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My sparky is going to run some tests, but thinks that he can use the existing wiring to the 13a plug in the garage to put in a 32a... -
All my white goods are quiet/distant enough to sleep through. I find that if I set the washing machine to run at midnight, I can rely...
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Wilse reacted to asandrews's post in the thread First MG EV Charger recommendations & ismart app expectations with
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You'll find lots of people, like me, going full in with home solar and batteries and an EV. So we choose the tariffs and chargers that... -
Presumably, even without a smart meter, you will have at least quarterly bills from over the last year to work out a reasonable estimate...
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Another shout for ABRP. You can add the Electroverse card in the settings and tell it to use compabilte charging sites. Let it route...
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My first 'long' trip is coming up soon. I want to use Electroverse such that I can stop after (say) 2hrs for a coffee & charge break. I...
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I'm on my 2nd EV (MGS5, MG4 previously) Using Intelligent Octopus Go, giving 6 hours (11.30pm to 5.30am) to charge the car with the...
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Wilse replied to the thread New EV - advice please.wise words, thanks
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I think you would need to be charging the car more and moving load from the day to the night time to make it worthwhile switching to a...
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Wilse replied to the thread New EV - advice please.Just from using EV chargers So, a dedicated properly installed 7kW charger seems to be the best/safest option, if the numerous opinions...
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All caused by EVs? or other stuff? Almost certainly didn't do there homework and didn't have the correct socket, etc. 🤷♂️
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Wilse replied to the thread New EV - advice please.Hi all, appreciate your messages. I've just done some basic calculations regarding costs etc and they show that by switching to an EV...
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Yes in principle. I'm no expert, but you could probably draw a Max of 3.3kW from an S5. You cannot 'back-feed' the power into the...
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Rather than a fixed 7kW wallbox I bought a "portable" 7kW with 32a Commando plug (round industrial standard), then paid £250 for an...
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So, even on an "EV only" tariff, you can still charge the car, then discharge it during the day to run your appliances?