Off peak charging cost

[nicktiv]

Are you going for over £1k to get some referral credit?

Thinking of approx £2k. What's referral credit?
Hoping for 10% return. Is that sensible?

 

[dgs99]

I've reserved myself a share in the ripple solar park. How are you getting on with the wind farm. Did you have to invest many ££££? What are your returns likely to be like?

I invested £3K which should generate 5,000 kWh about half of my energy use. They say that should give me a savings rate of 6.40p/kWh or £327 in the first year. Kirk Hill has been delayed a month so should see a return starting from next January. Also have solar panels and home battery which provides most of my power in summer period.

 

[Kithmo]

EDF Go35 currently has the cheapest overnight rate at 4.5p for 5 hrs per night but the day rate is expensive.

I went for the EDFGo38 18p off peak, 10 hours overnight and all weekend, seemed a more flexible option for our needs.

 

[DBedford]

So I have tried for 3 days trying to speak to British Gas no joy.
Does anyone know if BG do off peak electric? (Can't find anything on my bills)

If not who does the best off peak electric and do I need a smart meter.

Thanks in advance
Mick.

Hi Mick,
We just placed our order for a MG4 Trophy Long Range in grey with Bristol Street Motors) delivery towards the end of April (cancelled order ) . Not sure if you need a smart meter, as we already have one.
BR offer EV tariff (Mid-night to 5am and 10p/Kwh , I think Octopus is 4 hours at 12Kwh Energy - Gas & electricity quotes

 

[Robf]

Hi Mick,
We just placed our order for a MG4 Trophy Long Range in grey with Bristol Street Motors) delivery towards the end of April (cancelled order ) . Not sure if you need a smart meter, as we already have one.
BR offer EV tariff (Mid-night to 5am and 10p/Kwh , I think Octopus is 4 hours at 12Kwh Energy - Gas & electricity quotes

I think you mean BG? Looks like a good tariff, its great to see competition starting between suppliers. Definately cheaper if Octopus dont lower their rates by the time I come to renew (Aug)

 

[DBedford]

I think you mean BG? Looks like a good tariff, its great to see competition starting between suppliers. Definately cheaper if Octopus dont lower their rates by the time I come to renew (Aug)

Yes BG .

BUT the day Kwh rates go up, and as does the standing charge (Not set by the utility companies). So I would suggest you work on running washing machine/dryer the nights your not charging the MG !

 

[Jomarkh]

Yes BG .

BUT the day Kwh rates go up, and as does the standing charge (Not set by the utility companies). So I would suggest you work on running washing machine/dryer the nights your not charging the MG !

Check out OVO as they have a 10p/kWh rate but watch for tie in fees as Octopus don't have any

 

[DBedford]

No exit frees with BG Electric Driver tariff. But Octopus do have the Electroverse app and card which offers discount in public charging if you are a energy customer of theirs.

 

[Alb]

You don't need to be a customer to get their card. It just provides the benefit of having the charges aggregated with your electricity bill.

 

[Cocijo]

Yes BG .

BUT the day Kwh rates go up, and as does the standing charge (Not set by the utility companies). So I would suggest you work on running washing machine/dryer the nights your not charging the MG !

You can charge your car and run your appliances…

 

[Mick Evans]

So I have tried for 3 days trying to speak to British Gas no joy.
Does anyone know if BG do off peak electric? (Can't find anything on my bills)

If not who does the best off peak electric and do I need a smart meter.

Thanks in advance
Mick.

So finally I'm getting my smart meter fitted on the 4th May. Told BG I wanted there EV tariff and boom yes we can fit one next month. When it's fitted I'm moving supplier.
I have also decided to get a home charger looking at the home home pro unless anyone thinks different?
TIA

 

[Jomarkh]

So finally I'm getting my smart meter fitted on the 4th May. Told BG I wanted there EV tariff and boom yes we can fit one next month. When it's fitted I'm moving supplier.
I have also decided to get a home charger looking at the home home pro unless anyone thinks different?
TIA

The Ohme Pro will work well with octopus and they say solar soon.
The Zappi works great with solar

 

[Gomev]

I think you mean BG? Looks like a good tariff, its great to see competition starting between suppliers. Definately cheaper if Octopus dont lower their rates by the time I come to renew (Aug)

Yes it is good to see some competition starting. Octopus the go to choice for ages is starting to look second best. Hopefully they will respond.

 

[DBedford]

Great news!
We are in the process of getting a BG Hive EV charger installed... Survey completed, will need a new 100Amp mains fuse and tails. New regs also suggest installation includes an over current device incase of lightning strikes, (BG £140 or so).

 

[Alb]

New regs also suggest installation includes an over current device incase of lightning strikes, (BG £140 or so).

Probably talking about surge protection, not overcurrent.

 

[DBedford]

Probably talking about surge protection, not overcurrent.

Your right, over voltage

 

[Mick Evans]

With a home charger 7kw I've read I would get 25 miles charge per hour .
Does that sound right?
TIA

 

[N2STY]

With a home charger 7kw I've read I would get 25 miles charge per hour .
Does that sound right?
TIA

Yes if your getting 3.5mpkw it's reasonable to say that I would say 20 miles as you don't normally get 7kw at car end

 

[smokie]

As usual, it depends. Winter 20 miles summer 25. Who knows?

As a ball park figure it sounds about right though

 

[Gomev]

With a home charger 7kw I've read I would get 25 miles charge per hour .
Does that sound right?
TIA

With a LR with a 61kWh battery charging at just under 7kW then in an hour you will get about 10% added to SOC. Overnight in my 4 hour window it is usually somewhere around 42-44%.
If the WLTP figure for the car is 250 miles then 10% is 25. The 25 is as dependent on as many things as the 250 is.