Car charging point at home

[Helmerroids]

3 pin + Octopus Energy, cheap overnight tariff and fully integrated charging schedule, love it.

 

[southstander]

Work paid for my PodPoint so it was an easy decision.

 

[DH9]

However they were going to get the power to the proper charger, they can do the same to fit a proper external socket. Needs to be on a suitable circuit though as 2kw constant draw is no small load. Many people are against "the granny lead" because the infra it often gets plugged into is not up to the job. Spark will tell you though.

The ‘proper’ charger is wired straight into where the meter is isn’t it?

EX?

Considered the ex30, but wanted the twin motor and ultimate spec and lead time was far too long. Nice enough car, but not sure about it for longer trips.

 

[tonyfromalnwick]

I might appear to be a bit thick, but if I decide to have a charging point fitted at home, do I have to have a smart meter, which I haven't got at present ?

 

[THELORDRODWELL]

Just run an extension lead from the hall

A thousand pounds to access your own electricity

 

[Fcomp]

I might appear to be a bit thick, but if I decide to have a charging point fitted at home, do I have to have a smart meter, which I haven't got at present ?

A smart meter is only required if you want to take advantage of the smart electricity tariffs on offer.
You don't need one to have a charger installed.

 

[maygo]

Just run an extension lead from the hall

A thousand pounds to access your own electricity

A terrible idea

 

[lurker]

A grand is about right.

Could do it via a 3 pin overnight easily if it’s say a 40kWh battery.

Save yourself a grand.

If it’s a PHEV it’ll be a lot smaller batter than that.

You’re right though aye, 3 pin plug for about 150 quid

 

[Goat Eyes]

If it’s a PHEV it’ll be a lot smaller batter than that.

You’re right though aye, 3 pin plug for about 150 quid

Exactly. Just went off what PTR said. He’s confirmed it’s less than 20kWh.

 

[PTR]

If it’s a PHEV it’ll be a lot smaller batter than that.

You’re right though aye, 3 pin plug for about 150 quid

Should get the granny lead with the car?

If not £80 at screw fix iirc

 

[Sleepy]

With it being a hybrid the battery is only 13.8kw.
Miles can vary from 5 to 500 depending in where I have to go for work. That’s why I got a hybrid.

So am I right in thinking a 2kw 3 pin charger would charge it from 0% in 7 hours?
Problem is despite parking being right next to the meter there isn’t any sockets anywhere near it to create an external socket from, and don’t fancy running it off an extension cable from another socket.
We also have free charging points at Team Valley i could utilise.

With a charging point though can you not get preferential electricity rates for overnight charging?

You don’t need one as you have a small battery, but you are either about the preferential rates.

We often get 12-15 hours of cheap electric just by plugging the car in and letting octopus generate a charge schedule. Doesn’t matter what charge the car has already.

Then your whole house runs at that cheap rate.

As a guide our normal rate is 29.58p per kWh normal rate and 7.5p per kWh cheap rate.

Do some sums and see if it would benefit you.

 

[DH9]

Company has agreed to pay for the installation of the charging point.

Some companies like pod point let you then gain access to their chargers. Any idea who's charger is best (around 7kw) and network?