madmartyr71
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I'm collecting my new HS PHEV tomorrow and looking at getting a Tethered Charger (7kW) installed in my garage. Anyone recommendations or anyone used Pod Point?
Did you goto Pod Point direct or use a 3rd party installer?I got a podpoint installed as overall their reviews showed mostly positive. I can not fault the service from planning to install. Only a few photos needed so they can work out if it was a standard install. Mine is a 1930's house so was worried would need some sort of upgrade.
Luckily I had a 100amp fuse and even though they had to drill through 2 walls to install the box, still classified as install. They have tethered and untethered versions. I got the untethered version, only because my garden is a magnet for spiders and I did't want to scrape off spider webs every time I use it.
I watched a few youtube videos about the pros and cons of chargepoint install and the chance that the granny charger may overheat, even if its just once scares me as it's a long term thing for me. I'm filming a HS PHEV youtube review video, I'll add a short section on chargers.
I can't speak about the app as I haven't used it, I just plug in for a few hours as and when I need to charge up. It takes max 4.5hrs from 0%
I went to podpoint's own websiteDid you goto Pod Point direct or use a 3rd party installer?
The grant amount has been steadily decreasing. Officially they can cut it at any point with 4 weeks notice.Hermitdave wrote:
"Who knows what incentives will be in place - as things stand, OLEV grant contribution £350 sends next year."
Where did the removal of OLEV £350 grant ending come from? I am wondering whether to go wall box or stick with the 3 pin, I don't even have the car yet!
It is of course a possible as the Country is cash strapped and cutting grants may help, but I've not seen or heard anything in the news or press.
This video is talking about it changing rather than ending as such - but sounds like it's more focused for landlords and building owners - and they do mention the scheme is ending for home owners (as far as I remember)Hermitdave wrote:
"Who knows what incentives will be in place - as things stand, OLEV grant contribution £350 sends next year."
Where did the removal of OLEV £350 grant ending come from? I am wondering whether to go wall box or stick with the 3 pin, I don't even have the car yet!
It is of course a possible as the Country is cash strapped and cutting grants may help, but I've not seen or heard anything in the news or press.
HiI'm collecting my new HS PHEV tomorrow and looking at getting a Tethered Charger (7kW) installed in my garage. Anyone recommendations or anyone used Pod Point?
Hi I can recommend this company base in WalesI'm collecting my new HS PHEV tomorrow and looking at getting a Tethered Charger (7kW) installed in my garage. Anyone recommendations or anyone used Pod Point?