👉 10 Essential Things Every New EV Owner Needs (Charging, Apps, Gear & Tips)
Just got your first electric car? 🚗⚡ Here are 10 essential things every new EV owner should know — from home charging to road trip apps, must-have accessories, and money-saving tips.
Owning an EV can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right setup you’ll save money, charge smarter, and enjoy the ride. In this video we’ll cover:
• Home EV chargers (like the MyEnergi Zappi)
• Cheap overnight electricity tariffs (Octopus Energy)
• Must-have EV apps and charging cards
• Tyre care & route planning tools
• Essential accessories (dashcam, car starter, OBD dongle & more)
• EV charging etiquette and top tips for beginners
Whether you’ve got a Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, VW, or Nissan Leaf, this list will help you get the most out of your EV.
💡 Referral & discount links:
• Zappi charger: https://www.myenergi.com/zappi-ev-cha...
• Octopus Energy (£50 off): https://misterev.co.uk/octopus (or quote “free-sage-191”)
• Octopus Electroverse (£5 credit): https://misterev.co.uk/electroverse
• Tyre inflator: https://misterev.co.uk/gear/inflator
• A Better Route Planner (ABRP): https://abetterrouteplanner.com/premi...
• Car starter: https://misterev.co.uk/gear/jump-starter
• Battery monitor: https://misterev.co.uk/gear/12v-monitor
• OBD dongle: https://misterev.co.uk/gear/obd-dongle
• 70mai Omni dashcam: https://bit.ly/3XdqKOo
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - #10: Decent socket
01:26 - #9: Wallbox (Myenergi Zappi)
02:21 - #8: Off-peak (Octopus Energy)
03:54 - #7: Apps/RFIDs to charge cheaper
08:15 - #6: Tyres
09:59 - #5: Route planning
12:14 - #4: Car starter
13:29 - #3: Basic knowledge
13:41 - AC/DC
15:19 - Charge speed
16:16 - 80%
17:13 - GoM
18:11 - Etiquette
19:35 - #2: Dashcam
21:17 - Drum roll, please… here’s #1