👉 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 — Support the channel! Visit my Ko-Fi page and buy me a coffee (or my wife a gin and tonic): https://ko-fi.com/misterev Please use my referral links: 🐙 Octopus Energy: £50 off — https://misterev.co.uk/octopus (or quote "free-sage-191" to them) ⚡️ Octopus Electroverse: £5 credit — https://misterev.co.uk/electroverse ☀️ Heatable solar installations: £150 off — https://misterev.co.uk/solar (or quote MISTEREV150) 🔋 Heatable battery installations: £75 off — https://misterev.co.uk/battery (or quote MISTEREV75) 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