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Great range, good value, but is it enough? Kia EV4 'Air' full review

December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM

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Andrew Till • Mr EV

@tillathenun.bsky.social

Kia continue their winning streak with the EV4. More space than the EV3, up to 388 miles of range, comfortable, good to drive. What is there not to like? Well, I find a couple of things. ⚡️

Here's my review of the low end 'Air' trim. At £34,695, could this be your next EV?

youtu.be/eLT9Iwu-9ng

Water under trunk in Model 3 is "Normal" say Tesla

December 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM

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Speak to the Geek

@speaktothegeek.co.uk

Tesla say the water under the trunk of my Model 3 is "normal". Let me show you where the water is: youtu.be/jajnmn6_KCY

#Tesla #EV #UsedEV #Model3 #ApprovedUsed #CPO #CertifiedPreOwned #Waterleak

After getting my car back from Tesla having water leaks fixed, I discovered there was still a sloshing water sound in the boot of my car. Let's take a look at where that's coming from and find out…

Changes to Intelligent Octopus Go with Greg Jackson

December 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM

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DanEVSolar

@danevsolar.bsky.social

Very informative video from ⁠@OctopusEnergy discussing the unique use cases and reaction to the upcoming Intelligent Octopus Go changes!

youtu.be/rnhH5PCRRAc?...

#intelligentoctopusgo #octopusenergy

YouTube video by Octopus Energy

Second hand home storage battery value

December 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

When someone offers you a second hand home storage battery, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
youtu.be/4mKHUWdT9Lk
#GreenTech #Solar

Second hand home storage battery value

December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

When someone offers you a second hand home storage battery, how much would you be willing to pay for it?
youtu.be/4mKHUWdT9Lk
#GreenTech #Solar

Why you NEED a WiFi 7 Mesh! ASUS ZenWiFi connects across my village!

December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM

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@speaktothegeek.co.uk

Why you NEED a WiFi 7 Mesh! A look at the ASUS ZenWiFi mesh products, and can I stretch my WiFi across my village?
youtu.be/4NxVnEMEC3s

#WiFi7 #WiFiMesh #MeshNetwork #WirelessMesh #WiFiExtender

ASUS have sent me a selection of their WiFi 7 mesh systems to take a look at. I’ll unbox the lot, plug them in to have a play, and then try out a little WiFi range-based experiment - can I bridge two…

BIG CHANGES coming to Intelligent Octopus Go - Full Breakdown for EV Drivers!

December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM

Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

Welcome back, Dan!
#EV #GreenTech

DanEVSolar @danevsolar.bsky.social · 11d

Big changes to the popular Intelligent Octopus Go tariff coming soon! Hopefully this video helps to clarify what’s changing.

BIG CHANGES coming to Intelligent Octopus Go - Full Breakdown for EV Drivers!
youtu.be/wRRuW4_xQUI

YouTube video by DanEVSolar

TV Quiz now available for Ken's Pub Quiz! Game Walkthrough!

December 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM

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@speaktothegeek.co.uk

Let's have a play of the new TV Quiz add-on for Ken's Pub Quiz!
youtu.be/aWSxboMpl_o

#pubquiz #quizgame #quizapp #tvquiz #christmasquiz #moviequiz #musicquiz #quizteamaguilera #quizquizstofferson

We've released a new TV Quiz add-on for Ken's Pub Quiz. Join me on a play through as we get quizzed on everything from British sit-coms to US dramas. Get Ken's Pub Quiz now! (Apple / iPhone):…

Do solar panels still save money in Autumn? Our battery and solar results

December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM

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Andrew Till • Mr EV

@tillathenun.bsky.social

How much money have the solar panels and batteries saved us this year, and are they making a meaningful difference in Autumn now the wretched electric radiators are on? Let's get our geek on and dig into the data! 🤓

youtu.be/rPMORXH0J6w

December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

@octopus.energy also have a blog post about these changes here, which helps to clarify a few things:
octopus.energy/blog/intelli...

December 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM

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DanEVSolar

@danevsolar.bsky.social

So, what does everyone make of the new Intelligent Octopus Go changes? As clear as mud!?

My understanding is…

December 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk

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Totally forgot to post this. Probably only relevant to a niche audience but what the heck:
youtu.be/wAHXLQMuOhk
#GreenTech #BUSgrant

A2A BUS grant details

Big warranty, big cable, small charge point. Swapping a Rolec charge point for an Andersen Quartz

November 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM

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Andrew Till • Mr EV

@tillathenun.bsky.social

Choosing a charge point can be a minefield. The Andersen Quartz has a 7-year warranty, 8.5m cable and smart-tariff support, so I filmed a swap from an old Rolec to see how the install works — and why the homeowner wanted one (even though he doesn’t have an EV yet!).

youtu.be/DHB62nF9YTQ

Government willingly slowing down the EV transition? Why the new EV road tax (eVED) makes no sense.

December 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM

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Andrew Till • Mr EV

@tillathenun.bsky.social

The Government are wilfully holding back EV adoption with the pay-per-mile EV road tax due to come in 2028 (maybe!)

Here are my thoughts along with what I think the Government should *really* be focusing on:

youtu.be/dTRGp7kVU-w 👈

November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

Totally forgot to post this. Probably only relevant to a niche audience but what the heck:
youtu.be/wAHXLQMuOhk
#GreenTech #BUSgrant

A2A BUS grant details

Smart WiFi Christmas Tree Lights: Govee Christmas Sparkle String Lights

November 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM

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Speak to the Geek

@speaktothegeek.co.uk

Want to have custom light animations on your Christmas tree? Check out these Govee Christmas Sparkle lights that I've bought. They even work in Home Assistant!
youtu.be/hbi3Qhjs0q8

#SmartChristmasLights #WiFiChristmasLights #Govee #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Matter

Want custom animations on your Christmas Tree? Are your current lights too boring? Well look no further - I decided to buy some Govee Christmas Sparkle Lights for my tree so let’s take a look…

Our Dutch road trip in a Renault Scenic packed with people: Windmills, tulips & EV reality check

November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM

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Speak to the Geek

@speaktothegeek.co.uk

The ULTIMATE guide to heat pump COSTS and INSTALLATION for Homeowners. Let me tell you all about my Daikin heat pump installed by Octopus Energy:
youtu.be/D5XTip6dlJU

#heatpump #ashp #lowcarbonheating #greentech @octopus.energy

November 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM

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Andrew Till • Mr EV

@tillathenun.bsky.social

We took a Renault Scenic to Holland for some culture, windmills, tulips, and A LOT of food and drink.

The original Scenic had three full-size seats in the back. Will the new one be just as practical? It's road trip time! 🌷⚡️

youtu.be/JmsOt2srYeM

A2A BUS grant announcement

November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

Made a very quick news update video about the recent announcement that A2A heat pumps will become part of the UK's boiler upgrade scheme (BUS grant):
youtu.be/FOSyVfxbgHs
#GreenTech #HeatPumps

A2A BUS grant announcement

November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

2-stroke leaf blowers should be banned. That is all.

November 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Tim & Kat's Green Walk

@timwaskett.bsky.social

Made a very quick news update video about the recent announcement that A2A heat pumps will become part of the UK's boiler upgrade scheme (BUS grant):
youtu.be/FOSyVfxbgHs
#GreenTech #HeatPumps