What is the Great Green Challenge on Tour?

We’ve challenged George Clarke to hit the road in an electric car and travel across the UK, meeting real people who are taking steps towards greener living.

He’ll visit ScottishPower customers along the way and hear first-hand about their real experiences with going green – from home EV chargers and solar panels to small changes in the way they use energy. He’ll explore...

  • which upgrades make the biggest difference for the money?

  • are things like solar panels or heat pumps worth it in the UK?

  • what does a greener home look like in everyday life?

George Clarke in a white electric car sitting in front of the Fourth Road Bridge

What is the Great Green Challenge on Tour?

We’ve challenged George Clarke to hit the road in an electric car and travel across the UK, meeting real people who are taking steps towards greener living.

He’ll visit ScottishPower customers along the way and hear first-hand about their real experiences with going green – from home EV chargers and solar panels to small changes in the way they use energy. He’ll explore...

  • which upgrades make the biggest difference for the money?

  • are things like solar panels or heat pumps worth it in the UK?

  • what does a greener home look like in everyday life?

George Clarke in a white electric car sitting in front of the Fourth Road Bridge

Could charging your electric car at home save you money?

44% of drivers don’t know how much it costs to charge an electric car at home1. Many assume charging an electric vehicle is expensive, but for drivers who regularly charge at home, the costs can be lower than they think.

In the latest episode of the Great Green Challenge on Tour, George meets EV drivers Carlo and Anggi near Edinburgh to find out whether installing a home charger makes financial sense. Together, they explore the real cost of home charging, the convenience of waking up to a fully charged car each morning, and how smart charging with EV Optimise can help make charging simpler, cheaper and greener2.

George standing outside on a driveway with a couple who are ScottishPower customers. They are standing next to their electric car.

EV home charging episode

Does EV home charging make financial sense?

George standing outside on a driveway with a couple who are ScottishPower customers. They are standing next to their electric car.

EV home charging episode

Does EV home charging make financial sense?

EV charging

EV myths tackled on the Great Green Challenge on Tour[1]

7 minute read

Does getting a home charger for an electric car make financial sense?

 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger
 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger

6 minute read

What do EV chargers look like in real homes?

Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall
Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall

7 minute read

Does getting a home charger for an electric car make financial sense?

 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger
 George speaking to a ScottishPower customer about EV charging in front of a home EV charger

6 minute read

What do EV chargers look like in real homes?

Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall
Black wall box EV charger attached to brick wall

1

Research conducted by Censuswide among a sample of 2,000 nationally representative UK consumers (aged 18+), between 20th February 2026 and 23rd February 2026.

2

The greenest times of day will be when the carbon intensity of the electricity required to charge your EV is at its lowest. This will vary each day depending on a number of factors, including weather conditions, renewable energy generation and demand on the grid.