DC EV Channel
DC EV Channel
DC EV Channel
Introducing the all-new DC EV channel, where our mission is to put the buying customer first and give them a voice. Contact us: - Our website: https://dcev.ie/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ - Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Episode 13: Smart Energy EXPLAINED
What is Renewable Energy Wind Energy Legislation Should we have free energy Island of Ireland Behind the curve Data farms 100% renewable energy People want renewable energy It's not just about the price Consumption-based analysis Smart metering Understand your baseline App - Profile LED lighting saving up to 80% Companies' energy bills Critical energy analysis Figures Battery storage Government payback Contact us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Feb 1, 2023
14 min
Episode 12: Charging Etiquette - Experience
Charging station Etiquette Bad parking in EV space Overstay charge of €8 People waiting/watching while you charge Anxious wait Bug Bears Limited Superchargers Numerous Apps Infrastructure Shopping centres Not bothered Shouldn't be a hassle Contact us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Jan 18, 2023
8 min
Episode 11: Charging Into the Future
When charging an EV was free Cost of installation Init. Apps Paying for your charge and making it easier Infrastructure ESB Planning Charging Hubs Losing interest in long waiting times for planning permission Landlords sites TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) Private investment New charging ports Safety when charging Athlone and afterthought What will it be like in 10 years? Contact us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Jan 12, 2023
19 min
Episode 10: EVs we've loved for the last 7 years
Our Pick of EVs for the last 7 years – and some new ones coming we like too! Tesla Model S Tesla Model 3 Polestar Lucid Porsche Taycan Genesis GV60 Genesis GV70 Drako MG4 Mustang Mach E Pininfarina Battista Audi E-Tron GT RS Smart #1 Brabus Fiat 500e Cabrio Contact us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Dec 27, 2022
22 min
Episode 9: Shining a light on Solar
Residential Solar Grants / Payback Commercial Solar Blockchain - Will it work? Future of solar? How wind technology and solar complement each other perfectly Contact us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Dec 19, 2022
15 min
Episode 8: Will the customers be left behind?
Behind the Headlines Direct-to-consumer selling .. is it working? Will it work long term / it’s going that way regardless Will we Irish take to online car shopping Aggressive sales tactics Playing on supply shortages How the customer is being forgotten How do we make it better as a collective Contact us:  Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Dec 12, 2022
10 min
Episode 7: The Customer Impact of Brexit with Used EVs.
The slow death of Ireland's used car market ‘Brexit’ Impact on Used EVs supply Mountains of paperwork (Customs/Revenue) Additional VAT British car dealers unwilling to sell outside their country (Red Tape) What needs to be done? Preventing people from getting into an EV Contact us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Dec 6, 2022
13 min
Episode 6: Why are insurance companies pulling the plug on EVs?
Our deep dive into EV insurance and how it's changed through education - from double the price back in 2016 to it being relatively the same (ish) as a petrol/diesel car - much improved but needs to be better, i.e., more choice. Contact us:  Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Nov 22, 2022
7 min
Episode 5: We talk to Green belt about Forestry targets and the positive impact on our wellbeing
[EV Talks] Introducing the all-new DC EV channel - where our mission is to put the buying customer first and give them a voice.  “Our forests are at risk of being destroyed” 10% of our country's yearly target simply won’t cut it 🌳 -  Great to have Maurice Ryan from Green Belt in to talk to us about the real impact on our country, community, wildlife, and wellbeing if we don’t take our forestry seriously.  18,000 hectares is the yearly target  Only 10% achieved in 2021 A 2.5 billion industry  Employs 12,000 people in the country  Ireland heading for billions in fines and penalties Positive effect on our mental health Contact us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DCEV-ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Nov 16, 2022
26 min
Episode 4: 5 essential steps for fleet electrification
In this episode, Paul Clifford and Adrian Slattery from DC EV talk about: What your fleet looks like? Usage of fleet Cost of EV versus ICE cars Education Total Cost of Ownership Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) Brand image Government grants BIK benefits Contact Us: Our website: https://dcev.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcelecdrive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcev_irl/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dcev_irl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DCEV-ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dc-ev/
Nov 8, 2022
7 min
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