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Looks good in grey. I like a grey car (as does Pebbles), but I was at a big junction recently and all the cars were grey or silver, which was a bit boring.

If it is 2025 Long rage (64kWh) then it will be NMC. 80% limit is a good idea unless you are going on a long distance journey the next day. The 2026 64kWh model has an LFP (except the XPower) which is what causes some confusion.

I'm also with Nationwide but haven't had this. No doubt doing their due diligence for security or other reasons. Sadly fraud is a thing. The joys of bureaucracy and the application of policy. Rules always have these ridiculous consequences. The alternative is to leave it up to...

I don't think it is just the safety features, though. Cars have all sorts of electronics and sensors now. I'm sure they are all useful for one reason or another, but it will mean more and more repairs and replacements when they go wrong.

Tortellini with tomato and mascarpone sauce for us. With spinach stirred through.

I'd be more worried about what is lurking under the water than immediate electrical damage. But the electrical side would be a slight worry also, for reasons Everest notes. The water technically shouldn't get in the battery but if it does due to a badly inserted lug then you're stuffed...

Is it 1500V? In which case does higher volts but reasonable amps that mean less strain? I assume that is their thinking at least. BYD are a battery company and offer warranties so I expect they are confident.

Had an email from Everything electric that they will debuting the MG9 PHEV. I wouldn't have thought that PHEVs would be that popular at electric car events, but I suppose MG know what they are doing. You should be able to find discount codes online. The best one I've seen is JHTEE20 from this...

Leek and Mushroom Tagliatelle for us. With cream and tarragon. Very nice it was too.

Most recently watched an unbelievably long video lecture (in a few sittings), which thankfully was very good When is it Fascism?

I'm a huge podcast fan. Great for when walking the dog solo. I used to listen to Kermode and Mayo film podcast which had a good listener community and in-jokes but I don't find time for it any more and I hardly ever watch films any more so it doesn't seem so useful. I listen to a lot of...

You've made me review my list and I see I mostly follow EV related channels even though I'm happy with our MG4 and was planning for it to be our very long term car. But I also follow quite a lot of climate and energy transition stuff: Climate town (the funniest channel I've seen, even though...

Toyota 2000GT would be nice. Nissan 300ZX (Z32) might be a bit more realistic.

Mushroom and Quorn stroganoff for Pebbles and I. A favourite. Had some finger chillies unused from the dahl so popped them in as well.

Thanks very much! 😊