New S5 Owner checking in

[MG Clive]

There are obviously many people for whom granny charging won't work, but equally, there will be quite a few of us for whom it is perfectly adequate, and the most sensible choice.

Absolutely true, horses for courses.

All I am doing is trying to counter the view that everyone is better off with 7kW home charging. It ain't necessarily so.

But if if it wasn't for the purchase and installation cost, and the physical restrictions of some properties, a proper 7kw home charger is better in every way.

 

[TimothyN]

That does remind me of the old joke "…but apart from that, Mrs Lincoln, did you enjoy the play?"

Yes, I agree that if you put aside such mundane considerations as cost and practicalities, it is always the best choice!

 

[stevedee]

It does trouble me, that people living in short term lets (like my son) will/do have problems with EV ownership, especially in properties with no off-street parking. Even using a granny lead is not always possible if you can't get your car close enough to a suitable 13A socket.

A few years ago I seem to remember certain politicians & commentators painting a rosy picture of streets lined with low cost kerb-side chargers.

We can't expect a nationwide EV future without a meaningful programme of urban electrification.

There needs to be a targeted financial package to address these issues, if the gov are [still] interested in maximising EV use and minimising fossil fuelled vehicles.

 

[dx4100]

I think they are expecting companies like connectedKerb to take up the challenge.

I agree that it's probably going to need more money throwing at it at some point.