EV Thread

[DeskJockey]

Interesting thread. Made the mistake at looking at some of the replies. Glad to see that rather than discussing the core points of the thread, people get upset about whether the location is in the north, whether the author is using the right terminology for the area, and so on.

[nuttinnew]

^ Facts be damned, their entitled to their opinion!!!11!1!1!!

That's a good read, thanks @Marv . It feels good to have learnt something new

[Ascender]

Just starting to spec up some of the exterior things about the new house and an EV charger is an obvious thing to get put in at the build stage. Is there an easy answer as to what sort of charger (make/model/requirements) I should be putting-in to try and future-proof myself? Or should I maybe just be looking to get the underlying power in there and terminated, so when we buy an EV I can get the most up-to-date charger tech?

[mik]

Just starting to spec up some of the exterior things about the new house and an EV charger is an obvious thing to get put in at the build stage. Is there an easy answer as to what sort of charger (make/model/requirements) I should be putting-in to try and future-proof myself? Or should I maybe just be looking to get the underlying power in there and terminated, so when we buy an EV I can get the most up-to-date charger tech?

The latter IMHO.

You want cable from your fuse box to support one (two?) 7.2kw charger(s).

[Ascender]

Just starting to spec up some of the exterior things about the new house and an EV charger is an obvious thing to get put in at the build stage. Is there an easy answer as to what sort of charger (make/model/requirements) I should be putting-in to try and future-proof myself? Or should I maybe just be looking to get the underlying power in there and terminated, so when we buy an EV I can get the most up-to-date charger tech?

The latter IMHO.

You want cable from your fuse box to support one (two?) 7.2kw charger(s).

Thanks, will add that to the list of specs

[240PP]

Just starting to spec up some of the exterior things about the new house and an EV charger is an obvious thing to get put in at the build stage. Is there an easy answer as to what sort of charger (make/model/requirements) I should be putting-in to try and future-proof myself? Or should I maybe just be looking to get the underlying power in there and terminated, so when we buy an EV I can get the most up-to-date charger tech?

This is probably a bit over the top

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/ ... el=RES_BUY

[nuttinnew]

[Ascender]

Just starting to spec up some of the exterior things about the new house and an EV charger is an obvious thing to get put in at the build stage. Is there an easy answer as to what sort of charger (make/model/requirements) I should be putting-in to try and future-proof myself? Or should I maybe just be looking to get the underlying power in there and terminated, so when we buy an EV I can get the most up-to-date charger tech?

This is probably a bit over the top

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/ ... el=RES_BUY

Wow

And the price? With that? Really?

[Rich B]

Just starting to spec up some of the exterior things about the new house and an EV charger is an obvious thing to get put in at the build stage. Is there an easy answer as to what sort of charger (make/model/requirements) I should be putting-in to try and future-proof myself? Or should I maybe just be looking to get the underlying power in there and terminated, so when we buy an EV I can get the most up-to-date charger tech?

This is probably a bit over the top

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/ ... el=RES_BUY

Wow

And the price? With that? Really?

I expect it's a load cheaper than its neighbours because of that! No way I could live anywhere near that though!

[Barry]

How you getting on with the e-Niro @Barry?

Niro2 landed lunchtime, only managed a short run to drop the driver at the railway station but so far it feels nice, reasonable cabin quality, good ride, perky off these line. High waist/low roof line makes it feel a little close inside, compared to the Civic/Ioniq, but I'll sure I'll manage.

[Rich B]

How you getting on with the e-Niro @Barry?

Niro2 landed lunchtime, only managed a short run to drop the driver at the railway station

Did you stop to get coffee, stretch your legs and give it a top up on the way? - you would have stopped anyway, so it didn't really bother you...

[Barry]

Arf, but this thing has a range of 280 miles so I'll need to stop for bladder breaks before the car does

[jamcg]

[Explosive Newt]

Some of the NHS e-car leasing deals are *astonishing*. There is a salary sacrifice thing we can tap into and a mate of mine is eyeing up a deal for £430/month over 3 years on an i-Pace.

This has got me thinking about chopping in the golf for a cayman at last and take out a lease deal on something small that will get me easily to work and back like an ID3.

[Carlos]

Or just get a Taycan on the car scheme ?

[DeskJockey]

Some of the NHS e-car leasing deals are *astonishing*. There is a salary sacrifice thing we can tap into and a mate of mine is eyeing up a deal for £430/month over 3 years on an i-Pace.

This has got me thinking about chopping in the golf for a cayman at last and take out a lease deal on something small that will get me easily to work and back like an ID3.

Friends went for that (or a similar) deal last year. It is a nice place to be.

[KevH18]

Some of the NHS e-car leasing deals are *astonishing*. There is a salary sacrifice thing we can tap into and a mate of mine is eyeing up a deal for £430/month over 3 years on an i-Pace.

This has got me thinking about chopping in the golf for a cayman at last and take out a lease deal on something small that will get me easily to work and back like an ID3.

Ours is through that scheme (I work for the local authority) and some what you think would be expensive cars are good value. Especially taking it into account that everything other than out of the ordinary maintenance is included - servicing, insurance, tyres.
EVs are obviously the best value due to the 1% BIK of these, that you still need to pay for any lease through the scheme

[KevH18]

AUDI E-TRON 300kW 55 Quattro 95kWh S Line 5dr Auto
Lease Length: 36 Months
Availability: Delivery estimated from May
From £405 per month

BMW I4 250kW eDrive40 M Sport 83.9kWh 5dr Auto
Lease Length: 36 Months
Availability: Delivery estimated from August
From £389 per month

Couple of examples.

[Rich B]

AUDI E-TRON 300kW 55 Quattro 95kWh S Line 5dr Auto
Lease Length: 36 Months
Availability: Delivery estimated from May
From £405 per month

BMW I4 250kW eDrive40 M Sport 83.9kWh 5dr Auto
Lease Length: 36 Months
Availability: Delivery estimated from August
From £389 per month

Couple of examples.

nice - deposits too or just monthlies ?

[KevH18]

AUDI E-TRON 300kW 55 Quattro 95kWh S Line 5dr Auto
Lease Length: 36 Months
Availability: Delivery estimated from May
From £405 per month

BMW I4 250kW eDrive40 M Sport 83.9kWh 5dr Auto
Lease Length: 36 Months
Availability: Delivery estimated from August
From £389 per month

Couple of examples.

nice - deposits too or just monthlies ?

Just monthlies. A charging point was only about £5 extra a month too.