Did not see that coming
A bit like the “EV cars catch fire,” hydrogen has had an unfair bad press at times. Wonder which industry might put that out there…
Did not see that coming
A bit like the “EV cars catch fire,” hydrogen has had an unfair bad press at times. Wonder which industry might put that out there…
Results are in for the zappi
Zappi direct will REPLACE the podpoint for £1100 with a zappi
Octopus will only do a new install (so will have 2 chargers on site) for £1050
Local sparky wanted £1200 to REPLACE the podpoint
Tbh I think the replace options are taking the Mick
You can pick these units up for £750 odd . So your telling me it's £350-450 to swap them over using the same wiring?
When for £300 octopus will run new cables
Yeah I'll go with octopus thanks
Im considering going EV when my current work lease is up. As part of the lease of the EV they will install a 7kW charger at my house.
The options are Ohme or Pod Point. I have had a quick look online and there doesn't seem to be much difference between them.
Do any of you guys in the know have any idea which one is the best to go for?
Look at your leccy supplier, see if they do an EV charging rate and if they require a specific charger.
I went for OHME because it was one of the ones that work with both OVO and Octopus.
Worth checking if you can get the install done before getting the car.
Thanks, I am currently with British Gas and they do an EV rate but am not locked into a fixed rate so can leave any time.Look at your leccy supplier, see if they do an EV charging rate and if they require a specific charger.
I went for OHME because it was one of the ones that work with both OVO and Octopus.
Worth checking if you can get the install done before getting the car.
Thanks, I am currently with British Gas and they do an EV rate but am not locked into a fixed rate so can leave any time.
My current lease ends on the 14th November so I will be ordering the car well in advance. I will be making sure the charger s installed before the car is delivered aswell.
I just need to decide what car to go for now, I am currently down to a choice of 2
Another thing that seems stupid. It seems confusing, what type of charge, what type of charging, what type of connection, when will it work, will my supplier support it, what happend if my supplier goes bust, what if I change cars and so on
Do we never learn anything. 1 all in 1 charger that fits all cars that have the same connection which will work regardless of swapping vehicles. Supported by all to help vehicle uptake. Installed simply and quickly in all locations at a reasonable price to again encourage take up or even supplied with all new acrs as standard. Probably too much to ask
Yes I have a smart meter alreadyDo you have a smart meter? They are pretty much required for EV tariffs
BrilliantYes I have a smart meter already
Yep but it is still not as simple as it could or should be and no guarantee it won’t change again.All cars use type 2 chargers now , only MK1 leafs use type 1
However an untether charge point is simply a case of use the cable that comes with the car
If a supplier goes bust you move to a new one
Ohme chargers are pretty much industry supported for smart charging
Long as you have a smart meter your fine
Yep but it is still not as simple as it could or should be and no guarantee it won’t change again.
I appreciate your support of EV cars but like some of the other topics it is the unwavering support regardless and ignoring of other salient points which then are not addressed we get instead that dreaded word BUT, there is this or that.
It feels like blind loyalty and fanboyism rather than an open look at any issues which makes it really difficult to appreciate the stuff being said.
I think so, the choice was between a Kia Niro (3) or Hyundai Kona (Advance) with comfort pack.Brilliant
Should be good to go
Have you decided which car to go with
I think so, the choice was between a Kia Niro (3) or Hyundai Kona (Advance) with comfort pack.
They are both very similar spec but the Hyundai has an heat pump so I think that is going to swing it
** long post alert**
Appreciate there are some EV 'old hands' on here, but as a relative noob and maybe going down a less common path I thought I'd share my progress and some things (I think) I've learned - in case of use to anyone in future.
For now we are sticking with a 3 pin charging approach. There appear to be many 3 pin options available with variable amps throughput. Being able to go lower could be of use if perhaps at a property with less modern electrics. However they generally seem to start at 13A and you alter after it starts. That wouldn't be practical for us, so I bought one that is fixed at 10A. (Think this is UK recommended).
Have a consumer unit in the garage, and it had a single socket going direct at an okay location, so that was chosen.
As looking to take advantage of the split rate tarrifs and being cautious (perhaps overly) I bought a setup that contained an RCD plus timer switch (linked up to smart life app), that goes to a decent outdoor socket. The goal being that it is all just left plugged in, so only have to think about popping the cable in the car and forget about it.
Expect this is uneccessary but also pick up an 'EV rated' socket while at it, so swapped that into the garage also.
Once had reserved the car, booked the smart meter fitting (as hadn't bothered before). That was done in a couple of days. But then switched supplier as current didn't have a tarrif that fitted.
Three nights in, since switch-over, and so far so good. Will be a while until a proper bill, but the smart meter display seems in line with expectations.
Happy to receive PMs if any specific questions on the purchases, or any general Qs on here.
Hope that didn't bore too many
Plenty of 'reviews' on amazon & similar with blackened sockets where they were on 13A. Should be better regulated IMO.Welcome aboard. That wasn't long by my standards well done
The EV rated plug isn't a bad idea.. better safe than sorry.
10amp is best , 13amp is a bit too much for UK plugs when that is the plug limit so constant at that can cause overheating. Standard 10amp will be fine
Who did you go to supplier wise?
Have you looked at what charger to get? I'm upgrading my podpoint to a ohme in next couple months to finally get on intelligent octopus to save a further £175 a year lol
How you finding EV driving? Takes some getting used to is the first thoughts for most I find.