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[Edit] didn't read first post properly

One thing to keep in mind though, if you go the DIY route, is you're unlikely to get an MCS certificate and without that you won't get on an export tariff.

Cost and safety for what, in the UK, is an infrequent and short occurrence. https://www.solarguide.co.uk/solar-back-batteries-power-cuts#/

Avoided using the sticky pad for ages as the suction pad, generally, worked fine. For some reason now though it's refusing to stay on, suspect the heat has warped it enough that it's not getting enough suction so sticky pad it is. Curvature of the window means there's a very teeny part in the...

Isn't this what Insurance is for?

Pretty sure my puredrive DC batteries were about £1500 trade price when I got the original quote and even with fitter mark up weren't more than £1800. They're £2300 trade now! Pretty certain I was told the same with my quote for Huawei batteries from a different installer; prices went up 50%...

Batteries don't suddenly stop working at 10 years old. They will get less efficient; e.g. your 5 kWh battery might go down to 4.5 kWh but will still have a fair few years left in them at that point.

If you're planning on moving in the next few years I wouldn't bother with a physical installation. It sounds like a share in something like Ripple would suit you better; Join Ripple and save on your bills If they've got a roof rental style install that makes sense as you're buying out the...

In fairness it's all a bit out of the dealer's hands. If the finance company won't provide the finance now they're not going to give them the car for free. Having said that; if the only change is the address I very much doubt the finance company will withdraw the finance offer. Worst case is...

https://evcables.com/collections/type-2 Used these before. For the MG you only need the 1phase cable and 5 metres is probably more than enough. If you're buying your own cable though there's an argument that paying a bit extra for the 3phase cable future proofs you if you ever get a car that...

I'd completely forgotten about this; order cancelled Jan '23

MG have really screwed up when it comes to the ZS EV. A great car, for the money, which should have had literally thousands of drivers telling people how good MGs are now. Instead they've now got thousands of drivers telling people to avoid them. I'm sure the MG4 is a fine car but I doubt that...

"I'm sorry Dave, crocs with socks, I'm afraid I can't let you drive me anywhere in that"

Octopus Home Mini lets you get real-time readings. For some reason mine doesn't show export but import is working fine. There's a waiting list but, in my experience, they're getting them out reasonably quickly. https://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-home-mini/

Much more likely is that someone who ordered a car gave up and cancelled the order.