From manufacture to motorway: How EV batteries are getting greener around the globe

EVs aren’t just clean on the road, they’re getting greener from the inside out. We explore five countries leading the charge in sustainable battery production, reuse, and recycling.



Cornwall, UK to North Cape, Norway (7,438 mile/11,970 km journey)

From the winding lanes of Cornwall to the icy tip of Norway, Richard set out on an extraordinary 7,438-mile/11,970-km journey in his Kia EV9 - armed with nothing more than his love for road trips, a sense of adventure, and the Electroverse app to keep him charged along the way.

Meet Chris and Julie: The adventuring duo who drove from the North to the South Pole... in an EV!

Husband and wife adventurers and EV advocates Chris and Julie Ramsey of Plug In Adventures travelled over 20,000 miles across 14 countries from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole, all in an EV! We sat with them to find out more about the expedition and their other adventures! 

World EV Day 2024: Electric driving is a breeze on the NC500!

This year for World EV Day we decided to chat with our wonderful community to get the inside scoop on everything they love about driving electric! Each day this week we will be spotlighting a different community member and finding out what made them jump from ICE to EV!

World EV Day 2024: High tech travel

World EV Day 2024: Green transport is the way forward!

World EV Day 2024: electric road tripping is a breeze! 

This year for World EV Day we decided to chat with our wonderful community to get the inside scoop on everything they love about driving electric! Each day this week we will be spotlighting a different community member and finding out what made them jump from ICE to EV!


Navigate the Paris Olympics in an EV!

The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching, and as the City of Light prepares for this global spectacle, it's time to start planning your visit. Paris is not only set to host the world's top athletes but also to showcase a new wave of mobility: electric vehicles.


Dreamy EV Road Trips: UK Edition

Get out on the open electric road this summer and take your pick from one of our dreamy EV friendly road trips.

Octopus Electroverse teams up with GWM ORA for a Clean Air Day road trip

GWM ORA and Octopus Electroverse joined forces this Clean Air Day to embark on an electric road trip along the south coast of England. Follow our route to check out some stunning charging spots! 

Milton Keynes to Nazaré, Portugal (1,400-mile EV road trip)

From his home in Milton Keynes, through France and Spain, Jon drove all the way to Nazaré, Portugal to see the largest waves in the world - all in his EV!

Jon has kindly shared his interesting thoughts on traveling in Europe whilst using EV public charging. 

EV charging in Germany: A complete guide to electric car charging stations (2026)

Are you looking to head to the land of Bratwurst and beer for a holiday this summer? Well why not take your EV along for the ride! We have created this comprehensive guide to driving your electric vehicle in Germany. Let's get into it!

Driving an electric vehicle in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is one of the most popular holiday destinations for those travelling from the UK, but what if we could make getting around there more eco-friendly? Check out our guide on driving an electric vehicle in the Netherlands so you can be as prepped as possible! 

Driving an electric vehicle in France

Taking your car to France has been a long-standing tradition for British holidays (the first car ferry service was in 1928), so why should taking an electric vehicle across the channel be any different? Turns out it isn't! Keep reading for the best tips for your next French EV adventure! 

Driving an electric vehicle in Spain

Spain is where most Britons go on holiday, but with an increasing amount of flight delays and changing costs, air travel can seem a little backwards. Why not drive to Spain emission-free in your own EV? This guide will help you start planning your next Spanish electric vehicle adventure!

Driving an electric vehicle in Italy

Italy. The land of la dolce vita (the sweet life), and what could be sweeter than driving your electric vehicle from the UK to the Mediterranean, emission-free? If you’re thinking about taking your EV to Italy, then you’re in luck as we’ve created this handy guide to help you start planning!

Using an EV charger for the first time

Meet Louise, a 60s-something petrol driver from Worthing. She’s the occasional driver of a 2001 Vauxhall Astra estate, who has never driven an electric vehicle before… until now. With no help, we parked a Polestar 2 at a Fastned charger and asked Louise to initiate a charge with an Electrocard.

Surrey to Normandy (1,000-mile EV road trip)

In this edition of EV Driving Stories, we have Steve Scott telling us about his trip from Surrey, all the way to Cricqueville en Auge, Normandy.

Norwich to Stratford, London (240-mile EV road trip)

Another Community member has shared their journey with us at Octopus Electroverse, helping combat the common misconception about EVs and their inconvenience on long journeys. Up next in our EV Driving Stories series we have Nicolas Rhatigan, telling us about his trip from his home in south Norwich 

Lancashire to Hampshire (249-mile EV road trip)

Despite electric vehicles being more advanced than ever before, there is still a common misconception about their inconvenience when travelling long distances. In this edition of EV Driving Stories, Wayne Follett is telling us about his 249-mile trip from Lancashire to Hampshire!

Driving an EV for the first time

Meet Maddy - a Marketing intern from Horsham, who has only ever driven a manual car.

We wanted to see if someone completely new to electric vehicles (and the public charging world!) had any reservations about making the electric switch and if driving electric for the day would change anything.

London to Montenegro (3,500-mile EV road trip)

Read Damir's EV road trip journey, in which he travels over 3,500 miles (from London to Montenegro) in a Peugeot 2008-e, using the Electrocard. In this blog he shares his experiences and top tips for any other EV adventurers out there.

My Week Driving Electric

Nick, 32, has never driven an electric car before - until now! From initial reservations to driving hundreds of miles over seven days, read about his electric week here.