Category: Teaching in EV
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Tesla Model 3, It’s Different
Driving a Tesla Model 3, is the screen safe? Over many years, more than I care to admit, I’ve driven lots of cars. It’s usually reasonably easy to get into another and drive away after a quick familiarisation. When confronted with a new car experienced drivers usually find the switches and familiar controls easily. However, Driving…
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Tesla Model 3 Training Car
The New Training Car Has Arrived The Bright Red L now uses a Tesla Model 3 training car, continuing the commitment to training in an EV. The new training car is here after nearly four years using Nissan Leaf EVs as training cars. The new training car is a Tesla Model 3. The Leafs have…
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Do EVs Work for a Driving Instructor?
It’s been nearly 4 years years since I started teaching in an EV. A lot has happened in the world of electric cars in this short time and with a new car on its way I thought it would be a good time to review life as a driving instructor using an EV and ask…
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Goodbye Leaf, Hello Leaf
Goodbye 30kW Leaf, Hello 40kW Leaf Using an electric car for driving lessons has proved very successful. Pupils have enjoyed learning in my previous 30kW Nissan Leaf. Running costs have been tiny and the on street residents charging bays installed by Portsmouth council have worked well for overnight charging. So in August I picked up…
