I’m not worried about finding an EV charging point – I’m worried about how to pay for a charge

I’m not worried about finding an EV charging point – I’m worried about how to pay for a charge | Letter

Peter Constable finds that the payment system is problematic

Your article runs through all the myths about about range anxiety from battery capacity to lack of chargers (Is it right to be worried about getting stranded in an electric car?, 9 December).

In my three years of electric driving I have experienced constant range anxiety but not due to either of these issues. My fear is that when I easily find a charging point I am unable to use it. Recently I found a clutch of BP chargers in a public car park, but was unable to use my credit card. Later I opened an account with BP and shortly afterwards received a note to say my account was empty and the next charge would be refused unless I deposited £5.

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Jannarelly Floats The Idea Of An Electric Design-X1 Roadster

With 2017 now drawn to a close, automakers around the world, big and small, are looking towards the new year ahead. That includes Jannarelly, which is floating the idea of an electric version of its Design-1 roadster. The Jannarelly Design-1 is the work of the same Anthony Jannarelly who designed the Lykan Hypersport and Fenyr Supersport for W Motors (among other projects ). The minimalist sports car draws inspiration from classic roadsters, powered by a 3.5-liter V6 mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The project dubbed the Design-X1, however, would do away with the internal-combustion engine in favor of an electric powertrain of undisclosed specifications. The version pictured – in a neon tint akin to the new Aston Martin Vantage's with a red grille frame and grey stripes – also features a single-seat cockpit, with the rest of the cabin covered by more bodywork. At this point, Jannarelly and company are gauging public opinion to see whether they should proceed ...

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