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Our next cheapest EV is the tiny oddball Renault Zoe at $47,490, and the Ioniq Electric looks a give-away when considered alongside the EV poster boy Tesla Model S, starting from $146,512 drive-away.

Where this will work: 150 countries, including most of Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States.

But what makes these portable generators so valuable is their wide range of use. Perhaps you enjoy only partially unplugging while roughing it with the family and want an effective way to keep your smartphone, laptop, and Bluetooth speaker juiced up while out of the house. Or, maybe you’re intent on preparing for an inevitable power outage or disaster situation. Whatever the case might be, an effective portable power station works wonders for anyone’s peace of mind.

‘Whether your Christmas tree is real or fake, it’s vitally important that you ensure any lights on or around it are in good condition and plugged into sockets that aren’t overloaded. Also, station your tree away from any heat sources such as radiators and never leave festive lights switched on when you leave the house or go to bed.’

While insurers will generally uphold claims related to fire damage from festive lights, Zurich UK has warned that unsafe poor quality lights and other electrical decorations, overloaded plugs and dried out trees are all potential fire hazards.

“Safety first” is a good rule to live by, and it’s especially important during the Christmas holiday season.

Well, obviously there are stacks of ways to baby-proof your home, including investing in some power point plugs to stop little fingers from seeking out sockets. 

I also appreciate the OREI because its minimalist design and functionality make it such that you’re not constantly attached to your electronics while you’re on vacation. Just charge your phone or computer when it needs some extra juice, and put it away when it doesn’t. The OREI won’t weigh you down or complicate your life with a bunch of extra outlets or USB ports.

The learning curve has been flattened to a point where the Ioniq feels normal to drive if you’ve been raised on a diet of internal combustion. It even creeps off the line like there’s a torque converter on board.

What I wouldn’t have given to have one of these when the power was out in The Philippines! I was very impressed with the power capacity, ease of use, and the number of connectors included. It’s not going to replace a small generator for higher-current power production needs (like an air conditioner or microwave), but I found it’s more than capable of generating enough juice for most of my power needs.

In India, the standard is 220V, which is the same as in China, while it’s 120V in the US. Most of the EU is on 220v-230V, as is the UK, Australia, and Singapore. Japan however uses 100V outlets.

In total, there are 15 different electrical outlets used worldwide. So, before you go, check to see what outlet is used in the country or region you will be traveling to. The most popular travel adapters today will be "universal" adapters, or will be able to accommodate many or most of the different electrical outlets in the world.