For peace of mind, I would always recommend a home charger. The cost is a small fraction of the cost of the EV itself and the running cost savings should pay for it quite quickly.
Hmm. Cost of electricity is the same per kWh (except where an EV tariff is available for a compatible charge point) whether a Type 2 charge point or granny charge cable is used. 20 kWh delivered over 3 hours or 10 hours is still 34p x 20 kWh = £6.80. So how will a charge point pay for itself (vs a granny charge cable)?
I was not comparing with granny charger, just saying EV running costs are lower than ICE and this can be used to pay for it. Edit: consider it part of the 'package' of getting an EV.
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I think the idea is that the Type 2 charge point will allow faster charging - making it easier to take full advantage of the VERY attractive (but limited, time-wise) off-peak rates available from some providers.
Yes, I overlooked that.
That wouldn't happen though. (Or at least it shouldn't). If a granny charge lead can cause a live chassis then so can a Type 2 charge point - they're both connected to the same domestic consumer unit and same earth.
Home charge points contain circuitry to detect and instantly sever connection if there is a fault.
So do home ring main circuits?
It depends on what efficiency you get. Let's assume 4 miles per kWh ... to get 100 miles range you'd need to charge up by at least 25 kWh; on a granny charge lead that would take about 12-13 hours.Hi guys it’s thicko here.
Question. How long would it take a granny charger to charge my car so that I can do 100 miles?
It isn't the same (and not all homes have a modern setup either)... some details here;
www.romatech.co.uk
But the point is that the charge point will (or should) be protected against loss of earth - which is half of its role.
Depends on how efficiently you drive. If you are getting 3.5 miles per kWh (a typical figure), you'd need 28.5kWh. A granny charger will give you roughly 2.2kW, so 28.5/2.2 = 13 hours approximately.Hi guys it’s thicko here.
Question. How long would it take a granny charger to charge my car so that I can do 100 miles?
That makes sense. As I said earlier I only cover just under 100 miles weekly so one overnight charge weekly on a granny charger @ approx AUD$7 would probably suffice in my case.
I think Australia may use the MEN rather than PEN system, so requirements and safety issues may be different. Be worth checking locally with a sparky.
Apologies @siteguru missed that you had already replied.
Probably similar....we have 240V and 10 to 15amp power.Ah - hadn't looked at your location; just assumed you were UK.
