Only a few weeks ago, nitpicker celebrated the first year with an electric van. Despite a few beginner hiccups, we had far more positive than negative experiences during our EV road trips during this time. All and all, everything was … Read >
European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association has tallied up car sales numbers for the year 2025 so far (January – August). The growth trend for electric vehicles continues. The sales of fully … Read >
I traded my trusty old campervan powered by diesel engine to a modern electric van about a year ago. Since then, it looks like our road trips have become more frequent. We have completed multiple overnight journeys, and three long (a week or longer, up to 3500 km … Read >
There is so much to see in Europe that planning a road trip can feel a complex task. There are many ways to classify the best countries for road trips, and we are going to take a look at a few examples here. One ranking is based on data collected … Read >
Planning a road trip in Europe? I recently did it – a road trip all the way from south Europe to the Nordics. It was a long journey across 11 countries that gave me a good perspective how traffic culture varies from nation to nation. And it does change. A … Read >
This is the year when many cities in Europe that are popular travel destinations are enforcing restrictions for vehicle access either to the city center or to the entire city. The purpose is to decrease the amount of pollution caused by traffic. Access to a city may be restricted, for … Read >
Compact electric vehicles are already here, practically everywhere on the roads if you look closely. Electric vans are available as well, but it seems that campervan travelers are waiting to see the VW ID Buzz electric van before deciding if they are ready to go all electric. Fortunately, a reporter … Read >
I know travelers who carefully plan every stop, meal and site for a night before they leave home. I also know travelers who have a general idea where they want go, and let the road take them for an adventure. Both strategies are fine, even on a road trip that … Read >
You may have seen pretty photos or viewed flashy video clips that show the sunny side of #vanlife when traveling and working in a motorhome or camper van. The reality is a bit more complex than Instagram photos because anything can happen on the road, and completing work assignments by … Read >
So you have a shiny new electric car or electric campervan that is begging you to make a tour in Europe. Some regions adopt new technologies faster than others, which in this case means planning is required for being able to manage the energy level of the EV battery during … Read >
