The all things EV chat thread

[stevied]

Don’t think I have gone out of the way to fill up the car , it’s always on the way somewhere , mainly on the way to golf , pop in , fill up and then on the way - it takes a couple of mins

Same , I don't even leave my drive way.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Same , I don't even leave my drive way.

Great if you have a drive way

 

[PJ87]

Is this the answer to charging EVs without off-street parking?

UK startup Kerbo Charge has this month announced the rollout of its groundbreaking self-closing cable channel for electric car owners, which run through the pavement.

www.thisismoney.co.uk

First public EV charging lamp posts installed in London | Auto Express

Southwark Council is installing 50 char.gy points in lamp posts around Bankside and Dulwich

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Is this the answer to charging EVs without off-street parking?

UK startup Kerbo Charge has this month announced the rollout of its groundbreaking self-closing cable channel for electric car owners, which run through the pavement.

www.thisismoney.co.uk

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First public EV charging lamp posts installed in London | Auto Express

Southwark Council is installing 50 char.gy points in lamp posts around Bankside and Dulwich

www.autoexpress.co.uk

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Will wait for them to put a lampost within 2 metres of my car space or dig the 30 metres through someone’s front garden then

 

[PJ87]

Will wait for them to put a lampost within 2 metres of my car space or dig the 30 metres through someone’s front garden then

Not everything is about you Phillip

Write to your local MP and ask them to install a lampost nearby if your worried

 

[stevied]

Will wait for them to put a lampost within 2 metres of my car space or dig the 30 metres through someone’s front garden then

Perhaps practice what you preach and stop approaching this from you're own situation.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Not everything is about you Phillip

Write to your local MP and ask them to install a lampost nearby if your worried

Your lack of self awareness is staggering

My situation is the same as many especially in new build areas where off road parking is not outside the house - even more so with apartment blocks in the builds

We have one person in our cul de sac with an EV vehicle and the cable runs across the paths 20 metres and has already caused issues

 

[PJ87]

Perhaps practice what you preach and stop approaching this from you're own situation.

Guy at work his sister lives in flats and they have chargers available to them , billed to their flat

My aunt is in sheltered accomodation now and there is about 4 podpoints there but are residents only, billed to them

 

[PJ87]

Your lack of self awareness is staggering

My situation is the same as many especially in new build areas where off road parking is not outside the house - even more so with apartment blocks in the builds

We have one person in our cul de sac with an EV vehicle and the cable runs across the paths 20 metres and has already caused issues

Pot kettle black Phillip

As always.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Pot kettle black Phillip

As always.

Do you ever understand that for many owning an EV is not practical or cost effective right now

Yes we all know you love EVs - that’s great it works for you , but you need to stop dismissing real life issues for many where it’s not in any a situation where they can own an EV

 

[PJ87]

Do you ever understand that for many owning an EV is not practical or cost effective right now

Yes we all know you love EVs - that’s great it works for you , but you need to stop dismissing real life issues for many where it’s not in any a situation where they can own an EV

It's not dismissing them. It's showing there are options out there. Some of which people don't know exist.

Do you understand that all you do is focus on the negative of EVs and never once think you know I could look into this. Just post after post that they won't work for you

Excellent if they won't work for you drive ice and move along.

 

[stevied]

Do you ever understand that for many owning an EV is not practical or cost effective right now

Yes we all know you love EVs - that’s great it works for you , but you need to stop dismissing real life issues for many where it’s not in any a situation where they can own an EV

Simply quoting stuff you've read because it fits your view is no better, more people could own a BEV than do, but are put off by all the misinformation trotted out on Facebook and internet forums. It's really that simple.
Conversely there are lots for whom a BEV would be completely impractical, I don't mind whichever way, but please stop pretending youre doing anything other than trotting out tired old tropes for the sake of getting into arguements on the internet. I've not been here long but it's quite clear you enjoy that kind of thing.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

It's not dismissing them. It's showing there are options out there. Some of which people don't know exist.

Do you understand that all you do is focus on the negative of EVs and never once think you know I could look into this. Just post after post that they won't work for you

Excellent if they won't work for you drive ice and move along.

Even those options are not available to many and again not cost affective

And yes I have looked into it because it’s only EVs now on the salary sacrifice scheme - but it’s still not practical or cost affective

Charging at work - expensive
Unable to charge at home due to lack of off road parking
Not cost affective on any public charging points or quick enough

And that’s valid for many people not just me

you do not need to attack everyone that has a negative opinion about EV cars and their practicality

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Simply quoting stuff you've read because it fits your view is no better, more people could own a BEV than do, but are put off by all the misinformation trotted out on Facebook and internet forums. It's really that simple.
Conversely there are lots for whom a BEV would be completely impractical, I don't mind whichever way, but please stop pretending youre doing anything other than trotting out tired old tropes for the sake of getting into arguements on the internet. I've not been here long but it's quite clear you enjoy that kind of thing.

No idea what the tired old tropes are and I don’t get my information of Facebook etc , I’m sure people on the whole are more than capable of researching for themselves the pros and cons of owning an EV.

Im not sure if you are here on the forum just to talk about EV cars as that’s 99% of your posting - as opposed to anything in regards golf

 

[stevied]

No idea what the tired old tropes are and I don’t get my information of Facebook etc , I’m sure people on the whole are more than capable of researching for themselves the pros and cons of owning an EV.

Im not sure if you are here on the forum just to talk about EV cars as that’s 99% of your posting - as opposed to anything in regards golf

What a weirdo , checking on peoples posting subjects.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

One big difference there for me.
On my most regular journey I only go past one garage and would only fill up there occasionally (cost) and at that station it was queue up in the shop along with all those doing their food shopping to pay (no pay at pump).

So to fill up I would have to go out of my way and in to area of much heavier traffic so it might be just 5 minutes to fill up but was an extra 10 minutes in travel time. In 15 minutes I can charge enough for a couple of days travel on a fast charger.

Doing planned filled fill ups with fuel is no different to doing planned 'fill ups' with electricity.

Always about location , we are a pretty decent size town

On the regular routes around here most will go past at minimum 2 garages if going to -MK , Luton , Hemel or Aylesbury- combination of supermarket petrol or Shell/BP

There is a electric services on the A5 going towards MK but you need to go around town to get it - think that’s the only place you can park up and get a fast charge , everywhere else is a car park.

If either of the BP or the two shells had fast charging points then it would make a big difference for the town

 

[stevied]

I was looking for a video on youtube when it offered me a video of ipace Vs Toyota supra drag race. Imagine getting rinsed by a 2 ton SUV

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Folks - Can we stop the bickering please. This is going round and around. Disagree, move on.

 

[Neilds]

Is this the answer to charging EVs without off-street parking?

UK startup Kerbo Charge has this month announced the rollout of its groundbreaking self-closing cable channel for electric car owners, which run through the pavement.

www.thisismoney.co.uk

View attachment 54940

First public EV charging lamp posts installed in London | Auto Express

Southwark Council is installing 50 char.gy points in lamp posts around Bankside and Dulwich

www.autoexpress.co.uk

View attachment 54941

Just waiting for the first reports of assaults when people start hogging the chargers

 

[stevied]

Just waiting for the first reports of assaults when people start hogging the chargers

The plan would be for the homeowner to have their own one I assume. Not a free for all.