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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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.

👇 Let us know in the comments:

Would you buy a European EV powered by Chinese technology?

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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 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

👇 Let us know in the comments:

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?

👉 This is EV news explained without the fluff – real talk, real opinions.

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👉 Is Honda making the right call?

👉 Have you had issues with EV apps?

Drop a comment – we reply to as many as we can 👇

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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 that finally wins over sceptics?

Is this the grown-up Neue Klasse EV that finally wins over Paul???

Plus: Zeekr 009 – boxy outside, stunning inside

BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring PHEV – efficient but feels a bit dated

Rolls-Royce Spectre and rumours of ditching EVs (we're sceptical and not a little hopeful they don't)

And the big one: BYD's insane megawatt charging rollout in China – 1000 kW+, 9 minutes to 97%, thousands of stations already, and plans for Europe

Casual chat, honest opinions, and plenty of laughs about EV design, range anxiety, and where the industry is heading in 2026.

What do you think of the new BMW i3? Drop your thoughts below

⚡ 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 beyond — and whether this could finally solve the UK’s charging problem.

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🚗 What we cover:

• How battery swapping actually works

• Is it faster than rapid charging?

• Could this work in the UK infrastructure?

• The real cost vs charging at home or public chargers

• Why China is leading the EV revolution

• Is this the end of traditional EV charging?

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🇬🇧 Why this matters for UK drivers:

With rising EV adoption and charging concerns across the UK, battery swapping could be a game-changing solution — but is it realistic?

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💬 We want your opinion:

👉 Would you use battery swapping instead of charging?

👉 Or is this just hype?

Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇

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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 why it could change the game.

👉 Is this the future of pickups?

👉 Should UK buyers be paying attention?

👉 And is the West already falling behind?

Watch now and decide for yourself…

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🔥 What we cover

• BYD Shark 6 first look

• China’s EV dominance explained

• What this means for the UK market

• Performance, design & tech breakdown

• Is this better than Ford / Tesla alternatives?

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