Recent content by sm2021

Thanks, I normally do around 30 or so miles a day, maybe 200 in the week and can charge it at home after 5pm weekdays and anytime at the weekend

Thanks, I see your Zappi on Bumblebee’s list and assume I would get the opportunity to upgrade. It’s £150 more than the standard one (point) I assume will be the offer charger. Interesting what you say about Octopus. Best deal I can get on Intelligent is 8p overnight and 33p all other times. I’m...

Thanks everyone, a lot of useful advice and plenty to think over. I bought the car from Arnold Clark and the £595 is an offer through their own company, Bumblebee. I have a call with them to discuss things next week and will see what they say then. I think the charger will be their Point one but...

Thanks, I’m not sure yet how often I’ll need to charge but wouldn’t think more than a couple of times per week. From what I’ve since read, there seems to be some potential safety issues with the granny plug and as you say, £595 is a reasonable price by all accounts.

Hi folks, I’ve just joined as picked up my ZS Trophy Long Range a few days ago. Already loving the car and was looking for a bit of advice regarding home charging. The Octopus EV rate is great for a few hours overnight but the rest of the day rate increases my current one by over 10p a kWh, so...