it to expose how clean numbers can hide messy truths about electric vehicles, in...

Send us Fan Mail Following on from my last podcast the Chancellor has confirmed the road mileage charge for EV's at 3 pence per mile in her budget but it would seem as though the Treasury is clueless as to how it will be measured and charged. But I have the simplest of answers.  Headlines say “new EV tax,” but the numbers tell a different story. We break down the hidden nine pence per mile al...

Send us Fan Mail Headlines warned of surveillance and new tolls, but the real solution to funding roads in an electric future is simpler, cheaper and far more private. We make the case for a mileage-based model that uses technology already built into most modern EVs to replace falling fuel duty without tracking where you go. Here’s the core idea: your car already stores mileage in multiple ECUs an...

Send us Fan Mail We unpack the EV insurance exclusions most drivers miss, from tyres and OTA updates to towing rules and touchscreen distraction, and show how contributory negligence shrinks payouts. Practical steps, real examples, and a checklist you can act on today. • standard exclusions that still apply to EVs • maintenance proof, battery health checks, software updates • declaring OTA perform...

Send us Fan Mail A half-price sticker never changed my mind about anything—seeing it work did. That’s the simple truth behind a story that starts with an air fryer and ends with a clear plan for accelerating electric car adoption without leaning on blunt discounts. We begin with a familiar arc: scepticism, a friend’s invite, and a hands-on demo that shatters assumptions. Watching an air-fryer roas...

Send us Fan Mail Sticker shock doesn’t just happen on the forecourt—it shows up in the extras you’re offered at the last minute. We unpack the maze of car insurance add‑ons for electric vehicles and sort the meaningful protections from the padded upsells, bringing real‑world context to GAP options, extended warranties, and why windscreens with sensors can turn a “simple” crack into a budget‑bustin...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt out of your depth arguing about a failing EV battery, a botched home charger install, or a dealer promise that evaporated after delivery? We pull back the curtain on legal protection and make it simple, splitting fact from fine print so you know exactly what help you can expect—and when. From real‑world EV dispute scenarios to the exact costs and limits you’ll see on pol...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much for downloading this podcast. I can only improve this podcast if I receive feedback so if you like what you hear or have any comments, please email me at graham@grahamhilltraining.com. Oh and please let me know if the email finds its way into your spam box. And please send the link to this podcast to everyone you know who is or may be into electric cars. On to th...

Send us Fan Mail Free 5 to 7 days insurance offers, meant to smooth the new car registration process, provided by car dealers come with significant hidden risks that could leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket and compromise your personal data privacy. Whether buying an electric or conventional vehicle, understanding these insurance pitfalls is essential for protecting yourself financially....

Send us Fan Mail Insurance policies for electric cars contain hidden clauses that could cost owners thousands when battery packs need replacement after accidents. Betterment charges—the requirement for owners to contribute toward new replacement parts—are particularly concerning with EV batteries that can cost £20,000-£30,000. • Dealership staff knowledge about EV implications remain generally poo...

Send us Fan Mail Car insurance premiums follow a predictable pattern, with costs starting high 30 days before coverage begins, dropping to their lowest point 21-23 days before, then climbing back up as the start date approaches. This timing trick can save you nearly 50% on your premium, particularly important for electric vehicles where insurance costs are rapidly increasing. • Start checking insu...

Send us Fan Mail Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is a hidden cost applied to car insurance products that varies depending on where you purchase them, with dealer-arranged products typically costing 8% more in tax than those bought directly from insurers or independent brokers. This tax difference can significantly impact the total cost of vehicle ownership, yet most consumers remain unaware of this va...

Send us Fan Mail Think your car insurance only cares about accidents and repairs? Think again. With electric cars, even a tiny software update could land you with a surprise bill. In this episode of Electric Car Chat , I reveal the shocking case of Tesla driver Chris Yearsley — charged £94 by his insurer simply for reporting a harmless over-the-air update. Only after public outcry did the company...

Send us Fan Mail Most EV owners don’t realise their insurance leaves a gaping hole — until it’s too late. One accident could cost you tens of thousands unless you know how to protect yourself. In this episode of Electric Car Chat , I uncover the truth about GAP insurance — the overlooked safety net that can save your EV (and your wallet) when disaster strikes. Here’s what you’ll learn:  ⚡ The thr...

Send us Fan Mail Looking to drive electric but worried about insurance surprises? You absolutely should be. Navigating electric vehicle insurance presents challenges even experienced drivers don't anticipate. While most focus solely on premium costs (which can skyrocket beyond £5,000 annually regardless of age), three critical coverage areas demand your attention before purchase. Your home ch...

Send us Fan Mail Are you considering buying an electric car? Before signing that purchase agreement, there's a critical factor you need to understand that most dealers won't tell you about – insurance costs that could potentially be thousands of pounds higher than you're expecting. I'm pulling back the curtain on a major financial trap awaiting unprepared EV buyers. When orderi...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when nobody can see the electric vehicle charging infrastructure that already exists? In this thought-provoking exploration of EV adoption psychology, I reveal why the biggest barrier to electric car adoption might be hiding in plain sight – or rather, not visible at all. The UK now has 75,000 public chargers serving 1.4 million electric vehicles – that's just 19...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why negative EV stories grab your attention while positive ones fade away? Or why running out of charge seems more terrifying than running out of fuel, despite nearly a million petrol vehicles running dry annually? The answers lie not in statistics or subsidies, but in psychology. Welcome to Electric Car Chat, where we tackle the psychological roadblocks to EV adopti...

Send us Fan Mail A revolution is brewing in how we discuss electric vehicles, and it's being led by a psychologist, not an engineer or economist. Graham Hill's Electric Car Chat podcast emerges from 40+ years of studying human behaviour and communication, beginning with his transformative experience in Dale Carnegie training when he trained as an instructor. This isn't just another...