Nitpicker’s travel journal: Bank meddled with EV charging payments causing us a Halloween nightmare

ev charger in france that worked well
This charger worked perfectly well on an earlier road trip.

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 >

Electric vehicle news summary for travelers: self-driving van, lamppost chargers, strong EV sales numbers in 2025

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Sales of EVs in Europe on a strong growth path while diesel and petrol cars continue to lose market share

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 >

Road trips in an electric van: the good and the bad experiences

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EV charging station.

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 >

This is the experience with living and working in a compact electric campervan

volkswagen id buzz electric van by the sea

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 >

EU specifies main roads must have charging stations for electric cars every 60 km by 2025

tesla electric car charging in denmark

European Union is serious with its ambition to reduce green house gas emissions by more than 55% by 2030. One of the biggest pollution sources is traffic on busy roads of Continental Europe. Now, the Council of EU says there is an agreement between EU decision makers for rapid construction … Read >

Compact electric Opel Zafira-e campervan

opel zafira-e electric van

Travelers who are thinking of investing in an electric vehicle get plenty of choices for 2023. Particularly, European automakers and their collaboration partners are introducing a range of options for electric campervans. Opel Zafira Life is a compact van whose electric cousin Zafira-e gets campervan treatment from Crosscamp.

The 75 … Read >

Europe travel news: ski slopes await, new options for train trips, updated pandemic rules

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Ski resorts are open in Europe, but skiers need vaccinations and tests

Good news for skiers: there is plenty of snow on the Alps and the Pyrenees, and the ski resorts are open. Some extra preparations are required from visitors, such as getting vaccinated (adults, at least). In addition, for … Read >