Storage

[dawson2099]

Has anyone come across a means of storing cables in particular, under the bonnet? I can fit them in but concerned about them moving when driving.

 

[wandle MG4]

I use a large strong bag which I bought for less than £1 from Home Bargains. It’s similar to an IKEA bag but cheaper and a bit smaller. It allows you to spread the cable wider which stops it sliding about.

 

[RayReliable]

Has anyone come across a means of storing cables in particular, under the bonnet? I can fit them in but concerned about them moving when driving.

I’ve just got mine in the boot. For convenience it’s easy to get to when charging and there is still loads of space in there.

 

[AndyL61]

There are a couple of frunk options. There's one from Ireland currently available. And another which isn't quite finished yet from Austria. I'm waiting to see the finished Austrian one then might get one.

 

[Rolfe]

I just chuck the type 2 cable, in its bag, on top of the plastic tray, and shut the bonnet on it. I think only once the bonnet didn't shut and I had to readjust the position of the bag slightly. I don't think it's moving around.

 

[siteguru]

I just chuck the type 2 cable, in its bag, on top of the plastic tray, and shut the bonnet on it. I think only once the bonnet didn't shut and I had to readjust the position of the bag slightly. I don't think it's moving around.

Ditto - and mine's just in the polythene bag it came in.

 

[Rolfe]

I watched a YouTube video where the presenter did just that, and she was absolutely right.

I saw others who opened the bonnet and said, no, nowhere to put your cable, that's not good. But they didn't try. There's no specifically moulded place, but the room is there.

 

[Ian Key]

If you're worried about it moving you could use a couple of bungee cords or a small cargo net to fasten it down.

 

[Rolfe]

It doesn't move, in my experience. The bonnet comes down on it closely enough to hold it in place.

 

[AlanS]

I'm fixing my bag with some self adhesive velcro, the lead came with a bag that had two velcro strips sewn to the underside.

 

[AndyL61]

No problems with storage on the Trophy, granny , type 2 , and 15m extension all under the floor.

 

[Rolfe]

Higher floor though!

 

[AndyL61]

Higher floor though!

Yes have the floor on upper setting which gives a flat level with the boot lip , ideal for loading and unloading.

 

[Rolfe]

I always liked a flat floor, it was one of the things that sold me on my original Fiesta, but having said that I like the extra boot capacity of the lower floor in the SE.

 

[AlanS]

Great until the boot is full and you need to charge!

 

[johnb80]

Has anyone come across a means of storing cables in particular, under the bonnet? I can fit them in but concerned about them moving when driving.

Frunks are available.

Under Bonnet solutions for your electric car

 

[AndyL61]

Great until the boot is full and you need to charge!

The only times my boot is full is when I go shopping or on holiday. Don't charge at Supermarkets and on holiday would more likely be using DC charging so never been an issue. I like my boot to be tidy (empty). It's the OCD in me . ?

 

[Peterpops]

Sit my 7kw charging lead in its bag under the bonnet whenever I’m travelling any distance ?

 

[Rolfe]

Yup. No muss, no fuss. Just chuck the bag on top of the plastic tray and shut the bonnet. Mine lives there. It doesn't need any fixings.

 

[OJEastwood]

There are a couple of frunk options. There's one from Ireland currently available. And another which isn't quite finished yet from Austria. I'm waiting to see the finished Austrian one then might get one.

I've just found out about the Austrian option, and looks considerably better than the other option, at least in it's early prototype stage. Fingers crossed it's well priced too!