Like Boaty McBoatface, we've learned the lesson of expecting the public to come up with sensible stuff. And ignored that lesson.

Welcome to the first-ever in-person episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel! In this viewer Q&A, we dive into your burning EV questions. We debate the absolute must-have features in an electric vehicle (is it a glass panoramic roof, a heat pump, or one-pedal driving?).

We also have some fun trying to pick the perfect covert and chase cars for a hypothetical Ctrl Alt Refuel private detective agency!

Plus, we get deep into the weeds on Nissan Leaf batteries: Are rapid gate and cold gate really as bad as the forums suggest? What happens when a Leaf battery starts degrading, and is there any truth to the battery expansion issue? We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of owning a Leaf, including some interesting points on the battery warranty.

And for the grand finale, we finally answer the age-old question: Does a charged battery pack actually weigh more? Einstein might have a thing or two to say about it!

(Only Gen-X) will get this!) These questions - and many others - will be answered in this episode of Ctrl Alt Refuel [cue Soap theme tune]

Ctrl Alt Refuel sits down (well…. sort of) with the one and only Patric Greenstripshow, the explorer formerly known as @peoplestarrif, as he prepares to follow in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg

What happens when a short-range VW e-Up!, a Tesco car park, a camping chair, and one of the most determined EV adventurers in Britain collide on a Google Meet call? Glorious chaos, brilliant stories, and pure inspiration.

Patric has already driven his little e-Up! around Great Britain, Ireland and (for his 60th birthday) right across Europe - sleeping in the car the whole way. Now he’s gearing up for something even madder: #RTWev80, a solo attempt to drive around the world in 80 weeks in a small electric city car, starting 17 August 2026.

In this episode, we listen to Patric’s extraordinary real-world EV adventures, the setbacks, the determination, the deadpan storytelling, and his unshakeable belief that you can do big things in a little electric car.

Proper car-nerd chat, eyebrow-raising moments, laugh-out-loud chaos and genuine inspiration from someone actually living the adventure. But he's genuinely grounded. We know he's aware of the peril, and he doesn't sugarcoat it.

No corporate fluff. Just real talk from people who drive this stuff.

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Three everyday idiots are back in the virtual garage, occasionally sweary, always unfiltered, and ready to top up your EV knowledge with the good stuff.

This week we’re plugging straight into the latest electric chaos - fresh news, spicy takes, charging gripes, policy nonsense, and whatever mad EV stories are flying around the UK right now. No corporate gloss, no range anxiety, just proper chat from three blokes who actually drive this stuff and aren’t afraid to call it how they see it.

Whether you’re already living the electron life, flirting with your first EV, or just here for the banter and the occasional swear word… you’re in the right place.

Hit play, crank the volume, and let us refuel your brain.

We welcome Graeme to the on-camera team, thank Chris for his work on the project, admire our new website, discuss Newt not telling his wife he's bought a new car AGAIN, and shout at some pickup truck manufacturers. We comment on the changing face of the UK's dealership network and a rare moment of agreement, take a quick look at Vinfast's VF3.

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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 Renault 5, Citroën 2CV EV, Skoda Epiq, Audi Nuvolari, Hyundai Ioniq 3 and more

UK government EV policy updates and the future of the ZEV mandate

Newt dons a flat cap in honour of Lawrence Whittaker's birthday

Three everyday idiots chatting about electric cars, renewables and the future of transport. Occasionally sweary.

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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 hate it?), its CMF-EV platform, Sunderland production plans, and how it stacks up against the outgoing model. We also chat about the Micra, Leaf, potential Qashqai future, and more quirky Nissan models.

Paul’s car has passed the meaningless 100,000 mile threshold. He seemed to think it was important enough to capture it on video. You will probably disagree. Newt then reminds him how it's had new wheel bearings, a new windscreen and four new tyres. Cheap car isn't all that cheap, as it turns out.

Are we getting a Primera EV in the UK? A maybe a new PHEV Navara too.

Nissan and Chery are in discussion to use a production line to build the Chinese manufacturers cars there. We examine what might and might not happen there.

We discuss news that the Jatco drivetrain plant - a joint venture of Nissan and Jatco isn't going to go ahead in Sunderland. We didn't see this coming, so it came as a surprise.

Expect honest takes, owner stories, design debates, and plenty of EV and platform chat. If you're into Nissan, EVs, or just fun car nerd chat, this one's for you!

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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 electric cars?

🚗 In this episode:

• Cupra Raval first impressions
• Stellantis and Chinese EV partnerships explained
• Why China dominates battery and EV technology
• The future of affordable electric cars
• Our honest thoughts on the Raval design and tech
• What this means for European car brands

The EV world is changing FAST — and this might be one of the biggest shifts yet.

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Would you buy a European EV powered by Chinese technology?

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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 electric car aiming to shake up the small EV market. Could this be the cheap electric city car the UK has been waiting for?

🚗 Topics in this episode:

⚡ GivEnergy administration explained

🔋 UK home battery & solar market update

🇬🇧 What this means for EV charging in the UK

🚘 New Renault Twingo EV first look

💷 Affordable EVs are finally coming back?

⚡ EV news, batteries & charging discussion

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Would you trust a home battery company after this news?

And would you buy the new electric Renault Twingo?

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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 connect…

* ⚡ The bigger picture: is the EV transition hitting problems?

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