EV Owners Thread

[lazybloke]

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Yes, but @icowden suggested he didnt need to do that. You suggested using visors instead but have now changed your mind.
It's not the most thrilling topic, and it's way ot.

 

[icowden]

Yes, but @icowden suggested he didnt need to do that. You suggested using visors instead but have now changed your mind.
It's not the most thrilling topic, and it's way ot.

I suggested that you *shouldn't* need to do that.

 

[lazybloke]

I suggested that you *shouldn't* need to do that.

I'm out

 

[icowden]

For those that have them, what is the average cost of having a home charger supplied & fitted?

I'm not sure about the average. The main cost is the cost of the charger. The cheapest are around £600 to £700, the most expensive around the £1100 mark (Andersen A2 in a lovely wooden cabinet). OZEV used to be a great scheme for giving a discount on fitting a charger, but it has now been changed and can only be used by people renting a property or living in a flat. In my case OZEV paid for the installation which was about £300.

The cost of the installation is going to vary depending on where you want the charger and where that is relative to your consumer unit (fuse box). In my case it was a straight forward hole through the wall. Bear in mind that the charger is wired with a very thick black cable which isn't the most visually attractive.

 

[mustang1]

The i4's brakes are a million times better and its a lot quicker than the Q4 ... so far so good

Yeah, BMW trumps Audi in driving dynamics. I heard Audi's flip over forwards as soon as you dab the brakes coz they're so front heavy. Apart from an R8 I suppose but that's kind Lambo-ish underneath.

Cabin-quality-wise though, Audi rocks. So they're great for sitting in traffic where I spend most of my time whilst in car.

 

[Jameshow]

Yeah, BMW trumps Audi in driving dynamics. I heard Audi's flip over forwards as soon as you dab the brakes coz they're so front heavy. Apart from an R8 I suppose but that's kind Lambo-ish underneath.

Cabin-quality-wise though, Audi rocks. So they're great for sitting in traffic where I spend most of my time whilst in car.

Was that on Facebook? By any chance?!

 

[potsy]

I'm not sure about the average. The main cost is the cost of the charger. The cheapest are around £600 to £700, the most expensive around the £1100 mark (Andersen A2 in a lovely wooden cabinet). OZEV used to be a great scheme for giving a discount on fitting a charger, but it has now been changed and can only be used by people renting a property or living in a flat. In my case OZEV paid for the installation which was about £300.

The cost of the installation is going to vary depending on where you want the charger and where that is relative to your consumer unit (fuse box). In my case it was a straight forward hole through the wall. Bear in mind that the charger is wired with a very thick black cable which isn't the most visually attractive.

That Anderson one does look good.
My fuse box is in a good place and like yours should just be a direct hole through the wall so that shouldn't be an issue.
Just need VW to hurry up and build the ID2 now

 

[icowden]

That Anderson one does look good.
My fuse box is in a good place and like yours should just be a direct hole through the wall so that shouldn't be an issue.
Just need VW to hurry up and build the ID2 now

The ID2 and the Tesla Model 2 or Model Q are both due in around 2025. Personally I'd test drive both and see which you like best (assuming that they do eventually come out at the same time). In the meantime, it may also be worth taking a test drive in a Model 3 and an ID3 as the general feel and tech should be similar.

 

[CXRAndy]

I buy these Zappi

https://www.myenergi.com/product/zappi-ev-charger/

These are superb, solar/wind energy settings for true eco mode or work just a standard EV charger from the grid. No need for additional earthing like some others.

Installation costs will vary enormously depending on complexity and location

 

[CXRAndy]

Just need VW to hurry up and build the ID2 now

Get the charger installed before car arrives.

 

[icowden]

That Anderson one does look good.
My fuse box is in a good place and like yours should just be a direct hole through the wall so that shouldn't be an issue.
Just need VW to hurry up and build the ID2 now

Another vote for the Zappi. It does work well and it is solar ready if you choose to go in that direction.

I'd also advocate going for "tethered" rather than "untethered". Tethered means that the charger has a built in charging cable. Untethered means you use the one that comes with your car. That cable is usually in a well in the boot. That means that every time you need it, you have to dig in the boot for it whether it's raining or sunny.

It is *much* more convenient just to grab the plug from the wall and connect it to the car IMHO. If the cable is there it takes a few seconds. If you use the untethered you have to dig it out, hook it up and then when you want to go out the next day, unplug it and fold it back into the car well.

 

[BoldonLad]

Another vote for the Zappi. It does work well and it is solar ready if you choose to go in that direction.

I'd also advocate going for "tethered" rather than "untethered". Tethered means that the charger has a built in charging cable. Untethered means you use the one that comes with your car. That cable is usually in a well in the boot. That means that every time you need it, you have to dig in the boot for it whether it's raining or sunny.

It is *much* more convenient just to grab the plug from the wall and connect it to the car IMHO. If the cable is there it takes a few seconds. If you use the untethered you have to dig it out, hook it up and then when you want to go out the next day, unplug it and fold it back into the car well.

Do you know, is there a "standard" length, or, indeed a maximum length for such "tethered" cables?

 

[figbat]

Do you know, is there a "standard" length, or, indeed a maximum length for such "tethered" cables?

There’s not. In fact I went with the one I got because it came with a longer-than-typical cable (7.5m vs typical 5m). 10m is the longest I recall seeing but there are also companies that’ll sell you a replacement cable for wiring in to the unit after fitting.

 

[icowden]

Do you know, is there a "standard" length, or, indeed a maximum length for such "tethered" cables?

I'm not sure. The Zappi comes with a 6.5 metre cable which is more than enough IMHO. I seldom use the length unless I am in a hurry and the car hasn't been reversed onto the driveway.

YESSS electrical say:-

Select a suitable cable length – EV charging cables are typically between 4-10 metres in length. A charger cable length of 7.5 is usually recommended. You’ll need to ensure that the length you select is suitable in terms of being able to reach from your EV charger to your vehicle. You should also bear in mind that you will have to arrange suitable storage for the cable length you choose.

You can also buy an extension cable should you want to.

 

[figbat]

It is *much* more convenient just to grab the plug from the wall and connect it to the car IMHO. If the cable is there it takes a few seconds. If you use the untethered you have to dig it out, hook it up and then when you want to go out the next day, unplug it and fold it back into the car well.

Not to mention putting a wet cable in the boot. If I use my own cable and it’s wet I have a towel I keep in the boot specifically for wiping it off as I coil it up.