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Another wild theory: is there a general smart meter but also a separate export meter? They don't trust their smart meter readings and can't get the data from the export meter?

No such thing as a dumb/silly question as far as I'm concerned! We are all learning every day. Sounds like you know about the software versions - later versions seem to be much better. People talk about leaks from the back of the earliest models and the issue with the undertray you mention...

The roofers did our panels very quickly. The cable connections and commissioning took a bit longer but it looks like they have made progress. The battery has to be emptied and refilled for calibration and they have to link it to your givenergy account (our installer set this up for us I...

No - always been automatic and no problem. Do you perhaps a smart meter that was installed by a different company? Ours was installed by Octopus.

I went for a nearly-new MG4 over an older ID3 for the same sort of price. The battery on the MG4 SE should last much longer than the ID3, if that is a factor for you. It isn't only newer but the LFP chemistry lasts much longer. But then I tend to see the car as a battery for cheap/clean...

Damn - just checked the code and it has been dropped to 20% ahead of the Northern event! Wish I had bought the 50% off tickets for Farnborough when I checked the code a few weeks ago. Was too good to last!

I expect other EV drivers will go through the same thought process though once they see their roof as a potential source of power/money!

I got a cheap adapter off ebay for less than £30. It worked with our MG4 and could power the router and got the kettle to boil while we were having electrical work done. However, I'm not sure I would want to use it in the rain. If you want a weatherproof then you might have to pay more - the...

There is a neutral option on the gear selector. In the quick ownership guide it says: "When pushing or towing the vehicle for temporary situation, the driver's side seat belt should be inserted into the lock and maintained in the inserted state, and then place the electric drive transmission...

Grey XPower spotted on the Didcot bypass (A4130) on Sunday morning, turning out of Mersey Way. Think it was an XPower because I thought I saw some colourful pads.

If Intelligent Octopus go continues to be as generous as it is then I expect you will outperform this in the first few years at least. Who knows what will happen to electricity import and export prices after that, but your own generation and a battery will give you flexibility whatever the...

We have an SR so a different model and can't say much about the range. A few people seem to have had bad luck with software issues - there may be some glitchy cars out there. Issues we had were: Front door button not working (hopefully will be replaced under warranty) Car bound to previous...

Aren't BEVs perfect on small islands like Malta, Shetland, IoW? Never too far from the home charger!

Yes, they seem to have given different names in different markets. Perhaps a few differences here and there but generally there are I think 3 battery sizes, 3 motor strengths, and a few extras like heated bits that you get on the more expensive models. 51kWh LFP battery will be the...

I saw a recent Audi e-tron thing which didn't have green on the number plates a few days ago. I wonder if some people are asking to avoid the green stripe so they don't get hassle from their petrolhead mates?