Send us a text Headlines warned of surveillance and new tolls, but the real solution to funding roads in an electric future is simpler, cheaper and far more private. We make the case for a mileage-based model that uses technology already built into most modern EVs to replace falling fuel duty without tracking where you go. Here’s the core idea: your car already stores mileage in multiple ECUs and connects via over‑the‑air updates for software and safety. By transmitting one number—total mile...
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Send us a text Headlines warned of surveillance and new tolls, but the real solution to funding roads in an electric future is simpler, cheaper and far more private. We make the case for a mileage-based model that uses technology already built into most modern EVs to replace falling fuel duty without tracking where you go. Here’s the core idea: your car already stores mileage in multiple ECUs and connects via over‑the‑air updates for software and safety. By transmitting one number—total mile...
The Secrets Behind EV Insurance — and the Updates You Never See Coming
Electric Car Chat
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2 months ago
The Secrets Behind EV Insurance — and the Updates You Never See Coming
Send us a text Think your car insurance only cares about accidents and repairs? Think again. With electric cars, even a tiny software update could land you with a surprise bill. In this episode of Electric Car Chat, I reveal the shocking case of Tesla driver Chris Yearsley — charged £94 by his insurer simply for reporting a harmless over-the-air update. Only after public outcry did the company back down. But that’s just the beginning. You’ll discover: ⚡ Why insurers may demand you repor...
Electric Car Chat
Send us a text Headlines warned of surveillance and new tolls, but the real solution to funding roads in an electric future is simpler, cheaper and far more private. We make the case for a mileage-based model that uses technology already built into most modern EVs to replace falling fuel duty without tracking where you go. Here’s the core idea: your car already stores mileage in multiple ECUs and connects via over‑the‑air updates for software and safety. By transmitting one number—total mile...
