Recent content by Bam Bam

No, the issue is that it is too mild in the UK. It isn't worth it compared to continental Europe because the relative gains aren't so great. Heat pumps are an extra expense and a complicated system that can go wrong. Plus it is humid/rainy here and that is a problem for heat pumps for two...

Blocked by my browser, unfortunately. Is it TikTok?

I hope an EV expert gets hold of it and gets it all working, perhaps with a replacement battery. Cars get written off far too quickly these days. How old was the car, if you don't mind me asking? There is a scrap ebayer who is offering several ZS batteries for around £1,500. They might be...

As well as the regional difference I think it depends what deal you were on previously. Everyone basically gets 3.5p off whatever deal they already had, until that deal runs out.

At my work we had to send out our big marketing emails in batches because there was a limit to the number we could send at once. And Octopus will have a LOT more customers, each with their own personalised rate to include.

Interesting that these devices can be so specific to local markets. I suppose they are relatively simple devices, unlike the DC rapid chargers which are on a different scale. Hypervolt are pretty common in the UK. Though some installers will prefer to install Zappi due to familiarity.

Is the 3p per mile tax/charge thing just to make up for this huge drop in the cost of filling up the car?

Oh, referring to above, our Octopus Standing charge will remain: 43.82 p / day I wonder if they are now offering better deals for existing customers than for new ones. Would be a big change from the bad old days of British Gas fleecing the elderly.

Just seen the email from Octopus. Go Off-peak unit rate: 4.99 p / kWh

Just had an email from Octopus They are dropping prices from 1st of April after the upcoming changes to charges (government taking some of these on instead of customers). This takes 3.5p off the unit, which is nice for the peak rate. ~30.5p down to ~27.5p But for the off peak rate that seems...

This one looks alright...in that it looks more like a Renault 5. https://www.speedace.info/automotive_directory/rover/rover_metro.htm

Yeah, regarding the deals on cars, these really vary. I checked Tusker, who my employer uses, and the MG4 and MG4 urban weren't even available yet. Once there are more arrivals in the country the deals will improve. If SAIC floods the market with them the price will drop.

You could make the original mini metro look good if you added enough spoilers and wheel arches on it.

Oh just came across this video. Is this the one you mentioned @GaryMG4 ?

The classic issue with internet forums. Not always easily to pick up on tone (hence your use of emojis which is a good idea). Personally, I did read it as 'apparently, because I don't have any direct experience and cannot confirm' which is I think the way it was intended, but it was potentially...