Finally taken the plunge

[Gomev]

Hi all, I have finally taken the plunge and ordered the Exclusive version. Even though I have been studying/researching buying an EV, including stalking this forum for some while, it has still come as a bit of a surprise how much I need to get organised.
I am still mighty confused about how many RFIDs or not or how many public charging networks I need to sign up to.

 

[teepee]

If you have no charging at home, don't worry. Use Zap Map to find your local chargers - you will soon find you get into a routine and any longer trips just need planning in advance.

Enjoy

 

[Gomev]

If you have no charging at home, don't worry. Use Zap Map to find your local chargers - you will soon find you get into a routine and any longer trips just need planning in advance.

Enjoy

Thanks, I will be getting a home charger installed, the Rolec seems as good as any for my purposes. I have installed Zap Map and discovered I have several rapid (50Kw) chargers very near that are free vend until Oct 2021.

 

[teepee]

With home charging you should be fine. And free rapid charging nearby is a real bonus.

 

[Nibloprice]

Congratulations. As for signing up to networks, all I did was download a bunch of apps for the various companies along my routes, and made I signed up with the free accounts - Polar, ChargeYourCar and Ecotricity are the usual ones on my motorway routes. Makes life easier when you turn up to ones that require an app. I didn't sign up with any monthly plans as I don't use them enough, so a contactless credit card generally is fine. With Polar, you dont even need the app.

 

[Srp111]

Thanks, I will be getting a home charger installed, the Rolec seems as good as any for my purposes. I have installed Zap Map and discovered I have several rapid (50Kw) chargers very near that are free vend until Oct 2021.

Which brand ones are free at 50kw please ??

 

[Srp111]

Just seen there are loads around Leeds for free and nowhere else lol

 

[Gomev]

It's a West Yorkshire combined authorities (lots of councils working together) initiative, also includes free parking in council car parks and pay and display on the streets.

 

[Srp111]

Lucky bugger

 

[Gomev]

Just seen there are loads around Leeds for free and nowhere else lol

Engie

 

[Gomev]

Which brand ones are free at 50kw please ??

Engie, sorry still getting the hang of this board. I think it will be a half hour down the road when needed and use the home charger for balancing the batteries every now and then.

 

[teepee]

May be tempted to emigrate to Yorkshire. (and I'm a Lancastrian!!)

 

[Gomev]

May be tempted to emigrate to Yorkshire. (and I'm a Lancastrian!!)

You'll need your passport

 

[Srp111]

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