EV or Petrol? The Answer Might Surprise You

Can an EV handle a 500-mile road trip from Derbyshire to Scotland, and more importantly, is it actually cheaper than petrol? Hey, use my link to sign up to Octopus Electroverse & we both get charging credit! https://electroverse.com/sign-up/magi... In this video, I’m taking the EV on its biggest challenge yet: a long-distance run from Derbyshire all the way up to the Highlands. We’re looking at real-world range, the state of the Scottish charging infrastructure, and the data everyone asks about—the total running costs. I’ve tracked every kWh and every penny spent on this trip to compare it directly against what a traditional petrol car would have cost for the same route. The final numbers were not what I expected, and they might change how you think about long-distance EV touring. What’s covered: The Route: Planning the drive from Derbyshire to Scotland. Charging Reality: How the public charging network actually performed. Range vs. Reality: Did the car live up to its technical specs on the motorway? The Cost Comparison: EV charging vs. Petrol pump prices (The Result). If you’re considering an EV or planning your own road trip, this technical deep dive gives you the unfiltered truth about what it’s really like—and what it really costs. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Starting in Derbyshire: The Plan 3:45 Motorway Range & Efficiency 6:20 Charging in the Highlands 9:10 EV vs Petrol: The Data 12:35 The Surprising Verdict #EVRoadTrip #Scotland #ElectricVehicle #EVvsPetrol #NicolasRaimo #SustainableTravel #EVCharging Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @nicolasraimo   🐙🔌https://nicolasraimo.octopus.energy/ £50 credit on your gas and electric octopus go 7.5p per kWh offpeak! to find the best octopus deal and my full code go to https://evnick.com/energy 🔥Octopus Energy Services split £200 off products like heat pumps use this LINK https://tech.referrals.octopus.energy... also at envnick.com/energy if you forgot to use the link for a short period giving this code to advisor should work 87680 ☀️Wanting Solar? https://evnick.com/heatable Octopus EV's? use code "OEV-NR358" 🚗Tesla Supercharge Miles? https://ts.la/nick62063 💻 Check OUT EV's Nick website https://evnick.com list of recommended companies and products. 👕☕ Fancy an EV Nick Mug or TShirt https://teespring.com/stores/evnick Channel all about Electric cars and battery-powered devices, I seek to educate myself and you the audience every week with the info I know from working within the car trade. Special Thanks to John Sammons for his monthly financial support. -------------- Setup -------------- 📷 Shot in 4k Ultra HD Filmed on a DJI Osmo + buy from amazon - http://amzn.to/2z8Aa6Z 🎙Audio - Rode VideoMicro get it from amazon http://amzn.to/2zRne2v ZoomH6 audio interface https://amzn.to/2RNsvzX Thanks to Ecoplugg for the purchase of this if you need a charge point installing please give them a call and say "EV Nick" sent me. Lapel Mic https://amzn.to/2GkIrbo Wireless Mic https://amzn.to/2RSyEuC 💚 I use TubeBuddy Sign up with my link its a great product if you create content for Youtube https://www.tubebuddy.com/EVnick Broll Thanks to others and video sources of B Roll, Videvo, RGB Parade, Kilmets, Beachfront Image By Freepik.com